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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 two-time national field hockey champion was already a dream come true. But no one could have predicted that five years later, she would be selected for the Dutch national team at the Lacrosse World Cup\u2014a sport she had never even played at the time.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cSometimes you just have to be a little delusional,\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Lisa laughs, just before departing for the World Cup with the Dutch national team. Her journey is the ultimate proof of what can happen when you take a leap of faith.<\/p>\n
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Culture shock and early doubts<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The adventure began through Made Scholarships, after a friend enthusiastically shared her own experiences with Dennis. While Lisa herself was ready to dive straight in, her parents were less enthusiastic. Lisa remembers they weren’t too thrilled about it at first.<\/p>\n
\n“My sister had already moved out, and suddenly they wondered: what are we supposed to do on the weekends without her games?”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Moreover, the start in America was intense. The American elite sports culture demanded everything from her. While in the Netherlands you often don’t step onto the field until the evening after a long day of studying or working, in America, sports come first. Practices, video meetings, and weight training are scheduled right in the middle of the day, and the rest of your schedule is simply built around that.<\/p>\n
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Guidance during difficult moments<\/strong><\/h3>\n
This massive adjustment and high pressure caused homesickness to hit mercilessly halfway through the first season. For a moment, she really didn’t know if she wanted to see it through. It simply became too much for her. At that moment, the importance of good guidance became clear. Lisa reached out to Made Scholarships.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI had a lot of contact with Dennis back then. He helped me tremendously, looked at my options, and dragged me through it. Thanks to that support, I pushed through, and looking back, it was the best decision of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
Her perseverance paid off richly. Lisa went on to win the national NCAA Division 1 championship twice with UNC.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cThe second time was a home game. The entire bar we always went to was rented out, it was completely packed with fans, and everything around us was blue. That is a memory I will never forget.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Combining elite sports with top-tier academic support from the university<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Many Dutch athletes and their parents worry that an adventure in America will come at the expense of their studies. Lisa explains that the exact opposite is true. The academic support is at least as professional as the coaching on the field.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cDuring our first year, we were required to meet with an academic advisor every week. Together, we created a tight plan for the week. If you were struggling with a particular subject, you were immediately assigned a private tutor. The university does everything it can to ensure your success. This support isn’t entirely optional, by the way: If your grades aren’t high enough, you aren’t allowed to play or practice. Then you have to sit on the sidelines during practice time and do your homework. Fortunately, everyone on our team always had good grades, but they are very strict about it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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\u201cI have never done it before, so I think I can do it\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n
After four successful years of field hockey, Lisa\u2019s eligibility (the period during which you are allowed to compete in the university league) for hockey had run out. But she loved her life as a student-athlete<\/a> so much that she didn’t want to go home just yet. Through a connection, she heard about a Division 1 lacrosse team in Miami. The team was relatively new and looking for older players with an elite sports mindset. Lisa had no experience with lacrosse; she had never even held a stick.<\/p>\n
Inspired by a quote her father later reminded her of\u2014\u201cI have never done it before, so I think I can do it\u201d\u2014she decided to take the gamble. She moved to Miami for an MBA in Finance at St. Thomas University in Florida and completely immersed herself in this new world.<\/p>\n
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Going the extra mile<\/strong><\/h3>\n
The transition required a major dose of discipline and hard work. While her teammates headed to the locker room after a grueling two-hour practice, Lisa happily added another hour to practice her stick technique on her own. Her teammates sometimes thought she was crazy, but to Lisa, it made perfect sense:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cWhen I commit to something, I give it a full 100%. I just wanted to get good.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Within one year to the lacrosse World Cup<\/strong><\/h2>\n
During a summer vacation in the Netherlands, Lisa decided to participate in a low-key beach lacrosse tournament, purely to get some game rhythm. There, her talent was immediately noticed by players from the Dutch national team. They told her that if she practiced six days a week in America, she could make it to the World Cup within a year. This provided extra motivation for the ambitious former field hockey player.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy parents wondered what I had gotten into my head this time, but I thought: to the World Cup within a year, that is my new goal.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Making the most of her strengths<\/strong><\/h3>\n
