Introduction
Success in a sport requires success in the classroom – a crucial link that is often missed when students are thinking about their athletic futures. We want to set you up for success, both in and out of the athletic arena.
We collaborate with professionals who are at the top of their sport to help leverage athletics into improved chances of admission.
Tony Azevedo – Water Polo Coaching & Mentoring
Tony works with students to help change mindsets in order to achieve success in the pool and in the classroom.
Cardinal Education is excited to be partnering with Tony Azevedo, five-time Olympian and one of the greatest water polo players in history. As Tony transitions into retirement following an illustrious career, he is taking aim at growing water polo both in the United States and abroad, as well as mentoring the next generation of great water polo players.
Tony knows it’s not just about the skills in the pool, but also the skills in the classroom. Like Cardinal Education, Tony takes a holistic approach to training and mentoring kids in a one-on-one setting. Together, we want to help kids be winners in, and out of the pool. For information on the kinds of services we are offering, please contact Tony@CardinalEducation.com
Resume:
- Five-time Olympian
- Silver Medalist
- Captain of Team USA
- 5 Pan American Games Gold Medals
- 8 World Championships
- 4 Fina World Cup Tournaments
- 12 World League Super Finals
- NCAA Champion and MVP at Stanford
- Founder & President, Water Polo Players’ Organization (WPO)
- Partner/Executive Vice President, DJ Global Wave Inc.
- Teacher & Mentor, Tony Azevedo Specialized Water Polo Clinics
- USOC Team for Tomorrow Athlete Ambassador
Justin Cronk – Baseball Advising
Diamond College Advisory Team is one of the premier baseball and softball recruiting consultancies in the country. With a wealth of experience, Founder and Executive Director Justin Cronk understands what it takes to play ball at the next level, both athletically and academically. His team’s holistic approach aligns with our philosophy, and that synergy has been apparent in our collaboration. We have successfully worked together to deliver results to clients both on and off the field.
For more information about the services Diamond College Advisory Team offers, please contact Justin Cronk at jcronk@diamondcollegeadvisory.com.
Resume:
- Founder & Executive Director of Diamond College Advisory Team, LLC (present)
- Assistant Director of Headfirst Baseball Honor Roll Academic Camps (2004-present)
- Head Baseball Coach & Recruiting Coordinator – Old World Baseball, LLC (present)
- Head Baseball Coach- USA DiamondCats National Team (present)
- Director of Headfirst College Advisory Team, LLC (2004-2010)
- Headfirst Baseball Director of Instruction, Curriculum, Lessons and Operations (2004-2010)
- Head Baseball Coach—Headfirst Gamers 18U Select Travel Team (2004-2010)
- Head Baseball Coach—Shenandoah University in Virginia from (2001-2003)
- Recruiting Coordinator and Assistant Baseball Coach at Amherst College (1998), Boston College (1999), and UNC-Asheville (2000)
- Masters of Science in Sports Management—University of Massachusetts (1998)
- Amherst College Two Sport Collegiate Athlete (Baseball and Football);
- B.A. in Law, Jurisprudence & Social Thought (1994-1997)
- Arbitration Consultant—Boston Red Sox (1998)
- Teacher, Introduction to Sports Law—University of Massachusetts (1998)
