There is no end to excitement and you can always have something that will keep your adrenaline levels pumped up. One other way of doing that, and in a very efficient manner is snowboarding. Cutting through snow-covered slopes with a board attached to your feet, performing tricks while airborne, moving faster than the mountain wind, this sport is something you don’t want to miss.

The sport

Whether you are a novice or an avid snowboarder, the idea of going snowboarding is a pretty cool one. Clad in a snowboarding outfit from tip to toe, you will be exploring the mountains in a whole new fashion. The way you will be working out your path through the downhills, lifts, and other plenty of rails, rollers, and jumps will send shivers down the spine even to your onlookers. There is no telling how much you are going to enjoy it yourself.

The style

Since the inception of this winter sport, various styles has been developed from time to time which had made it even more intriguing and challenging for core skateboarders. The way you snowboard, the maneuvers you perform, and everything fall into a classification. Free riding is ubiquitously the most general term that covers all-around snowboarding styles. Other most famous styles are freestyle, alpine, slopestyle, rail-jam, etcetera.

The game attracts a huge quantum of people from around the world. What makes this sport extraordinary is the risk that the players take. Performing the stunts require a great amount of skills and practice and any simple mistake might turn into a big accident. There are some really important spots around the world known for their highly challenging tracks that attract snowboarders from different walks of life. These championships are held once in a year and is visited by competitors from all parts of the world. The sport is as great to watch as play.

All you need for this sport is a skin-tight suit, few snowboarding gears, and a fearless attitude. There are many famous names who have made big in this sport one of which is Darren Powell, an Australian who holds a Guinness record for attaining the highest speed of 125 mph on a snowboard.

Who knows you might have the ability to break this record and be the next Powell. There is one way though. Put on your snowboarding shoes, play your favorite jam full volume on an iPod, reach the crest of the snowhill and descend.

Sport psychology is something that we often hear about, but may not know exactly what it is. It is the principles of psychology used in a sport setting.  Consultants look at how psychological aspects control an individual’s physical performance, and how competition in sport affects their psychological development, health, and well-being (Weinberg & Gould, 2003).

Unfortunately, it is often viewed as something necessary for the weak-minded competitor who has “issues.” The reality is that the mental game of sports affects every athlete, no matter what their strengths or weaknesses may be. This discipline can help any athlete strive to meet their potential. 

Fencing is one example sport that can be used: Fencing is both a physical and mental game. Fencers prepare for the physical game by developing muscle memory through repetitive bladework and footwork drills. The mental game is obvious to fencers; however, little is done to train this large portion of fencing. The majority of fencers who utilize specific psychological training are Division I fencers (Athanas, 2007). Consequently, many competitors are not fully prepared to meet all of the demands of their sport.

There are many benefits from working with a consultant. Applied sport psychology professionals are interested in how participation in mental skills training can help an athlete’s development throughout their competitive career. The athlete may have trouble reaching goals, have an injury, or confidence difficulties. Through sport psychology, an athlete can gain the “mental edge” to reach their goals, recover from injury, or gain confidence. Techniques that are commonly used in sport psychological practices include (but are not limited to) imagery and visualization, relaxation, goal setting, building confidence, learning to focus, and regulating energy levels.

Through learning and practicing these techniques, fencer has the ability to reach their potential.

You may be wondering how to get started. However, you don’t want to fall prey to scams. There are many people who claim to be “experts” in psychology but lack the proper training and education.

It is recommended that you only work with legitimate professionals. Before investing any money, ask the consultant questions about what their client population is, what their educational background is, if they are specialized in working with athletes, and how long they have been involved in sport psychology. Only certified consultants are recognized by the Association of the Applied Sport Psychology. If you are seeking a certified sport psychology consultant or you would like to know more about this topic, refer to www.aaasponline.org for more information.

