College Introduction Service

At GMVA we have a very proud history of placing male and female athletes in the USA and Canadian college systems. In fact, we have placed 73 athletes, that's more than the rest of Australia combined. So we like to think we are doing something right.
We've had 76 athletes use the service and 3 chose not to take up their scholarship offer, but EVERY athlete was offered a scholarship.

Male College Database:
We have every single head coach from every college that has a male volleyball program in the USA and Canada in every division. NCAA D1, NCAA D2, NCAA D3, U-Sport, NAIA, Canada Div 2, CCAAA. Currently 432 coaches and programs.

Female College Database:
We have every single NCAA D1 program, every NCAA D2 program, over 150 NAIA programs and every Junior College program. Currently the list stands at 1476 coaches and programs across the USA.
​In Canada we also have access to the entire U-Sport League for females. 

Placement Agents:
You can choose to use an agent, and pay fees of between $6000 and $16000, with no assurance of having success and finding a college that is actually right for you and is affordable if there is any cost. The also have hundreds of players from all around the world on their books. We are only working with a select group of athletes from a small pool in Australia and New Zealand.

What We Do:
Help you create your Volleyball Profile and CV - click here
Help you design your highlights video - click here
Continue to give you guidance through the process even after the introductions are done
But remember, we are not an agency, and will not complete the process for you. We will create the connection and give assistance the entire way through the process.

​Our Cost:
It's simple, transparent and cheap.
Initial meetings to discuss the process with your family: - FREE
Once you're on board:
For GMVA Athletes: $350 to access the database and have your profile emailed directly to hundreds of coaches, then $450 to receive any live leads to colleges. $800 total.
For Non GMVA Athletes: $450 to access the database and have your profile emailed directly to hundreds of coaches, then $450 to receive any live leads to colleges. $900 total.
Finally, a short recommendation of the service you received. 

Why is it cheaper than agencies? We are not doing this to make big bucks, we are providing this service as it's our belief that for the National Teams, Indoor & Beach to get as good as they can be that athletes need to get out and see the big world of volleyball. Every single USA National Team player has gone through the college system, so why wouldn't we do the same thing?

So what do you have to loose???

Meet the Team

Luke Campbell

Luke Campbell played 247 games for the National Team and participated in the 2004 Olympics, 2002 and 2006 World Champs, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 Asian Champs.
Post indoor, Luke played one year on in FIVB Beach World Tour with the National Beach Program.

Professionally Luke played in Spain, Germany, Holland, Montenegro & Saudi Arabia over nine years.

Since retiring from playing, Luke started coaching and took over the Greater Melbourne Volleyball Academy in 2010.
In 2012 he placed the first GMVAer to college, Linford Bennett, in Canada. Linford was the first of now 73 boys and girls that have been helped by GMVA getting to college.

Kell Lean

Kell Lean came to GMVA as an athlete after heading home early from a poor experience at a National Camp. But this didn't crush her, this was a building block of becoming a determined and resilient young women, great leader and super setter.
Three years later Kell headed to Junior College in the USA for 2 years before transferring to a NCAA D1 school on a full ride.
After graduating Kell came back to Melbourne, earnt a position in the National as was the only female athlete in the GMVA CoE program. Later that CoE year, Kell was named National Senior Team Captain.

Now Kell is the Head Coach of the u19 National Program and working with Volleyball South Australia along with giving guidance and assistance to the college pathway through GMVA.

