Before I came to the US I had a lot of doubts and fears about life here, away from family and friends. Also, I did not know how I would manage with my studies and language. Now, after a short period of time, I can say I made the right choice to get here I have the opportunity to meet amazing people from all over the world and learn about different cultures, plus I have the opportunity to get some help that I just need in order to succeed in school. The sports facilities – fitness rooms, treatment rooms and soccer fileds are of the highest standard. And the training team and medical staff are very professional and are always looking to contribute and help players get better. I could not ask for more.
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Yaniv Bazini
Yaniv Bazini
North Carolina State university
The choice to move to the United States was not an easy choice at all. Leaving family and friends in Israel and especially everything I have become accustomed to and built in the world of football.
And now after a period here, I do not regret it, even for a second.
The conditions here are insane and the coaching staff do everything to help me be the best player I can be, while studying and getting a degree, which is the big bonus here.
I will say this again, even though I had the opportunity to play at a high level in Israel, I chose to come here and I do not regret it for a second.
From here, there are options to go to higher levels than in Israel.
#9
Bar Hazut
Bar Hazut
Santa Clara University
I came to the United States about a year and a half ago, to experience a special combination of soccer, education and life in another country. The attitude athletes receive here is amazing, earning a bachelor’s degree and having a fantastic experience at the same time. Only over time, you understand the privilege you got to receive a scholarship, in return for doing what you love. Recommend to anyone who wants to have a special experience.
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Tal Segev
Tal Segev
North Carolina State university
Throughout my time as a football player, my dream has been to play in the best conditions and experience the professionalism required to be successful.
Before I came to the US, I had a lot of concerns about whether this was the step I needed to take, to upgrade myself as a footballer and in the end when I went for it and I experience it, I felt that I am improving as an athlete and as a person.
I stepped out of my comfort zone and embarked on a journey that everyone dreams of. All the staff here make sure you get all the help to get better as a footballer and as a student.
The facilities and training here are at the highest level and of course the degree, the most important key to the future.
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Rotem Fadida
Rotem Fadida
University Of Hartford
Without a doubt one of the most powerful experiences I have ever had, it is difficult to experience something like this in your own country, so I recommend to a lot of young players to go out and make this move, without a doubt life changing!
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Lotem Ben Dov
Lotem Ben Dov
Xavier University
My choice to play soccer and get an education in the United States was one of the important decisions I have made so far in my life.
As a soccer player with a dream, you want the best of the best in order to achieve your goals. Whether it be from an academic or athletic stand point. Coming to the U.S got me just that.
The facilities, level of play and competition are top level and something that I had been dreaming about since I was a child.
It wasn’t easy to leave my family, friends, and whole life behind, but the opportunity to get out of my comfort zone was one I will never forget. Also, experiencing life as a student athlete is another amazing opportunity that will prepare me for real life after college and help me become a better soccer player, better person and just better version of myself.
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Yochai Kariv
Yochai Kariv
Coastal Carolina University
I can say that this step is the right step I have taken in my life. There is a clear difference between the length of life of an athlete in Israel and the United States and this can only be understood after a period here as a student and as a football player.
It is hard to believe that this privilege is true at all. I remember coming to university for the first time, putting on sneakers and going for a run on campus.
I could not believe I had four years in this crazy place. For several months now I have been waking up in the morning with a smile and can not wait to start the day that awaits me.
#14
Lenny Aharon
Lenny Aharon
North Carolina Chapel Hill
The transition to college in the United States is the biggest and most meaningful step in my life. A step that turned out to be the best for me. This transition led me to understand that I can do anything. It is not easy to leave your family and friends at home, but when I came here, I met lifelong friends from different cultures, that have become like family. The combination of soccer and school is amazing. I get the best conditions for success, not like in Israel. I’m living the dream!
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Adir Raphael
Adir Raphael
University Of Wisconsin
For those who still debating whether to go to American college or not, I highly recommend to try this experience, probably the biggest favor I could do for myself.