It is important to point out that athletes of all divisions and experience levels can benefit from sport psychology. By working with a sport psychology consultant, you will be able to fortify your weaknesses and improve your strengths through mental skills training. Every sport has both physical and mental components. Many athletes  already toughen their bodies through practice and physical fitness. Toughen your mental game through practicing applied sport psychology [http://www.fencing.net/category/mental-training-for-fencing/].

References: Athanas, E. H. (2007). Fear of failure, experience and division as predictors to state anxiety in USFA epee fencers. Georgia Southern University. Statesboro, Georgia. Unpublished Masters thesis. 

Weinberg, R. S. & Goldberg, D. (2003). Foundations of sport and exercise psychology. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics Books.

Fly fishing is an ancient angling method especially effective in catching trout and salmon. This distinct method of angling uses artificial flies to lure or excite fish. This helps anglers catch the fish easier than the traditional way.

There are two basic forms you can use, dry flies and wet flies.

Dry flies need coating with floatant in order for it to sit in the surface of the water. Dry flies are mostly effective in upstream and moving water. Dry flies help anglers’ spot where fish resides like pools and pocket in streams. Thus, it is easier to detect them and catch the fish.

The use of wet flies is beneath the surface of the water. Wet flies are nymphs, lures and true wet flies. It works as effective as dry flies except that in cases where weeds are many and almost touching the surface, wet flies blends with the weeds and thus may not be as effective as the dry flies.

Fly fishing was developed in the 19th century, dry fly technique is very effective especially for slower and clearer rivers.

This is because weeds in rich rivers tend to grow closer to the surface, thus traditional wet fly fishing is almost ineffective. Dry fly fishing is thus useful by keeping the fly and the line floating on the surface. This makes fish excited and aggressive; the angler can then spot the location of the fish and in turn catches fish easier.

Later developments of fly fishing made this concept as basis, thus in the latter part of the 19th century, anglers develop love for this form of fishing. This gave birth to the sport among its aficionados.

Various parts of the United States host fly fishing sports such as in the waters of Catskill Mountains of New York and the provinces of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, British Columbia, Alberta and California.

Anglers in North America also develop various literatures pertaining to fly fishing. The sport of fly fishing and all these literatures gave North America the reputation of being the birthplace of dry fly fishing, specifically the City of Calgary, Alberta. It is arguably one of the world’s best trout rivers, thus it remains to be the epicenter for the Western Fly Fishing in North America.

Various other states in America keeps the growing number of fly-fishers such as Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah and Arkansas. The growing number of anglers that are drawn to the sport keeps the popularity at its peak.

Dry or wet fly fishing, whichever is more effective in the rivers where you fish will help keep the sport exciting. It may not be long that other countries will learn to love the sport and make it a globally loved sport.

This Type of fishing uses longer and lighter rods; sizes vary from 2m (6 ft) for fresh water and up to 4m (14 ft) for salt water use. Weight for fresh water rods are between two to five ounces.

Popular types of casts follow its variety in situation specifics. Anglers uses common cast when the angler whisks the fly rod forward and back using his forearm and upper arm, the wrist is used to soften the motion.

The rod movement varies from 10 o’clock position to 2 o’clock position without touching the ground. Anglers do this to load the rod tip with energy and to travel the fly line creating distance and control; they call this motion false casting.

False casting needs to be done to excite the fish or make it aggressive enough so that when the fly touches the surface, it will be sure that the area where the fly touches is where most of the fish are located and thus will be easier to spot and catch them.

Whether you are a fishing aficionado for outdoor excitement or having fun with your family, using the proper equipment will help you develop love for the sport. Keep it exciting and enjoy fishing at its finest in most popular fly fishing locations in the country. There are many locations, thus you will not have a problem in spotting nice locations for you and your family for this wonderful outdoor adventure.

Do you often hear people say “Cheerleading is not a sport”? Often we here that, and our response is “Well, yes cheerleading is most definitely a sport.” According to a report just released by the National Center for Catastrophic Sports Injury Research (NCCSIR) Cheerleading is one of the most dangerous sports that girls participate in.

