First Point USA

Home

Success Stories

Testimonials

Apply to First Point USA

First Point USA Success Stories

Chris Edwards - Men's Soccer Oakland University - Rochester, Michigan OU’s Chris Edwards Drafted in Third Round of MISL Rochester, Mich. (Mar. 22, 2006) Selected as the first pick in the third round, Oakland University soccer star Chris Edwards (Glasgow, Scotland) was taken as the 15th overall pick in the 2006 Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL) draft by the expansion Detroit franchise. This past fall, the senior wrapped up a very successful career at OU, leading the Golden Grizzlies the Mid-Continent Conference regular season title. Chris is a product of the FirstPoint USA International Scholarship Program 2001 – Released By Stirling Albion FC – Scottish League Division 3 2002 – Signed Scholarship with Oakland University – Michigan USA 2006 – Graduated with BA Hons in Sports Journalism – Oakland University 2006 – Signed Professional Contract with MISL Club Detroit Ignition
Portia Abbott - Women's Golf Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville Alabama Portia joined the JSU Gamecocks as a freshman in August 2005 and has made a real impact on the team. Originally from England, Portia has excelled with JSU Women’s Golf Team, and will aim to make great strides towards a winning season for the ‘Gamecocks’ golf program. In the Samford University Women’s Intercollegiate Golf Tournament, Jacksonville State placed four players in the Top 14 to finish second at the par-71, 5,803 yard Timberline Golf Course this past week. The Gamecocks finished with back-to-back rounds of 308 to post a 36-hole total score of 616 to finish behind tournament champion Birmingham-Southern’s total of 602. Mercedes Huarte, Shanelle Howell and Portia Abbott all three shot a tournament total of 154 to tie for eighth place Keep up the good work Portia!
Gemma Webster The Ohio State University Top Female Scottish Golf Recruit Gemma Webster placed well in her first two tournaments for Ohio State University at the start of the golf season for the Buckeyes. The team travelled to Los Angeles and Florida in the past two weeks and placed 10th and 2nd respectively. Ohio State are currently ranked 19th in the Nation and compete in the Big Ten Conference. The team are competing in Guadalajara, Mexico this week in the Cal Invite where they face Arizona, Arizona State, California, Duke, Georgia, Stanford, Texas, Washington, UCLA and USC.
Daniel Willett – Men’s Golf Jacksonville State University - Jacksonville, Alabama Daniel has been named as one of the Top 6 Freshman in the country as the Fall semester comes to an end at Jacksonville State University. Willett is currently ranked No. 23 in the latest Golfstat rankings after posting the best Fall in JSU's golf history. The freshman finished with a 70.93 stroke average, including 12 rounds of par or better and six rounds in the 60's. The Sheffield, England, native posted his first career win with a career-best round of 13-under par 203 to win the Troy University Invitational. He finished in the Top 10 in all five fall events, including three straight Top 3 finishes over the final three tournaments. During the Fall, Willett finished with 59 birdies, which is ranked No. 20 out of 5,865 college golfers. He also has four eagles, which is fourth best in the country. The future looks very good for Daniel and Jacksonville State University.
Matthew Durand Bryant and Stratton Former Frankston pines Top Goal scorer Matthew Durand has emerged as Bryant and Stratton's Top player for the 2005 Fall Season. Regarded as one of America's Top junior College teams, Bryant and Stratton recruited Matthew Durand from FirstPointUSA's new Australian Office. With 15 Goals, and 8 assists in his first season, Matthew has definitely showed his potential and has also helped his college team to the Regional Play-Off Final. Coach Nick Dimitrievski is delighted with his Top Aussie recruit and will be expecting more of the same from the talented Striker who has several NCAA DIV 1 colleges monitoring his progress.
Leo Trebbia Northern Oklahoma The gifted central midfielder has quickly asserted himself as one of the best recruitments of the Year. In his short spell with the Mavericks, Leo has made a tremendous impact helping his college to the National Finals and a ninth place ranking in NJCAA. Northern Oklahoma has achieceved a very successful season under Head Coach Mike Duroy, with 14 wins from 17 Games.
Brendan Crozier Union University Named to the NAIA Region XI All-Region team as a midfielder. For Crozier, this honor comes on the heels of this first team All-Conference selection and TranSouth Freshman of the Year honor. Crozier, a freshman midfielder from Glasgow, Scotland, is the fourth Union soccer player in school history to be named to the All-Region team and is the first to be named as the top player at his position by the region. On the season, Crozier was the only Bulldog to start all 18 games for Union. He tallied six goals, three assists, and 15 points on the year. His 38 shots led the team.
David Garry Winthrop University Originally from Ireland, David has excelled with Winthrop University Men’s Soccer, and is widely recognized as the best defender in the Big South Conference. He has received All-Big South Honors for the last two years, and has led the ‘Eagles’ to a NCAA Tournament berth in 2002. He was named captain in 2002, which was an outstanding achievement for a sophomore.
Stephen McMullen Columbia College Stephen leftScotland to join Columbia College and made an immediate impact with the ‘Cougars’. After making a major contribution in Columbia’s most successful season in their history, Stephen was recognized as Conference Freshman of the Year, All-Region Freshman of the Year, All-Region 1st Team, and All-Conference 1st Team. He is being widely tipped to become an All-American selection in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. He is undoubtedly one of the best players in the nation.
Hannah Marshall Northern Michigan University Hannah committed toNorthern Michigan University in 2002 after being a National Team member of the Northern Ireland Youth Team. In her first season at NMU, Hannah scored a total of 5 goals from the midfield and hopes to build on this impressive tally in her 2nd year.
Chris Edwards Oakland University Left Scotland as a central defender, and was quickly transformed into one of the most prolific strikers in the nation. The impact that Chris has had at Oakland has been impressive. On completion of his 2nd year with the ‘Grizzlies’, Chris has amassed numerous awards and achievements – Mid-Con Player of the Week, Mid-Con All-Tournament Team, All-Conference Selection. In addition, Chris has scored 20 goals for Oakland and has helped them to reach the NCAA’s in his 1st & 2nd year.
Mark Somerville Lees McRae College CVAC Conference Freshman of the Year, All-Region 1st Team, All-Conference 1st Team, and team leading scorer with 12 goals in 17 games signaled a great start for Mark in the USA. The native of Edinburgh impressed coaches throughout the nation with his performances in his 1st year. The future looks very bright for this potential All-American.
Jamie Kennedy Jacksonville University Leaving theUK as one of the best junior golfers in the country, Jamie has got his golf career in NCAA DI Golf off to a flying start. Jamie will aim to make great strides towards a winning season for the ‘Dolphins’ golf program, and is already a key starter for the team.
Russell Knox Jacksonville University Russell became the third British player atJacksonville University in Florida when he signed for Coach Flemming’s golf program. Another excellent junior golfer who, along with Jamie Kennedy, will aim to cement himself as a major player in NCAA DI golf.
Ingibjorg Johannesdottir American University As a member of the Iceland U’17 National Team, Inga has the ability to make a big impact in goal forAmerican University. She will be aiming to become the starting goalkeeper and help the Eagles to a NCAA Championship berth.
John Constable Tusculum University John has impressed both the coaching staff atTusculum and those of their opponents during a very impressive 1st season in college soccer. Coming into the team as a freshman, John scored a handful of important goals from the midfield, and was a key starter for the nationally ranked Tusculum program. He will aim to lead them to a National Championship in 2004.
Brian Hamilton, Mark Forrest, & Gareth Munro Union University The impact that these players had for Union University can be easily measured in the fact that they led the team to their 1st ever National Championship title in 2003. Individually, the players all received great praise and look set to protect their Championship crown in 2004. The players were also named Jackson Cup Champions and Mid-East Regional Champions.