American college lifestyle is a combination of professional soccer, high level academic studies, making new friends and getting tools for life.
#12
Ariel Hadar
Ariel Hadar
University Of Central Florida
Sometimes in life you experience something that changes you, something that happens and takes you out of your comfort zone.
The change I did from playing in Israeli second division to college soccer at UCF (one of the best soccer’s program in America) was one of them.
I have here everything to help me succeed on and off the field. I’m improving my soccer game and at the same time, studying for an undergraduate degree in economics.
#11
Raz Amir
Raz Amir
Seton Hall University
The college experience for me is amazing and extraordinary.
Something I have wanted to do all my life, to learn and play football.
The facilities, studies, people, experiences, sporting and personal improvement is something I will take with me for many years to come.
Hard work is a necessary in the process.
Go and fulfill yourself!
#17
Rom Brown
Rom Brown
Northwestern University
Being a student athlete is a great experience. You receive a top class education while playing the sport you love in a system that strives you to be successful on and off the field and provides you with all the conditions to do so.
The athletic facilities and the level of professionalism is world class and there are plenty of resources invested to support athletes’ academic success as well. Even though living alone in a different country is challenging, the experience builds your character, matures you, pushes you towards finding the best version of yourself and prepares you in the best way to life after college.
I feel priviliged to undergo this journey.
#18
Amir Cohen
Amir Cohen
Temple University
After making some bad decisions in my career, the decision to go to college in the United States was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life, both in terms of soccer and of education and life. By far the greatest experience of my life thanks to the world-class facilities, US sports culture, high level education, people from every country in the world who have become good friends, and most importantly the enjoyment from soccer.
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Ori Arzi
Ori Arzi
Drexel University
The choice to play college soccer was unequivocally the best I have received in my life. Beyond the opportunity to play and enjoy soccer at a high level, I got the opportunity to do a bachelor’s degree at a prestigious university in the United States, meet new friends from different countries in the world, go through challenges and amazing experiences that only a few people at my age experience.
#14
Nadav Datner
Nadav Datner
University Of Hartford
My decision to move to the US came from an understanding that soccer can help me get bigger things than just being a player.
I am blessed to play the sport I love in a very high level, earn a bachelor’s degree, gain another language, meet people from all over the world and play and compete all over the US.
I am now a better player and person and living everyday the privilege of studying and doing what I love the most.
#22
Lior Nesher
Lior Nesher
Temple University
Moving to the United States was the smartest step I could take. This step allows me to combine excellent academic studies while at the same time, playing high-level soccer at world-class facilities. I came to a place where I can fulfill myself both athletically and academically. I acquire a new language, meet new people, have experiences, mature, enjoy every day and just simply living the dream.
#9
Liad Mordechi
Liad Mordechi
California Baptist University
I arrived to a foreign country without expectations and with a lot of questions about how my 4 year experience is going to be.
I arrived to an amazing university with a super helpful and caring team, fitness facilities at the highest level, a professional training team and supportive of any problem I have. I’ve been exposed to a culture that supports and helps without limits, players who come from all over the world.
My experience is highly recommended.
Seriousness, discipline and academia are at a high level overall.
I am very pleased and recommend to anyone who can do this and go through this experience, with all the games and flights and especially that you also earn a degree in the field you want.
#22
Omri Ezra
Omri Ezra
Florida International University
The decision to leave everything and move to play in the United States is without a doubt the best decision of my career. Playing in the college league is an amazing experience, and the opportunity to experience the excellent conditions and professional attitude to football is a great privilege!
#19
Eden Oleary
Eden Oleary
Seton Hall University
Taking the bet and going to college is the hardest but best decision I’ve ever made. Conditions of European football, professionalism, intensity, high-level studies with personal treatment, and so many new friends and experiences along the way.
