“After reading reviews and speaking with 2 references, we engaged Tom to help our daughter transfer to a new university after her freshman year. Tom’s understanding of the transfer process and associated timelines/deadlines gave us the confidence and support we needed. He worked closely one on one with our daughter as she contacted each university’s coaching staffs. He was a pleasure to work with. Our daughter was accepted to UVA and will be on the women’s rowing team. We highly recommend Tom and wished we had known about him during our daughter’s initial recruitment process.” -Tony Triano Stamford, Connecticut
“Tom offered invaluable assistance and support throughout the challenging recruiting process. The Victory Athletic Recruiting philosophy considers an athlete’s athletic abilities, academic aspirations, and desired school environment to create a structured approach for communicating with coaches and showcasing your student-athlete’s talent. Most importantly, Tom genuinely cares about each athlete and served as an exceptional, objective mentor to our daughter. He was honest and direct, guiding her towards the athletic program and school that best suited her goals.” –Kitch Kennedy Aldie, Virginia
“Tom was recommended by a friend, and from the initial introduction and conversation, I knew Tom was someone we wanted to work with. Tom helped my son Mason construct a profile, communication strategy, and kept in touch with Mason as he progressed throughout the recruiting process. Tom was generous with his guidance and time, and was supportive along the way, allowing Mason to find his own pathway and move through the recruiting process developing his own voice and pace. Tom reminded Mason that this is his journey, and he was leading his own path. Mason has worked hard in his sport and in the classroom and we are grateful for this experience and for Mason’s successful recruitment to Ohio State University Track & Field program.” -Dionne E Columbus, Ohio
“I was hesitant to hire a recruiting advisor based on advice from others and cost concerns, but my daughter’s coach insisted that Tom Kovic was a necessity in the recruiting process. Prior to hiring Tom, my daughter showed little interest in taking on the tasks of contacting coaches and updating her profile/accounts. I was handling all of the recruiting emails and posting for her (on top of my own full-time job and sports mom duties). Once Tom became a part of our family’s team, he was able to support my daughter to handle all of these tasks independently, taking me out of the equation. He was able to guide her and coach her in every step of the process and he quickly responded to any questions or concerns that we had along the way. He called/facetimed her often to ensure that she was staying on task and comfortable in the process. He always cc’d me to make sure that I knew what was expected of her, while making sure that she was taking ownership of the responsibilities. She was offered several official visits from her top choice schools and received a verbal commitment for a full scholarship from her number one school the first day that commitments could be offered. We are thankful to Tom for his guidance and expertise. Shyla can’t wait to be a Denver University Pio!!” -Christine B Gilbertsville, PA
“Throughout his junior and into his senior year, my son Jack worked closely with Tom Kovic through the very complicated process of being recruited as a student-athlete. Tom gave invaluable guidance in how best to communicate and present himself to coaches, how to write an athletic profile, and the myriad other aspects of college recruitment. Jack was successfully recruited to Notre Dame University, far and away his number one choice, for the Fall 2022 Freshman class. We couldn’t be happier! Thank you, Tom, for your cheerful enthusiasm, your experienced advice, and your unflagging support.” Jacqueline Humphries New York, NY
“Thank you so much for holding Bianca’s hand through this admissions process, spearheading what we needed to do and when; preparing her for everything from coaches to ACTs and SATs and comforting her during this daunting time of COVID-19 and her final year of school. It would appear that Bianca has managed to achieve what ultimately became her first prize, together with your direction and help. We have much reason to celebrate this Christmas. We look so forward to meeting you in person and taking you out to dinner in the US.” -Justin Pitt Johannesburg, South Africa
“Tom’s knowledge and experience with the college recruiting process is invaluable! He provided us with an understanding of what the college coaches are looking for and a clear action plan on how to help our daughter (Lily) reach her dream. His guidance and advisement regarding touch-points to the college coaches such as timing, videos, and communication was key to keeping our daughter a top prospect. Additionally, Tom was very supportive and always available to speak to us whenever we had questions. When it came time for Lily to start speaking with college coaches, he took time to prepared her for those discussions which helped build her confidence to effectively communicate with coaches; ultimately, landing her a full-ride gymnastics scholarship to the University of Alabama!”
