This is 2025,

This is the Student-Athlete Experience

What does it truly mean to live the student-athlete dream in the U.S.? In this campaign, our athletes share their journeys—in their own voices and their own ways. From unforgettable matches to classroom victories, this is college sports, unfiltered and real. Hear It First-Hand – Learn more about our Athlete-Experience

In this campaign, our Keystone Sports athletes open up about their personal journeys of living, studying, and competing in the U.S. — unfiltered, honest, and deeply inspiring.

You’ll hear from athletes across a wide range of sports, divisions, and universities. Whether it’s about winning their first college match, overcoming homesickness, building lifelong friendships, or learning how to balance a demanding schedule of training and academics — each story is unique.

This campaign is more than just a showcase. It’s a celebration of the people behind the performances — our athletes and their experiences.

See for yourself: every athlete has chosen their own way to share their journey — through short videos, interviews, written reflections, or social media.

Tamara Bachmann

FRESHMAN | NCAA D1
St.Bonaventure University

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I went to the States by myself when I was only 17. It was a huge challenge, but I had a lot of cool experiences, on and off the court.

I have also found out a lot more about what I want to do in the future and have met so many people and cultures, that definitely broadened my view on a lot of things.
Tamara's story

Angelos Avgeris

FRESHMAN | NCAA D2
Tusculum University

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What surprised me most about life in the US. was how friendly and open people are, even to strangers. Whether it’s in classroom or in everyday life, people are encouraged to speak up and share their opinions.

That kind of environment pushed me to be more confident, communicative, and open-minded.
Angelos' story

Celin Ullern

SOPHOMORE | NAIA
Universty of the Cumberlands

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I had an excellent student-athlete experience in 2025. I figured out how to have a good routine to keep up with swimming and school, which led to good grades and a significant improvement in swimming. The team is like a big family, and we are good at cheering and being there for each other.
Celin's story

Freija Aflenzer

FRESHMAN | NCAA D2
Eckerd College

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My experience as a student-athlete in 2025 has been amazing! Scoring goals and celebrating wins with my teammates. We built strong friendships while pushing each other.

The journey was unforgettable, filled with incredible memories I’ll cherish forever!
Freja's story

Linn Goerdes

SOPHOMORE | NCAA D2
University of North Georgia

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You should definitely try and even if you don’t like it you can decide to go back home after one year. It was the best decision i’ve made!
Linn's story

Sofia Wolf

FRESHMAN | NCAA D1
Idaho State University

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The life of a student-athlete in the U.S. is not an easy life, but if you chose right it can be the experience of a lifetime and the best 4 years of your life.
Sofia's story

Nick Gutmann

GRADUATION | NCAA D1
University of Kentucky

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Working together with an agency has been the biggest game changer for me. Without that, I wouldn't have been able to make the right choices throughout this entire process.
Nick's story

Lukas Bolzli

FRESHMAN | NAIA
MidAmerica Nazarene University

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For me, it means being able to pursue my great passion and still complete a high-quality study at the same time.
Lukas' story

Finn Morris

FRESHMAN | NCAA D3
Carthage College

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Playing tennis in England was pretty much always an individual sport. In college tennis, it’s different, you have your whole team cheering and supporting you during the matches. Knowing you have 10 other guys on your team wanting to win gives you extra motivation.
Finn's story

Selma Elverum

JUNIOR | NCAA D1
University at Albany

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Being part of a team in the US has been amazing, it’s pushed me out of my comfort zone, gave me a way to experience a new culture, and taught me the value of different perspectives. My teammates have supported me, challenged me, and helped me grow both personally and athletically.
Selma's story

Sebastian Berntsen

FRESHMAN | NCAA D1
University of Arkansas

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Deciding to move to the United States for college was a major step in my life, and looking back, it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. The experience of being a student athlete has been incredibly rewarding, both personally and athletically.
Sebastian's story

Jenna Fee Feyerabend

JUNIOR | NCAA D1
San Diego State University

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I was able to grow as a person, athlete and student in 2025 with the support of my family, teammates, professors and coaches.
Jenna Fee's story

Álvaro Velasco

FRESHMAN | JUCO
Coastal Alabama Community College

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It was an amazing year, with a lot of new experiences and has allowed me to grow not only as a player. I have also met a lot of new people that have helped me in this new journey.
Álvaro's story

David Giménez

FRESHMAN | JUCO
Coastal Alabama Community College

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The year had been so great, living the experience that I am living makes me feel so lucky.
David's story

Eulalia Pascual Biosca

JUNIOR | NCAA D2
Barton College

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Don’t be afraid. Get out of your comfort zone and give yourself an opportunity that can change your life forever.
Eulàlia's story

Candela Pérez Castellanos

JUNIOR | NCAA D3
Warren Wilson College

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Being a student-athlete means everything to me. It is the perfect balance in my life: studying what I love and playing my favorite sport. Looking at who I am now, I realize I made the right decision to come here.
Candela's story

Matilda Diedrichsen

JUNIOR
LaSalle University

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My student-athlete experience in the US has been amazing so far—studying in a great academic program while playing field hockey has given me the best of both worlds. The school environment is exciting, offering countless new opportunities both academically and athletically.
Matilda's story

Xenia Jeromin

SOPHOMORE | NCAA D1
East Carolina Univeristy

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For me, life as an international student-athlete is an unforgettable experience. You learn something new every single day - whether it’s about the sport, at university, the culture, or even about yourself.
Xenia's story

Discover the journey of our student-athletes across the United States. Slide to see the universities and locations where they train, study, and compete—coast to coast. 

Watch their story

Scroll through real journeys from JUCO to NCAA D1.

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