#10
Tomer Drimmer
Tomer Drimmer
University of Hartford
This coming Fall semester, ends my second year as a student-athlete at the University of Hartford, Connecticut A year full of amazing experiences, starting with being a central part, both professionally and socially of my soccer team, through getting to know different people from all over the world and making unexpected friendships, continuing with success in studying for a degree and improving my English on a daily basis. Recommend to anyone who can.
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Neil Strauber
Neil Strauber
Florida Atlantic University
With all the doubts of leaving my family and friends, after the very first day at my college, I knew I took the right decision. With the help of all Horizon Life Sport team, I got everything I need to make the right decision about which college suits me. For me, the best part is the platform that let you combine perfectly soccer and academics.I made a lot of friends and experience from the time here and looking forward to continuing the adventure!
#21
Omer Cohen
Omer Cohen
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
This crazy experience of college, cannot be explained in words.
From not getting the most out of myself to make a 180-degree turn in attitude and hard work in addition to the crazy facilities and the enviroment that pushes you and watches over you with a thousand eyes.
And with all that, doing a master’s degree intensively with interesting material, preparation for post-degree life and knowledge passed on from the lecturers who are considered among the best in the world.
without a doubt a once in a lifetime experience that shapes me as a human being.
#11
Tomer Zlotsover
Tomer Zlotsover
Fordham University
During my college career, I experienced great days on and off the field, goals, assists, championship celebrations and lots of beautiful memories. However, I also became very strong. I’ve faced challenges such as much colder weather and a completely different culture that allowed me to learn a lot about myself. Moving to the US, has allowed me to make a step forward in every way and I would recommend any player with a serious character who wants to take care of his future for this option that incorporates top-notch sports and academia.
#25
Omer Priyov
Omer Priyov
Florida Atlantic University
This is a powerful and challenging experience both in soccer and academically. To my delight in my first year, I was successful and won the title that every young player would like to win. In addition, I met new friends from all over the world that after such an intensive period, today they are a significant part of my life. It’s already clear to me that the decision to come here was very right for me.
#7
Amit Hefer
Amit Hefer
University Of San Diego
Amazing experience! Studying in America and playing soccer while you can’t be better than that. Living alone away from family teaches you so much about yourself and prepares you for life.
#18
Itzik Efraim
Itzik Efraim
University Of Central Florida
I came to college to combine my undergraduate and soccer career. The level of the facilities here is world class. Top clubs from all over the world come here and use our facilities. During my time here, I have evolved greatly as a person and a soccer player, plus I am studying for a bachelor’s degree from a prestigious university in the United States. I encourage any player who is thinking about his future, to take this step.
#10
Noam Kolakofsky
Noam Kolakofsky
University of Rhode Island
The decision to come to the U.S was probably one of the best I’ve made. Pursuing a high education degree while practicing and playing at a high level was definitely a challenge, but now, after I’m done, I can say that this challenge shaped me to the man I am today. I’ve experienced some of the most amazing moments of my life on the field with my best friends, and many more great moments that will be memories I’ll have for ever off the field. As an Israeli kid who always dreamed about playing soccer, travel the world after my military service, but also promised my dad to get my Bachelors Degree, this opportunity was perfect as it combined all of them at once.
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Eden Bokobza
Eden Bokobza
Embry - Riddle University
I am currently a business administration student at Embry Riddle University located in Daytona Beach, Florida. I am part of the university soccer team and play as a striker for the team.
Deciding to go on this journey with David was the best decision I ever made. Over time, I acclimated academically and professionally and felt that I was taking a significant step towards a better future, on and off the field.
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Amit Libgot
Amit Libgot
Embry - Riddle University
The decision to move to the United States and play in college is unequivocally the best decision I have made in my life.
The opportunity to combine studies and soccer at a high level is amazing and should not be missed.
I had a lot of concerns before the move, but I ended up in an amazing place with good people and all the conditions to succeed. I highly recommend for any athlete thinking about the transition!
#16
Rotem Weiss
Rotem Weiss
West Texas A&M University
The choice to fly to the United States and leave everything was not easy, I had many thoughts about how I would manage in terms of the language, studies, and being far from home.
