The gateway to the US is part of the academy's DNA. Each student is prepared for integration into university in the USA. Everything is done to optimize the chances of success.
• Profile evaluation/Interview with parents/definition of the project
• Implementation of ambitious tennis goals allowing access to US universities with a scholarship
• Privileged relationship with the specialized placement agent present every month at the academy
• Implementation of a personalized investment strategy
• Intensive English language learning and intensive preparation for TOEFL & SAT entrance exams from the second grade.
• Assistance with registration for TOEFL and SAT exams (mandatory exams).
• Optimization of the school record from 3rd grade on
• Opening of the registration file at the end of 1st grade
• Preparation of the application file
• Assembling the school file
• Production and video editing of the tennis sequence and distribution to university coaches
• Research universities in line with the project and the wishes of the student
• Coaching, briefing, and support for the candidate for telephone selection interviews with American coaches
• Negotiation of the amount of the grant according to the criteria provided
• Registration assistance on the various platforms: NCAA, NAIA...
• Registration procedures at the chosen university
• Finalization of the school file after obtaining the Bac
• Assistance in obtaining a student visa, advice in organizing trips
• Pre-departure advice & organization of your arrival in the USA
• Support during the 4 years of schooling
• Follow-up of the candidate in the US/school guidance counseling/relationship coach
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The U.S. adventure is first and foremost an extraordinary life experience, lived on a university campus in total immersion, for 4 (Bachelor) or 5 years (Master). It is also the integration of a university tennis team whose level may in some cases be close to the professional level, and the possibility of financing some or all of the studies through tennis (see Equivalence Ranking/Scholarships table).
The best sports profiles will have the unique opportunity to participate in university championships and to play in professional circuit tournaments (ATP/WTA), while following a high-quality student curriculum.
Pursuing a university course in the USA is a unique opportunity, provided you are well prepared for sports and academically.
Finally, it is the assurance of a solid university background, recognized throughout the world and very popular with recruiters, a total mastery of English, and above all the acquisition of an essential value in today's professional world: the "fighting spirit" or "fighting spirit" in the American style.
• Obtaining a Baccalaureate or BTS
• Minimum required for the mandatory TOEFL, SAT, and/or Duolingo admission exams
Charles Auffray and his team were the pioneers of university placement in the United States.
Since 1998, more than 1,000 athletes, all sports combined, have been placed by our specialists who have established a network of more than 800 universities in all American sports divisions: NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA.
The French university year makes it possible to combine training & ultra-intensive tournaments and is aimed at candidates who want to improve their tennis and linguistic level in order to be the most competitive.
With a minimum of 20 tournaments played between September and June and preparation for entrance exams (TOEFL/SAT), this program puts all the chances on the player's side to successfully enter American university.
• 32 hours of training per week
• A minimum of 20 tournaments played per year
• Customized sports programming and medical follow-up
• BTS university course or equivalent 1st year online university study
• Physical supervision by our tutors
• Specific English training at the rate of 4 hours per week
• University grades validated and transferred to a university in the USA
The courses offered at American universities are numerous and varied. Students must complete a core curriculum of "general requirements" for approximately one and a half years. They are then in a position to choose their "major" or specialty. Here is a list of the main courses generally offered at most of the universities we work with:
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- General Business
- International Business
- Accounting
- Finance
- Information system
- Management
- Economics
- Marketing
- Engineering
- Applied Mathematics
- Art
- Astronomy
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Communication
- Computer engineering
- Computer science
- Construction engineering
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- English
- Environmental Science
- European Studies
- Foods & Nutrition
- Health Communication
- History
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Management
- Humanities
- Information System
- Journalism & Media Studies
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Micro Biology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Physics
- Political Science
- Real Estate
- Social Science
- Sociology
- Statistics
We select universities based on criteria that are important to the candidate and his family. As specialists in placing athletes in the USA, we refer candidates to the most prestigious universities.
We are proud to have placed or currently have young people in these universities, in Div 1, Div 2, or Div 3.
• UCLA
• Berkeley
• University of Florida
• Florida State
• University of San Diego
• University of South Carolina
• University of South Florida
• UC Santa Barbara
• San Diego State
• Cal Poly
• Fresno State
• Pepperdine University
• Grand Canyon University
• St John's
• Florida Atlantic University
• University of South Alabama
• University of Miami
• Loyola Maymount
• Coastal Carolina
• Boston University
• Stony Brook
• VCU
• Clemson
• Sacramento State
• Portland Stage
• Georgia State
• James Madison
• University of Louisiana Lafayette
• Barry
• Armstrong Atlantic Stage
• University of West Florida
• Hawai Pacific
• Concordia College
• Lander
• Abilene Christian
• Ouachita Baptist
• Florida Southern College
• Drury
• Florida Tech
• Delta State
• Valdosta State
• South Carolina Aiken
• Francis Marion
• Asbury University
• Loyola University New Orleans
• University of North Georgia
• Baker University
• Seward
• Tyler
• ASA Miami
• Eastern Florida
• Laredo
• Barton
• Collin
• Wallace State
We negotiate the scholarship directly with the universities for you. The American university system allows athletes to obtain a scholarship to represent the sports team. The number of scholarships available varies by sport and division.
In tennis, the number of scholarships awarded per team in division 1 is 5 for men and 8 for women. Their amount also varies according to the level of the player(s) and the university.
More information is available by downloading the table above, which shows the correspondence between tennis level and the amount of scholarship generally awarded according to the level of the team.
Are you interested in the USA project and want to test your ability to be a candidate at the start? Take part in a detection day at the French Touch Academy, where we will assess your sporting and academic profile.
On the program:
• Individual interview with the USA investment manager
• Tennis field tests: one hour of test/match training with a coach
• English test in the presence of an English teacher
• General debriefing with a French Touch Academy manager: general assessment of the athlete's US project with the player's family on a sporting & academic level.
After the success of the very first edition, La French is renewing the event! Come show your talent and live the US university experience during this 2nd edition of College Tennis Showcase! Take the opportunity to play several matches under the eyes of the best coaches from American universities who will come to France to meet you and assess your potential. Don't miss this unique opportunity to get a scholarship to study at an American university!
Passionate coaches, unique facilities, varied and affordable tennis programs, all in the heart of the seaside resort of Cap d'Agde.
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