Testimonials from already placed athletes

Hunter Hopkins: NCAA D1
The college intro process was made extremely easy through Luke’s assistance and his widespread network. I put together highlight videos and a resume and Luke did his thing, putting my name out to colleges in America and Canada. Within a few days I had some leads and not long after I was talking to coaches. What was once a farsighted dream to play division 1 college volleyball in America, became a reality thanks to Luke. His support and guidance throughout process was second to none, and for that I am extremely grateful.
Emma Hannagan - Beach:
I am very thankful for Luke's ongoing support that made this seemingly complicated process streamlined and effective, quickly connecting me with coaches across the US. Throughout this process Luke clearly demonstrated that he wanted the best outcome for me and my volleyball career. I appreciate his patience and willingness to assist me in finding a college best fit for me.
Steph Baker:
As soon as I expressed my interest in college, Luke sprang into action to help me achieve my goal. He provided clear instructions and was always available to answer my questions, which made the stressful process much easier. Luke also supported me through the female COE program and helped me work on my individual goals in preparation for college. Without his assistance, my dream of playing college volleyball would not have been possible.
Lexi Zammit - AVA Volleyroo
Luke and the GMVA college intro helped me to pursue my dream of college volleyball in the US. His dedication and commitment to finding a college that best suits me was amazing and I am so grateful for all the help he has put towards my future. I have recently signed with Pace University and can’t wait to see what’s ahead!!
Tobi Azeez - Volleyroo:
Luke got into contact with a number of coaches, and colleges in America, which made the communication process simple and accessible. I got an intro to the then coach of the University of Mount Olive volleyball team David Heller, and corresponded with him for some time.
​I had paperwork forwarded to me, team interviews, and the rest of the process was fairly streamlined into being accepted to attend the University of Mount Olive
Ella Schabort - From AVA
The college recruitment process was really difficult when I tried on my own.
As an international player, I struggled to get replies from coaches on my own as taking an international is considered a risk. My dream was to go D1 and Luke helped me get there.
He is well respected and has good contacts within college volleyball. Even though I was very late in my recruiting process Luke was still able to help me find many good options to talk to.
I am now signing to SUNY Binghamton and I am extremely grateful for his assistance.
​It’s Luke’s guidance and support that is allowing me to take my volleyball to the next step.
Sammy Pila
College recruitment is a very overwhelming and challenging process that was made 100x easier with Luke’s support.
He provided simple guidelines for my video and application. I decided to apply rather last minute but nonetheless Luke was able to make it all work in time.
I would not have been able to find my college without all the help and connections that Luke offers.
​I’m extremely excited to start this new chapter of my life and I am super grateful that I have this opportunity to fulfil my volleyball dreams. Thanks Luke for making all of this possible.
Tayla Fischer
From the moment I expressed my interest in college, Luke jumped into action instantly with constant communication and support which made a stressful process feel really comfortable and exciting. He has always valued my input in the decision making process which allowed us to collaboratively decide on the college that is the best fit for me. I am so grateful for all the opportunities he has given me and the support I continue to receive.
Elly McInerney
I would like to thank Luke at GMVA for helping me achieve my college volleyball dreams. Luke’s ability to access and communicate with the best college coaches in America was second to none.
​I am excited to start this new chapter of my life and it would not be possible with Luke’s hard work. I am so grateful that I chose to trust him with my introduction process and couldn’t recommend him more highly to anyone else aspiring to play college volleyball.
Sebastian Verdaguer
The college introduction service provided by GMVA really streamlines the whole process. Through the large network of college coaches you have access to various options, allowing you to find the right place for you. From sending off your profile and volleyball highlights to communicating with various coaches, Luke is there to assist you.
I am extremely grateful for this assistance, it is Luke’s guidance and support that is allowing me to take my volleyball to the next level.
​I can’t wait to play college volleyball!

