Success Stories
Every player on this page started exactly where you are now — wondering if the US college route was possible. Here's what happened when they found out.
From assessment to America
Central Midfielder · Birmingham → Campbell University
Alex came to us at 16 unsure whether the US route was realistic. His in-person assessment projected NCAA D2/D1 potential, and a strong Mayor's Cup campaign in front of live college coaches turned that projection into a full scholarship offer within eight months.
“Stride told me the truth about my level — then helped me prove it.”
Winger · Manchester → Limestone University
A standout at grassroots level but invisible to US recruiters, Grace used the video assessment to build her first coach-ready profile. On the North Carolina tour she scored in front of three programmes, and signed with Limestone on a scholarship covering the majority of her fees.
“The Easter tour changed everything. Coaches were watching every touch.”
Centre Back · London → Young Harris College
Joshua's family wanted one clear plan rather than a patchwork of services. The Complete Journey took him from a January assessment to a signed offer by September, with Stride managing highlight film, NCAA eligibility and his F-1 visa preparation end to end.
“Everything was handled — eligibility, film, even the visa prep.”
Goalkeeper · Leeds → Lindsey Wilson College
Ella's video assessment flagged her as a genuine NAIA starter with development upside. After six months on the Scholarship Pathway — new film, a rewritten academic plan and targeted coach outreach — she had four offers and chose Lindsey Wilson.
“I thought America was for other people. Stride showed me it wasn't.”
Striker · Nottingham → Iowa Western CC
With grades short of NCAA requirements, Daniel's honest starting point was the NJCAA route. Stride mapped a two-step plan: two seasons at Iowa Western to build minutes and GPA, then a four-year transfer — the same path many US professionals have taken.
“Two years in junior college, then a D1 move. Stride planned the whole route.”
Full Back · Bristol → University of Findlay
Holly's assessment weekend was the turning point: an honest evaluation, a realistic target list and a film plan to match. Coaches on the North Carolina tour watched her defend for ninety minutes, and the offer followed before the flight home.
“One conversation and I knew exactly where I stood.”
Attacking Midfielder · Glasgow → Maryville University
Callum arrived with a phone-filmed highlight reel that undersold him badly. Stride rebuilt his film to US college standards, then showcased him at the Mayor's Cup in Las Vegas. He signed at Maryville with a substantial scholarship package.
“The film Stride produced was on another level to what I had.”
Defensive Midfielder · Leicester → Cumberlands University
A late starter in representative football, Priya needed a programme that would develop rather than just recruit. Her Stride assessment matched her to high-development NAIA programmes, and she signed at Cumberland with the Complete Journey covering every step.
“They believed in me before I believed in myself.”
Winger · Preston → Missouri Valley College
Lewis started with a £75 video assessment in February, joined the Easter tour in April, and had offers on the table by June. He flew out that summer — proof that the right plan, run properly, moves fast.
“From video review to campus in under a year.”
Striker · Newcastle → Belhaven University
Amelia wanted a strong academic programme alongside her football. Stride's assessment weighed her grades as heavily as her goals, and matched her to a D3 programme known for both — with an academic award stacked on top of her place in the squad.
“Academics mattered as much as football. Stride got that.”
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