The academic landscape, including the college application and selection process, has evolved rapidly over the last few years. Dr. Stahura’s expertise is a welcome added value to our program as we offer a comprehensive approach to better fulfill your developing needs.
As Hawkeye Hockey polishes one’s skills and guides you toward your athletic goals, Dr. Stahura shares some basics to keep you on pace academically to develop the best academic version of yourself via news updates, monthly checkpoints, and video presentations for high school students and Junior A players throughout the year. He will also provide periodic in-person presentations.
Dr. Stahura has dedicated over three decades to higher education and has been an educational consultant for over twenty years, advising and consulting both undergraduate and graduate students (BA/BS, MA/MS/MBA, PhD). Dr. Stahura’s independent consulting services will complement Hawkeye Hockey to find the academic environment that aligns with your athletic aspirations. The right college provides academic preparation, a network and opportunities for the rest of your life. Conversely, choosing the wrong college limits overall success and access to these opportunities.
Academic Career:
- Head of International College Campus
- Academic Dean
- Director, Academic and Student Affairs
Admissions and Interviews
- Tenured faculty member – large state university (Research I)
- Tenured faculty member – small private university
- Scholar and Director of Research at a state-supported research institute (Think Tank)
- International Scholar and Guest Lecturer
- Specialized Prep School and College Consulting & Placement for 20+ years
ATHLETICS
Coaching:
- NCAA Division III Coach (Hockey and Soccer)
- High School Coach (Hockey)
- Youth Coach (Boys and Girls Hockey and Soccer)
Personal Athletic Experience:
- NHL Draft choice of the Minnesota North Stars
- Division I – Student-Athlete
- New England Prep School Athlete (Hockey, Soccer, and Lacrosse)
The college decision is not just about the 4 years in college, it is about the next 40 years of
your career. Hawkeye Hockey will work with Dr. Stahura to develop the entire person and set
them up for success having been informed and prepared for the college process to make
better decisions. Hawkeye hockey players and their families have benefitted from retaining his
one-one academic service to find a great path forward.
Kurt A. Stahura, PhD
Managing Partner & Lead Consultant
College Copilots
kstahura@collegecopilots.com
Mobile: 716.343.0851
Office: 1.888.255.1664