From field hockey champion to the lacrosse world cup: The incredible American adventure of Lisa Slinkert When 18-year-old Lisa Slinkert boarded a plane to America five years ago, she had one clear goal: to combine high-level field hockey with her studies at the University of North Carolina (UNC). Becoming a…

How Megan turned her dream into reality through an American soccer scholarship For many young Dutch soccer players, it’s the ultimate dream: studying and playing soccer in the United States. For Megan Castricum from Castricum, that dream became reality. Thanks to a soccer scholarship, she eventually made it all the…

Two Made athletes continue to impress on opposite sides of North America. Kenzo Surget (Shoreline College, USA) and Iris Kolk (Keyano College, Canada) were both named Athlete of the Week for their outstanding performances on the college soccer pitch. Freshman goalkeeper Kenzo Surget from Perpignan, France, led his team to…

Wimbledon 2025 was filled with gripping matches, but few stories resonated more deeply with aspiring players than those of Rinky Hijikata, Julian Cash, Lloyd Glasspool, and Sem Verbeek. These weren’t just pros chasing Grand Slam glory, they were former college tennis players, once facing the same question many juniors are…

From teammates in the Netherlands to teammates in the United States – that dream is becoming reality for Hannelore Rakels and Pippa Kleijer. Starting in Fall 2025, the two players from Graaf Willem II VAC will begin their college careers at Mercer County Community College in New Jersey, where they’ll…

On April 10th, the iconic golf Masters Tournament kicks off once again in Augusta, Georgia. For golfers and fans around the world, this is the moment of the year. The immaculate fairways, the legendary yellow scoreboard, the traditions, and of course, the green jacket — The Masters is every golfer’s dream.…

As winter fades and the days grow longer, college campuses across the United States buzz with excitement—the spring sports season is about to begin! For student-athletes, this is a crucial time filled with intense training, competition, and the pursuit of championships. Whether you’re an international athlete considering U.S. college sports,…

Emma Navarro’s accomplishments on the professional circuit, including reaching the semi-finals at the 2024 U.S. Open, show how her college career served as a springboard for her achievements on the WTA tour. Dominating College Tennis Emma Navarro, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, joined UVA in 2020 with an impressive…

In the Fall of 2023, the men’s soccer team of Clemson University became the national champion in the NCAA Division 1. Reason enough for us to take a deeper look into the university and what it stands for. Academics Clemson University, located in Clemson, South Carolina, is known for its…

Last weekend, the 2024 edition of the Australian Open began and also this year many (ex) college tennis players from around the globe are competing on the grand stage. The amount of college tennis players represented in the Australian Open draw is a testament that collegiate tennis is a great…