Dave Morris
College admissions and athletic recruiting advisor in Tumwater, Washington
| Hourly rate range | $150 to $225 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Athletes |
| Based in | Tumwater, Washington, United States |
| Credentials | Graduate of the University of Michigan; Master's degree from Frostburg State University |
| Practice | College Athletic Advisor |
Dave Morris is the founder of College Athletic Advisor. He helps student athletes plan their college search and admissions. He has over two decades of experience as an educator, coach and consultant. He has coached at NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA and NJCAA levels. He uses the 5A College Search Model to find schools that fit a student in academics, athletics and social life. He is based in Tumwater, Washington.
What Dave helps with
Dave helps students find colleges that fit them and line up their academic and athletic profiles with their goals.
- Finding colleges that fit academically, athletically and socially
- Lining up an academic and athletic profile with college goals
- Using athletic and co-curricular interests to improve admission chances
- Athletic recruiting
- Athletic scholarships and financial fit
- Reducing the stress of the college search
Who Dave works with
Dave works with students who play sports and want to attend college. His clients want a school where they can do well in class, compete in their sport and fit in socially.
How Dave works
Dave uses the 5A College Search Model. It narrows the search to schools where a student can thrive academically, athletically and socially. He also builds a plan that uses the student's athletic and co-curricular interests to improve the chance of getting into a dream college.
Background and qualifications
Dave has spent over two decades as an educator, coach and consultant. He graduated from the University of Michigan and earned a master's degree from Frostburg State University. He has coached, taught and worked as an academic advisor and administrator at public colleges, elite private universities and nationally recognized high school and club programs. He has coached at NCAA Division I, II and III, the NAIA and the NJCAA. He also coordinated a variety of academic programs.
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The CoachVouch take
Dave combines over two decades of college coaching and academic advising experience across every major college athletic association level.
Best for student athletes who want a college that fits their academic and athletic goals.
Common questions
How much does Dave Morris charge?
Coaching with Dave runs $150 to $225 an hour. Message Dave from this page for an exact quote.
What does Dave Morris help with?
Dave Morris helps with finding colleges that fit academically, athletically and socially, lining up an academic and athletic profile with college goals, using athletic and co-curricular interests to improve admission chances and athletic recruiting.
Is Dave Morris certified?
Dave Morris lists: Graduate of the University of Michigan; Master's degree from Frostburg State University.
What is the 5A College Search Model?
It is Dave's method for narrowing the college search. It focuses on schools where a student can thrive academically, athletically and socially.
How do I contact Dave Morris?
Send Dave a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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