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College Tennis<\/h1>\n

Study Abroad. Scholarship.
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Do you want to study in the US and play tennis at the same time? Ideally, even get a scholarship? With long-term collaboration, professional training, and our network, we support you on your path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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You complete your high school diploma \u2014 online or at our partner school<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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At the same time, you earn ranking points at international tournaments (ITF) with the help of our tournament support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Now, you\u2019re on the radar of colleges: With the help of our network, the placement process begins at one of the many colleges in the US.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The head coaches of the colleges decide whether you receive an athletic scholarship for the respective tennis team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Good to Know<\/h2>\n

Your Benefits<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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We provide you with long-term and conceptual<\/span> training in tennis and fitness, making you internationally competitive.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Study without costs:<\/span> By receiving an athletic scholarship, your tennis training with us refinances itself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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You benefit from our excellent network for college placement.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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At college, you experience what many miss in individual sports: You play as part of a team!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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After graduating in the US, many players pursue a career on the professional tour<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Players with a degree feel much less pressure<\/span> on the tour: If it doesn\u2019t work out, there\u2019s always the traditional job market.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Our College Players<\/h2>\n

These players from the nensel academy have already received a college scholarship thanks to professional tennis training:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Jantje Tilb\u00fcrger<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born<\/span>
2001<\/p>\n

Training at\u00a0
nensel academy<\/span>
May 2018 \u2013 March 2021<\/p>\n

College<\/span>
University of Central Florida<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Tim Riedel<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born<\/span>
2001<\/p>\n

Training at
nensel academy<\/span>
June 2018 \u2013 Dec 2021<\/p>\n

College<\/span><\/p>\n

Tylor Junior College, Texas 2022 \u2013 2023
Barry University, Miami, FL since2023\u20132025\nWestern Michigan University since 2025<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Lola Mireille Glantz<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born<\/span>
2000<\/p>\n

Training at
nensel academy<\/span>
Aug 2018 \u2013 July 2021<\/p>\n

College<\/span>
Florida Gulf Coast University 2021 \u2013 2024
Western Michigan University since 2024<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Gautam S Venkatraman<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born<\/span>
2007<\/p>\n

Training at\u00a0
nensel academy<\/span>
August 2022 \u2013 July 2026<\/p>\n

College<\/span>
BROWN University, \nRhode Island<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Mariella Gelbke<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born<\/span>
2005<\/p>\n

Training at\u00a0
nensel academy<\/span>
December 2019 \u2013 July 2025<\/p>\n

College<\/span>
New Mexico State University<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Marc Soriano Sanchez<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born<\/span>
2004<\/p>\n

Training at\u00a0
nensel academy<\/span>
January 2020 \u2013 June 2023<\/p>\n

College<\/span>
Marian University, Indianapolis<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Marie Knispel<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born<\/span>
2004<\/p>\n

Training at
nensel academy<\/span>
Sep 2019 \u2013 July 2023<\/p>\n

College<\/span>
Assumption University, Massachusetts<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Paul Reupke<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Born<\/span>
2003<\/p>\n

Training at\u00a0
nensel academy<\/span>
August 2021 \u2013 July 2023<\/p>\n

College<\/span>
Huntington University, Indiana<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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College Tennis in the US<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

College tennis offers a great opportunity for players to combine their athletic and academic goals. Athletes like John Isner, Cameron Norrie, and James Blake have successfully used college tennis as a development platform. German players such as Benjamin Becker and Dominik Koepfer are also prime examples.<\/p>\n

In the US, college sports hold a very high status. Especially in tennis, university team coaches often recruit international players who, in return for their athletic performance, receive sports scholarships. This financial support enables players to compete at the highest level while simultaneously pursuing a regular degree.<\/p>\n

To receive a sports scholarship, athletes must meet certain performance requirements depending on the college league. Particularly at Division I colleges, the level is so high that some players make the direct leap into professional tennis. Together with our partner, we prepare you optimally for this challenge \u2014 with top-class training and individual support throughout the application process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

How do I obtain a tennis scholarship in the USA?<\/h3>

The path consists of three steps: 1) You complete your high school diploma (Abitur) either online or at our partner school. 2) Simultaneously, you earn crucial ITF ranking points through our professional training and tournament support. 3) Leveraging these achievements and our network, we place you with US colleges, where the head coaches decide on the awarding of athletic scholarships.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

What are the advantages of college tennis compared to entering the pro tour directly?<\/h3>

College tennis offers a unique development platform: you play in a team, enjoy professional conditions, and have an academic foundation after graduation. This reduces the financial and mental pressure for the subsequent pro tour \u2013 many top players, such as Dominik Koepfer, have successfully taken this path.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

How does the nensel academy support me in preparing for the USA?<\/h3>

We train you long-term to ensure you are internationally competitive \u2013 a fundamental requirement for Division I colleges. When the time comes, we and our partners provide individual guidance throughout the application process and utilize our excellent network to find the right team for you.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

What exactly does an athletic scholarship at a US college cover?<\/h3>

A full athletic scholarship can completely cover the costs of tuition and living expenses in the USA. This effectively refinances your previous tennis training with us. You can compete at the highest level while earning a regular degree without having to bear the high tuition fees yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

At which colleges are nensel academy players currently enrolled?<\/h3>

Our players are spread across various colleges in the USA. Among others, they are studying in Florida, Indiana, Texas, New Mexico, Michigan, and Massachusetts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>