Study and play in the USA

If you’re top of your game, you shouldn’t have to choose between playing the sport you love and receiving the best education.

The USA has over 4,000 institutions to choose from, a greater variety than any other country. It is known for hosting some of the world's top universities and a flexible education system that allows you to pursue your passions and discover where you shine.

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Why study in the USA with us

Since inception, we have helped over 600 athletes to study in the USA and have secured over $65 million in American sport scholarships for these athletes. 

Available athletes

2015

Founded nearly a decade ago

600+

students placed in the USA

$65m

sourced in scholarships

100%

student placement success rate

We are passionate about sports, education and empowering students to lead extraordinary lives, both athletically and academically. Our vision is to achieve this through providing students with trusted and innovative advice, bridging the gap between talent and opportunity for high school athletes. We have a dedicated team that continuously pushes the sports-bar, aiming to change over 2,000 lives per year.

Meet some of the students we've helped

Costi Christodoulou

Soccer at Dartmouth
Position: Goalkeeper
2022 (Sophomore): Closed the 2022 season with the highest save percentage in the Ivy League

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Matt Nortje

University of Texas
Position: Sprints
2021-22 (Sophomore): Competed in his first collegiate 300m and finished fifth with a time of 33.38 seconds, helped the Longhorns win the 4x400 relay with a time of 3:05.21 - the second-fastest time in the NCAA, and competed in the DMR that finished with a time of 10:03.33

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Boati Motau

Water polo at Bucknell University
Position: Attacker
2023 (Sophomore): Scored 30 goals.

USA college sports

College sports in the USA is a billion-dollar industry, with some college football programmes earning up to $100 million each year. This funding empowers universities to remain at the front line of academic excellence while simultaneously having some of the world's finest athletic amenities. It also means that these colleges are hungry to spot the best international up-and-coming talent.

More than 600 sportsmen and women from across different walks of life have used our services to gain scholarships at leading universities such as Princeton, UCLA, University of Michigan, Dartmouth and the University of Texas, to name a few.

See if you qualify to play college sports in the USA

How can we help?

We link our athletes with the USA's best universities, assist with the daunting admissions process and offer scholarship application assistance.

ServiceBronzeSilverGold
Dedicated success coach
Monthly meetings
Communication and support
Evaluations
Expectation management
Goal setting
Subject choice guide
GPA guidance
Website profile
Refund protection
University sourcing
Strategic university marketing
Scholarship management
Resume creation 
Video editing 
SAT registration 
TOEFL registration 
Transfer assistance 
NCAA registration  
Application submission  
SEVIS registration  
Visa registration  
Human performance coaching  
Multi transfer assistance  
PricingR2,359.90R3,783.02R4,731.77

 

 

Bronze

Once-off
R49,250.00 (Incl. VAT)

Silver

Once-off
R78,850.00 (Incl. VAT)

Gold

Once-off
R98,780.00 (Incl. VAT)

See if you qualify to play college sports in the USA

Meet the sports recruitment team

  • Tyler Hollingsworth
    Business Director
  • Armand Buys
    Sports Recruiter
  • Aqeelah Boomgaard
    Assistant Success Coach
  • Keegan Lazarus
    Success Coach
  • Lindi Steenkamp
    Senior Success Coach
  • Nicol Degenaar
    Sports Recruiter
  • Annemi Vermaak
    Success Coach
  • Tamryn White
    Manager
  • Tyler Hollingsworth
    Business Director

    Tyler is a former US college student-athlete who earned a finance degree at Gannon University while playing soccer. Driven by his passion for sports and dedication to helping young athletes, he founded a company in 2015 to assist talented students in following his path. His team has successfully helped over 600 students study abroad, securing over R1 billion in academic and sports scholarships.

    Tyler was listed in the Fast Company's Top 30 Under 30 and The Mail and Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans. In 2024, he and his team joined Sable International to expand his mission to help thousands of athletes worldwide pursue their passion for sports while obtaining a world-class education.

  • Armand Buys
    Sports Recruiter

    Armand embarked on his sports journey at a very young age and throughout his athletic career, he has earned provincial colours in rugby, tennis, hockey, athletics, and cricket.