Now after a short period, I can say that I made the right choice, the colleague experience is amazing, earning a bachelor’s degree, language, culture while playing, it’s crazy.
All the facilities – gyms, treatment rooms, the pitches at the highest level!
The experiences you have are something I will take with me for life.
When you have all these conditions, you feel your improvement as a football player and your personal development as a human being.
#4
Ilai Shvika
Ilai Shvika
San Diego State University
The decision to go to college no doubt changed my life. I can not imagine how my life would look if I did not go to college. It’s hard to describe in words the tremendous improvement that has taken place in both my professional life (football) and in terms of personal development as a person. Being a student – athlete in a college at the United States is a tremendous privilege that I would warmly recommend to anyone who aspires to a high level.
#15
Alon Grod
Alon Grod
San Diego State University
The football is at very high level, everyone wants to do well and give 100 percent every workout. The group is like one big family. When it comes to the conditions around, you feel as if you are playing for Real Madrid, all big and new. At first the school was difficult, because it is in a foreign language, and sometimes there are classes of 500 students, but because I’m an athlete, they made sure I get help anytime I need. The experience is amazing and I feel lucky to have been given the opportunity to go out to study and play at San Diego State University.
#1
Hagay Jalon
Hagay Jalon
Florida Atlantic University
The decision to leave everything and go to college is probably one of the most difficult decisions there is. After two years, I can say wholeheartedly that this is the best decision I made. I gained the opportunity to practice and play under conditions that you do not see in Israel and combine it with academic studies. In addition to all, life here is enjoyable and every day is an experience.
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Yanai Sayag
Yanai Sayag
Franklin Pierce University
I’m happy to have the chance to do the thing I love the most, that it’s footballIn my opinion, and also to do a bachelor’s degree. iggest difference between soccer here and Israel, is that here you play on the field with your best friends, which makes the experience much more special. I’ve been here only six months and I already have friends who are like family. Certainly the best decision I ever made.
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Ben Siri
Ben Siri
West Texas A&M University
As someone who came to college with the main goal of advancing professionally in football, I get all the conditions I dreamed of as a young athlete – facilities, treatments, gyms and equipment at the highest level. Also academically, I did not imagine that I would get so much satisfaction from academic success, despite all the difficulties of studying a foreign language and getting out of my comfort zones on a daily basis.
In one sentence, I feel like I’m taking care of my present and future at the same time.
#6
Roy Shohat
Roy Shohat
Barry University
Like in every big and important decision in life, I had doubts and fears when I came here to college in the USA, but way quicker than I thought, they all faded away and turned into excitement and motivation to do my best in everything.
Now, I can truly say it was the best decision for me, I keep on developing as a player, a student and as a person.
The combination of sports and academics here is designed perfectly, which helps you to do your best in both.
Also, I was amazed by the level of the facilities and the dedication of the whole staff to help you improve as an individual and as a team.
On top of all, I had the chance to get to know friends that are the closest to family from all around the globe, and having experiences that I’ll remember for the rest of my life.
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Ofek Pinto
Ofek Pinto
Adelphi University
When I came here, everything was different and strange at first, but my teammates and coaching staff were there to help me acclimatize with everything I needed. My English has improved and my studies are only getting better. As far as football is concerned, I’m in an amazing team that only wants to win every possible title, facilities of a high standard and all the means to success. Most of the players in the team are players from foreign countries and that is what connects us all, traveling endlessly together and growing more and more by the minute. I’m glad I got to where I am and I’m sure it’ll be even get better later on.
#4
Sagi Rada
Sagi Rada
Lee University
The most crazy and powerful experience I have ever experienced. I do what I like best and gain a degree together with it. The level of football is high and the pace of the game is very fast. I meet people from all over the world, improve my English and also enjoy life in college. I experience professionalism here at a level that is not found anywhere in Israel, whether it is in the coaches themselves or in investing in anything small. The soccer fields, the gyms and the treatment rooms are all at the highest level I have encountered. Coming here was the best decision I ever made.
