Play basketball. Study in America.
We help basketball players find a suitable high school, prep school or college in America. With personal guidance for you and your parents — from the first introduction to support after your arrival in the U.S.
The first introductory meeting is free, with no obligation.
Basketball and study in America.
Want to know whether basketball and study in America could suit you? Discuss your options in a free introductory meeting, with no obligation.
FOR PLAYERS
Where could your talent take you?
You do not need to know which school suits you yet. Together, we look at your basketball level, academic results and ambitions.
Your route starts here
WHAT YOU WANT TO KNOW
Is my level right?
The level varies by school and competition. We review your game footage and academic results to explore suitable options.
How do I find a school?
Once you decide to start, we prepare your file and contact schools. We discuss offers together with you and your parents.
What about after I arrive?
We stay in touch after your arrival in America. We follow how you are doing and help if you run into difficulties.
FOR PARENTS
Choosing a school. Together with your child.
Is my child ready? Will the education suit them? We address your questions and review school offers together with your family.
Taking the next step together
HOW WE HELP PARENTS
Is this right for my child?
We discuss age, basketball level and education for each player individually, so you can understand what suits your child.
How do we keep track of everything?
The client portal shows you which tasks are next. We review school offers with you and your child and help you consider the school costs.
Who helps my child in America?
You have one dedicated contact person. We stay in touch with your child after arrival and help if a problem comes up.
Players who took the next step.
An impression of players who made the move to America with Ball on Board.
Marouan Zaaraoui
South Eastern Prep Academy, Florida
Sverre Woudstra
Whittier College, California
Elaijhah Isenia
El Camino College, CaliforniaInterested in basketball and study in America?
Discuss your opportunitiesFrom your decision to your start in America.
At the free introductory meeting, with no obligation, we discuss what you are looking for. You then receive a proposal outlining the costs and the guidance included. If you decide to proceed, we guide you and your parents through these three steps.
01
Prepare your file
We gather what schools need to assess your athletic and academic options.
- Translated transcripts
- Eligibility and highlight videos
- English language tests
A file we can use to approach schools.
02
Contact schools and choose
We approach schools with your file. If there is a potential match, you meet the school in a video call.
- Contact with schools
- Video call and application
- Review offers together as a family
A school choice you make together with your family.
03
Complete your application and visa
Once you have chosen a school, we help you complete the application and visa process.
- Application to your chosen school
- Help with the visa process
- Contact after arrival in America
Support that continues after your arrival.
Start early: collecting documents and contacting schools takes time. The client portal shows which tasks are next. We stay in touch after your arrival to see how you are doing.
“If you never shoot, you will always miss.”
Brian Riesmeijer · Founder, Ball on Board
Big plans. Honest answers.
About your level, education, preparation and guidance. The first introductory meeting is free, with no obligation.
Is my basketball level good enough?
It depends on the school and competition. We review your experience, game footage, grades and goals to identify realistic routes.
Which grades and tests do I need?
Admission requirements vary by school. We identify the documents and language tests for your route and help you prepare.
How long does the process take?
Start early: gathering documents, contacting schools and completing applications takes time. The schedule depends on your situation and the school. We discuss what you need during the introductory meeting.
Is the introductory meeting free?
Yes, the first introductory meeting is free, with no obligation. We discuss your situation and questions so you can decide whether our guidance suits you.
What does your guidance cost?
During the first free introductory meeting, with no obligation, we discuss the player’s wishes. Afterwards, you receive a clear proposal outlining the costs and exactly which guidance is included.
How are parents involved?
We review school offers together with the player and family. Parents can discuss their questions about age, basketball level and education with us. You have one dedicated contact person, including after arrival in America.
Where could you
go next?
Questions about playing and studying in America? Tell us about your basketball, education and ambitions. The first introductory meeting is free, with no obligation.
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