Sports require active participation, physical exertion and levels of completion. Cheerleading meets all of these criteria and is for sure a healthy and fun and team building sport.

Being a sport and listed as a sport that is dangerous just reinforces how important it is for all levels of Cheerleaders to be health conscious and like all other contact and extreme sports you must focus on your cardio, strength and flexibility if you want to excel and have a long future in cheerleading.

These are the three areas of physical conditioning all cheerleaders must focus on in and out of cheer season.

CARDIO

Cardio refers to the aerobic exercise, which increases blood flow to the heart. Cheerleading routines are usually only several minutes long but time intensive practices and routines require lots of stamina. Cheerleaders who tire out after 30 minutes can cause a team to falter or a teammate to get hurt. Stamina helps cheerleaders perform the dance, stunts and tumbling flawlessly. Some suggestions for improving stamina are walking, running, biking, swimming or any other exercise done for long periods of time that cause you to sweat and increase breathing.

STRENGTH

Cheerleading uses every muscle in the body. Particularly important is the core, or midsection. The core consists of the abdominals, oblique’s and lower back. A strong core allows a cheerleader to balance and tumble. Flyers are able to balance better and bases are able to support more easily. Strength is also needed for fumbling. Hurling your entire body around in mid-air required tons of muscle strength. Some suggestions for improving strength are weight training doing just a few exercises a day with hand and leg weights. This will increase the muscle strength needed to cheer.

FLEXIBILITY     

Flexibility refers to the ability to flex, or bend one’s body. Obviously, cheerleaders need to be flexible. Splits, heel stretches, high kicks, backbends, and jumps can only be executed well if a cheerleader has the flexibility to do so. Some suggestions for improving flexibility are to complete a series of stretches every day and hold those stretches for 30 seconds.

Cheerleading has come a long way since its first showing in 1898 when Johnny Campbell stood before a crowd during a Minnesota football game and lead the first organized group yell. Today, cheerleaders still yell, but they also jump, dance, stunt, stretch and perform all types of gymnastics. All of which require the use of a cheerleader’s entire body.

George Gershwin, an early American musical genius, transformed public opinion on a style of music that was up until that time found mainly in such “unrepeatable” places as bars and speak-easies. The uniquely American sounds of early jazz received a broad new audience with the advent of Gershwin’s phenomenal hit orchestration, Rhapsody in Blue. Almost single-handedly he brought a “tavern sound” of ragtime to the mainstream public and can now be found in high-brow music collections.

Like pre-Gershwin jazz, Croquet [http://www.playcroquet.com] in its early days kept some unruly company. In the 1890’s Croquet at the Boston Common, one of the United State’s oldest public parks, gathered gambling, drinking and licentious crowds. Boston clergymen decried this filthy behavior, which tainted Croquet’s image as a public sport.

Croquet in the United States began as a watered-down version of the courtlier British Commonwealth 6-wicket Croquet. This posh sport was and is still played among the Brits on neatly cut greens similar to those found on golf courses. Heavier wooden mallets and balls are necessary to obtain high accuracy. Intense skill and strategy were aspects of 6-wicket Croquet that the US version did not contain at first. Garden Croquet, as it is known (among other aliases), has remained popular in the US since its introduction over a hundred years ago. US players though, considered it more of a light hearted game than a sport and thus failed to maintain the high status of the English 6-wicket.

It was not until the late 1970’s that the United States began to capture on a widespread basis the original essence of Croquet. Finally it had regained it standing and elegance as a refined sport through a bit of effort by Jack Osborn in 1977. Despite its small beginnings, Osborn’s United States Croquet Association has grown to include nearly 10,000 croquet players playing across the US and Canada on over 600 well-groomed lawns. While Croquet the garden game still enjoys a large following in the U.S., there is also now room for players who are passionate about the more competitive type of croquet that includes deep skill and focus.

