The College Sports Success Podcast

🇦🇺Australia’s borders are re-opening - woohoo - amazing - wonderful...or so we thought. Grrr… just when we think we are on the home stretch...the stretch gets a little longer. Now, I completely understand the frustration many international students and skilled workers must be feeling at this point, I mean, I am utterly frustrated! 🇦🇺I have been so excited to finally be reporting great news to all of you, and I know how much excitement and relief was washed over everyone last week with the announcement of the borders opening on Dec 1st. And...this is exactly why I bring an update every single week. While it may sometimes seem repetitive, things are always changing, constantly and consistently. And, a huge part of doing these episodes is to ensure you have ALL of the up-to-date information. So for today’s episode, we’re looking at the most recent developments regarding the re-opening of Australia’s international borders for students and skilled workers. In This Episode I Will Cover: The pause on the current re-opening of Australia’s international borders Who does the pause currently apply to? Next steps What to think about over the next two weeks PLUS, my two biggest tips for studying abroad in Australia. 🇦🇺Links and resources: Check out Brooke Hamilton Industries new Learning & Resource Hub Follow me on Facebook: @brookehamiltonindustries For more about me and what I do, check out my website. Book a 15-min virtual coffee chat Keep up-to-date with Australia’s international border information here. Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of my border updates and study abroad advice, coming up soon. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review? Thanks! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

