BLUE + GREEN
COLLEGE COUNSELING

Providing guidance to student-athletes throughout the college search and admissions process and helping identify schools that best align with their academic, athletic, and personal goals.

LET'S CONNECT

Blue + Green is an independent college counseling service committed to delivering tailored guidance and support to student-athletes at the intersection of academics and athletics.

Through personalized attention, we strive to identify the "best fit" schools, empowering students to excel academically and athletically while equipping them for success both on and off the field..

Services

ACADEMIC

Academic & Testing Guidance: Advising on course selection and creating a personalized ACT/SAT strategy, including timelines, prep, and test-optional options.

Extracurricular & Service Planning: Support in developing a strong activity profile and identifying meaningful community service aligned with student interests.

Summer Planning: Guidance on choosing programs, jobs, or projects that enrich experiences and strengthen college applications.

College Application Support: Comprehensive help from exploration to decision, including a personalized college list, résumé development, and time management planning.

Application Execution: Step-by-step support with the Common App and other platforms, plus interview prep and insights into what each college values most.

Provide Prospective Student-Athlete Intro: Deliver clear, concise guidance on the recruiting process and college athletic programs (NCAA DI, DII, DIII, and club)

Discuss Student and Family Priorities: Identify academic, athletic, and financial priorities to ensure the best fit, addressing desired majors, competition level, playing time, scholarships, and total costs.

Create a Target List of “Best Fit” Schools: Develop a tailored list of 20–30 schools, based on academic programs, athletic opportunities, and cultural alignment.

Draft Timeline for Communication and College Visits: Outline a strategic timeline for coach outreach, visits, and key milestones (e.g., NCAA Eligibility Center registration, applications), customized to the student’s sport and timeline.

Student-Athlete Profile: Build a profile showcasing personal info, academic achievements, athletic stats, highlight video, and coach references, optimized for platforms like NCSA or SportsRecruits.

Plan and Advice on Communication with College Coaches: Create a proactive communication plan with personalized emails, timely updates, and NCAA-compliant strategies to build relationships and stay on coaches’ radar.

Prep for Campus Visits and Interviews: Prepare for campus visits with research, tailored questions, professional presentation, and practice for coach interviews to evaluate fit and make the best impression.

ATHLETIC

My professional journey is rooted in a lifelong passion for sports, which began on the North Shore of Chicago—attending Cubs games at Wrigley Field, cheering on Northwestern football, and watching New Trier baseball, along with countless hours playing tennis. Over the years, I have been an athlete, coach, marketer, and mentor, with a consistent focus on empowering young people through athletics.

I competed in multiple sports growing up and went on to play Division I tennis at Duke University, where I earned a B.A. in Political Science and a Certificate in Marketing and Management. Following graduation, I competed on the WTA Tour for 3 years and then spent more than 20 years in sports marketing at Octagon and Nike Sports Camps, providing opportunities for youth in sports nationwide.

In 2024, I transitioned into college counseling to combine my background in marketing with my passion for education and supporting student-athletes. I earned a College Counseling Certificate from UCLA Extension and volunteered with student-athletes at East High School in Denver, Colorado. I’ve since advised numerous students on the college selection process and helped families navigate the various academic and athletic pathways available after high school.

With the rapid growth in collegiate athletics—including club programs and expanded opportunities across Divisions I, II, and III—today’s student-athletes face a broader range of options than ever before. I believe in a highly personalized approach, recognizing that college athletics may not be the right path for every student, and aim to help each individual make informed, confident decisions about their future.

Outside of my professional work, I enjoy skiing, playing pickleball, learning padel, hiking and most of all, spending time with my husband and our three children.

"Here’s to our team, it’s the Blue Green and Grey, and may we always hail” - NT Fight Song