The Perfect Transition to Post-NCAA Life: Playing Sports Overseas during Grad School
For many NCAA athletes, their identity is intricately woven into the fabric of their sport. We know this from personal experience. You've spent your college years juggling papers and practice, and now the looming question is, "What's next?" The very thought of the question and transitioning into the next phase of life can be daunting.
Fear not, dear NCAA athlete! We've got a unique pathway that provides the perfect solution for navigating post-NCAA life: pursuing graduate studies in the United Kingdom while continuing to play college sports where NCAA restrictions don’t apply.
Unlocking Limitless Opportunities: The Transformative Benefits of Playing Sports Overseas and Studying Abroad
An increasingly prevalent trend that complements the thrill of competition is the decision to not only play sports overseas but also pursue academic endeavors in a foreign land. In this extended exploration, we dive deeper into the advantages that come with embracing the dual challenge of playing sports and studying abroad during graduate school, and the limitless opportunities that come from taking that first leap to say “yes” to the adventure.
Katarina’s Journey from Serbia to the US to the UK
Initially, my plan after college was to stay in the USA and get my master’s degree. I was looking for Graduate Assistant positions because I could not imagine my life without volleyball. I was supposed to graduate in December 2017 so I started planning my future already in August. I was searching for schools that have GA programs, and then completely on accident came across a postgraduate player position…I couldn’t believe what I was reading because I thought I would never have the opportunity to play volleyball again!
How Trish Earned Her MSc from the #1 Uni in the World for Sports Subjects
I’m a student-athlete in a more relaxed environment than the NCAA while getting my master’s in one year instead of two. I get to play the sport I love again, travel the world, and grow as a person. What could be better than this?
How Dylan’s Job Search Turned into an Overseas Adventure
If I could do it all over again I would pick the TeamGLEAS Experience 100 times out of 100. I have been granted the opportunity of a lifetime to continue playing the sport that I love, continue my education at one of the top universities in the world, and experience a completely new culture while still being able to feel at home and speak my native language. If you don’t want to grow up yet, but want to keep moving forward in your life, going to England through TeamGLEAS should be at the top of your list.
How Turning Down a GA Position Paid Off For Sasha
Sasha’s path to TG looked different from most of our athletes’. He already had a Graduate Assistant offer stateside, but worried he would be pigeonholed on a coaching staff with so many people. That's when a coach told him about the opportunity to play and learn more about the game in England.
How Nora Achieved Her Dream of Playing Overseas
When TG asked Nora if she had any advice for student-athletes out there wondering if this experience is for them, she said, "Do it. Do it now or forever wish you had! You have one year to go live a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”