Student-Athlete Advising, College Admissions & Recruiting Guidance
A Clearer Path Forward
Trust. Clarity. Fit.
Guiding student-athletes and families through one of life's most important decisions.
For more than 20 years, I've helped student-athletes and families navigate the often confusing college admissions and recruiting process. Through honest evaluation, strategic planning, recruiting guidance, academic support, and mentorship, my goal is simple: to help students find colleges where they can thrive academically, athletically, and personally.
Testimonials
Trusted by families, players & coaches.
Ned understands every level of the recruiting process and brings structure and clarity to what can otherwise feel overwhelming.
Bill Gray
Parent of Four Collegiate Lacrosse Players
If I were to choose one person who has made the biggest difference in the lives of my three children, I would choose Ned Webster.
Joey Buckingham
Parent of Former Cal Student-Athlete Henry '18
Coach Web wasn't just my coach. He was a mentor, trusted advisor, and subject-matter expert.
Mark Tang
U.S. Air Force Academy | All-American Scholar-Athlete '26
The lessons I learned from Coach Webster extended far beyond lacrosse and continue to influence my life today.
Connor McLeod
Cal Men's Lacrosse '16 | Team Captain & President | All-American
Ned Webster
Trust. Clarity. Fit.
Coach Webster's honest evaluation, recruiting network, and objective advice were invaluable.
Ryan Sanders
University of Utah Student-Athlete | De La Salle HS Alumnus
He takes the time to understand what makes each player tick and helps them find opportunities where they can truly thrive.
Drew McKnight
NCAA National Champion & All-American, UVA | Parent of Wayte
About
A Lifetime in the Game
Relationships and perspective built across every level of lacrosse, from youth to professional, coast to coast.
Over the course of my career, I've built relationships throughout the lacrosse community at every level of the game—from youth and club programs to NCAA Division I, II, III, MCLA, and professional lacrosse. Those relationships, combined with years of evaluating student-athletes and navigating admissions and recruiting, provide families with perspective that extends well beyond any single school, conference, or region.
Advisor
Ned Webster
Experience
A career in chapters.
Boys' Latin School and Notre Dame
Attackman for two perennially nationally ranked lacrosse programs.
More than 20 years
Evaluating prospective student-athletes and guiding families through recruiting and admissions decisions.
Dominican University (2006-2014)
Nine seasons building a winless club team into a nationally ranked NCAA program.
Cal Men's Lacrosse (2014-Present)
Entering Year 13, earning the program's first WCLL title in 18 years. Co-founded The Academy in 2019.
Helping families find the right fit
Identify the right academic, athletic, and personal fit for college.
How I Help Families
Four principles, every conversation.
Honest Evaluation
Film Reveals Truth
Process Over Outcome
Fit Is Paramount
Contact
Begin a conversation.
Please share where you are on your journey. Whether you're exploring schools, navigating the recruiting process, seeking feedback on film, or simply looking for an experienced perspective, I'd be happy to help.
Based in
Bay Area, CA · Travel welcomed