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Make the transition into PRO - Sport
Volleyball zählt zu den beliebtesten College-Sportarten in Nordamerika. Speziell bei Frauen zählt Hallenvolleyball zu den Top 3 Sportarten. Aber auch Beachvolleyball erlebt aktuell einen enormen Aufschwung – immer mehr Colleges entschließen sich Beachvolleyball mit Sportstipendien zu unterstützen.
Big Time
Numerous universities have an average audience beyond the 1,000 mark. At the finals in NCAA Division I, almost 20,000 fans are in the ranks of the venues each year.
Fan groups
Speaking of fans – there are cheerleaders in many university teams who create a breathtaking atmosphere in the arena. Additionally, there are orchestras that take care of the musical atmosphere.
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Motivations
There are thousands of reasons why you might choose to go to the United States. We have selected three that we know from our own experience. We know exactly what it’s like to be faced with the question: “What’s next?”
Comeback stronger.
An injury screwed your dreams of going pro in Europe. The US college sports system offers a perfect alternative to fully exploit your potential.
Unleash the Beast Inside.
In team sports in particular, you are often dependent on factors that you cannot directly influence. With a degree in the USA you can really challenge yourself again and see what you are made of.
Explore the World.
Students from all over the world meet in college sports. Studying in the United States can open doors that you would never have believed existed before.
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How many universities are there?
Women
0
NCAA I
0
NCAA II
0
NAIA
Men
0
NCAA I
0
NCAA II
0
NAIA
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How is the level?
Because of the many international athletes who meet in US college sports, the level of performance can definitely be compared to the top leagues in Europe.
Women's Volleyball
The level of performance in women’s volleyball ranges from better than the Austrian Volley League to the Landesliga. The best college teams are even at A national team level
Scholarship x Level
Youth NationalTeam
95%
Austrian Volley League
80%
2. Bundesliga
70%
Landesliga
60%
Men's Volleyball
The level of performance varies from Top DenizBank AG Volley League clubs to average 2. Bundesliga teams.
Scholarship x Level
Youth National Team
90%
DenizBank AG Volley League
80%
2. Bundesliga
70%
Landesliga
60%
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One day in a life of a student-athlete
As mentioned before, you have the opportunity to study without loosing your focus from sports. How is that possible? Sport & University are 100% coordinated.
6:30
Gym Session
7:45
Breakfast
9:00
University
12:00
Lunch
15:00
Training
18:00
Study Hall
19:30
Leisure
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What does a year look like?
“When I study in the USA, I can no longer see my friends and parents.” We understand these concerns, of course, but you have 4 months a year to visit your parents & friends.
time flies
AUG - DEC
Season
The fall semester begins in early August. The preparation for the season takes place in the first 2-3 weeks. After that, depending on the performance, season will be played until mid-December.
DEC - JAN
Break
Christmas holidays are from mid-December to mid-January. It is therefore possible to come home and spend cozy days with family and friends.
JAN - MAY
OFF Season
The spring semester starts in mid-January and is also referred to as off-season in women’s college volleyball. The entire spring serves as preparation for the fall season.
MAY - AUG
Break
The summer holidays at most universities start in early May and last until early August. So you have 3 months off and therefore have enough time to visit home.
time flies
AUG - DEC
OFF Season
The autumn semester begins in early August. It serves primarily as a preparation for the season that starts in the spring semester.
DEC - JAN
Break
Christmas holidays are from mid-December to mid-January. It is therefore possible to come home and spend cozy days with family and friends.
JAN - MAY
Season
The spring semester starts just like the season in early January. Depending on the performance, of your team season lasts until beginning of May.
MAY - AUG
Break
The summer holidays at most universities start in early May and last until early August. So you have 3 months off and therefore have enough time to visit home.
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