Navigate NCAA recruiting, eligibility, and scholarships with confidence. Coach Scott Laigo, your Athletic Scholarship Coach, provides expert guidance to help your student-athlete get noticed and recruited by college programs.
Many families struggle with the complex college recruiting process. You're not alone.
Every athlete's journey is different. Without guidance, it's easy to miss opportunities or make costly mistakes.
Constantly changing eligibility requirements, academic standards, and deadlines that are difficult to track.
Your athlete has talent, but coaches don't know they exist. Getting in front of the right programs is crucial.
Important registration dates, testing windows, and recruiting periods that can make or break opportunities.
Balancing GPA, test scores, and coursework while maintaining athletic performance.
College is expensive. Understanding scholarship opportunities and maximizing financial aid is overwhelming.
A clear roadmap to college sports success
We evaluate your athlete's current academic standing, athletic profile, and college goals to create a baseline.
Coach Scott develops a customized recruiting plan with clear milestones, timelines, and action items.
Take actionable steps forward with confidence.
Refine and adapt as your journey progresses.
Achieve your NCAA and NIL goals.
Answer a few key questions so Coach Scott can quickly understand where your athlete is today and what path fits best.
Coach Scott Laigo, a Seattle native and University of Washington graduate, founded Student Athlete Advocates (SAA) with a singular mission: to help student-athletes achieve their college sports dreams.
Since 2008, Coach Scott has been guiding families through the complex NCAA recruiting landscape as President of SAA. With over 30 years of professional youth service and coaching experience, he brings unmatched expertise in NCAA rules, academic requirements, and recruiting strategies.
Currently serving on the City of Seattle Sports Advisory Council, Coach Scott combines insider knowledge with genuine passion for helping young athletes succeed both on the field and in the classroom.
Rooted in the Pacific Northwest with a strong academic foundation.
Nearly two decades helping families navigate college sports decisions.
Decades of on-the-field and sideline experience guiding student-athletes at the high school and college levels.
Connections across programs and divisions that help families understand where their athlete fits best.
Up-to-date knowledge of NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA rules so your athlete stays eligible and on track.
Support for the entire family through a complex and emotional process, from first conversation to signing day.
Comprehensive support tailored to your athlete's unique journey
Direct, personalized support for families navigating the recruiting process. Coach Scott works one-on-one with you to create a customized roadmap for your athlete's success.
Coach Scott delivers engaging presentations for schools, sports organizations, and parent groups on NCAA recruiting and college athletics.
Stay informed with expert guidance on NCAA rule changes, academic requirements, and recruiting best practices.
Coach Scott stays current with every NCAA rule change and academic requirement, ensuring your athlete never misses an opportunity.
Every athlete's journey is unique. We provide individualized guidance tailored to your specific situation and goals.
Over 15 years of successfully guiding student-athletes to college programs across all division levels.
We work with the entire family, ensuring parents and athletes are informed, prepared, and confident throughout the process.
Deep connections in the Seattle/PNW sports community and nationwide network of college coaches and programs.
We address academics, athletics, eligibility, and scholarships to maximize opportunities and outcomes.
Real families who trusted the process and found the right fit.
Football, Soccer & Baseball
With SAA's guidance, all three Gerarden children found their path. Their son earned a football kicking scholarship at South Dakota Mines & Tech, set school records, and now works as a Project Engineer. Their daughter played four years of soccer at Point Loma Nazarene and launched her HR career at Turner Construction. When injuries threatened their youngest son's baseball dreams, SAA helped him find a path through community college to Point Loma, where he contributed to record-setting seasons and deep National Championship runs.
Alpine Ski Racer, Rocky Mountain College
Malia's ski racing journey began at Stevens Pass at just two years old. After years of competitive racing with Skykomish and Mission Ridge Ski Teams—where she earned the 2023 sportsmanship award—she now competes for Rocky Mountain College. Last season, she helped lead her team to a first-place finish at Nationals while earning Second Team All American and Academic All American honors as a Kinesiology major.
Schedule a free assessment with Coach Scott to discuss your athlete's goals and create a personalized roadmap to success.
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Comprehensive online courses and downloadable resources to guide you through every step of the recruiting journey. Join our waitlist to be notified when they launch.
Scott packaged the core of his 5-step process into a concise, parent-friendly PDF. Use it to see the exact tasks to complete each year of high school.
Let's discuss how we can help your student-athlete succeed
Ready to take the next step? Reach out to schedule your free assessment and start building your athlete's path to college sports success.
Need a workshop, training, or resources for your students? Let’s collaborate on onsite programming and keep you informed with our college recruiting updates.