Ross Moffat Grand View College Labeled as one of the best players in the Nation this year, Ross has progressed from his excellent 1st season to being named as captain for the 2003 & 2004 season. Since his arrival atGrand View College, Ross has been named as Freshman of the Year, All-Region 1st Team, and All-Conference 1st Team.
Barry Tulloch Manhattan College Barry is a very gifted player who has done extremely well in his 1st season atManhattan College in the NCAA DI.æHis skill and strength have been a highlight of his play all season, and he looks set to continue to be a key member of the soccer program for the future.
David Johnston Northwest Oklahoma State This 6ft 9” centre will be aiming to become a starter as a freshman inOklahoma. He has both the height and athleticism to make an impact, and everyone at First Point looks forward to reviewing his progress at a higher level.
Marcus Gross University of Maryland – Baltimore County Marcus will be going to into his third year at UMBC in the hope that he can once gain lift the team to the top of the National Polls. The 6ft 4” central defender has made a great impact as a starter since leavingEnglandin 2001. A big and tough defender with good ability in the air.
Adam Faux University of Wisconsin – Green Bay Adam was recognized as one of the leading young players in the Conference as a freshman and was named to the All-Newcomer Team. Was named team’s Player of the Year, and also received the ‘110% Award’.
Liam McIlhatton Embry Riddle University – Florida Liam completed his 1st year at Embry Riddle with significant success and led the team to the NAIA Regional Championship and to the NAIA National Championship Quarter Finals. The future looks very good for Liam and for Embry Riddle University.
Lorcan Cronin University of Wisconsin – Green Bay A freshman forward on theUW-Green Bay men's soccer team, was named the 2003 Horizon League Men's Soccer Player of the Year. Cronin becomes the first ever Phoenix to receive newcomer of the year honors since joining the conference in 1994. Cronin was also a first team all-league selection in his first ever honors as a Horizon League student-athlete.
David McGuire Thomas University A key factor inThomas University completing the most successful season in the history. David was recognized by college coaches throughout the nation as one of the best attacking players in the country.
David Carmichael Cleveland State University David’s aggressive style and excellent passing ability led to his excellent contribution as a starter with CSU in 2003. Head Coach Pete Curtis will hoping for more of the same when David returns for the start of 2004.