Chuck Liddiard, Founder and Executive Director of The Paratum Scholars
Meet Our Founder

Chuck Liddiard

Founder, Executive Director & Lead Counselor

Chuck Liddiard is the Founder and Executive Director of The Paratum Scholars and serves as its Lead College Counselor. With over 20 years of experience in secondary and higher education, Chuck has dedicated his career to helping students discover their potential and find their path to success.

Chuck's background in athletics runs deep. He holds a Master's degree from Virginia Commonwealth University's Center for Sport Leadership, one of the few graduate programs in the country dedicated exclusively to the intersection of athletics and leadership. Before transitioning into college counseling, he spent six years in private school athletic administration and coaching, giving him a firsthand understanding of what college programs are looking for in a student-athlete.

Having evaluated over 20,000 college applications and read more than 30,000 college essays during nine years in college admissions, Chuck brings a rare insider's perspective on how colleges evaluate students. He now focuses primarily on college-bound student-athletes, helping them navigate the recruiting landscape, build strong applications, and find the college experience that fits them both athletically and academically.

Because great guidance should be within reach for every student-athlete, not just a select few.

  • National Association for College Admission Counseling
  • Western Association for College Admission Counseling
  • Independent Educational Consultants Association
  • Higher Education Consultants Association
  • The Highlands Company
  • ELI Mindset: Entrepreneurial Mindset Program

20+

Years in Secondary & Higher Education

25,000+

Applications Reviewed

30,000+

Essays Read

150+

Families Guided Through the College Journey

Board of Directors

The Paratum Scholars is guided by a dedicated board of directors with expertise spanning education, admissions, athletics, and nonprofit management.

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Move Forward With Clarity and Confidence

Access the Playbook: our comprehensive month-by-month guide for college-bound student-athletes (middle school through senior year).

You will also be able to access past expert webinars, plus planning checklists, NCAA eligibility resources, and our full library of family guides. Two decades of college counseling experience, given to your family at no cost.