Both versions of the game can be purchased and participated in by those interested in this British construction. The milder form of Croquet is great for family reunions, company parties, birthday parties and other get-togethers. The classy 6-wicket Croquet is typically played in clubs where membership fees can pay to maintain the manicured greens. With well documented rules for both versions one can easily learn how to play Croquet at any level, although it may be preferable for beginners to start with a more basic set of rules. A simpler version of the game called Golf Croquet can be easily learned and game time can be as short as 30 minutes. Domestic and international rules apply to club and tournament play and slightly differ from one another.

Croquet has truly transformed into a gentlemen’s, and for that matter, a lady’s sport, requiring physical skills similar to those found in billiards and golf, yet the strategic mind of a chess player. George Gershwin would be proud to see the progress of Croquet in America and perhaps even respect the mainstream attention that it has received, I’m sure he was a croquet enthusiast.

Thousands of years ago, man discovered that an animal from the Equus order was good for carrying his burdens and lightening his load. Then one day, as the human race as a whole are natural competitors, we began to use that animal, called the horse, to race against others.

Then man began breeding horses to excel in speed and endurance. When this new type of entertainment and sport began to evolve, it was the nobility, or royalty, who could afford the expense of breeding horses for this purpose. Therefore, that “class” of people were the ones who most often enjoyed the leisure of competing in horse races.

Early picture records of horse racing were found in the origins of prehistoric nomadic tribesmen of Middle Asia. It was they who first domesticated the horse around 4500 B.C. The first written records came much later, after horse racing was already an established sport from Central Asia to the Mediterranean. Horse racing became a part of the Greek Olympics around 638 B.C. And the Roman Empire was obsessed with the sport.

Modern racing traces its roots back to the 12th century. Knights of the British Empire imported Arabic horses upon their return from the Crusades. In the years that followed, hundreds of Arab stallions were crossbred with English mares to give the most desirable combination of speed and endurance. This breed of horse became known, after its evolution, as the Thoroughbred and of course the nobility were leaders in staging competitions between two superior Thoroughbred horses for private wagers, as a diversion.

As the sport evolved to being more professional during the reign of Queen Anne in the early 18th century, one-on-one races gave way to events in which several horses competed. Racetracks offered purses, or prize money to the winner of the events. And those purses grew larger in order to attract the best horses.

During the mid-1700s, it was decided that there needed to be a governing body to determine the rules and standards by which racers, breeders, and owners must abide. As a result the Jockey Club was established in Newmarket, and still exercises complete control over English racing to this day.

Once the Club established the complete rules and standards of the horses and the races which could be run under sanction of the Club, five races were designated as the “classic” races for three-year-old horses. The English Triple Crown – which is open to both colts and fillies – consists of the 2000 Guineas, the Epsom Derby, and the St. Leger Stakes. Two other races, which are open only to fillies, are the 1000 Guineas and the Epsom Oaks.

As the British settled in America, they brought very fine breeding stock and racing horses with them. The first known racetrack in the Colonies was on Long Island in New York. It was first laid out around 1665. Though horse racing was a popular local event, organized and professional racing did not actually start until after the Civil War. From there, the sport escalated in popularity across the settled parts of the country. And many of the racetracks were run by the “criminal element.” As this was quite undesirable to the more prominent track owners and breeders, they met in New York in 1894 and formed the American Jockey Club. They soon established rules and regulations, similar to those of the English Jockey Club, and quickly eliminated much of the corruption.

The Kentucky Derby, one of the best known horse-racing events in the United States, was first run in 1875. Its home is at the Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky. It is one of the three races which make up the American Triple Crown. The other two are the Belmont Stakes, first run on Long Island, New York at Jerome Park in 1867, and the Preakness Stakes, first run in 1873 at Pimlico Park in Baltimore, Maryland.

Although interest has waxed and waned over the years, horse racing is the second-most attended spectator sport in the United States, outranked only by baseball.

