Study and play internationally

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

There are thousands of top institutions globally that offer flexible education systems that allow you to pursue your passions and discover where you shine.

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Why study internationally with us

Since inception, we have helped over 600 athletes study abroad and have secured over $65 million in sports scholarships for these athletes.

Available athletes

2015

Founded nearly a decade ago

600+

students placed internationally

$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.

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

Dartmouth College

Soccer

Antonie-Nortje

Antonie Nortje

Texas A&M University

TRACK AND FIELD

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Boati Motau

Bucknell University

WATERPOLO

College sports

College sports are 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, Loughborough, Nottingham Trent, Portsmouth and University of Surrey, to name a few.

See if you qualify to play college sports internationally

How can we help?

We link our athletes with some of the top universities in the world, assist with the daunting admissions process and offer scholarship application assistance.

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Bronze services
Dedicated advisor
Coach introductions
University sourcing
Scholarship and financial aid assistance
Website profile
Refund protection
Silver services
Highlights video and CV 
Test registrations (SAT, IELTS, ACT) 
One transfer 
Gold services
University applications  
Visa applications  
League registrations (NCAA & BCUS)  
Unlimited university transfers  
Performance coaching (Performance Psychology)  

 

See if you qualify to play college sports internationally

Meet the sports recruitment team

  • Tyler Hollingsworth
    Business Director
  • Keegan Lazarus
    Success Coach
  • Lindi Oosthuizen
    Senior Success Coach
  • Leah King
    Success Coach
  • Shannon Morgan
    Sports Recruiter
  • Brady Samuels
    Sports Recruiter
  • Sanette Mostert
    Business Relations Adviser
  • Takalani Molaoa
    Assistant Sports Recruiter
  • Callum Norman
    Success Coach
  • Annemi Vermaak
    Success Coach
  • Jana Schutte
    Marketing and Social Media Liaison
  • 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.

  • 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 Oosthuizen
    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.

  • Leah King
    Success Coach

    Leah King grew up in Eswatini, where her father’s role as a teacher at an international high school instilled in her a deep appreciation for education. After attending Waterford Kamhlaba and St. Olaf College, Leah now works with a dedicated team, guiding student-athletes through the process of pursuing tertiary education abroad.

    Leah’s passion for sports, inspired by her father, has been a constant in her life. She managed her college’s women’s soccer team and is an avid follower of Formula 1.

    In her free time, she enjoys hiking, crocheting, and watching sports with her sister.

  • Shannon Morgan
    Sports Recruiter

    Shannon has a deep passion for all sports from a young age, both as a participant and an enthusiast. She made the decision to focus on soccer, excelling from regional to provincial levels, and hasn’t looked back since. This dedication led her to earn a sports bursary to study and play soccer at the University of Pretoria, where she also competed at a semi-professional level in the Sasol League. She graduated with a degree in Sports Psychology and aims to further her studies in the future.

    Helping others achieve their goals and dreams, is a driving force in her life. She strives to inspire those who may follow in her footsteps and empower them to reach even greater heights. Ultimately, her mission is to make a positive impact, not only in her own life but in the lives of those around her and those she is yet to meet.

  • Brady Samuels
    Sports Recruiter

    Brady, originally from Cape Town, attended Rondebosch Boys’ High School before moving to the United States to further his education. He earned a Bachelor’s degree from Salem University in West Virginia in 2022, followed by an MBA in Project Management in 2023.

    Before joining Sable International, Brady worked as an Administrative Manager and Operations Assistant at Tennis on the Lake in Chicago, Illinois. A passionate sports enthusiast, he has a particular love for swimming and soccer. Brady represented South Africa in swimming in 2016 and achieved recognition as a two-time conference champion during his university years.

    Outside of work, Brady enjoys spending time with family and friends and has a keen interest in reading.

  • Sanette Mostert
    Business Relations Adviser

    Sanette is the founder of Mindful Lanes and a dynamic elevation coach, specialising in helping individuals achieve peak performance through focused training and development programs. She holds an Honours Degree in Sport Science from the University of Johannesburg and has completed corporate and life coaching with Shadowmatch.

    With over 15 years of experience enhancing team performance and eight years in the insurance industry focusing on client retention and wellbeing, she brings a wealth of expertise.

    Outside of work, Sanette enjoys golf, running, and family time, and is passionate about exploring cultures through their food.

  • Takalani Molaoa
    Assistant Sports Recruiter

    Takalani was born in Cape Town and raised in Polokwane, South Africa. A former Division I tennis player, she began her student-athlete journey in the United States at Cowley County Community College in 2018 before transferring to Southern University, where she completed her bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She also holds an MBA in Business Analytics from Northwest Missouri State University.

    Prior to joining Sable International, she worked as a tennis and travel coach for high-performance junior players. At Sable, she focuses on recruiting high school athletes seeking opportunities to study and compete abroad.

    A lifelong athlete, she is passionate about health, fitness and the arts.

  • Callum Norman
    Success Coach

    Callum was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. A former two-time Division III National Champion, he began his student-athlete career at Westcliff University before Transferring to the University of Redlands, where he completed a double major in Business Administration and Geographical Information Systems.

    Prior to joining Sable International, Callum worked actively on his school's campus both during the semester and over the summer. After graduating, he went on to coach youth water polo in Dallas, Texas.

    In his life away from Sable, he enjoys long runs, swimming and playing golf with his friends and family.

  • 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.

  • Jana Schutte
    Marketing and Social Media Liaison

    Jana is a Communication and Media Studies graduate from North-West University, where she developed a passion for marketing, content creation and digital storytelling. Before joining Sable International, she gained hands-on experience as a Digital Content Producer and Social Media Manager for the NWU Rugby Institute, and completed a marketing internship at Feisty Communications.

    At Sable International, Jana combines creativity and strategy by managing content, developing campaigns and helping tell meaningful brand stories. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active through run clubs and Hyrox, spending time with friends and family, and unwinding with a good book and great coffee.

  • 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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