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
Jessica Thomas-Billot
Tom Casse
Remi Schyns
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
Photo Gallery
Read the testimonials
of former young people who left for the US!
