We guide international student-athletes as they build both their academic and their athletic future in the United States.
Every student-athlete's journey is unique.
At Sur Sports USA, we believe every family deserves more than information, they deserve trusted guidance.
From the first conversation to stepping onto campus, we help student-athletes navigate every stage of the journey with honesty, strategy and personal support.
We are committed to building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency and genuine care.
About Us
A clear, considered path that takes every student from the first conversation to life as a student-athlete in the United States.
We get to know the athlete, the family and the goals behind the journey.
We honestly assess academic background, athletic profile and overall potential.
Together we build a student profile schools and coaches actually want to see.
We identify the high schools, colleges and programmes that genuinely fit the student.
We open the right conversations with carefully selected schools and coaches.
We help the family weigh each option and choose the best overall fit.
From acceptance to arrival, we guide every practical step.
Our support continues long after the first day on campus.
Decades of combined experience in professional sport and international education, giving every student-athlete and every family personal guidance throughout their journey.
Athletic Evaluation & Student Guidance
Drawing on more than 25 years in professional basketball, he evaluates every student-athlete not only on today’s performance but on their long-term development potential. He works closely with families, coaches and educational institutions to identify the educational and athletic opportunities that best match each student’s goals.
Operations, Process Coordination & Family Communication
Combining first-hand experience of education in the United States with more than 15 years in international student and youth exchange programmes, she coordinates the entire journey for student-athletes and their families from beginning to end. From the first evaluation to the applications, and from communication with schools and coaches to the move to the United States, every stage is followed closely — giving families reliable, personal guidance throughout.
We support student-athletes from a range of sports. Each application is evaluated individually based on the student’s goals, athletic profile and the educational opportunities available.
Male and female basketball players, assessed on both academic record and athletic level.
Male and female volleyball players with verified profiles and current performance records.
Individual results, academic profile and long-term development potential weighed together.
Swimmers assessed on official times, performance data and academic eligibility.
We review applications from every sport individually and support the matches that genuinely fit.
Each application is evaluated individually based on the student’s goals, athletic profile and available educational opportunities.
Let’s take the first step of your education and athletic journey in the United States together.
Start Your Journey
Sur Sports USA was created to give international student-athletes and their families the honest, personal guidance they need to navigate educational and athletic opportunities in the United States with confidence.
The American education system, when navigated well, can open life-changing opportunities for student-athletes. Yet the journey involves many important decisions — from athletic evaluation to academic planning, from choosing the right high school or college to communicating with schools and coaches, from the application process to adjusting to life in America.
SUR SPORTS USA was created for exactly this reason.
By bringing together first-hand experience from professional sport and many years of experience in international student and youth exchange programmes, we set out to offer student-athletes and their families a more informed, more transparent and more personal approach to guidance.
Based in Boston, we work one-on-one with a carefully selected number of student-athletes each year, across a range of sports. Because what matters to us is not working with as many students as possible, but giving each student and family the time, attention and guidance they need.
We are not a sports agency and we are not a scholarship agency. We are an education-first organisation built to create long-term relationships of trust between students, families, clubs, coaches and American educational institutions.
Our goal is not simply to help a student gain admission somewhere, but to help families evaluate their options accurately, support them in making informed decisions, and match every student with a school that truly fits both their academic and athletic goals.
Athletic Evaluation & Student Guidance
Drawing on more than 25 years in professional basketball, he evaluates every student-athlete not only on today’s performance but on their long-term development potential. He works closely with families, coaches and educational institutions to identify the educational and athletic opportunities that best match each student’s goals.
Operations, Process Coordination & Family Communication
Combining first-hand experience of education in the United States with more than 15 years in international student and youth exchange programmes, she coordinates the entire journey for student-athletes and their families from beginning to end. From the first evaluation to the applications, and from communication with schools and coaches to the move to the United States, every stage is followed closely — giving families reliable, personal guidance throughout.
At SUR SPORTS USA, every decision we make rests on the following core values.
We never guarantee any student a scholarship, admission, team place or visa. Instead of making unrealistic promises, we help families make informed decisions based on accurate information and a realistic evaluation.
