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The Voting Panel

Andrew Kean: Recent inductee to the University of Cincinnati ‘Hall of Fame’, Andrew founded FirstPoint USA in 2001 after enjoying 4 successful years as a soccer player at Cincinnati. Named as the first All-American soccer player in Cincinnati history in 1998, Andrew collected the award in 1999 and 2000 as well.

John–Paul Boyle: Prolific goal-scorer with Hartwick College in the NCAA DI, JP was named in the Soccer America Magazine ‘All-American’ side as a freshman. Former Kilmarnock FC youth player and product of FirstPoint USA’s scholarship program.

Barry Neville: Stand-out full-back with NCAA DI side, Binghamton University, Barry left Stirling Albion FC in Scotland to pursue a highly successful 4 years as captain of the Bearcat soccer program. Former FirstPoint USA client.

Chris Nellaney: Key member of the Clearing Department at FirstPoint USA, Chris had a key involvement with every scholarship secured by a FirstPoint client in recent years. Former midfielder at NAIA school, Freed-Hardeman University and graduate at Glasgow University, Scotland. A product of FirstPoint USA’s scholarship program.

Grant MacKenzie: Compliance & Visa Manager at FirstPoint USA, the former professional athlete spent time competing athletically in France before joining FirstPoint’s staff. A key member of the Clearing Dept and responsible for most aspects of securing scholarships for international athletes.

Callum Bissett: Former Captain of NCAA DI soccer program, the University of Rhode Island. A key starter for 4 years at URI and former scholarship recipient at FirstPoint USA.

Liam McIlhatton: Key player with top NAIA side, Embry-Riddle University in Florida, Liam enjoyed a successful 4 years in Daytona Beach. Former FirstPoint USA client.

Andy Newman: Senior Consultant with FirstPoint USA, Andy is a former Scotland U’15 and U’17 national team player and full-time professional with Hibernian FC in the Scottish Premier League.

Holly Cram: Scotland’s Player of the Year and Commonwealth Games competitor, Holly has earned a reputation as on the nation’s leading players. Earned All-American honours with the University of Richmond.

Brendan McKenna: Scotland Schoolboy National Team golfer, Brendan pursued a golf scholarship at Clayton State University in Georgia. Former FirstPoint USA client.

Stewart Burke: Former standout and assistant coach with Lindenwood University in the NAIA. A former client of FirstPoint USA and key member of the golf staff.