Saddleback Athletic Counselor

Location: SSC 167: Building [map]
Phone: (949) 582-4572

Michael Long
Counselor/Instructor
Athletic Counselor

Office Hours in SSC 167
by appointment:
Monday 8-1pm
Tuesday 10:30-5pm
Wednesday 8- 4:30pm
Thursday 10:30- 12pm
Friday 8- 12pm

Office Hours in PE 416
Walk in only
(No academic plans):
Thursday 1-5pm

Why do I need to see a counselor for student athletes?
* Help ensure a successful transfer to a 4 year University
* Learn rules to remain eligible and compete at Saddleback
* Learn how to use college resources, saving time and frustration
* Help choosing a career path and major
* Personal counseling available if needed

So, where do I begin?
* Apply to Saddleback and take the Matriculation test
* If you are new, check out your New Recruits Game Plan
* If you are returning, you need an educational plan of file!
* Make an appointment with an athletic counselor ASAP
* Use the resources on this page!

Special thanks to our student athletes Emily Herrmann (Softball) and James Hong (football) for their leadership as Peer Mentors in the new G.A.M.E. program

G.A.M.E. (Gaucho Athlete Mentor Exchange) provides one on one peer guidance and counseling for freshman athletes

Athletes Playbook

Game Plan for Success

Learn the rules of the game! Academic Planning (Summary or rules) NCAA Transfer Guide (Rules to transfer) COA (Rules to compete at Saddleback) Bachelors Bubble (How college works) Get help from these Coaches! Counseling (Academic, Personal or Career) E-Advise (E-mail quick questions) LAP (Free Tutoring) Web help for Math (Go to resource!) EOPS (Helping disadvantaged students) DSPS (Disabled Services) Mental Health (Crisis Intervention) Financial Aid (Need Money?) Scholarships (Need Free Money?)

Practice the key plays of the game! (Transfer) Transfer Center (Must visit!) Assist (Explore CSU/UC majors) CSU Mentor (Apply to CSU's) UC Pathways (Apply to UC's) AICCU (Explore California Private Colleges) California Colleges (Search all CA Colleges) Private Colleges and Universities (Articulation) Honors Program (Go above and beyond!) Go out and win the big game! (Career resources) APSY 160 (Career Planning for Student Athletes) Career Center (Plan your career today!) Gaucho Jobs (Need a job now?) ONET (Best Career Searching website!) Sample Functional Resume (Need one for a job)