We are truly grateful for Tom’s guidance and support. What started out as a business meeting, ended up as a great friendship! We would highly recommend Tom Kovic to guide you and your child through the college athletics recruitment process. ~Adam & Tara Smith Limerick, PA
“I just wanted to let you know how grateful we are for your guidance and support throughout this process. I know we came to you in a slightly different posture in terms of the recruiting process than many of your clients. Your encouragement, creativity, thoughtfulness and positivity have been and continue to be a huge help!” -Jennifer Sclar Stamford, CT
“Hey Tom, I wanted to let you know that I was accepted to Berkeley earlier this week. I wanted to thank you for your consistent support throughout this process. I would have not been able to do it without your help.” Levon C. Los Angeles, CA
“Tom worked hard with my son, Clayton. Clayton attended Towson University playing football. Two Champion seasons. 2011 and 2012. Clayton was a running back, playing behind T. West, who played in the NFL. But more importantly, Tom focused on the college where Clayton (and your children) will succeed academically. Very supportive of Tom and Victory Collegiate Consulting.” -Darrell Minot Wilmington, DE
“I just wanted to take a minute to say thank you for all the help, guidance, and advice you provided Natalie, Kim, and I as we navigated our way through this journey of finding Natalie her new “home” for the next four years. It was far more than just your knowledge of the college gymnastic landscape, but the way you coached and mentored Natalie, instilling confidence and confirming to her that she could compete athletically and academically where she wanted to be. These are things that she will carry with her well beyond this search. We could not be happier or more proud of Natalie on her decision to make her commitment to West Chester University and have the opportunity to continue her gymnastics career in a great program. Beyond that, WCU feels like a perfect fit for her academically to prepare her for life beyond college and gymnastics. I cannot say thank you enough and want you to know how much we appreciated the investment and personal attention you provided, getting to know Natalie to help her find and get her to where she belongs.”
-Pete Marshall Bolton, MA
“Hi Tom! Alex would not be there without your help. Hope you all are having a good summer. We drop Alex off next weekend at UMass!” – Chris Geczy Newtown Square, PA
“Hi Tom. Just wanted to add my note of thanks here now that Justin has gotten the official acceptance from Vassar Admissions. Both of you have been wonderful to work with. Your advice and guidance throughout this process has been fantastic. Really can’t thank you enough.”
-The Lederer Family Short Hills, NJ
“For the past 4 years, Tom has walked with us on our recruiting journey for our son Joshua in attending a college for NCAA men’s gymnastics. There is only a small pool of colleges with men’s gymnastics and it’s difficult for non-elite gymnasts to standout. Tom was able to provide us with advice and guidelines on how to help Joshua, opportunities for better training options and a sounding board for us as parents to talk us off the cliff during difficult times. Tom provided a lot of support for Joshua, not just in how to communicate with teams and coaches, but to encourage him. In Josh’s own words: ” Tom was very supportive since my freshman year of high school. He encouraged me every step of the way from competitions to training at the gym and more. Even during my hardest times, the times where I wasn’t doing so hot, Tom continued to push me and gave me confidence to keep going. I do not think I could’ve gotten to where I am today without Tom.” At the end of this all, Josh will be attending a top tier academic university with an opportunity to compete for a spot on the men’s gymnastics team. We are thankful.” –Jimmy & Jane Lin Tustin, CA
“As a “late bloomer” in gymnastics, our daughter was in a unique position in the college recruitment process. She was not an obvious candidate for recruitment, but she did have a chance at a DIII team. We didn’t have the slightest idea how to navigate the world of DIII recruitment and we chose Tom to guide us for two main reasons. One, he was completely honest in his approach to our daughter’s situation, and he encouraged us to present her background to coaches with complete honesty as well. And two, he helped us see that our daughter would need to take responsibility for the process herself and that she would grow from that no matter how it turned out. Tom remained informative, honest and readily available throughout the process, always guiding us through next best steps for our daughter to present herself and to communicate with coaches. In the end, our daughter is very comfortable with how the process played out, and the decisions that she has made as a result of this growth experience. We highly recommend Tom Kovic to guide you and your child through the college athletics recruitment process!” –Dorian Pascoe Dobbs Ferry, NY
“Thank you so much for all of your support and guidance during these past 10 months. I still remember our first conversations with you and how it was so comforting to know someone who has so much knowledge was going to be able to guide Marisa and her parents who have no experience with the world she is in. Time has flown by and we are eternally grateful for your unending support. She is very excited for being accepted at UC Davis and being able to be part of their gymnastics team family. We are too so looking forward to being part of her life there. Joyce Laird Foster City CA