And she succeeded. Although she is understandably behind in stick technique compared to players who have been competing in the sport for years, Lisa more than makes up for it with her field hockey insight, communication, and pure speed.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI know exactly what my strengths are and try not to do too many difficult things. I shouldn’t go one-on-one, but rather look for open space and pass the ball quickly. At the World Cup, we play a high-tempo game five days in a row. Then it comes down to who has the fittest team, and thanks to my years in America, I am absolutely fit.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Doors keep opening: Graduate Assistant in Miami<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Lisa’s American adventure is far from over after this World Cup. After the summer, she will return to Miami to finish her master’s degree. Since her years as an active player are coming to an end after this season, she has been given a unique new role: she will become a Graduate Assistant (assistant coach) for the team.<\/p>\n
\nLisa’s American adventure is far from over after this World Cup. After the summer, she will return to Miami to finish her master’s degree. Since her years as an active player are coming to an end after this season, she has been given a unique new role: she will become a Graduate Assistant (assistant coach) for the team.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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From fixed patterns to unexpected opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If Lisa had stayed in the Netherlands, her athletic life would have turned out very differently. Lisa reflects:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cI think I was quite close-minded back then. In the Netherlands, I probably would have just stuck with field hockey, or completely quit after a few years. I would have never picked up lacrosse here.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
In America, she discovered that there is much more room to develop yourself and try new things. The fact that she is now competing in a World Cup in a sport she had never even played a year ago is purely thanks to her decision to make the move to the US for field hockey back then.<\/p>\n
\n“America simply gives you so many opportunities to figure out what you truly want and what else you are capable of.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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A message for young athletes having doubts<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Looking back at her entire journey now\u2014from the very first field hockey intake at Made Scholarships to her upcoming games at the Lacrosse World Cup\u2014she has one clear piece of advice for young athletes who are still hesitant about taking the leap to America:<\/p>\n
\n\u201cMy mindset is always: I’d rather regret something I did<\/i> do than regret something I didn’t do. If you don’t do it, you’ll always be left thinking: what if? When I left for field hockey, I didn’t know what to expect either, and I suffered from really severe homesickness during my first year. But you can go back home at any moment if it’s not for you. There is always a way back. So just try it. It gives you opportunities and memories that you simply never would have gotten in the Netherlands.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
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Do you want to play college sports in America just like Lisa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Curious about your options and whether you qualify for a scholarship? Schedule a free, no-obligation introductory meeting with the Made Scholarships team today and take the first step toward your own success story!<\/p>\n
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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 two-time national field hockey champion was already a dream come true. But no one could have predicted that five years later, she would be selected for the Dutch national team at the Lacrosse World Cup\u2014a sport she had never even played at the time. \u201cSometimes you just have to be a little delusional,\u201d Lisa laughs, just before departing for the World Cup with the Dutch national team. Her journey is the ultimate proof of what can happen when you take a leap of faith.Culture shock and early doubts The adventure began through Made Scholarships, after a friend enthusiastically shared her own experiences with Dennis. While Lisa herself was ready to dive straight in, her parents were less enthusiastic. Lisa remembers they weren’t too thrilled about it at first. “My sister had already moved out, and suddenly they wondered: what are we supposed to do on the weekends without her games?” […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":252646,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\r\n\r\nStel je eens voor: je begint de dag met een training op professionele faciliteiten, volgt daarna colleges op een indrukwekkende campus, en reist in het weekend met je team door heel Amerika voor wedstrijden. Dit is geen droom, maar de realiteit voor duizenden student-athletes in de Verenigde Staten.\r\n\r\nEen student-athlete is een student aan een Amerikaanse College of University<\/a> die een academische studie combineert met topsport als onderdeel van een officieel universiteitsteam (een \u2018varsity team\u2019). Deze unieke combinatie van studie en sport op hoog niveau maakt het leven als student-athlete een onvergetelijke en vormende ervaring.\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]\r\n
Meer dan sport: de verantwoordelijkheden en beloningen<\/b><\/h2>\r\nHet leven van een student-athlete is veeleisend, maar de structuur en ondersteuning zijn van wereldklasse. Je ontwikkelt discipline, veerkracht en time-managementvaardigheden waar je de rest van je leven profijt van hebt. Je kunt rekenen op:\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"3_5,2_5\" admin_label=\"Row\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]\r\n