Lachlan Diamond

"Before signing with Webber International University Florida, I created some volleyball highlight videos from my past years. Once I had completed that Luke mailed my profile alongside my videos out to the various colleges in USA and Canada.
He narrowed it down to what was best for me which helped save time and made the process so much easier.
Without Luke’s connections and his willingness to help his athletes and those dedicated to the game I do not think I would’ve been able to make the connection with Webber University I’m so excited to get started in Florida and thank all the help that Luke has given to me and my family throughout the process and I definitely recommend him to anyone looking to go overseas."
Harrison McBean
"Luke got in contact with multiple university across Canada and the U.S for me which was great, I had a wide variety of colleges to check out, I got talking Greg from Lourdes university in Ohio and I was very interested in joining the gray wolves
I decided in early august that I was not ready for college just yet, I decided to stay home and work to save up some money and leave in early January.
Once I got my visa I booked my flight straight away, I have been here for a week so far and I am enjoy myself.
Although it was a long process for me I am glad to be here now. Huge thanks to Luke for all his hard work helping the 2019 CoE program achieve our volleyball dreams!"
Enis Besirevic:
​"The process of finding and securing a volleyball scholarship in Canada seemed effortless with the help of Luke.
I was introduced to 4 Universities that had interest in me and after talking over email I was able to narrow down which university best suited my needs.
​Through email discussion a Skype call was organised and now I am at Capilano University on an Athletic Scholarship."
Ryan Van Oosterwijck
"Through Luke’s Centre of Excellence program he was able to introduce me to a comprehensive list of different colleges and coaches overseas in Canada.

​With the GMVA program being internationally recognised it also gave me a greater chance to hear from colleges which ended up allowing me to sign with Lakeland College"
Phil Freere
"Working with Luke was great, he kept me informed through out the whole process keeping me updated with every step which helped me feel really comfortable with the situation.
From the initial talks to the signed contracts there was constant communication and feedback, guiding me through every step of the way.
I regularly come back to Luke seeking advice because with out him I wouldn’t be in my 5th season playing in Europe.
Thanks Luke, Philip Freere"
Andre Zopf
"Luke has been my volleyball coach for 8 years. He helped me tremendously when it came to my entrance into the college and university system over here in Canada.
He helped me secure a spot on the University of Guelph (Ontario, Canada) volleyball team, which is top 4 team in the U-sport league. It wouldn’t have been possible without his words and guidance.
He has continuously supported me throughout my volleyball career and without his help, I wouldn’t have received the opportunities that I have today" – Andre Zopf 

Tomas Olak
"Before starting our GMVA pathway, athletes were asked to create a volleyball highlight tape and volleyball resume.
These were then sent out by Luke to colleges and universities all across America and Canada. I was fortunate to receive offers from both Canada and America however ended up choosing Lourdes University in Sylvania, Ohio.
uke then introduced me to the coaches that were interested in recruiting me and we began talking regularly via email. Then came the process of creating a NAIA profile which involved sending of SAT scores and highschool transcripts. After this was all completed we were then able to officially sign with the chosen school and go and apply for a Student VISA at the American Embassy."
Tios Perdikis
I’m currently attending Lourdes University is Sylvania, Ohio. I’m a freshman studying a Bachelor of Business, majoring in Sports Marketing whilst playing for the Grey Wolves men’s volleyball team.
Whilst I was attending GMVA CoE program, Luke Campbell was involved in getting me the leads to various universities in Canada and USA. The two universities in Canada were NAIT & Concordia and the two in USA were and the University I currently attend. He sent my video and then provided the lead to head coaches. It was then my decision to choose the best school that met my needs.
Luke guided me and made suggestions and this would not have been possible without his assistance. I’m 3 months in now and loving the whole experience.
Emma Sargeant - NSW
I wasn’t always certain about taking the collegiate athlete pathway. I’ve always felt that the recruitment process was incredibly daunting which discouraged me from fully committing to collegiate volleyball. Getting responses from coaches on my own was a slow process, but as soon as I started working with Luke, leads came in, even though I was late to the process. Luke made the recruitment process super simple and understandable for me and my family, the whole process was very smooth. 
I am now signing with Mineral Area College, and I am incredibly grateful for his assistance. I wouldn’t have had this success without the help I received from Luke.
Alissa Kinkela - Volleyroo:
"My ambition is to play collegiate volleyball at the very highest level. Luke helped me by putting my profile out to all Division 1 Colleges. I was fortunate enough to receive lots of interest and Luke guided and helped me, filtering through all the colleges. His depth of knowledge and advice was invaluable in choosing the right college for me. I have now committed to a Div 1 college, in the Big 10 Conference, the best volleyball conference, at Rutgers, thanks to Luke."
Cate Smith - GMVA & AVA:
Trying to contact coaches and schools on my own was very difficult and time consuming. Luke’s knowledge of the college system and connections made the process much easier.
Luke was always there throughout the whole process for any questions and endless support.  He worked hard to help me find the perfect fit for me and for that I am very grateful.
​I would also like to thank Luke for the time he puts in on court, I have learned so much throughout my time at GMVA which has no doubt assisted my college journey.
Gemma McNamara - AVA:
I knew that the college pathway would be best for me to develop as a player and a person. However, I was unsure how to go about finding the right college for me. It was time consuming sending emails and hard to know which colleges would be right for me. With Luke the process was simple and stress free. He has many contacts and experience placing athletes in the States. He guided me through zoom calls and helped me ask the right questions to find the best fit for me. I am incredibly excited to be continuing my athletic career in America and it would not have been possible without Luke’s help.
Kade Zrna
Luke reached out to me and other athletes from Sunraysia volleyball a couple of years before I commenced my training at GMVA. He opened up an avenue of a college volleyball scholarship which was completely unknown to us before hand. Luke respected whatever decision I was going to make and I am so glad I decided to join GMVA. 
Luke explained the process of seeking a volleyball scholarship clearly and guided me through all the hoops that came with it. He valued my opinions and preferences and communicated that with a number of colleges. 
​I’m now signed at Ottawa University in Kansas, USA. I cant be more thankful for the opportunity of I’ve been given, and the massive support behind me from GMVA.
Milla Smith - GMVA & AVA
Going to college has been my dream since moving to America when I was 11. I am so grateful that Luke was able to help guide me in making this dream a reality. 

