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TRACK & FIELD

The dual project of athletics and studies at an American university!

Elite Athletes, the benchmark in American college athlete placement with over 220 athletes accompanied since 2018.
Experts by discipline, personalized coaching, after-departure follow-up

Martin CASSE

director track&field

After a professional internship at Nike and another at Nissan, Martin finally founded his own athlete support structure in 2017: USA-Project. In 2020, a meeting with Edouard & Jérôme led Martin to merge with Elite Athletes. Elite Track and Field was born.

Martin has been selected for 4 French national teams in the 1500m and cross-country races Martin has been selected for 4 French national teams in the 1500m and cross-country races 🇫🇷. Today, he runs for pleasure and remains close to his former coach Sébastien Gamel’s group in Toulouse, which includes Djilali Bedrani and Benjamin Robert. Today, he runs for pleasure and remains close to his former coach Sébastien Gamel’s group in Toulouse, which includes Djilali Bedrani and Benjamin Robert.

Martin obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing from The University of Texas – RGV. On his return to France, he pursued a Master Grande Ecole at EM Lyon Business School. 👨🏼‍🎓

Maxime Gardes

Former student athlete at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Former high-level sprinter (3 French team selections). Responsible for sprint/jump/hurdles placement.
Former student athlete at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). Former high-level sprinter (3 French team selections). Responsible for sprint/jump/hurdles placement.

Jessica Thomas-Billot

Former student athlete at Ranger College. Junior College Placement Referral / Mid-distance athlete follow-up
Former student athlete at Ranger College. Junior College Placement Referral / Mid-distance athlete follow-up

Tom Casse

In charge of communication / follow-up of athletes' files: sprint / jumps / hurdles
In charge of communication / follow-up of athletes' files: sprint / jumps / hurdles

Remi Schyns

Middle-distance referent for Belgium. Belgian international athlete and former student athlete at Butler University
Middle-distance referent for Belgium. Belgian international athlete and former student athlete at Butler University
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University athletics
in the United States

3 university leagues: NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA

1,360 universities have an athletics program in the U.S. (all leagues combined)

100,000 spectators every year at the Penn Relays (the biggest university competition in the United States)

$270M cost of University of Oregon stadium renovation in 2020

A unique opportunity to continue athletics at a high level after the baccalaureate, while securing a recognized diploma

Benefit from substantial or even full financial assistance

Benefit from outstanding infrastructures and professional supervision

Calendar
of competitions

September - November

December - March

March - June

A typical day as a
student athlete in the United States

At American universities, every effort is made to ensure that athletes succeed both academically and athletically. In fact, school schedules are arranged so that athletes can train every day, with one day off in the week.

Morning

  • 6AM: WAKE UP
  • 6:30 - 8:30 AM: TRAINING
  • 8-9 AM: MEDICAL TREATMENTS
  • 9-10 AM: BREAKFAST
  • 10-12 AM: CLASSES

Afternoon

  • 12-1 PM: LUNCH BREAK
  • 1-3 PM: CLASSES
  • 3-4:30 PM: WEIGHT TRAINING
  • 4:30-6 PM: PERSONAL WORK / HOME WORK
  • 6-8 PM: FREE TIME / DINNER

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Read the testimonials
of former young people who left for the US!

Leo ChauchardUniversity of Incarnate Word
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"It's indescribable how much this experience has brought me. Whether socially, athletically or even humanly, I've questioned so many things about my personal projects, my life goals, my vision of athletics, my relationships with friends and family, myself, what I really love and so on... Of course, it hasn't all been good, but it's precisely these difficult moments that have made the experience even more beautiful... This 1st year has made me grow and I'm so grateful to all the people who have approached me from near and far and allowed me to live this..."
Léa LegrosCatawba College
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"My experience is very good, integration can sometimes be difficult due to the cultural difference and the language barrier but with time it gets better! The sports facilities make for a definite improvement despite the time it takes to adapt. "
Faustine ChabocheSouthern Methodist University
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"Great experience on all aspects, motivation gain thanks to the way the sport is seen and encouraged in the States. Lots of changes so it takes some getting used to."
Emile GaubertHighland Community College
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"I met wonderful people, learned a new language, discovered new sports and a totally different life from that in France. An autonomy I'd never known before, and time for sport that isn't available to that extent in France. On top of that, we live with sportsmen and women, which makes it easier to maintain a healthy lifestyle and get a good night's sleep, something that wasn't so obvious in France."
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