    Continuing his sports career, he played for teams like the Blue Bulls, Sharks, and Leopards Rugby Union. Transitioning into coaching, Armand obtained his World Rugby Level 2 Coaching Certificate in 2023. A pinnacle moment for him was representing South Africa at a 7's tournament in Spain, where the SA All Stars obtained a silver medal.

    With his wealth of experience, he can maximise the potential of all types of athletes.

    Armand is highly energetic and endlessly enthusiastic and can often be seen exercising, playing sports and spending time with his family.

  • Aqeelah Boomgaard
    Assistant Success Coach

    Aqeelah graduated in 2017 with a degree in Sports Communication with Honours in Sports Management from the University of Johannesburg. She was awarded her Protea colours for representing South Africa at the World Cheerleading Championships in 2017 and 2019; she is an internationally recognised gymnastics coach and qualified judge.

    Her love for the sport continues to grow and is evident in her determination to help young people achieve their goals and realise their dreams!

    Aqeelah wears the hat of a dedicated mom, chasing after her energetic little boy and you'll often find her at cheerleading competitions supporting her closest friends!

  • Keegan Lazarus
    Success Coach

    Keegan’s love for sports began before he could even walk. Soccer was his first love and this led him to represent his province for numerous years during his high school career.

    Keegan’s talent and dedication to his education and sport earned him a scholarship to attend college and play soccer in the USA. Keegan obtained a Psychology and Counselling degree while being a student-athlete and this experience is an advantage in helping current high school students navigate and plan to study in the USA. Keegan’s passion and drive to help these young athletes is what makes him an asset to work with.

    Keegan is a husband and father and takes his Fantasy Premier League very seriously! In his spare time, Keegan loves watching soccer, and basketball and enjoys playing 5-a-side soccer with his mates.

  • Lindi Steenkamp
    Senior Success Coach

    Lindi graduated from The University of Pretoria with a BCom Sports Management degree and obtained her Post Graduate Certificate in Education at UNISA. Her passion for sports and desire to help young students inspired her to join the Study Abroad Sports team.

    Lindi is an absolute sports fanatic; she was part of the Mpumalanga Provincial Athletics and Netball teams. Lindi’s passion for excellence, sports and the relationships she has built with US coaches has ensured that her student-athletes dreams become a reality.

    Lindi loves to do CrossFit, she embraces every adventure and cherishes moments spent with her best friends.

  • Nicol Degenaar
    Sports Recruiter

    Nicol has been a sports enthusiast since day one. His passion for students is contagious, with a drive to allow every student-athlete to live out their dreams at a world-class institution.

    After completing his degree in Human Movement and Physiology at North-West University, he started working as a sport and video analyst to get athletes to their peak performance. He lived out his love for the sport by competing in 14 sports disciplines throughout his career, giving him the experience to help every student-athlete succeed.

    Outside of work, you'll find Nicol either breaking a sweat in the great outdoors or cozied up at home, passionately dissecting every play in the latest sports showdown, all while cherishing quality time with his family, the true champions of his heart!

  • Annemi Vermaak
    Success Coach

    Annemi has loved sports from a very young age when she achieved provincial colours in four different sports. This passion led her to gain officiating certifications in track and field, hockey, netball, swimming and rugby. Currently, she is working towards a Master's in Sports Neuroscience and Psychology.

    Annemi’s dedication and discipline towards her student-athletes ensure that her young students are awarded opportunities to pursue their academic and athletic dreams.

    Annemi loves cycling and open-water swimming. When she is not in the water you will find her pedalling through life's twists and turns, embracing nature's beauty one trail at a time.

  • Tamryn White
    Manager

    Tamryn's love for sports has been evident from a young age. She was fortunate to receive a Hockey and Tennis scholarship to attend St Andrew's High School for Girls, where she excelled at the provincial level.

    Upon her matriculation, Tamryn's passion for sports and helping others set her on a path to earning a degree in Sports Psychology with Honours in Sports Management. Having worked with student-athletes for over eight years, Tamryn's experience and her dedication to creating opportunities for student-athletes to study and play college sports abroad make her your go-to for information on studying in the USA.

    Outside of work Tamryn loves her golf and can often be seen on the course over the weekend.

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