Our Sports
Venga Sports supports athletes across 7 different sports, with different pathways available across the USA, Canada and Europe. Depending on your sport, opportunities may include University, High School, or Sports Academy programs. Don’t see your sport listed? Other sports and destinations are always open for discussion.
Onze Sporten
Venga Sports ondersteunt atleten in 6 verschillende sporten. Ontdek hieronder welke mogelijkheden Amerika voor jouw sport biedt!
What do coaches look for?
Coaches are always looking for specific qualities in athletes. Every sport has unique characteristics that coaches value, and the better you present yourself, the greater your chances of earning a scholarship.
Football is one of the most popular international sports in the world, and the Netherlands has a strong reputation in the sport. This can help with placement, but it also means that competition is high. A high-quality highlight video is essential. Coaches want to see not only your technical skills and game awareness, but also your positioning, physical strength, and speed. A combination of game footage and specific skills videos, such as passing, dribbling, and shooting, provides coaches with a complete picture of your abilities.
Tennis is an individual sport where your ranking, UTR rating, and tournament results play an important role in the recruitment process. A strong highlight video should showcase your technique, consistency, and variety of shots, such as forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves. Training footage can be just as useful as match footage. Coaches also value mental strength, competitiveness, and resilience under pressure. Both Academy, University and High school pathways are possible here.
Basketball is highly competitive, which can make placement challenging. Coaches in countries such as Spain, Serbia, and the USA already have access to a large local talent pool, so international players need to offer something extra. Height, athletic ability, and potential are important factors, but coaches also want to see how you perform in real game situations. A detailed and well-edited highlight video showing your defense, passing, shooting, and athleticism is essential to stand out. Players with strong profiles and room for development generally have better opportunities.
The Netherlands is known worldwide for its strong field hockey culture, which can be a major advantage when pursuing opportunities abroad, especially in the USA. Coaches look for players with excellent technique, speed, and game awareness. Stickhandling, passing, and shooting should be clearly showcased in your video, along with physical strength and endurance. Playing at a high level in the Netherlands can significantly strengthen your profile when pursuing a scholarship.
Volleyball requires explosiveness, jumping ability, and quick reactions. Coaches want to see how you perform in both attack and defense, as well as how you respond to fast-paced situations. Video footage and a strong player profile are essential, while communication and teamwork are just as important as individual skills. Experience with elite clubs or national youth teams can further strengthen your profile and scholarship opportunities.
Athletics is all about measurable performance and progression. Coaches look at your personal bests (PRs), but also at how quickly you improve over time. Athletes with strong potential and a steep development curve can be especially interesting. Technique, explosiveness, and endurance are also key factors.
Baseball is heavily focused on both game footage and measurable performance. Coaches evaluate your statistics and physical metrics, such as exit velocity, throwing velocity, running speed, and other position-specific data. Game footage is still important to show your skills, decision-making, and performance in real situations. A strong combination of video, statistics, and athletic metrics gives coaches a clear picture of your potential.
Schedule your free introductory consultation!
Venga Sports helps ambitious athletes take the next step in their sporting journey on an international level. We connect athletes with opportunities around the world and help them find a pathway that matches their ambitions, athletic level, and personal goals.
No matter which sport you play, we guide you throughout the process and provide personal support every step of the way.
Ready to take the next step? Book your free introductory consultation through our registration form, and together we’ll explore and discuss your possibilities.