Choosing the best college fit for a student-athlete and his/her family is a complex endeavor that can often be stressful and time consuming. Gooding Sports Group will work with you to understand the collegiate athletic landscape, to assess your strengths and skills on the field, and to set your collegiate goals on and off the field. GSG will guide you through the process, saving you both time and worry, and helping you make the best college choice.

Our team will get to know you, we will help you clarify your needs, and we will work with you to set realistic goals. GSG will assess your strengths, skills, interests and accomplishments not only on the field, but in the classroom as well, and we will identify those colleges and universities that best suit your academic and athletic goals and abilities. Our goal is to help you find the best fit, a school where you will thrive on the field, in the classroom and beyond.

Our approach:

Consultation - your opportunity to tell us about yourself and to learn what GSG can offer you. Our opportunity to develop an understanding of your needs, interests, and priorities. Our meetings will give you an understanding of what Division I, II and III athletic programs can offer you, and will require of you athletically, academically and financially.

Assessment - GSG will do a detailed assessment of your athletic and academic strengths. We are unique in our offer to come and to watch you play, at home, on your turf, with your teammates and coach. Through on-site personal observations, discussions with club and school coaches, and a review of athletic accomplishments to date, we will assess your current level of play and your potential to play at the collegiate level. We will provide you with a clear and candid assessment of your strengths and skills in your chosen sport.

On the academic side, GSG will review transcripts, learning style reports, coursework, and curriculum, standardized test reports, and any other information that you believe reflect your academic achievements. Through this process we will help you to better understand the type of academic setting that will enhance your chances for academic success and will provide the best opportunity for you to thrive as a student-athlete.

The goal of the GSG assessment is to gain a full picture of you as a student, an athlete and a person, and to help you find the best fit.

Plan - GSG will provide you with a comprehensive plan, including a list of potential NCAA Division I, II or III programs that best fit your abilities, needs and goals. We will guide you step by step through the admissions process, including recommendations for standardized testing, coursework selection, camp and extracurricular activity recommendations, teacher and coach recommendations, application preparation and the composition of compelling essays.

Our commitment to you:

Gooding Sports Group will guide you, support you and advocate for you throughout the process; from decision-making through acceptance, GSG will answer your questions, address your concerns, and provide the assistance you need.