This new chapter of my life will push me to be the best player I can possibly be, and grow my volleyball career and future, so thank you Luke for being a part of this process with me, I couldn’t have done it without him.
Amanda Uren - AVA/AACT
​I reached out to Luke and the GMVA college intro program reasonably late in the year, yet he still connected me with various coaches and found different opportunities for me. I’ve now signed with the College of Southern Idaho and am excited to progress my volleyball career further in America, and am very grateful for Luke’s help throughout this process!
Andrew Michael
Luke gets athletes to create a profile for themselves alongside highlights and sends these out to colleges where he sees best suits you.
The whole process of finding a school and signing was made very easy by Luke allowing me to focus on other aspects of life and training at CoE.
​Thanks to Luke for helping me find and sign with Emmanuel college in the US
Molly Forehan
As a younger athlete my dream was to always go to college in the US and Luke has supported me on and off the court in achieving this dream. He prepared me for college at CoE, and the past 5 years i’ve been at GMVA for. He made a stressful process easy and was always open to answer my questions about the college recruitment process. Thanks to Luke i’ve been able to fulfil my dreams and get to experience the college dream i’ve had for so long.
Lachlan Scherger
I first got to know Luke during his yearly trips to run the volleyball camp in my hometown in Country Victoria. He convinced me to join GMVA CoE Program and consider the college pathway during a most recent camp. He made the collage process so easy when I wasn’t even sure it was a realistic option for me. During GMVA Luke guided me and supported me majorly through a massive chronic injury that has lasted many years. The program has been the best thing for my volleyball progression and my development as a person.
Thank you Luke for all your hard work for your athletes day in and day out. If anyone would like to pursuit a volleyball career and take their game to the next level, I couldn’t recommend GMVA enough. It is the most elite and professional program I have ever been apart of.
Leah Gelt
I want to thank Luke and Kell at the GMVA College Intro program for helping me secure a place at Otero College. Their support throughout the process was excellent—they guided me step by step and helped demystify the U.S. college system. What started as an overwhelming process became much more manageable with their help. I always felt like they had my back, and I’m truly grateful for the opportunity they’ve helped create for me. 
Zion Lang - New Zealand
Thanks to Luke and the Centre of Excellence program I am able to pursue my ambition of playing college volleyball. Luke guided me through the entire college application process, with his knowledge and work ethic, securing a volleyball scholarship felt effortless. After no time at all, I signed to Lakeland College in Canada.