There are other forms of horse racing in both Great Britain and the United States. These include:

– The steeplechase, which requires the horse to clear such obstacles as brush fences, stone walls, rail fences, and water jumps. The oldest and most famous steeplechase in Great Britain is England’s Grand National. It was first run in Aintree in 1839, and continues even today. The most famous in the United States is the American National. It was first run in 1899 at Belmont Park and continues to be held there annually.

– Hurdle racing is similar to the steeplechase, but is much less demanding. It is often use as a training arena for Thoroughbreds who will later compete in steeplechases.

– Point-to-point races are generally run by amateurs throughout the British Isles.

– And last but by no means least is harness racing, which was very popular during the Roman Empire. Once the Empire fell the sport all but vanished until its resurrection, by those who liked to race their horses in harness on the country roads of America, at the end of the 1700s. The first official tracks for harness racing came about in the early 1800s, and by 1825 harness racing became a favorite attraction at country fairs all across the U.S.

Out of the rebirth of harness racing, a new breed of horse was born. In 1788, an outstanding English Thoroughbred stallion was imported to the United States. He was bred with American Thoroughbred and mixed-breed mares to establish the line of Standardbred. The name is based on the “standard” distance of one mile in harness racing speed. The descendants of this line were rebred over the years to create this new breed which has the stamina, temperament, and physical size and structure to endure racing under harness.

Although harness racing suffered a decline of popularity again in the early 1900s, it bounced back in 1940 after being reintroduced at a raceway in New York as a pari-mutuel betting event. Its number of tracks and scheduled annual events outnumber those of Thoroughbred racing in the United States today. It has also gained popularity in many European countries, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada.

What was once almost exclusively “the Sport of Kings” has segued over the years to encompass people of all lifestyles and income. It remains, however, a sport quite often associated with the “well-to-do”, those who can afford the vast expenditure involved with raising the standard of horse required to run in, and win, the large purses awarded by, the most popular horse-racing events around the world.

The sport of mountain biking is one of the best active sports you can do for a number of fitness reasons and depending on what style of mountain biking you partake in, it can be also a great deal of fun as well as keeping you fit at the same time.

People are usually unaware of how may muscles you use when riding a mountain bike, and how quickly you can burn calories off riding a bike as it can be an extremely good work out for the body.

If you plan on riding cross-country along different styles of trails, riding a bike can be quite a task. So if you riding over a vast distance up and down hills, along slippery single trail it can be very exhausting on the legs and the lower back.

So if you are just starting to ride bikes for the first time, please don’t just jump on the bike a go for a 20 mile ride as it may do you more harm than good. One thing that is recommended is to do short rides to start with, maybe only a couple of miles which will take no time at all on a bike to get your fitness training up to scratch before hitting the bike ride.

MTB Fitness Training

All of the major athletes of the sport will tell you that mountain bike training is vastly important and you should take part in mountain bike fitness training when ever the opportunity arises. Going on those short rides will benefit you hugely and will stop you from injuring yourself.

Parts of your body that will benefit from training are your legs. Your legs will be the first part of your body in particular that will get tired very quickly. Building up your leg muscles either at the gym or one the bike will help improve your personal and bike fitness quickly.

The more you train the better your pace and your stamina will improve. Once these two have improved you will be able to go on longer and better rides than will enhance your fitness.

One of the major benefits of riding a mountain bike on a regular basis is that in order to ride your bike you use some of largest muscles in the body which in turn will burn off fat quickly. This will of course help you to lose weight and the more you ride you bike the more weight you will lose.

When you ride your bike on flat ground at a slower speed you are still burning a great amount of calories due to the fact that you will be able to continue that pedaling motion for a longer period of time. This is also perfect for people who don’t have the stamina for a highly intensive ride at different speeds and climbs etc. Low intensity work outs also don’t give you all the extra muscle either so the weight will stay off.

In summary using a mountain bike to keep yourself fit what ever your style of riding is a great way to keep fit, and training will also keep you one step ahead of your game.

