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Academic and Sporting Preparation

Targeting University Programmes

Connecting with College Coaches

Ongoing Pastoral Care

To date, we've sent over 35,000 young men and women to the US. Securing over £300 million in scholarship awards and finding a place for every single qualifying applicant.

Every year, thousands of student-athletes and their families come face-to-face with the difficult challenge of securing a scholarship to an American university. What they often discover is that navigating university options is stressful enough, and adding sports into the mix brings it to a whole new level.

Even for those who do a little recruiting homework, they are often left with more questions, very few simple answers and an uneasy feeling they are somehow falling behind.

At FirstPoint, we understand what you’re going through. Many of us have experienced first-hand what the scholarship recruiting experience is like—as players and as coaches. And that experience, combined with our advanced online technology, expansive college coach network and proven recruiting methods, helps thousands of student-athletes and their families take control of their recruiting experience.

Whether you are a first-year high school student or a national ranked athlete, FirstPoint helps take the stress of uncertainty out of your scholarship journey by putting a plan in place to help you find your best university options in the USA.

What do i need to know?

Cost

There is a £20 registration fee required on the day to participate.

Lisnagarvey Hockey Club

Lisnagarvey Hockey Club is a state-of-the-art sporting facility located just one mile outside of Hillsborough Village and features fantastic transport accessibility

The club boasts two regulation floodlit water-based 3G pitches, as well as a large modern clubhouse and plenty of on-site parking.

Address: Lisnagarvey Hockey Club, 2 Comber Road, Hillsborough, Co. Down, BT26 6LN

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Frequently Asked Questions

FirstPoint USA will typically start working with clients between the ages of 15-22-years old. However, it is possible to secure a sports scholarship right up until the age of 24. Student athletes will not leave for the USA to begin their scholarship journey until they are at least 18 years of age, starting either in the Fall (August) or Spring (January).

  • Training gear – please come dressed to play
  • Players to bring own sticks and H&S equipment – shin guards & mouthguards compulsory.
  • Suitable footwear for 3G or 4G surfaces
  • Water

Each event will normally last around 3 hours, from registration through to the debrief

  1. An introductory presentation on Field Hockey scholarships from our team
  2. On field introduction and warm-up session
  3. Position-specific drills with our experienced professional coaches
  4. Small-sided games to assess your talent and ability
  5. Review and feedback

After the event you will recieve feedback on your performance within 48 working hours, if you are succesful you will be invited to an interview at a local venue to discuss the process and your eligibility for a scholarship. If you are eligible you will be offered a place after the interview.

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