Fees, scope of service, processes and expectations are shared openly from the very beginning. We keep regular, open communication with families at every stage.
For us, the most valuable reference is the trust the families we work with place in us. We value building long-term relationships of trust over short-term gains.
Every student’s academic background, athletic level and goals are different. That is why each application is evaluated individually and we create a personalised roadmap for each student instead of standard packages.
Every process is carried out through a planned, documented and regularly monitored system of work. Our athletes and their families always know what is being done, and why, at every stage.
For us, the process does not end with an admission letter. We continue to stand by our students whenever they need us as they adapt to academic and athletic life in America.
For SUR SPORTS USA, success is not simply a student being placed at a school — it is beginning that journey with confidence and, over the long term, feeling they are truly in the right place.
Let us get to know you and the student, hear your goals, and weigh the right path together.
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From your first conversation to your arrival on campus, we guide every step of the journey with clarity, experience and personal support.
We get to know the athlete, understand goals, and learn what success looks like for both the athlete and the family.
We assess academic background, athletic profile and overall potential to identify realistic opportunities.
Together, we prepare a strong student profile, including highlight video, academic information and everything schools and coaches want to see.
We identify the high schools, colleges and programmes that genuinely fit the student — academically and athletically.
We open meaningful conversations with the selected schools and coaches, and help families understand each opportunity as it comes in.
We support the family in choosing the school that offers the best overall fit, academically and athletically.
From acceptance to departure, we guide families through every important step to ensure a smooth transition.
Our relationship doesn’t end after enrolment. We continue supporting students and families as they settle into their new school.
Every successful journey begins with a conversation. Tell us about your goals, and we’ll guide you through every step of the process.
Start Your Educational Journey
Whether your goal is a U.S. high school, a college programme, or simply combining a strong education with your sport, we help you build a path that fits your future.
Every student has a different academic background, athletic level and set of goals, so the right starting point in the United States is not the same for everyone. For one student a high school may be the right choice; for another, going straight to a college or into a different educational programme makes more sense.
The right choice is not the option that looks most prestigious — it is the one that best supports the student’s long-term development.
The right option is not always the biggest school or the highest division. We weigh the student’s academic profile, athletic level, goals and personal expectations together, then identify the schools where they can develop in their education and in their sport alike.
The right school. The right team. The right development.
Every student-athlete has different goals, different experience and a different development curve, which is why we evaluate every application individually. Even so, a few shared qualities make this journey considerably easier.
A genuine commitment to their sport, whichever sport that is
Caring about academic progress
A willingness to learn, grow and keep improving
An open mind toward finding the school that is the right fit
Today we work with student-athletes across a range of sports, led by basketball and volleyball. Every application is evaluated individually.
Male and female basketball players, assessed on both academic record and athletic level.
Male and female volleyball players with verified profiles and current performance records.
Individual results, academic profile and long-term development potential weighed together.
Swimmers assessed on official times, performance data and academic eligibility.
We review applications from every sport individually and support the matches that genuinely fit.
Each application is evaluated individually based on the student’s goals, athletic profile and available educational opportunities.
Tell us about your academic and athletic goals, and we’ll help you understand which educational opportunities may be the right fit.
Let’s Explore Your Opportunities
We match international student-athletes — whose academic qualifications, athletic level and goals have each been carefully assessed — with the right schools, programmes and coaches.
Every student-athlete is evaluated individually against their academic record, athletic level and goals. That way we only put forward candidates who genuinely fit.
You work with a single team that understands what you need. Communication stays fast, transparent and direct throughout the process.
We are not looking for one-off placements. We build long-term partnerships based on trust, bringing the right students together with the right institutions.
Positions, measurables and competitive level.
Grades, test scores and eligibility status.
Curated film that shows how they play.
One point of contact from the first call to enrolment.
Men’s and women’s basketball players, assessed on both academic record and athletic level.
Men’s and women’s volleyball players with verified profiles and current performance records.
Individual results, academic profile and long-term development potential weighed together.
Swimmers assessed on official times, performance data and academic eligibility.
We review every sport individually and introduce only the students we can genuinely stand behind.
