Meet Ryan
As a college athlete, Ryan Sparks saw gaps in the system that left many students (including himself) discouraged and disheartened. In this video, he tells his story and reflects on how Sparks helps student-athletes achieve.
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Success Stories
Meet Ariana R.
Recruited at Wesleyan University and Bates College
“When my mother first told me she hired this firm to help me, I told her she was wasting her money. I was already communicating with college coaches and felt like I had everything under control. I was so wrong! Sparks widened my perspective on the college selection process. My counselor challenged me to consider serious issues I never would have thought about on my own. They helped me uncover needs I didn’t realize I had, and they empowered me to take a step back and critically analyze every option from a big picture point of view.”
Meet Trofym A.
Recruited at Yale and George Washington Universities
“Even as a top prospect in Canada, the recruiting system in the US was overwhelming. I considered the best programs in the country but felt like something was missing. As a second semester senior, I realized that the fastest team is not always the best choice. In May of my senior year, Sparks helped me identify schools where I would excel both athletically and academically. I went on to complete both an undergraduate and master’s degree, win a World Championship, and experience three Olympic Games.”
Meet Brad H.
Recruited at Harvard and Stanford Universities
“The recruiting process was a high-pressure scenario, but the team at Sparks’ helped me feel well-informed and in control. From recruiting timelines and sports resumes to understanding team cultures and interacting with college coaches, my counselor streamlined every step of the process. By my senior year, I was able to take more risks with my applications and weigh all of my options with a sound mind.“
Meet Angela M.
Recruited at the Universities of Oklahoma, Minnesota, and Tulsa
“By the time I contacted Sparks I was so overwhelmed by the recruiting process that I started questioning my desire to compete in college. The counselors alleviated my anxiety immediately, and because they specialize in academic admissions as well as athletics, I learned how to define my long-term goals and make choices with the big picture in mind. Now I’m a proud graduate and will always be grateful to Sparks for helping me find the best overall experience.”
Meet Tracy E.
Parent
"Sparks was an integral part of the college process for our son. Their vast knowledge of the US collegiate world and the dedication of our advisor allowed our son to make informed decisions. His advisor took the time to understand him and made the process a very personalized one. In the end, he made the right choice for himself, and his counselor was instrumental in that process. We highly recommend Sparks for their focus, dedication, and expertise."
Meet Gavin S.
Recruited at Cornell and Columbia Universities
“There is such an advantage to working with a firm like Sparks. They have a wealth of knowledge and expertise with the recruiting world as a whole, and all of the counselors are committed to understanding your long term goals. Everyone I spoke to was dedicated to helping me find a school where I would develop as an athlete, scholar and person. I didn’t have to sacrifice any of my priorities, and that’s incredibly valuable.”
Meet Christopher
Counseling Associate
Meet Christopher
Counseling Associate
Chris Deyoung has worked at Sparks since 2013. He holds a B.A. from Rutgers and an M.Ed. from the University of Michigan. He has served as a high school head coach and on the collegiate level at Rutgers and Michigan. His program at Rutgers went to club status while Chris worked as the recruiting coordinator there, and he brings an understanding of the collegiate athletic club experience to Sparks.
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Sparks Consulting provides student-athletes with better college opportunities and insights than any other counseling or recruiting service. We do this by tapping into over a decade of experience as collegiate coaches and utilizing advanced practice ideas in experiential education combined with data-driven insight covering every major college team in the United States.
Sparks Consulting enables athletes' access to transformative experiences such that they may become better athletes, students, and people.
