Your path to an American university starts here
We are former college athletes who graduated from US universities and now coach here. We help athletes from the CIS and Europe earn a scholarship and get in.
20+scholarship sports
- Delta State University
- Fairmont State University
- Montreat College
- St. Thomas University
- Southern Illinois University
- Wingate University
Full scholarship
The highest level of US college sport.
Full and partial aid
Strong sport, real study and a meaningful award.
A start through junior college
Two years of college, then a transfer up.
Club level
Study in the US and keep playing, without league pressure.
Our athletes study at every level
From a full ride in NCAA D1 to partial aid and club-level sport. We match the university to the athlete’s goals and level, not to a famous name.
How It Works
A transparent route with no surprises: you always know which step you are on, what is happening now and what comes next.
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The full journey from your consultation to your first day at an American university
- Sport & level
- Process
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On average 2-6 months from the start of work to the first offer, depending on the sport and the athlete’s level.
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We assess the athlete’s level
We analyze your athletic profile and academic background. We define a strategy.
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We select universities
We select universities matching your athletic level and academic requirements.
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Coach outreach
We contact coaches and manage negotiations on your behalf.
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Full enrollment support
We help with documents, visa, and all stages of enrollment.
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We support you after arrival
We help with adaptation, academic questions, and any challenges after you arrive.
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Our main sports
US university scholarships exist in more than 20 sports, far beyond basketball. If your sport is not listed, write to us and we will check the programmes.
20+ sports- 01 SoccerLarge rosters and plenty of partial scholarshipsApply
- 02 BasketballD1-D3, NAIA, NJCAA, the widest scholarship marketApply
- 03 Swimming & divingEntry by time standards, your results decideApply
- 04 VolleyballStrong women’s programmes in every leagueApply
- 05 TennisAn ITF/UTR rating opens D1 doorsApply
- 06 GolfHandicap and tournament history are what countApply
- 07 Track & fieldEvent standards, with many NJCAA optionsApply
- 08 Ice hockeyStrong programmes in the northern and eastern USApply
12 more scholarship sports
Every sport, and how scholarships work
A scholarship is not only sport. It is housing, a library, a degree, and four years that change the trajectory.
Our team has already helped dozens of athletes from the CIS and Europe move to the US through sport
Real athletes, real results, from CIS to US universities
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BasketballAlan
BasketballMaria
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NextLane Founders
No middlemen, no call centres. You work directly with people who went from the CIS to a US degree and now coach in the US.
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Co-founderVladimir Fedoseev
- Assistant coach at a US university
- Studied at five US universities
- Bachelor's, King University (Bristol, Tennessee)
- Master's, Fairmont State University (West Virginia)
Co-founderAlisha Uzakova
- NAIA National Championship finalist
- NAIA Daktronics scholar-athlete
- Team captain, Resident Assistant and peer tutor
- Graduate of St. Thomas University (Miami, Florida)
Why athletes choose NextLane
We are former athletes: we earned scholarships, graduated from US universities and now coach here. We know the system from both sides, as athletes and as coaching staff.
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We lived in this system
Both founders are former student-athletes. Vladimir studied at five US universities and now works as an assistant coach; Alisha competed for a university team for 4 years and graduated with honours. We know what coaches look for because we were on that side, and work on it now.
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With you at every step
We don't disappear after signing the contract. From the first letter to a coach to the day you step onto the court for your university, we answer questions, solve problems, and guide you through every step of the process.
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Honesty before the contract
If you have no real chance, we'll say so before we take your money. Fixed price, no hidden fees. We take clients we believe in, because our reputation is built on results, not promises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the most common questions about our program
All questionsNo, this is the most common misconception. There are thousands of universities in the USA at different levels, NCAA D1, D2, D3, NAIA and NJCAA. Each level has its own requirements and most serious athletes from CIS countries qualify for at least one of them. The problem is almost never the results, the problem is that athletes don't know how to reach the right coaches and present themselves. That is exactly what we do.
On average 2 to 6 months. The first responses from coaches typically come within the first weeks after outreach begins. Timelines depend on the athlete's level, sport, and the time of year the process starts. We always honestly advise clients when to begin to align with the right recruiting season.
A basic B1 level is enough to start the process. We help compose letters to coaches and prepare the athlete for communication with the coaching staff. English actively improves during preparation and especially after arriving in the USA, it is not a barrier to getting started.
An athletic scholarship can cover tuition, dormitory, and meals, sometimes in full. The amount depends on the university level, sport, and the athlete's profile. On our call we give specific numbers based on your situation. Not abstract ranges but a real forecast of out-of-pocket expenses per year.
We are not just an agency, we are former athletes who went through this ourselves. Both founders graduated from US universities and now coach here: Vladimir studied at five US universities and works as an assistant coach, Alisha competed for a university team for 4 years and graduated with honours. Between us we earned more than $300,000 in scholarships. We know the system from the inside and exactly what American coaches look for. And we tell you honestly if we cannot help, before we take any money.
We do not take clients we are not confident in, if after reviewing your profile and results we see there is no real chance, we will say so immediately. Refund terms are written into the contract that every client receives before work begins. We work for our reputation, not for the number of clients, so it matters to us that every story ends well.
Still have questions?
Write to us — we will look at your situation and tell you honestly whether there is a shot.
ContactAthlete Stories
Real results. Real people. Real dreams that became reality.
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Nina
Southern Illinois University · NCAA Division I
- Basketball
Alan
Delta State University · NCAA Division II
- Basketball
Maria
Montreat College · NAIA
Resources
Guides, success stories, and up-to-date information on studying in the USA
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