Don’t forgot even if you don’t ride cross-country and are just as happy down the local skate park you are still having fun on your bike and at the end of the day that’s all that matters.

Dancing, just like any other sport is very subjective. There are many highly trained instructors for every dance. Whether it is Waltz or West Coast Swing, Country 2 Step or Foxtrot you will find that certain aspects of the dance remain the same no matter where you learn to dance and that others will differ.

Every dancer and instructor hears, communicates and interprets information in a different manner. As a dancer we should all be continually working on updating and improving our own personal skills. In doing so, we should expose ourselves to as many instructors as we feel comfortable. You will find that there are differences in opinion upon just how and when your body should move and how a dance should be danced. My advice to you would be to focus on what the instructor is saying while in their class and to give what they are saying a chance. Just because you have always done something a certain way, does not mean that there isn’t a better more efficient way to achieve the same results. If after giving what you learned a chance, and it still doesn’t work for you, then feel free to continue to do what you were doing before going to the class.

I have found that in every class, workshop or private lesson that I have taken, there has been at least one very crucial point made by the instructor that has impacted my dancing in a positive way. I haven’t always agreed with what they are saying, but I have always attempted to at least give it a chance. I have also realized that sometimes it isn’t What the instructor says, but How they say it. You may have heard the same thing over and over and just never been able to grasp what you have heard and apply it to you dancing and then someone else says the exact same thing in a different way and all of a sudden it makes sense.

Dancing in competition is no different than learning to dance in that it is also very subjective. You take two dancers dancing the same routine side by side and some of the judges will prefer one of the couples over the other. They could be doing exactly the same thing, with the only difference being a head tilt or the way one of them holds their hand and personal preference is going to influence all of the judges. Their is no absolute right or wring way to dance. Everyone interprets music differently, so learn your basics, become proficient and allow yourself to dance to the music!

For those who like to partake in sports that are exhilarating and thrilling, consider the exciting world of motocross. Motocross is a form of racing that is performed on all-terrain vehicle that has become a professional sport for many. As with any extreme sport, there is training and dedication that is required to ensure safety as well as to enhance your riding skills. There are many different types of motocross training facilities that a rider can attend in order to either learn how to ride at the basic level or to hone on their skills and learn all the necessary tools that one will need in order to be able to compete on the professional level. While traditional motocross consisted of racing on enclosed circuits, the sport has evolved to many different types of events.

Freestyle motocross is one of the more recent variations of this sport and does not involve timed racing at all. Instead this style of motocross consists of performing a series of amazing and jaw dropping acrobatic stunts while jumping on the bike. These tricks are performed in the air and have become a spectacle for many to see. This style was introduced into the X-games in 1999. There is no question, these stunts should only be attempted by professionally trained athletes.

Supermoto is another variation of motocross. In the style of event the riders will race on a course that consists of both dirt and gravel and combines all terrain racing with gravel. These bikes need to be specially fitted with tires that can handle both the dirt as well as the gravel. Depending on the event the course may also include some jumps as well. Supermoto got started in the late 1970’s and at the time was more hobby for those who loved to ride. After 1985 this style was not seen too much until 2003 when it started gaining popularity in Europe and the United States.

Motocross is still a popular sport in the United States today. With the many different variations that exist, this sport seems to continue growing in notoriety and popularity. In fact, since the sport has gained such popularity, more training centers are popping up all over the country. Take your time and do your research when it comes to choosing a motocross-training center. Make sure that the training center will match your needs as well as provide you with a well-rounded program taught by proven industry racing experts. Just being able to ride well will not prepare you enough to take on the professional competition.

Soccer Scholarship in the USA

Everybody is starting to ask you ‘So, what are you thinking about studying?’ and the only thing you’re thinking is ‘I want to see the world and play soccer (preferably on a scholarship)!’. What if you could combine both? And, even better, make your parents happy by earning a widely-recognised degree along the way? Sounds too good to be true? Well, United Sports USA has sent hundreds of soccer players to different parts of the US to pursue their dream of traveling and studying all the while playing their favorite sport.

