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"Discovering Pat Grecco, through Student-Athlete Magazine/Bob Collins,
and working with her was one of the best things that happened in my
Son's search for a college that would fit his athletic and academic
'wish list.' Her insights and perspectives changed his thinking about possibilities
and what he should be doing. Pat knows 'what to do' and 'when to do it.'
She gets the Student involved and helps make a daunting task a planned,
step-by-step process. Most important, she develops a relationship
with both the Student and Parents to help each assume the
appropriate role. The best lesson she taught us was, 'It is never
too early to
begin the process, one just needs to know what are the appropriate actions,
depending on what stage you are at.' Pat guided us on those appropriate actions."
—Jim McCarthy
Father of Owen P. McCarthy
Evansville, Indiana
"As all Parents of Student-Athletes know, the process
of selecting the right college for your Son or Daughter
can be an overwhelming task. After our first meeting with
Pat, we had a great feeling of relief, and knew immediately
we were heading in the right direction. Her organizational skills,
knowledge of colleges, and a 'game plan' with a definitive timeline
made the process much easier. From resumes to letters, Pat
knows who to send it to and when to send it. Pat's quick response
time to our many questions along the way and her genuine concern
for us and our Son, has led to a relationship that goes well beyond the
recruiting process and will continue for many years to come."
—Brian and Susan Hill
Kevin Hill — VMI Cadet
South Hempstead, N.Y.
Kevin is currently
playing Lacrosse at VMI.
"The college selection process is a difficult and time consuming task that left us overwhelmed and inundated with questions to be answered with information to consolidate. Pat Grecco, through her calm, professional and information procedure was a Godsend to us. Pat not only guided us step by step through the Student-Athlete maze, but also was plethora of college information. Step by step, our Daughter Irene, was matched by her athletic and academic qualifications, as well as her requirements as to which university would best suits her needs as a Student-Athlete. Irene is currently attending American University in Washington, DC, and playing on the Women's Soccer Team, a Division I Program. She is a Gradate of Saint Anthony High School, Class of '04."
—Andy and Rose Karistinos
Irene Karistinos
Old Bethpage, NY
Dear Pat,
"Well what can I say? Starting Freshman Goalie, played 25 of 25 games, helped to break the record for most games won in a season for Adelphi, and competed in the NCAA Finals in Texas. I would not be able to be the bragging father that I am if it hadn't been for the knowledge and expertise that you use in order to choose the right school for the right Athlete. Being our first Daughter going to college we really didn't know how the process worked, especially with recruiting, dealing with Coaches, Scholarships, etc. Pat you took all of the guesswork out of a very important decision making process for us and I will always be grateful."
Sincerely,
Michael Conway
Christine Conway
Rockville Centre, NY
"Brittany signed NLI to Stony Brook on 2/2/05. We are very happy for her and I think she is relieved that her college decision is done and she can enjoy the remainder of her Senior Year! Hope we get to meet you one of these days. Thank you for the professional service and insight of the college search process. If I can refer somebody your way I will."
—Jeff Benthin
Brittany Benthin
Medina, NY
"When our Son Preben decided in his Junior High School Year he wanted to attend a U.S. College as a Student-Athlete, this seemed a daunting task. While he was a good student and a talented Soccer player, as a German family living in Belgium, we had no contacts at American Universities, were unfamiliar with the recruiting system, and the coaches knew nothing of him. After some research on the web, I stumbled over a reference to a 'College-Bound Student-Athlete Advisor' and decided to get in touch. This is how we started working with Pat Grecco. A year later, Preben has had six coaches recruiting him, four of these colleges admitting him, and will now be joining Clark University with a substantial scholarship in Fall, playing for a very competitive Division III Program under Coach David Kulik and getting a great Liberal Arts College Education."
"While this is Preben's achievement, Pat's contribution was invaluable. With her intimate knowledge of the system, her wide network of contacts among coaches, and her strong reputation in college athletic circles, she was able to guide us at all times, knowing what to do when, and how to do it. She has proven not only an expert, but responsive, supportive, and reliable throughout. Most importantly, Pat Grecco is a delight to interact with, warm-hearted, and a true idealist when it comes to Soccer and helping young people fulfill their ambitions. We have found a good friend in her, and the only thing I regret is that we will not have the pleasure of going through this process with Pat again, as we don't have another Student-Athlete in the family."
—Dr. Axel Gietz
Preben Gietz
Waterloo, Belgium
"Hey Pat..thought you'd like to hear......Ricky signed a Free Agent Pro Contract with the Arizona Cardinals tonight...as a Punter.....He was so close to being drafted by quite a few teams...but he has made a great deal and has a great chance to make the team. He had a fantastic college career at Shepherd setting almost every Kicking/Punting Record...and was the WVIAC Conference 1st Team Kicker/Punter for 3 years. Hope all is well with you and family. Thanks for your help along the way. All the best."
—Gary Schmitt Father of
Ricky Schmitt
Virginia Beach, VA
"What can I say about Pat Grecco? I was recently widowed and didn't know which way to turn. My son knew he wanted a military college, but he wasn't sure where he might be happier. Pat helped Danny narrow down his search...VMI or the Citadel....He was on the waiting list for both, but with Pat's connections and constant communication with Danny, he was accepted into the Citadel and recently graduated this year on the Deans List."
"Pat also worked with my son, Michael, who really had no idea where he wanted to go. She helped him narrow down his search, and got him into the college of his choice. She was in constant communication with both my boys, always there to help every step of the way in their college transition. She was the mother I couldn't be. She was there for guidance, answers and support. She made my job so much easier because she became totally involved with all the students she helped, I recommended Pat to a number of friends. She is truly every parent's dream in a time where our children and we parents need a professional to guide us through the college transition. Thank you Pat, you're the greatest!!!!!"
—Daniel DeRose
with Pat and Mother,
Maureen DeRose
Garden City, NY
James, #65, fights Goliath, #49
"I must tell you how rewarding being a KP parent has been. I love being at the academy, and now being a senior parent I am happy to be a mentor to the incoming freshman parents. They are so eager to be involved, and I am glad to help lead the way. I do this through the football parents group and also through our regional KP parent group. In my own fashion it is a way to pay homage to you, Pat, as were it not for you being James' mentor, he would not be where he is today, and I would not be the proud mama I get to be each and every day!"
"James is doing well—he has been promoted to Platoon Commander, and we hope this will not only add to the already established maturity and responsibility he has gained at KP, but may also help in his quest to join the Coast Guard out of MMA. He (and we) hadn't even considered he may be eligible to attend a federal academy until you and Frankie came along. (God put us all together at that Legion meeting for a reason!) And for a while, that seemed to be true. But he persevered, and with your push and inspiring affirmation to go for it, we mounted a family and friends offense, and against all odds, he got the call 3 days before start of indoc! And now he plays starting offense again, up against some very tough (and big) opponents."
"When I saw this picture today, taken at our last game this past weekend, I was amazed by it, as I read into it how it epitomizes James, and his 'David fights the Goliath' life, and I immediately thought of you—and I thought you'd like a copy of it."
—Laurie Mirance
Jimmy Mirance
Long Island, NY
