ABOUT

Athletes2America, formerly known as USA Sport Connect has been helping aspiring kiwi athletes live their American dream for over 10 years.

I am a New Zealand athlete that recently went through the American College System. I spent two years at Parkland College, Illinois and won a NJCAA Division 2 Volleyball National Championship. Along with my teammates we were inducted into the Parkland Sports Hall of Fame in October 2021. Following this I then transferred to play my last 2 years at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi University (NCAA Division one). I graduated with a degree in Kinesiology, Magna Cum Laude.

I have experienced the college NJCAA system; the transfer system; the NCAA system, and the intricacy of the USA conference system. I have gained a wealth of knowledge and I know first-hand the highs and lows, rights and wrongs. Through the acquisition of USA Sport Connect I have a large network of American coaches to call upon. 

After my experience as a student-athlete I wanted to help athletes like I once was to chase their dreams and make the USA college sport experience a reality.

Eloise van Velthooven