Stride USA runs two annual trips to the United States: the Las Vegas Mayor's Cup showcase tour and the North Carolina tour over the Easter break. Both put you in front of US coaches and inside real college environments — but they suit slightly different players.
Choose Las Vegas if...
- You want maximum coach exposure — the Mayor's Cup attracts hundreds of programmes in one place.
- You want filmed matches against international and US opposition for your recruitment pack.
- You want the big-event atmosphere of a world-scale showcase.
Choose North Carolina if...
- You want a full week of training and matches across NCAA and NAIA venues, at every division level.
- You want to experience campus-style college life and speak with coaches in a quieter, more personal setting.
- The Easter break timing fits your school and club calendar better.
Can't choose?
Players on The Complete Journey can pick either trip as part of their package, and some players do both across two years — using the first trip to learn and the second to perform. There is no wrong answer; the wrong choice is no trip at all, waiting for an opportunity that never comes to you.
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