DiscoverInternational Student-Athlete PodcastGuest #10 – Academic Success with Andy Heston: Seizing the Opportunities in Front of You
Guest #10 – Academic Success with Andy Heston: Seizing the Opportunities in Front of You

Guest #10 – Academic Success with Andy Heston: Seizing the Opportunities in Front of You

Update: 2025-09-26
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In this episode, we sit down with Andy Heston, Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Services at Jacksonville University, a NCAA Division I program in Florida. With years of experience supporting student-athletes, Andy has been instrumental in helping them not only succeed academically but also make the most of their overall college journey.

Andy shares valuable insights specifically for international student-athletes—from asking the right questions when making big decisions, to seizing opportunities on campus, to navigating the complexities of the American college system.

Whether you’re a current or future international student-athlete—or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes support that fuels athletic and academic success—you won’t want to miss this conversation!


Andy's bio:

https://judolphins.com/staff-directory/andy-heston/133

NCAA International Academic Requirements:

https://www.ncaa.org/sports/2018/5/15/international-academic-requirements.aspx

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Guest #10 – Academic Success with Andy Heston: Seizing the Opportunities in Front of You

Guest #10 – Academic Success with Andy Heston: Seizing the Opportunities in Front of You

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