Student-Athlete Resources for Cupertino FC Families
Developing young athletes also means supporting their growth as students and young adults. Through our partnership with A&P Educational Services, Cupertino FC families can access practical guidance for balancing school and sport, making thoughtful academic and extracurricular decisions, and understanding the different pathways to college.
Complimentary programming is available to Cupertino FC families. Event access details are shared privately after RSVP.
Included for Cupertino FC families
Quarterly Office Hours
Annual Parent Workshop
Resources and Updates
Guidance by stage
Middle-school transitions
Make thoughtful course and activity choices, explore strengths and interests, and develop leadership and time-management skills before the application years begin.
Grades 11-12: understand the pathways
Build effective habits, prepare for changing academic expectations, and learn how to balance school, athletics and other interests.
Grades 9-10: build the foundation
Coordinate academic planning, college fit, recruiting conversations and the standard admissions process so your family preserves more than one good option.
Next Member Event
Quarterly Office Hours
Date and time: Thursday, October 8, 2026 | 7:00-8:00 PM Pacific
Audience: Cupertino FC parents and guardians
Format: Virtual
This open-question session offers general educational guidance on academic planning, extracurricular development, course selection, student-athlete pathways and college admissions. Individual student advising is not provided during the group session.
Fall parent workshop
Building a Strong Student-Athlete Pathway
A practical parent workshop on planning the high school years with greater clarity – including academics, meaningful activities, athletic development, recruiting possibilities and college fit. Available to Cupertino FC families in person and virtually.
Fall 2026 details coming soon.
Featured Resources
Alumni Spotlight
Michail Tzankov
Former Cupertino FC Player | Former NCAA Division III Student-Athlete | A&P Educational Services Team Member
B.S. Finance & Economics, Elmhurst University
Certified College Funding Specialist
Michail continued his soccer career as an NCAA Division III student-athlete at Elmhurst University. Today, he supports student-athletes and families through the recruiting and college-planning process. Drawing on his own experience, he helps younger athletes understand coach communication, recruiting profiles and highlight videos, college opportunities, affordability and the transition from high school to college athletics.
About A&P Educational Services
A&P Educational Services provides strategic college counseling for high school students, with specialized expertise in guiding musicians and student-athletes through college admissions. Its approach connects thoughtful academic planning, meaningful extracurricular development, talent-based pathways, college applications and long-term student growth.
A&P offers College Readiness for Grades 9-10, Comprehensive College Counseling for Grades 11-12, Talent-Based College Counseling for Musicians and Athletes, and a Senior Admissions Intensive. Private services are optional and are contracted directly with A&P.
FAQ
Questions about an upcoming Cupertino FC family resource?
Complimentary events and resources are Cupertino FC family benefits. A&P Educational Services is a separate organization. Individual counseling is optional, contracted and billed directly by A&P, and does not affect any Cupertino FC soccer decision.