📣FANTASTIC NEWS!!! 🇦🇺The Australian government has blown the entire global population away this week (just yesterday in fact) with the announcement they will be lifting the international travel ban COMPLETELY! 🇦🇺Yep...we were all hanging on for it to happen, but with recent announcements of student arrival plans, no one expected it to happen this week!  🤩What an exciting day this is. 👉So here is what we know so far: Over 200,000 international students can now return to Australia from next month. And in even better news...they can return without an exemption. Prime Minister Scott Morrison formally announced this on Monday, Nov. 22, 2021. The country has reached over 85% double-dose vaccination rates for adults aged over 16, which means we can now push to the final phase of its reopening plan and are one step closer to a pre-covid19 level of normality. Skilled migrants and refugees who are eligible will begin returning to Australia next month, from as early as Dec. 1. The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison made the announcement on Monday, adding temporary working holiday visa holders and provisional family holiday visa holders will also be welcome from 1 December. SAY WHAT!!! This is massive news just in time for the Australian summer holidays 👉For up-to-date information, visit the below sites Dept of Australian Home Affairs Study Australia Australian Aviation 👉Would you like to jump on a 15-min complimentary virtual coffee chat to catch up on all the goss coming out of Australia? Simply book a time that suits you best on my calendar here. I look forward to connecting with you. 👉You can also reach me via the links below: Email: brookehamiltonindustries@gmail.com Message: Facebook, Instagram or Linkedin --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🇦🇺As a continuation from last weeks episode, here are this week's most recent International Student Arrival Pilot Plan updates, and where states and territories are with required quarantine arrangements upon arrival to Australia.  🇦🇺Next week...more updates along with everything you need to know to begin your preparations to land on our sunny golden shores. 📹Interested in a live event covering the entire outlook on Australia's borders and the return of international students? Send me an email here and let me know you are interested and I will make sure you are on the list. ☎️If you have any questions or concerns, let's get together and have a 15-min chat over virtual coffee! Simply book a time on my calendar here that suits your timezone best. I look forward to meeting you. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🇦🇺 Some super exciting news has been developing in Australia, and FINALLY, we are set to open the borders and bring our international students back to our golden shores. 🇦🇺 In today's episode, I am providing you with today's current updates, and what some of our states Student Arrival Plans look like, and the expected timelines till blast off. Please do remember, things can change quickly, and today's news could be completely different tomorrow. As of the recording of this episode, this is the most up-to-date information I have. I will provide weekly updates EVERY single Tuesday, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. 🇦🇺 If you would like to catch up for a coffee chat about anything happening at Brooke Hamilton Industries, or you would like some advice or information on studying in Australia, book a time on my calendar, and let's do it! I look forward to connecting. Head on over and visit my website at Brooke Hamilton Industries, or you can email me with any questions at brookehamiltonindustries@gmail.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🇦🇺 With the increase in global competition, the world is getting smaller each day. Studying in an international environment will challenge you with new ideas and ways of thinking, which is invaluable to your future career prospects. Australian universities offer numerous opportunities in sports and education. It is a place where international students can not only study but also enjoy participating in high-performance sports. 🇦🇺 Tune in to today's episode for the many reasons an international student-athlete should choose Australia to study abroad. Now is not the time to sit around and wait to see what happens with Covid and the borders, now is the time to take serious action. 👉 Interested in attending my LIVE Q&A sessions which are held every Friday at 7 PM AEST? You can come along and ask your burning questions or you can send your question to me via email here if you prefer to stay anonymous. Simply click this link and you will be taken to my calendar to book a Friday that suits you best. I look forward to meeting you. 👉 I have also just opened the Brooke Hamilton Industries Learning & Resource Hub. The hub is designed for busy student-athletes and will be filled with many short self-led courses to help with many different scenarios of being an elite student-athlete. Every course comes with videos, audios, slideshows, PDFs, templates and swipe files. You will never need to look for professional services again. Membership is free and courses will range in price from $25-$100. Just click this link and you will be directed to the hub where you can sign-up as a member in the top right corner, then choose your course. The first one is How To Build A Professional Sports Portfolio, with many more to be added over the coming weeks. Come on over and check it out here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🏆 Time management is the most important skill to have as an elite student-athlete, it's also one of the hardest challenges to conquer. Without impeccable time management skills and without being extremely organised, an elite student-athlete will find it difficult to succeed at the level they want to succeed. 🏆 Tune into today's episode for a few tips that can help you conquer the challenge of good time management as an elite student-athlete. If you would like to continue the discussion further, you can join me over at College Bound Athletes. 🏆 If you would like to join the official launch party of The Elite Athletes High-Velocity College Plan, which will be taking place on the 6th of May at 6 PM AEST (Bris time) you can join us via Zoom on this link.   