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- Professionele trainingen: <\/strong>Gemiddeld 20 uur per week aan trainingen, krachttraining en tactische sessies.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Intense competitie:<\/b> Wekelijkse wedstrijden tegen andere universiteiten, inclusief het reizen met je team.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Academische focus:<\/b> Je moet een minimale \"Grade Point Average\" (GPA)<\/a> behalen om speelgerechtigd te blijven. Presteren in de collegebanken is net zo belangrijk als in je sport.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Uitstekende begeleiding:<\/b> Universiteiten bieden uitgebreide ondersteuning, zoals gratis tutoring, studiebegeleiding en een complete sportmedische staf.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Cornell-college-facilities.webp\" alt=\"Made Scholarships atleet en nationaal kampioen Berry Jole tijdens een golfslag voor zijn team, Barry University in Amerika.\" title_text=\"Cornell college facilities\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" border_radii=\"on|10px|10px|10px|10px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\r\n
Een investering in je toekomst: de voordelen na het afstuderen<\/b><\/h2>\r\nWaarom zou je deze uitdaging aangaan? Omdat het je een voorsprong geeft die verder gaat dan sport. Na vier jaar keer je terug met:\r\n
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- Een internationaal erkend diploma.<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
- Vloeiende beheersing van de Engelse taal.<\/b><\/li>\r\n \t
- Een wereldwijd netwerk<\/b> van teamgenoten, coaches en alumni.<\/li>\r\n \t
- Onschatbare levenservaring<\/b> en persoonlijke groei.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nDeze combinatie maakt oud-student-athletes zeer aantrekkelijk voor werkgevers over de hele wereld.\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=\"2_5,3_5\" admin_label=\"Row\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"2_5\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/juliette-visit-2.jpg\" alt=\"Het offici\u00eble tekenmoment: Made Scholarships atlete Juliette Hijdra tekent haar contract (NLI) voor Boston College.\" title_text=\"Het moment waarop je droom officieel wordt\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" border_radii=\"on|10px|10px|10px|10px\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=\"3_5\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]\r\n
Sportbeurzen: hoe financier je jouw Amerikaanse droom?<\/b><\/h2>\r\nEr wordt vaak gedacht dat studeren in Amerika onbetaalbaar is. De kosten liggen inderdaad tussen de 20,000 en 80,000 dollar, maar voor getalenteerde sporters zijn er echter volop mogelijkheden. Afhankelijk van je sportieve niveau en academische resultaten kun je in aanmerking komen voor een sportbeurs (scholarship).\r\n
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- Volledige beurzen (full scholarship):<\/b> Dekken alle kosten (collegegeld, boeken, huisvesting en maaltijden).<\/li>\r\n \t
- Gedeeltelijke beurzen:<\/b> Dekken een percentage van de totale kosten.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.16\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.16\" custom_padding=\"|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" custom_padding__hover=\"|||\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" hover_enabled=\"0\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\" custom_margin=\"-35px||||false|false\"]\r\n\r\nDaarnaast zijn er academische en internationale beurzen die vaak te combineren zijn met een sportbeurs, waardoor deze kans voor veel sporters financieel haalbaar wordt.\r\n
Voor ieder talent een plek: de verschillende divisies<\/b><\/h2>\r\nJe hoeft geen toekomstig Olympisch kampioen te zijn om in Amerika te kunnen sporten en studeren. Het Amerikaanse universiteitssportsysteem kent verschillende niveaus, waardoor er voor bijna iedere ambitieuze sporter een passende plek is. De belangrijkste organisaties zijn:\r\n
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- NCAA:<\/b> Verdeeld in Division I (het hoogste niveau met de grootste scholen), Division II (competitief met vaak een betere balans tussen sport en studie) en Division III (waar de focus meer op academische prestaties ligt en geen sportbeurzen worden gegeven).<\/li>\r\n \t
- NAIA & NJCAA:<\/b> Bieden ook uitstekende mogelijkheden voor sport en studie, vaak aan kleinere universiteiten of community colleges.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=\"https:\/\/www.madescholarships.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Student-Athletes_Ackerley.jpg\" alt=\"De balans tussen sport en studie: een student-athlete die gefocust is op haar academische verplichtingen.\" title_text=\"Student-Athletes_Ackerley\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" border_radii=\"on|10px|10px|10px|10px\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" background_size=\"initial\" background_position=\"top_left\" background_repeat=\"repeat\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]\r\n
Hoe ziet het leven van een student-athlete eruit?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
Een typische dag begint vroeg met training of krachttraining, gevolgd door lessen op de campus. In de middag vinden vaak teamtrainingen of wedstrijden plaats, en \u2019s avonds is er tijd voor studie of sociale activiteiten. Hoewel het schema druk is, biedt het een geweldige balans tussen sport, studie en persoonlijke ontwikkeling. Je bouwt vriendschappen op voor het leven met teamgenoten van over de hele wereld. Wil je weten hoe dit eruitziet voor jouw sport? Bekijk dan onze sport pagina<\/a> voor een dagschema van jouw specifieke sport.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Heb jij het in je om een student-athlete te worden?<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nHet leven van een student-athlete is een unieke balans tussen presteren, studeren en persoonlijke ontwikkeling. Je bouwt vriendschappen voor het leven en verlegt je grenzen op een manier die nergens anders mogelijk is.\u00a0Zolang jij gek bent van je sport, ambitie en doorzettingsvermogen hebt, is er een plek voor jou in Amerika.\r\n
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Ontdek jouw kansen in Amerika.<\/b><\/h2>\r\n