​For anyone wanting to develop all areas of their volleyball game, I would highly recommend Greater Melbourne Volleyball Academy.
Darcee Oloughlin
I would like to thank Luke for helping me become the volleyballer I am today he continually pushed me to better myself on the court. Without him, I wouldn’t be where I am today.
His connections with the coaches across America and his inside knowledge helped guide me to the school I’m at now and his constant communication throughout the whole process was valued immensely.
​I chose to apply very last minute but all of Luke's hard work made the entire process for me very straightforward. I’m grateful for all the opportunities I have been given through GMVA and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting to play college volleyball.

Michael Olak

"The whole process of applying for college began with me gathering film from my previous competitions and creating a highlight reel to then be published and forwarded by Luke to his contacts in America and Canada. Not being the greatest with film editing I reached out to Luke as well as the countless GMVA alumni who had also undergone the same process and they were extremely helpful with assisting me in selecting the clips in which college coaches are mostly looking for. Once the offers began rolling in, the decision of choosing the right college for me was daunting at first but through regular conversations via email,zoom calls and phone calls Luke and I had established that the best option for me was with the Missouri Valley Vikings in Missouri,USA in the NAIA division. Not only did their volleyball squad look strong, they also offered academic courses in which I had high interest in. The ease of this process through GMVA has really changed my nerves into excitement and I'm counting down the days till I leave and my dream of becoming a student athlete in the states becomes a reality."
Daniel Cleary
"Luke Campbell helped make my path getting into college incredibly simple.
Luke helped me put my name out there through the use of highlight videos and introductory emails. From there I started receiving a few emails from a couple of schools.
I started talking to a coach in Calgary and everything just started falling into place. I am now in my second year here in Canada and I am enjoying every second of it!"
Imogen Baron-Toop
"A big thank you to Luke Campbell from GMVA. I'm so excited to have signed with the College of Southern Idoho.
Without Luke's help, I couldn't have made this happen."
Dillon Gacui
"Luke helped me put together a highlight video and then with that he posted it on the GMVA YouTube Channel and emailed to coaches in the USA and Canada, where it was seen by four colleges who where interested in me and reached out to Luke.
Luke narrowed down the best 2 which where  Canadian colleges and from there I started talking to the coaches, after some talking about what the schools have to offer I decided on a College in Red deer Alberta, Canada."
Adam Cartledge
"Once I made my highlights clips I sent them to Luke who would then upload them to YouTube and send them off to all of the coaches contacts that he has via email.
This would then get me seen as much as possible for coaches then reply back to Luke saying that they are interested in me to be apart of there team at the college.
​Once Luke received a reply he would then forward the email on to me and introduce myself and the coach to each other so we can then contact one another to the organise what the college would need from me to apply and to then accepted by the college."
Matt Peck
"Luke was pivotal in helping get me to Canada to pursue my College Volleyball dream. He was extremely knowledgeable about various different options across North America and guided me through the whole process. Furthermore my time at the GMVA Centre of Excellence helped me be mentally and physically prepared for the demands of Collegiate sports. 
I would highly recommend Luke to help any young volleyballer achieve their goals. He is very passionate about helping others and has the tools and resources to do so effectively. Without Luke I may have never made it to Canada, which was truly a life changing opportunity for me."
Jesse Lawton
​I would like to thank Luke for helping me become the volleyball player I am today, he is one of the best coaches I’ve had with knowing my ability’s and pushing me to improve every time I touch the court.

Without Luke’s encouragement, promotion and connections I wouldn’t have been able to even interview with perceptive colleges let alone sign as a setter for Garden city, Kansas.

Luke’s knowledge, coaching and hard work gave me this life changing opportunity and that is why I would highly recommend Luke’s service (or help) if you’re interested in attendeding in an American college. He has all the and contacts and resources necessary to help you achieve your goals for your future in volleyball like he has helped me achieve mine and many others