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The next chapter of the journey starts here! We’re excited to welcome Chanelle Maxwell to the Study & Play USA family as a 2029 golf recruit.

Currently attending Como Secondary College, Chanelle is already playing some impressive golf and holds a 3 handicap ⛳️

Earlier this year, Chanelle made her mark by becoming the youngest player to win the Club Championship at Royal Perth Golf Club! An outstanding achievement and a great reflection of her ability to compete.

Now, the focus is on continuing to build on that success, gaining more tournament experience and developing her game as she works towards the next stage of her golfing journey.

We’re thrilled to have you on board, Chanelle, and can’t wait to see what’s ahead!

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We Are on the Road Again!

Our Study & Play USA team is heading to School Sports Australia Cross Country Championships from September 14th to 17th at the Sydney International Equestrian Centre. Good luck to all athletes competing!

Come say hello to us at our tent on site.

Want to get the ball rolling before you compete? Comment "Cross Country" for a link to our free assessment!

DRAFTED!

Massive news coming out of the Major League Rugby National Draft - Downlands College and Walsh University star Flanker Fraser Leslie has been drafted to the Chicago Hounds as pick #14!

HUGE effort Fraser- we are very proud of you!

Welcome Baden Watson!

We’re excited to welcome 2029 tennis prospect Baden Watson to the Study & Play USA family 🎾

With excellent grades, a fast-developing all-round game and the advantage of starting the US college pathway early, Baden is putting himself in a fantastic position to maximise the opportunities available to him 📚️

Currently at Sheldon College in Brisbane, Baden has plenty of time to keep developing on court, build his results and establish relationships with US college coaches along the way.

Baden, we’re looking forward to being part of your journey! 🇦🇺➡️🇺🇸

Welcome Kobe Young 🇺🇸

A 2028 volleyball recruit, Kobe captains his state of Tasmania and Van Diemans Volleyball Club in Hobart as a dominant 6'3 opposite and middle. Off the court, he brings the same level of dedication to his studies, earning strong grades while balancing the demands of elite sport 🏐

Welcome to the Study & Play USA family, Kobe!

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Huge congratulations to Claudia Booth and the entire u18 Australian Women's World Champs Water Polo team on their first place finish this past weekend! The team stunned hosts Spain to take gold in Tenerife!

This is Australia's first ever U18 world title and Australia’s first women’s junior world championship gold since 2007 🥇

Claudia now heads to begin her freshman year at Long Island University in New York, joining her sister Olivia Booth 🤽‍♀️

A big Study & Play USA welcome to 2029 Track & Field recruit Harrison Sly!

Based at St Joseph’s Echuca, Harrison is a talented 400m hurdler who is already making his mark on the national stage.

🥈 Australian National Championships – Silver Medalist
🥉 Oceania Athletics Championships – Bronze Medalist

⏱️ 400m Hurdles PB – 53.6

Harrison produced a huge performance at the Australian National Championships, running a new personal best of 53.6 on his way to a national bronze medal. 🇦🇺

It’s a fantastic foundation as he continues to develop as an athlete and works towards competing at the collegiate level in the USA.

We’re thrilled to have Harrison on board and look forward to helping him build his profile, continue progressing on the track and find the right academic and athletic fit in the US.

📢 Freshman Advice 📢

"I would say to immerse yourself in every opportunity that comes your way during your first week. Be open to meeting as many people as possible and putting yourself out there. Some of my best friends were people I met during those first few days of orientation week simply by attending different events and saying yes to new experiences.

I would also recommend walking around campus before your first day of classes so you know how to get from your dorm or athletic department to your classrooms. Knowing where you’re going ahead of time can make those first-day nerves and jitters feel much more manageable.

For athletics, early is on time, and on time is late. Always arrive at least 10 minutes early to every training session, meeting, or team commitment. Use that extra time to get prepared, organised, and mentally ready so that when the start time arrives, you are already where you need to be and ready to go."

-Meg Messer
University of Minnesota Women's Rowing
Recruiting Mentor at Study & Play USA