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🏆 There are many advantages to studying in Australia as an elite student-athlete from the United States. Australia offers student-athletes flexible study options that give students the opportunity to complete higher education studies while maintaining a high-performance training schedule and pursuing a career in sports. Today's episode points out the many opportunities that will open up to student-athletes when they choose to study in Australia. Opportunities will be available to them in Australia, and back on home soil when they complete their studies. 🏆 If you would like to continue this discussion in depth, head over to my private community College Bound Athletes where we have been going over this topic with a fine-tooth comb. You will take many gold nuggets from the array of content and resources available to our members. 🏆 If you would like to discuss working with me or would like any information about my programs, or you would simply like to discuss your best options, schedule a consultation call with me here and we will get you on the right path.  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🏆 Today's episode is an introduction to the next 5 episodes that will cover studying in Australia as an elite student-athlete. We have many flexible study options available for elite student-athletes that allow them to balance education, sports, and employment.  🏆 Tune into today's introduction to some of the study options to consider if you are aspiring to be an elite student-athlete in Australia. We have an Olympic team of elite student-athletes in Australia with a high percentage of the nations previous Olympic medals being claimed by our student-athletes To join this discussion in detail, head over to College Bound Athletes where you will catch all the action, and more! To discuss joining any of my programs, I have opened up my calendar for FREE 30-minute consultation calls. Simply click here to book a time that suits you and we will discuss the best options we have available to enable you to achieve maximum results. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🏆An athlete who plans to study abroad will have a different journey to one who plans to study nationally. There are going to be extra steps to take and a few different barriers to think about in order to create a successful campaign. 👉Today I'm giving you 7 things to think about if your athlete plans to study internationally. As with any journey, the opportunities are endless and with planning and preparation, studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime for your athlete. 🏆I am hosting a 3-day College Recruiting Mastermind on 29-31 January. It is a very exclusive event and is by invite-only. If you would like to receive an invite, come on over to College Bound Athletes where all our members automatically qualify to receive one. 👉Remember, if you would like to receive a FREE seat in our next Checklist Collaboration Workshop on the 5th Feb worth $1500, simply book a welcome call with one of my amazing team members. This is just a quick 5-min chat to grab some basic details and get you set-up with everything you need for the workshop. You can book a call here with Chris or Kiesha. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🏆Over the past few weeks, I have been pulling the sports portfolio apart page by page to give you a very clear idea on what each page should look like, and what details to include.  🏆This week, I am piecing it all back together with the layout of the entire document. Tune into today's episode to learn how to layout the sports portfolio with a professional shine. 🏆If you would like to know more and continue this hot conversation, come on over and join us at College Bound Athletes. We would love to welcome you there. 🏆Pssst...we have a plan to kick 2021 off with a BANG💥and would like to personally invite you to our first masterclass of the year. Recruit Your Kid: The Competitor's Edge Masterclass will kick off on the 4th of January 2021 at 10 AM AEST (Brisbane time). I am going to show you how to recruit your kid in 5-days. NO JOKE! If you decide to register from this episode, you will gain yourself an early-bird bonus gift valued at $2000, so get registered today because I won't leave the offer up for long. You can register here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🏆How do you nail your athlete's employment page if they have never been in paid employment? Well, my friends, it's actually very simple!  🏆Tune into today's episode to learn what your athlete can be doing to ensure they have an employment page that stands out to every coach, recruiter, or admissions officer who views it. 👉Reminder - I am kicking off my brand new Livenar on Sunday, 20th December at 9 AM AEST (Bris time). How To Map Your Athletes College Recruiting Timeline From Year 9 is going to help you map and plan the vital timeline that will be the difference between a smooth successful journey that won't take all your time and money, and one that is spent wasting time and money. As always, there will be a registrants only bonus draw, so get registered today for your chance to win some. You can register here. 👉To continue the employment page conversation and pick up some great extra tips, come on over to College Bound Athletes where we will be discussing this topic all week. You can join us here.  See you soon😉 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🏆 Many people don't expect they will need to add a finances page into their sports portfolio; however, it's essential you do include one. It's not what you think though. Tune into today's episode for all the details you will need to include in the finance and reference pages of your athlete's sports portfolio. 🏆 Come on over to continue this conversation in College Bound Athletes where I will be covering finance and reference pages all week. We would love to welcome you into our sporting community of parents and elite athletes. 🏆 We have a brand new Livenar happening on Sunday the 20th of December at 9 AM AEST (Bris Time). How To Map Your Athlete's College Recruiting Timeline From Year 9 will run between an hour and an hour-and-half, and we will be focusing heavily on creating the perfect timeline so your athlete keeps on track and never misses a deadline on the college recruiting road. There will be a registrants only bonus draw for those who register via the registration page here. I hope to see you there, I may have a bonus for those who register early😉 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

