Our Mission

Sports Abroad challenges the cultural idea of choosing between education or athletics by creating the opportunity in combining the two. Sports Abroad provides holistic support to ensure that the transition into the college life abroad is seamless.

Our mission is to create a new pathway for athletes to continue their growth and development in their sports and studies by becoming the market leader within this niche.

Why partner with us?

Sports Abroad Simplified

One Stop Shop

Our student- athletes have access to premium services on their road to success.

Safe & Secure

The student-athlete will be insured by the university, and will be surrounded by tutors &

coaching staff.

Academic & Sport

Combining sports & studies at a high level is possible. Sports Abroad will help you find the right program for you.

Meet the team

Melanie Kreusch - co-Founder

Student-Athlete Advisor & Hockey Coach

Melanie is a former Division 1 field hockey player and graduated with BSc in Sport Management from the University of Massachusetts. She founded Sports Abroad to share the amazing experience of being a student-athlete.

Melanie is dual national Belgian and American with numerous connections with coaches in the USA. She is dedicated and passionated to her work. Melanie will guide and support you in order to make your dream come true.

Experience:

Division I field hockey player at UMass Amherst
USA & Belgium youth national squad

Certifications:

Bachelor degree in Sport Management from UMass Amherst
Master degree in Sport Business and Innovation from Loughborough University
Certificate in Sport Marketing and Sponsorship from Barça Innovation Hub

Tiphaine Duquesne - Co-Founder

Student-Athlete Advisor & Hockey Coach

Tiphaine is a Belgian international hockey player & graduated in Marketing. She is currently studying Sports Management at the Vrije Universiteit of Brussels. She is fluent in French, Dutch and English.

Tiphaine eats, breathes and sleeps sports. She is passionate, hard working and she will guide you in the best way possible to help you achieve your goals and follow your dreams.