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Why do US college coaches recruit international athletes? 🇺🇸⚽ Part 3
 
In this video, Kailee May—Head Women’s Volleyball Coach at Weatherford College—offers fascinating insights into the perspective of a US college coach.
 
🎥 Discover the qualities international players bring to the table, what coaches prioritize during the recruiting process, and what makes the difference when it comes to securing a volleyball scholarship in the USA.
 
💬 Would you like to play college volleyball in the USA yourself? Share your questions or thoughts in the comments!
 

Why do US college coaches recruit international athletes? 🇺🇸⚽ Part 2

This time, Rich Nuttall—former Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Hofstra University—answers this fascinating question.

🎥 Find out firsthand what qualities set international athletes apart, what coaches look for during the recruiting process, and why players from Europe are so appealing to many college programs.

💬 Which point made by Coach Nuttall surprised you the most? Let us know in the comments!

⚽ What does a Keystone Sports Soccer Scouting Day look like?

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at our July 19th Scouting Day in Essex, where ambitious players took their first step towards the U.S. college soccer pathway. 🇺🇸⚽️

Our Scouting Days give players the opportunity to learn more about college soccer in the USA, showcase their talent in a professional environment, and receive expert feedback on their potential to earn a scholarship. Every player is assessed by our experienced team, with on-pitch sessions professionally filmed to support their recruitment journey. 📸

📍Missed Essex? Join us at one of our upcoming Scouting Days:
📅 September 6 – Birmingham
📅 October 18 – Blackpool

🔗Ready to take the next step? Register now via the link in our bio.

🌎⚽ Staff Predictions: Part 2!

The World Cup is well underway, and you can see our team’s pre-tournament predictions for the Golden Boot winner, the tournament’s biggest upset, and the surprise team of 2026. 👀🏆

Has anyone already predicted correctly, and will any of our predictions come true? Watch along and let us know your own picks in the comments below! 👇

🌎⚽ The predictions are in!

With the World Cup now underway, our team has shared their picks for who they think will be crowned champions in 2026. 🏆 Let’s see who guessed correctly 👀

Now it’s your turn 👇

Comment below with the country you think will win the World Cup. If your prediction is correct, you’ll be entered into a draw to win an official jersey from the winning nation! 🎉👕

⏰ Entries close 11:59pm (BST) 19th July, so make sure you get your prediction in before then. Only comments submitted before the deadline will be eligible.

Who are you backing to lift the trophy? Let us know below! ⚽🔥

🎯 Inside the AoC Sport National Championships

Last weekend, we were in Nottingham connecting with talented athletes and sharing what the journey to the U.S. really looks like 🇺🇸

Even better, hearing directly from student-athletes about their own experiences made it all real.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by 🙌

👉 If you’re ready to take the next step, get in touch.