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HigherStrideFOOTBALL RECRUITING
& STUDENT-ATHLETE ADVISING
SJA Flashes football player in a white jersey carrying the ball during a game.

FOOTBALL RECRUITING. FAMILY CLARITY.

YOUR NEXT
CHAPTER IN
FOOTBALL.

Your talent. A greater purpose.
Build a football recruiting plan that puts the student,
the athlete, and the family in the same huddle.

Find your grade's playbook Explore the support

ST. AUGUSTINE → NORTHEAST FLORIDA

FOOTBALL FIRST. THE WHOLE FUTURE MATTERS.SJA Flashes game photography.
Independent advisory concept. No official school affiliation.

FOUR YEARS. FOUR DIFFERENT GAME PLANS.

THE RIGHT WORK.
FOR THE RIGHT YEAR.

A freshman doesn't need a senior's to-do list.
Choose a grade for a focused playbook, useful downloads, and a realistic next move.

GRADE 9 / BUILD THE FOUNDATION

Build habits before a recruiting campaign.

Protect academics, build healthy football-development habits and help your athlete take ownership of a manageable plan.

Download the freshman foundation guideEditable grade 9 guide
INSIDE YOUR FRESHMAN PACK
  • Freshman foundation checklist
  • Athlete-owned weekly habit plan
  • Counselor and coach question list
  • Family roles and budget discussion

THE PRIORITIES THAT MATTER NOW

  1. 01

    Review courses with the school counselor, including NCAA-approved core courses if relevant.

  2. 02

    Ask the high-school coach for two development priorities, not a predicted scholarship level.

  3. 03

    Choose a weekly school-and-football routine the athlete can own.

  4. 04

    Explore what makes a college fit beyond football without rushing into a target list.

Your first three moves this week
  1. Athlete names one academic and one football goal.
  2. Choose one adult to help arrange a counselor course review.
  3. Ask the coach for two skill priorities.
WHAT SUPPORT FITS?

Start with the free guide and school resources. A scoped $350 Roadmap may help when the family needs a written plan. Ongoing Navigator is not the default for ninth grade.

Important boundaries for this stage

A school GPA is not automatically an NCAA core-course GPA. Review course choices early with the counselor; HigherStride does not certify eligibility. No college-coach outreach campaign is assumed.

Grade level is a planning stage, not permission for college-coach contact. Verify current rules for the specific program, action and date. No admission, scholarship, eligibility or roster outcome is guaranteed.

SJA Flashes football teammates in white jerseys running on the field.
ST. AUGUSTINE.A BIGGER HORIZON.
SJA Flashes game photography.
No school affiliation, endorsement or HigherStride client relationship is implied.

STARTING IN ST. AUGUSTINE

LOCAL ROOTS.
WIDER HORIZONS.

Football is the starting point.
A college that fits is the goal.

A football-first advisory concept for St. Augustine families, with Northeast Florida in view. HigherStride brings academics, football, cost and personal fit into one workable plan, without scholarship promises or a mystery network.

01Academics that fit.

A meaningful path, support and realistic admissions questions.

02Honest football evidence.

Qualified evaluation, current film and clear development priorities.

03A cost the family understands.

Written terms and real affordability, not scholarship headlines.

04A life beyond the jersey.

A place the student would choose even if football changed.

Alongside school coaches and counselors. Never a replacement for them.

Illustrative adult football athlete poised in a three-point stance under stadium lights.

STRUCTURE. PERSPECTIVE. FOLLOW-THROUGH.

A PLAN THAT
MOVES WITH YOU.

01

KNOW YOUR START.

Get clear on goals, readiness and the questions that need a qualified answer.

02

BUILD YOUR ROUTE.

Turn the priorities into a college-fit framework, a dated plan and real ownership.

03

OWN THE NEXT STEP.

Prepare athlete-led communication, track what changes and compare real options.

AI-generated illustrative imagery. Athletes shown are not HigherStride clients.

CHOOSE THE SUPPORT THAT FITS

03 / PROPOSED SERVICES

THE RIGHT SUPPORT.
NOT MORE NOISE.

Simple, scoped services.
These are proposed launch prices, not offers for sale.

A FOCUSED START

The Roadmap

For families who need an organized starting point.

$350 one-time

Proposed introductory planning package

  • Family goals and readiness conversation
  • Four-lens college-fit framework
  • Written priorities and next-step roadmap
  • Preparation checklist and action tracker
ONGOING ACCOUNTABILITY

A PARTNER THROUGH THE PROCESS

The Navigator

For families who want structure and follow-through over time.

$3,000 six months

Proposed total package price, not a monthly subscription

  • Everything in the Roadmap
  • College-list development and review
  • Athlete-led outreach preparation
  • Scheduled planning and accountability check-ins
  • Decision support as real options emerge
THE FOUNDING-FAMILY CONCEPT

Small by design. Personal by intention.

A proposed pilot of 6–8 families at $2,250 for six months. Enrollment has not opened. Scope, evaluator involvement, payment terms, and any additional costs must be confirmed before sale.

$2,250proposed pilot total

Advising does not guarantee admission, scholarships, eligibility, coach responses, or roster opportunities. No purchases or enrollments are available in this preview.

MEET THE FOUNDER

REAL EXPERIENCE.
HONEST BOUNDARIES.

Kevin Patrick

Founder concept · St. Augustine, Florida

Kevin brings experience in manufacturing, distribution, and ERP implementation, where a plan only works if people can actually follow it. His youth football coaching experience includes working with ages 5–14.

HigherStride applies that practical, teach-and-organize mindset to a more personal challenge: helping families approach the college journey with structure and perspective.

Organization and mentorship, with honest boundaries.

Technical football evaluation requires a qualified specialist. College coaches, admissions teams, financial aid offices, and eligibility bodies make their own decisions.

GOOD QUESTIONS

STRAIGHT
ANSWERS.

A little clarity before the first conversation.

Can you get my athlete a scholarship?

No one here promises scholarships, admission, coach responses, or roster spots. The proposed service is guidance, preparation, and accountability. Decisions belong to colleges and their relevant offices.

When is the right time to start?

Start by understanding the athlete's goals and current readiness. Younger high-school families may focus on academics and development. Later-stage families may need college-list and outreach work. The right scope depends on the situation, not a fear-based countdown.

Is this connected to a school or college?

No school or college partnership is claimed. The concept is an independent practice beginning in St. Augustine and Northeast Florida. Any future school workshop or pilot would require the school's separate permission.

Is HigherStride only for football?

Football is the proposed launch focus. Other sports would require sport-specific expertise before expansion. Families with specialized transfer or elite-prospect needs may need a different adviser.

Will you contact coaches as my athlete?

No. Athlete-led communication is part of the approach. Advising can help prepare and organize a message, but should not impersonate the athlete or imply privileged access to a coach.

Can I book or enroll through this site?

Not yet. This is a demonstration preview, not an active service. You can try the inquiry form with fictional information and download the guide for your grade. The form sends nothing, and no payment, booking, or enrollment takes place.

LESS GUESSWORK. MORE PURPOSE.

LET'S FIND
YOUR NEXT MOVE.

Choose your grade's playbook

Demo only. No inquiry is sent.

TRY THE EXPERIENCE

Let's find your
starting point.

HigherStride Football Recruiting & Student-Athlete Advising

Grade 9 / Freshman playbook

Demo only. Use fictional parent or guardian details. No athlete information, uploads, or real contact details are needed.

This form does not send or save your information.

No marketing signup. No booking. No payment.

ABOUT THIS PREVIEW

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