“Thank you for helping our family through the college recruiting process for our two gymnasts. Your program provided imperative information related to videos, timing and communication with schools. Thank you especially for always being supportive and a continuous voice of reason and sounding board. As a family we learned a lot going through the college recruiting process related to what our daughters wanted from both an academic and athletic perspective. I am very happy to share that both girls have received a full athletic scholarship commitment to D1 schools.” Debbie Loyim Mountain Lakes, NJ
“Thank you Tom, for all your help and support. I just accepted my appointment to West Point last week. Walking through the process with you helped me clarify where I wanted to go for college and run cross-country. I really appreciate the process you took me through.” Hunter Romine Santa Clarita, CA
“Hi Tom- Caitlyn got an offer from Cornell to be a part of their 20/21 team!!! They are supporting her ED application. She is beyond excited and can’t wait to be part of their team! Thank you for all the support and guidance you provided as we started this process. You taught her to be patient and diligent and helped us both realize that it’s a marathon, not a sprint. Your encouragement convinced her not to give up along the way, even when she had doubts. I think Cornell is a perfect fit for her and am completely thrilled!!” Alyson Walsh Rye, New York
“Thanks to Tom for helping us navigate Kalvin’s effort to secure a spot on an NCAA Men’s Gymnastics team. With only 15 universities fielding a men’s program, we knew it was going to be a challenge to get noticed. But with the help of Tom’s thoughtful and effective guidance during the entire process, Kalvin was offered and accepted a spot on the West Point team. Thanks, Tom! And Go Army!” Ken and Erin Kingshill, Westfield, Indiana
“Thank you for helping me through the college recruiting process. Your encouragement and direction always put my mom and me at ease. There were times when it was especially challenging and you always reminded me to stay in the moment and focus on my goal. I could not have done this without you.” Natalie Y. San Mateo, CA
“Tom, with much gratitude we thank you for the time spent guiding us through the college recruiting process. Following your direction & advice along with your support through multiple telephone calls & emails we are excited to announce Jenna will be a new Tiger at D1 Towsen University fall of 2019. Your professionalism was efficient and respectful with a familiar ease during each exchange. As I quote Jenna ‘it’s like talking with Grandpa.” Thank you!!!” MaryAnn Weitz. Norwell, MA
“I wanted to let you know that while Casey was a stubborn client for you, all the little seeds you planted eventually did take root. Time and maturity and my boot in his butt…finally did the trick. Casey became dedicated and worked hard. As a result he is a freshman at Univ. Michigan! Feel great about your work..it helped him become a Wolverine! Ron and Kelly Cummings Huntington Beach, CA
“Hey Tom, hope you had a great weekend! I wanted to let you know that Danny has committed to IU and The Kelley Business School. He is really pumped about it all! Thank you for all your invaluable help and encouragement during a nerve-wracking process. Your insight, once again, was spot on!” Rosanne Tolin Chesterton, Indiana
“Thank you, Tom Kovic and Victory Collegiate Consulting, for helping guide us through the process of college recruiting. You were always available and helped us every step of the way. We are grateful for your assistance in helping our daughter, Katherine, fulfill her dream of becoming a member of a collegiate gymnastics team at The Air Force Academy.” Oleg Margolin Fort Lee, NJ
“I just wanted to share our fabulous experience with Tom Kovic and Victory Recruiting helping us navigate the college recruiting process. Such a trusting and knowledgeable source with a big heart and a steady hand. Thank you, Tom!” Megan Donovan Scarsdale, NY
“Thanks again Tom and Dave for all of your help and guidance throughout the process. It is really exciting for Cameron to be able to pursue his dream of playing college baseball at at Kenyon, and we could not have achieved it without you.” Mark Catana Pelham, NY
“Victory Collegiate Consulting and Tom Kovic started out as a business relationship where we were informed and instructed, to a friendship with our family that had many meaningful and helpful conversations. I would encourage any family that has a student-athlete to start with Tom and his team as soon as possible.” Brady Rennix Ambler, PA
“Tom was an amazing resource for our family! He helped us navigate through the recruiting process and guided us every step of the way. His past coaching experience was invaluable when it came to understanding what coaches are looking for. He helped our daughter prepare for phone calls with coaches, campus visits and correspondence with coaches. Working with Tom was the right decision for our family and we are so grateful for all the services he provided. Thanks Tom! Our daughter is going to the college of her dreams!” The Kane Family Gilbert, AZ
