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Lori filled the valuable 3rd party that I believe every swim family needs
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We potentially could have figured out how to navigate the recruiting process, but it was one mor...
ACC has been an invaluable service to our family during the recruiting process - The Reno's
ACC has been an invaluable service to our family during the recruiting process. It's their knowl...
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Lori helped us understand the very complex process of recruitment
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Hi Folks. I'm a mom of a diver from Canada. I got a referral from a friend of mine who knew Rick. I called him and was a little skeptical about paying and hiring Rick. After I called him I was impressed and thrilled to hear about his expertise. The moment I signed with American College Connection the emails started to pour in. The calls started. I couldn't believe it. I heard other parents saying they use YouTube and other ideas. I'm so happy that I didn't do that route. We heard from a lot of great schools. Tons of...
The moment I signed with American College Connection the emails started to pour in. The calls started. ~Marlene Bruckner, Diving parent
I can honestly say that without the help of Rick and ACC I would not be where I am now. When I met Rick, I was a raw athlete from out-state Nebraska who had only been swimming for two years and had no clue how to go to the next level. With Rick’s help, coaches from all divisions of the NCAA were in contact with me and I eventually found my way on deck to a small, liberal arts school. There I became an All-American with invitations from an elite sprint group to train for the 2008 Trials. During my...
Without the help of Rick and ACC I would not be where I am now
Dear Rick,On behalf of our daughter and ourselves we want to thank you for all thatyou did to assist us in the recruiting process so our daughter can swim at agreat Division 1 school. Your knowledge about swimming, the schools, theprograms and coaches was invaluable to us. You also were able to open upher opportunities to schools that we had not considered. She receivedemails from many coaches and schools within a very short time of being onthe ACC website. The way you taught us all to approach the recruitingprocess and how to speak with coaches and other swimmers was truly...
We are so fortunate that we found you
Finding Rick and ACC was an absolute godsend! We had initial contacts with some American Colleges but the choice out there was mind boggling for us! Rick initially spoke to us in detail about our son, to find out what his College and Swimming needs were for the next four years. He was clearly genuinely interested in ensuring our son got the best ‘fit’ in all areas. Rick sent out our son’s credentials and we then sat back and watched the emails drop in! Within a matter of days we had Skype calls booked, telephone calls booked and email exchanges going...
Finding Rick and ACC was an absolute Godsend!
Choosing a college is a momentous and stressful process for both students and parents. It's a huge commitment that tries to balance cost, academics and campus life; without discipline it can easily lead to paralysis by analysis. For the student athlete the complexity only increases with the additional degrees of freedom and wide variety of collegiate athletic programs. While choosing a college needs to be a smart business decision, and a wise investment, in reality students and parents don't go through this often enough to have the experience needed for making optimal decisions. In this respect American College Connection was truly...
Instead of giving you a fish, they teach you how to fish
"We went through the recruiting process by ourselves with our first daughter and used American College Connection with our second. We were not able to secure a scholarship with our first swimmer, but ACC helped our second swimmer get most of her education paid for. We are living proof that ACC is a great investment and I am reminded of that every time I write the tuition check for daughter #1."
ACC helped our second swimmer get most of her education paid for
"It seems like these guys know every college coach in the country. Their connections are what make ACC special. They are the experts when it comes to collegiate athletics and they offer a huge recruiting advantage for anyone utilizing their program."
Their connections are what make ACC special
The ACC System has helped many students come closer to achieving their dreams.The true measure of success for any company is the feedback received from it's clients. We are extremely proud of the results experienced by some of our past student athletes.FROM PARENTS:"When parents ask me if American College Connection was worth our investment, my answer is a resounding Yes. With the help of his coaches and ACC, our son signed early at a very prestigious university with a top 20 Division I program for a scholarship worth over $70,000. As the result of ACC's efforts, he had over $200,000...
Success Stories
"The services of ACC helped our family find the perfect fit for Jillian's athletic and academic wishes. We trusted Rick to help us find the best choices and we succeeded. Jillian was offered scholarships from over 40 universities and was recently voted Top Freshman athlete at the Division I university she eventually enrolled with. Matching the "right" swimming and academic program was not easy but ACC and Rick guided us through the whole process in a totally professional manner."
offered scholarships from over 40 universities
ACC is with you for EVERY STEP of the recruiting process!
Coach Accolades
As a NCAA Division 1 swimming coach for 30 years and a club coach for nine years, I can appreciate all of the issues involved with recruiting and making the best choice for your collegiate education and athletic experience. I have known some of the staff at American College Connection for over 20 years. As former coaches themselves, they understand all of the nuances in negotiating the entire recruiting process, from academics to athletics. I am pleased to give them my highest professional and personal recommendation.
— Jim Richardson
Former Women's Head Coach, University of Michigan
2-time NCAA Division 1 Swimming Coach of the Year
Wolverine Swim Camp Director