Are you passionate about soccer and would love to be surrounded by the best facilities, equipment and coaches available? Would you like to be part of the American college system where they are starting to produce some of the best soccer players in the world? Would you like to play at a highly competitive level and travel all over the US with your fellow teammates? Studying abroad and becoming a student-athlete will be one of the biggest challenges you will face, but if you are an ambitious young soccer player it is simply something you can’t pass up!

The key is to not sit around and wait for a soccer scholarship to just happen. Give us a call or send an e-mail to one of our sports consultants, all of whom are former student-athletes.

Be proactive: apply now and sign up for an assessment game and who knows where it could take you…

Golf scholarship in the USA

You love Golf. Otherwise you would not have landed on this page. You also love the prospect of earning bachelor’s degree over the next few years and landing your dream job. The thing is, by getting a golf scholarship in the USA, you could do both at the same time!

Finding the perfect scholarship that suits your needs is not an easy task. This is where our experience and expertise at United Sports USA can make sure you get the right placement! Playing collegiate golf in the US might sound scary and exciting at the same time, and it should! Do not underestimate the amount of time you will spend on (and off!) the golf course – studying for exams and handing in assignments is simply par for the course. Being a student-athlete is not easy, but the most rewarding things usually never are. If this is something you would be interested in pursuing, why not give us a call or send us an e-mail and talk to one of our staff members, we would love to hear from you or your parents.

Swimming Scholarship in the USA

If you’re in the process of looking up swimming scholarships that probably means that you roughly know what you will get yourself into. It is not a secret that swimming is an extremely competitive sport. Your training will consist of early morning sessions in the water and land sessions (mostly strength and conditioning) in the afternoon. Going to lectures and having assigned homework throughout the week mean that your days will be fully booked. Needless to say, your commitment and love for the sport needs to be strong if you want a swimming scholarship.

At present, the UK only has 22 Olympic sized swimming pools for aspiring young Olympians to train. In comparison, in the US there are currently over 500 swimming programs on offer. All of them boast an Olympic sized pool and first class diving facilities for their student-athletes. In addition, there you will benefit from continuous support from coaches and sports-specific dieticians and physios. As a result, the University of Michigan, for instance, produced the highly decorated Olympian Michael Phelps.

Do you need help showcasing your abilities? If so, feel free to get in contact so we can help start the process.

Rugby Scholarship in the USA

Why in the world would you play and want a rugby scholarship in the US, you say? Isn’t ‘American Football’ their version of Rugby? Well, rugby is one of the fastest growing club sports across college sports campuses, with an increase in 14% in just two years.

Playing rugby in the American college system will make combining the passion you have for your sport as well as working towards a bachelor’s degree in your chosen field of study extremely convenient (for the lack of a better term). You never need to worry about whether you’ll have time to train or time to study. Your schedule is specifically set in a way that you can manage to excel in both. Does the idea of joining on of the 900 college rugby teams (both male and female) appeal to you? Then don’t hesitate to contact one of our sports consultants, all of whom are ex-student athletes themselves.

Tennis Scholarship in the USA

Have you ever heard of Andy Roddick, Arthur Ashe or Althea Gibson? Do you know what they all have in common? They were all student-athletes at American colleges in the early stages of their careers. This enabled them to keep playing Tennis at a highly competitive level all the while earning a widely-recognized degree. A tennis scholarship that perfectly suits your needs will bring you one step closer to your dream.

The thing about colleges in the US is that training sessions fit around the student-athlete’s schedule. This creates the perfect environment for students to excel in their sport with world-class facilities and equipment. In addition, it encourages and pushes them to excel academically. Their programs are designed so that students can succeed in both, providing they have the right mentality and drive to do so. Does this sound like something you would like to be a part of? Then feel free to contact us and talk to one of our (ex-student-athlete) sports consultants to help you start the process.