“Tom, Hope all is well. Thought I’d share a picture of Amie. She is graduating this year and we couldn’t be more proud of her. She will be graduating with a 3.6 and receiving a BS in Sports Management. She was named captain of the hockey team…A year where they racked up the most wins in program history. She has flourished at Sacred Heart. Thank you for your help and direction 4 years ago when she started her journey.” Tony Varano Duxbury, MA
“After one year of working together, Cameron finally got his admission notification from The University of Michigan. You made this complicated process enjoyable. I appreciated all the dialogue along the way – which proved invaluable in helping us find the right fit for Cameron. I would highly recommend you and your services for anyone looking to compete at the NCAA level. Thank you again for everything!” Nick Bock Tustin, CA
”Tom was a great resource and guide to my gymnast daughter and throughout this whole college process! He was extremely helpful directing our efforts at getting noticed by college coaches! He guided us on everything from which camps to attend and which videos to send! My daughter received an offer at her number one choice for D1 gymnastics entering her sophomore year of high school! I highly recommend Tom. I am grateful that with his help, my daughter will be able to pursue her dream of competing college gymnastics!” Janet Conway Towson, MD
“Tom Kovic not only simplifies sea of daunting and sometimes confusing information but also creates an environment that becomes less scary and more enjoyable. His wisdom, intuition and professional insights became the center of my sons decision to attend Harvard. We can’t thank Tom enough and recommend his professional advice!” Khaliah Wertheimer Newtown Square, PA
“Tom, we would like to thank you too, for all of your efforts and help with Bora achieving admission to Lafayette. As his parents we are very proud of Bora and we are happy that we have you as our advisor. Many, many thanks and hope to see you sometime, somewhere around the world :-)” Handan & Can M. Ankara, Turkey
“Thank you for everything you did to help me with the college recruiting process. I could not be happier heading to Yale!” Emma Firmstone Honesdale, PA
“I cannot thank you enough for all of your help throughout the recruiting process. I would not be where I am today and attending UNC without your guidance and support.” Lauren Ritter Downingtown, PA
“I just wanted to write you and let you know how thankful I am to have you as a mentor. You helped me so much with the college process and I couldn’t have had the success I had without you. I am off to Lehigh in a month!”Ryan P. (’16) Emmaus, Pa
“Hey Tom! We dropped Emma off at Yale almost 2 weeks ago and she absolutely loves it! Perfect fit for her. Just wanted to take a minute and thank you again for all of your help!” Katie Firmstone Honesdale, PA
“Tom, We are driving back from Cornell now after moving Natalia in. She is so incredibly happy to be there. We moved Ana into Davidson last week and she is thrilled to be there and will be on the intramural crew team. We feel so blessed knowing that both our girls are where they want to be for this next phase of their lives and they are so happy and excited for the many opportunities that await them. I just wanted to thank you again for your guidance throughout the recruiting process.” Sherry N Philadelphia, PA
“Tom, you were a tremendous help through the college application/recruiting process. You were on top of all of the details and you provided us with an understanding of the timing, conversations and approaches to take with the college coaches. The guidance and advice you provided was incredibly valuable. Thank you! It was a real pleasure getting to know you and working with you.” Emily D White Plains, NY
“Over the past year, despite living in different states, Tom has become part of our family. His ability to connect with our daughter, Ryan, and create a one on one relationship with her while keeping us in the loop was amazing. Through his step by step approach, we became extremely educated and Ryan was able to move through the process with clear goals and little stress. Additionally, Tom believes in the importance of seeing the whole child and not just the athletic one. With his incredible knowledge of the schools, the coaches and the academics specific to each school he worked with us to find those programs that met all her needs and desires. Through her work with Tom, Ryan has reached her dream of being recruited to a Division 1 gymnastics school. She has also gained confidence in her ability to independently set goals and work to achieve them. These skills will assist her through the rest of her life.” Julie Finkelstein Purchase, NY
“Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. I just wanted to thank you for all your hard work with Tim and my family. Thank you for all your dedication and patience, and for getting us through this difficult process. My son is a very happy Minnesota gymnast, and we couldn’t have done it without you!” Margaret & Jerzy Kutyla Wyckoff, NJ
“We wanted to thank you for all of your guidance through the recruiting process. Your knowledge, focus and positive outlook made a very daunting process very manageable and always on the right track. You have a gift. Erin will be attending one of the finest institutions in the nation and we couldn’t have done it without you.” Donna Howell Egg Harbor Twp., NJ