Today's episode will give you some great pointers on what details you should be adding to your athletes academic and sports pages. Listen in for which page goes where, how it should be presented, and how to ensure coaches eyes will be drawn to their NEED to know on these two pages. To continue this conversation, head over to College Bound Athletes where we will be focusing on this topic all week long. I look forward to meeting you there😉 Got questions? You can email us at promotingelevatingathletes@gmail.com Or, you can visit our website at peainternational.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

The personality page is where your athlete can really let their quirky and unique traits shine. It's an opportunity to show coaches 'WHO' your athlete is and what gets them up in the mornings. Listen to today's episode for all you need to know about sports portfolio personality pages. We are also in the middle of The Competitor's Edge Masterclass and today we wrapped up session #3. Session #4 is going to be a cracker. It's not too late to join. Come on over and join the party here. And as always, if you would like to continue this conversation, head on over to College Bound Athletes where we are all about personality pages this week. You can join our wonderful community here. Lastly, don't forget to hit subscribe and leave a review. We may just have a bonus for you if you do😜 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

The cover and contents pages are two of the most crucial pages of your athlete's sports portfolio. One creates curiosity while the other gives time-restricted coaches a systematized document that is easy-to-read, reference, and highlight. Tune into today's episode to find out how to create a killer cover and contents page the coaches will go crazy over. To continue this conversation, head over to College Bound Athletes and become a member of our wonderful community today. If you would like to register for The Competitor's Edge Masterclass and join in 5-days of fun and LIVE coaching while you build your athlete's 4-year academic and sports plan, just click here to be taken to the registration page. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

Your athlete's player profile page is an opportunity to show and tell coaches exactly what your athlete wants them to see and hear. So how do you pack a page with so much punch that the thousands of others don't compare? Tune into today's episode to find out! The Competitor's Edge Masterclass: A Parent's Guide To Maximising Sports Scholarships Early, is kicking off on the 16th of November at 8 AM AEST (Brisbane time). Come on over and join us for 5-days of value-packed fun as we build out your athlete's 4-year academic/sports plan, LIVE. All your questions will be answered and your athlete's transition from year 9 to college will be smooth and successful. You can join in the fun here. If you would like to continue the Player Profile Pages conversation further, come on over to College Bound Athlete's where you will find everything you need. See you there🤩 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

Choosing a college sports program will be one of the biggest decisions your athlete will have to make. It is so important, however, that we let them make the decision themselves. We as parents are there to guide, help, and support them. Today's episode gives you some factors for your athlete to take into consideration when making program choices. Discuss these with your athlete and they will find their choices are clearer and their decision much easier. When you finish listening to this episode, come on over to College Bound Athletes where we will be continuing the conversation all week. I look forward to seeing you there. Remember, we kick off The Competitor's Edge Masterclass on the 16th of November at 8 AM AEST (Brisbane time). Register here today and you will go in the bonus draw for registrants only. See you there:) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

Healthy eating habits start at home. This episode gives you a few ideas on how you can help your athlete create healthy eating habits with a high-value nutritional diet. If you would like to come on over and continue this wonderful conversation in my private Facebook community, you can join us here. We also have The Competitor's Edge Masterclass kicking off again on the 16th of November. If you would like to go into the draw for the early-bird registrants only draw, just click here to be taken to the registration page. I cant wait to see you there. Thanks for tuning in and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

🏀 When our teenagers are in the 13-17 age range, it is known as the 'danger period' when they are prone to injury, burnout, fatigue, hatred, resentment, or simply just lose interest in sports altogether. Pushing them too hard too soon will result in any number of problems. Tune into today's episode for what some of the effects of pushing your athlete too hard too soon can be. ⚽️ We are discussing this topic all week over in my Facebook community College Bound Athletes. Come on over and join us. I would love to see you there. 🏆 Our next event, The Competitors Edge Masterclass: A Parent's Guide to Maximising Sports Scholarships Early, is kicking off in 7 days time. We have a special registrants bonus draw for those who register through the registration page. This is 5-days of FREE coaching with me, and 4 days of bonus sessions while we build your athlete's academic and sports plan LIVE. If you would like to register, just click here and you will be taken directly to the registration page. I can't wait to see you there🤸‍♀️🤸‍♀️ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message

Tough conversations with our teenagers can sometimes make you both very uncomfortable or it can end in a screaming match. There are, however, some ways you can turn the conversation into a very positive and constructive 2-way conversation without the screaming. Today's episode I am giving you just a few ideas that can help you through some tough conversations with your student-athlete. We are continuing the conversation over in College Bound Athletes. If you would like to come on over and join us, we would love to have you there. Just click here to be taken there directly. We also have our next workshop The Competitor's Edge Masterclass: A Parent's Guide To Maximising Sports Scholarships Early, on the 28th of September at 8 AM AEST. We will be having a special registrants bonus draw for those who register. If you would like to get in on the action, click here and you will be taken to our registration page. I can't wait to see you there🤩 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooke-hamilton/message