Testimonials

Alex McLeish

Birmingham City FC Manager

“The opportunity for young players to use their sporting talent to gain a valuable education in the USA is something that should be taken very seriously. EDUSPORT USA can help provide young Scottish Sportsmen and women with professional guidance and assistance throughout the process of securing a sports scholarship in the USA .”

Claudio Reyna

New York Red Bulls (MLS) and USA National Team (112 caps)

“Before becoming a professional and captaining the US National team, I came through the US scholarship program at the University of Virginia, so understand the opportunities available through such a program. Professional soccer is a very uncertain career and the benefits of a full time education can not be underestimated. EDUSPORT USA can help young athletes use their sporting talent to earn a valuable education at an American University and should they be successful, the option of becoming professional after completing their degree is still a realistic one.”

Roy Fink

(Israel) All American / UMASS Assistant Coach

“Going to school here in America really changed my life. I got my education while playing a good level of soccer, making friends and getting education all at the same time. This was probably the best four years of my life; I made friends from all around the world and got my education paid for all at the same time. I was lucky enough to win the NCAA championship and several individual awards. It was just an amazing experience and although I was scared to move at first, it was probably the best decision I made in my life. I would definitely recommend EDUSPORT USA to anyone thinking about studying in the USA ”.

Paul Stewart

(Ireland) Alumni, Long Island University C.W.Post (M.Sc.), Adelphi University, New York. (B.Sc.)

“I can honestly say as an International student from Ireland, I have lived “The American Dream”, I played in the National League of Ireland before considering a move to the United States. Playing week in and week out with the top players in the country, I knew that the only way forward for me was another challenge and securing a future for when my playing days were finished. First, I was offered a full scholarship to Adelphi University, New York. After 3 years of incredible soccer and hard work I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. From there I continued on the education trail, I was offered a full scholarship to Long Island University, C.W. Post, N.Y. completing my Masters of Science in Education Technology.

There is no question that the opportunity that EDUSPORT USA offers is a once in a lifetime experience. Not only to meet new friends from different countries and cultures, but to play at a level that is as close to professional and give yourself the opportunity of a Bachelors, Masters or even Doctorate Degrees.

It has been an amazing experience for me; now back in Ireland I work as a College Tutor in Exercise Science and a Personal Trainer in a Private Pilates and Personal Training Centre. I have no doubt that I would not have had the fortune of working in the job I love if it was not for a Soccer Scholarship in America.”

Han Hoegen

Athletic Director, The American School of Paris

“EDUSPORT USA can support young talented athletes who are looking to combine their academics with a sporting career. They have contacts to assist young athletes for possible scholarships.”

The Good Schools Guide International 2007

“Professional assistance and guidance in all aspects of the complicated and rigorous process of securing an athletic scholarship to US colleges and Universities.”

Lorne McPherson

(Scotland) Alumni - St Leo, Florida

“Studying in the USA was one of the best experiences of my life and given the chance I would do it all over again. I was lucky enough to study in Florida at Saint Leo University, a small school with roughly 1200 students. I played for the soccer team while at the same time working towards my degree in CIS. I was always mad about soccer and like every young player wanted to play professionally. As I got older however I realized my dream of carrying out that ambition became less and less…then there was the chance of a soccer scholarship. The opportunity to train every day like a pro was just too good to pass up. It also gave me the chance to meet people and make loads of new friends, many of which I still stay in touch with and visit. It is something which can only be explained fully from first hand experience but my advice to anyone considering doing it with EDUSPORT USA: Go for it, you wont be disappointed.”

Craig Mulholland

Youth Development - Glasgow Rangers Football Club

“EDUSPORT USA provide excellent opportunities for young players to gain an invaluable education whilst playing at a very competitive level in the USA. Its something that every young player should consider seriously. ”

Andre Merelle

Director of Clairefontaine (National Institute of Football), France

“A Scholarship in the USA is a fantastic way for young sportsmen and women to pursue an academic and sporting career. The system in the US allows young athletes to work towards a degree whilst continuing to develop their sporting talent. This way, fulfilling their potential on and off the field .”

NB. It is important to understand that although available, testimonials from current coaches or players at NCAA Universities contravene NCAA regulations and would jeopardize your eligibility.