In The Huddle

About In The Huddle

The world of US college sport is both expansive and exciting, and international student-athletes are signing up in their droves for their shot at a scholarship opportunity. In The Huddle is the creation of Study & Play USA, widely regarded as the GO TO experts in facilitating the best possible outcomes for all stakeholders in this industry: US college coaches and recruiters, local high schools, families of student-athletes and most importantly the student-athletes themselves. So as you jog on the treadmill, drive to work, school or training, tune in to hear from industry leading experts, US college coaches, parents and student-athletes and learn how to best approach this pathway to maximise your opportunity and set yourself up for your most successful life.

Publisher

Study & Play USA

Category

education · sports

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

12 May 2020

Latest episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

83 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Sept 2026

   Ep #75: SAT Test Prep for International Student-Athletes with Jenny Cochran from Arbor Bridge

   The SAT test has a reputation in Australia as a scary American rite of passage, but the truth is more useful and more manageable. Director Chris Bates sits down with Jenny Cochrane from our new partners at Arbor Bridge to unpack what the SAT actually tests, why US College admissions teams still lean on this test, and why the move to the Digital SAT changes the game for international student-athletes. If you’ve heard “test optional” and assumed scores don’t matter, this chat will reset y...

2. 

   21 Aug 2026

   Ep #74: Men's NCAA Volleyball Recruiting Masterclass with Coach David Heller from Georgetown and University of Mount Olive

   On today's episode, we’re joined by Coach David Heller, a 12 year NCAA Division 1/2 men’s and women’s volleyball coach at Georgetown and University of Mount Olive to give Australian and other international athletes the straight story on what recruiting looks like from the coach’s side. What actually wins you a roster spot, why the “full ride” myth causes so much stress for families & more. Claire and Coach David dig into the real structure of men’s volleyball in the US: how NCAA division...

3. 

   27 Jul 2026

   Ep #73: Planning For Life After Sport Through Property Investment with Merritt Sports

   Director Chris Bates sits down with Paul Merritt and Matt Gillett to talk about building wealth and life skills that outlast a sporting career, from mentoring and personal brand to making smarter decisions with money. Paul, a third-generation real estate professional, has spent over 35 years working in property, building and development. Matt, a 10 year Brisbane Broncos, QLD State of Origin player and Australian Kangaroo representative, works in tandem with Paul to help semi pro and pro athle...

Who has been a guest on In The Huddle

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Tayah Cross
• George Eglesfield
• Coach Brooks Buffington

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

89

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68

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