You bring the ambition — we bring the blueprint. From navigating the college recruitment process to making big decisions with confidence, we help you take control of your journey.
At Soccer Student Pathway (SSP), we help aspiring players turn potential into opportunity. From securing scholarships to graduation, we provide tailored support to guide you through the U.S. college recruitment process — clearly, confidently, and affordably.
We’ve lived this journey ourselves — from JUCO champions to D1 locker rooms to the MLS Draft. We built SSP to offer the kind of honest, practical guidance we wish we had. This isn’t just a service — it’s a mission. We’re not like the others.
At Soccer Student Pathway, we believe that potential deserves opportunity — and that success in college soccer isn’t just about talent, but about having the right guidance at the right time.
We’ve lived this journey ourselves, across every level of the college game, and we know how overwhelming, confusing, and expensive the process can be. That’s why we built SSP to be different.
Every player’s journey is different — so our support is too. Whether you need one-off advice or full, start-to-finish guidance, we’ve built a flexible model to meet you where you are. Book consultancy calls as you go, or step into The Pathway Experience for complete, long-term support. No pressure. No one-size-fits-all. Just expert guidance, your way.
James, Director of SSP, drives the consultancy’s daily operations, leveraging his extensive network with college coaches and experience at the top collegiate level, including two National Championships. With a passion for guiding student-athletes, he provides unmatched insights and support, creating a seamless pathway from college to the professional game.
Ben brings his recruitment and talent identification background to the SSP team. Being based in New York, Ben is able to provide invaluable boots on the ground for our SSP clients. Currently working and representing professional clients within the MLS and throughout Europe, he is able to bring his knowledge and experience of what players can expect before turning professional.
Ryan who holds a UEFA A license is a graduate of the University of South Wales and is the current Head Coach of Dundee United u18s. Based in the UK and having worked within Womens and Academy football, Ryan is able to bring his expertise in player evaluation and player development when it comes to our student athletes.
Based in New York, Ben brings a wealth of recruitment and talent identification expertise to SSP. With hands-on experience representing professional players in MLS and Europe, he offers invaluable on-the-ground support and insights, preparing SSP clients for the transition to the professional game.
James attended college in the US having been recruited through a UK soccer consultancy. A D1 student athlete at St John's University (NY). James went through the college system having previously studied and played soccer at Herkimer Community College (NY),contributing to one of the college’s most successful eras in their history.
Ben brings his recruitment and talent identification background to the SSP team. Whilst currently working and representing professional clients within the MLS and throughout Europe, he is able to bring his knowledge and experience of what players can expect if the transition into the professional realms post college presents itself.
Ryan who holds a UEFA A license is a graduate of the University of South Wales and is the current Head Coach of Dundee United u18s. Based in the UK and having worked within Womens and Academy football, Ryan is able to bring his expertise in player evaluation and player development when it comes to our student athletes.
Mitch joins the SSP team as a scout and is currently a Sports Scientist at Rangers Football Club in tandem to pursuing his PhD at the University of Birmingham. Mitch brings great experience and knowledge of what it takes to maximize the opportunity the US college system offers and is now applying that to his current role at Rangers and helping SSP during our recruitment process.
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