We do not claim to cover every sport at every level. Each student is evaluated individually before any introduction is made.
Tell us what you need and let’s look together at the student-athletes who would suit your programme.
Contact Us
We’ve gathered the questions families ask us most before beginning this journey. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, we’d be glad to hear from you.
It can be — but it isn’t the same path for everyone, and that’s exactly why we begin with an honest conversation. Before recommending any school, we look at your academic background, your athletic profile and your long-term goals, so the direction we suggest fits your life rather than a general template.
Earlier is usually easier. Many families begin two to three years before high school graduation, which leaves room for language preparation, highlight film and unhurried conversations with coaches. That said, later starts are still possible — reach out and we'll tell you honestly what is realistic in your situation.
No. We work with committed club, academy and national-level athletes across a wide range of levels and sports. Because schools look at the student first, academics, character and the right fit often matter just as much as raw athletic talent.
Yes. Depending on a student’s age, academic record and goals, the right path may run through a U.S. high school, a college programme, or a high school year followed by college. We look at both from the first conversation rather than assuming college is the only destination.
It often makes sense for younger students, for those who want to strengthen their English and academic record before applying to colleges, and for athletes who would benefit from a year training and competing inside the U.S. system. It also gives the family time to make the college decision without pressure.
We work with U.S. high schools as well as colleges across NCAA Divisions I, II and III, the NAIA and NJCAA — from large universities to smaller colleges with strong academics. Our focus is always the right academic and athletic fit, not simply the biggest name.
We look at the whole picture, not one number. When we build a shortlist, we weigh:
The goal is a place where the student can develop both in their sport and in the classroom — and still feel at home. The right school. The right team. The right development.
We support student-athletes from a range of sports, including basketball, volleyball, swimming, track and field and tennis, for both men’s and women’s programmes. We do not claim to cover every sport at every level: each application is evaluated individually based on the student’s goals, athletic profile and the educational opportunities available.
U.S. schools look at the student before the athlete, so grades and academic records matter. Eligibility organisations such as the NCAA and NAIA also review coursework and academic standing, and most schools ask for proof of English through a test such as TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo. We help you understand which requirements apply to your target level and keep the paperwork and the timing on track from the start.
Costs vary widely between universities and divisions, and scholarships or financial aid can reduce them significantly — sometimes substantially. Rather than quoting a single number, we help each family understand the realistic net cost of their specific options, so decisions are made with clear information.
Support varies by institution and division, and may include:
Scholarships and financial aid are decided solely by each institution and are never guaranteed — we help you understand, realistically, what may be within reach.
No — and we'd gently encourage you to be cautious of anyone who does. Scholarships, admissions and visas are decided by universities and official authorities, never by a consultancy. What we can promise is an honest evaluation, a strong and professional profile, and genuine introductions to programs where you have a realistic opportunity.
We’re here to help. Contact us or submit your application, and our team will be happy to guide you through every step of the process.
Whether you’re just exploring your options or ready to begin your student-athlete journey, we’re here to help.
Every great journey begins with a conversation.
Tell us your goals, let’s weigh your options together, and plan the education and sport pathway that suits you best.
Every application is reviewed individually by our founding team.
Every student-athlete’s story is different. Complete your application so we can get to know you, weigh your goals and plan the right education and athletic pathway together.
Start Your ApplicationAt Sur Sports USA, protecting your personal information is extremely important to us.
The information you submit will only be used to evaluate your academic and athletic profile for educational and athletic opportunities in the United States.
Your information may be shared only when necessary with:
Your information will never be sold or shared for marketing purposes.
Select the sport you want to apply for. Every application is evaluated individually against the student’s goals, athletic level and academic profile.
We do not claim to cover every sport at every level. If your sport is not listed, write to us and we will tell you honestly whether we can help.
Our team typically reviews new applications within 3–5 business days. Every application is assessed individually. If we believe we can genuinely help, we will contact you to schedule an introductory meeting.
Thank you for applying to Sur Sports USA. Our team typically reviews new applications within 3–5 business days and assesses every application individually. If we believe we can genuinely help, we will contact you to schedule an introductory meeting.
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