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Noam Kedem
Noam Kedem
Fairleigh Dickinson University
A special and especially challenging experience. Requires you to be mentally strong and not to give up in moments of being down. I strongly recommend.
#4
Ben Friedlander
Ben Friedlander
Mercyhurst University
The experience in the US is something special. First of all, the possibility of continuing to play football and not giving up on the dream, while insuring myself with a degree is not an obvious thing. The possibilty to keep my pro development is possible and realistic. I get access train in outdor 24 hours plus a gym and eat healthy food all week long.
Attitude and respect for the profession are a completely different thing in the US, and until you experience it, it is difficult to understand the difference.
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Nadeer Ghantous
Nadeer Ghantous
Cal Poly Pomona University
One of the most difficult decisions I had to take, turned out to be the best one. Combining studies and soccer at high-level, meeting people from all over the world and absorb new cultures, it’s a journey where every day you learn something new that makes you stronger and builds you up to the day after college. The expectations from a student-athletic are very high. You’re expected to be almost perfect at every training session, game, lesson or test. It is a lifetime experience – so anyone who has the opportunity, I suggest you take it with two hands, you will not regret, promise!
#16
Omer Green
Omer Green
Cal Poly Pomona University
So I came to the United States for the first time to play soccer and study. It’s been a while, but I can say that when I arrived, it was hard to adapt to the new culture and especially to the foreign language. But over time, I can say that I am improving in every way and enjoy a high level of football with facilities, training staff and training level at the highest level. And of course combines it with bachelor’s degree of a high academic level. While fulfilling my goals, I am experiencing a new and amazing country, friends from all over the world, and mentally maturing. I’m looking forward to the future with impatience.
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Niv Fogel
Niv Fogel
College Of Saint Rose
Leave everything and go into the unknown is always difficult, but after only a short time everything becomes a dream. This is a perfect example that hard work does pays off at the end. This is a combination of studies and soccer at a high level with a lot of opportunities to get as far as possible. Just an amazing experience. I recommend to anyone who wants and can, go for it.
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Sagi Hirsch
Sagi Hirsch
Georgia Gwinnett College
After great concerns from the transition to a distant country with a different culture and a foreign language, I found amazing people here who received me in the most beautiful way. It took some time getting used to learn English, but I got help from every professor so that I could succeed. The facilities here are at a very high level as well as the level of training and the knowledge of the medical and professional staff. I’m extremely happy I came here and highly recommend!
#14
Yotam Balbul
Yotam Balbul
West Texas A&M University
I got to college for the first time, and I had no idea how big it was here. The facilities here are top notch, better than the highest levels in the country, a wide coaching staff at excellent level. The studies here are excellent, very considerate with athletes and trying to help with anything you need. Simply incredible!
#12
Noam Stein
Noam Stein
Lee University
Getting to a university in the US and combining football, which is what I love most, with academic studies, language acquisition, getting to know new cultures and friends from all over the world was the best opportunity I got.
I got to know a different sports experience in the United States. The investment and attitude to sports is something I did not know.
Seeing the facilities and the whole attitude is simply a corrective experience to what I experienced in my country.
#15
Antoine Trifonov
Antoine Trifonov
Post University
Before coming to college, I was very worried about all the difficulties I would face. If it is in terms of language and football, but I can say that all my worries disappeared as soon as I arrived. This is by far, one of the best things that ever happened to me. I was very surprised at the level of football, in addition to the fact that you know people from different countries, only heighten the experience.
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Eden Gendler
Eden Gendler
Post University
I’m in college rather short period. During this period I’ve improved amazingly in English, and while studying all week, I also feel improvement. I’ve met new people from the United States and from all over the world, I traveled with my team to games around the East Coast, I learned soccer here is very physical and fast and I arrived with my team to our conference finals. I enjoy every minute of it and it just gets better and better.