Saddleback Athletic Counselors

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 10:30-12:00pm
Wednesday 8- 2pm
Thursday 10:30- 4pm
Friday 8- 3pm

Office Hours in PE 416
Walk in only (No academic plans):
Tuesdays 1-4pm

Jo Ann Alford
Matriculation Coordinator/Athletic Counselor

Office Hours in SSC 167 by appointment:
Monday-Thursday 8-9am
Monday 12-1pm


Sarah Kobata 
Transfer Center/Athletic Counselor

Office Hours in the Transfer Center
Monday 8-3:30pm
Tuesday 8-12pm
Thursday 2:30-7pm

Office Hours in SSC 167
by appointment
Thursday 12:00-2:00pm

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!

I invite all students to take full advantage of the resources that can be found at Saddleback College and on this webpage. Whether you are a first year freshman or a tenth year sophomore this site can help you explore resources for career planning, transfer, and rules and regulations for all student athletes.

I wish you the best of luck on your academic and life journey here at Saddleback College!
- Michael Long

Please call (949) 582-4572 to set up an individual appointment in the Counseling Center

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) APSY 1 (Academic 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)