East Sussex College football academy provider partners with American team
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Skiltek Sport’s new partnership with Lancaster FC in Pennsylvania will help the college develop further opportunities for students, according to a spokesperson.
A Skiltek spokesperson said: “We developed a strategic partnership with reputable US agency Oliver Charles Sport Management [OCSM]. OCSM provides a transparent pathway for high-level international sportsmen and women looking to compete in the United States college system.
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Hide Ad“There are 20,000 international student athletes studying and competing on college teams each year at American universities. In 2021 alone, US colleges offered $3.5 billion in sport scholarships. Skiltek now bridges the gap for UK students wishing to study and compete at the college level in the USA.”
Head of sport, public services and A-Levels at the college’s Eastbourne campus Scott Raybould added: “This new Skiltek partnership provides students studying any course at East Sussex College with an incredible opportunity to apply to study and play sport in the USA. It provides an exciting route for students to pursue following their studies and is a unique experience.
“This partnership strengthens the opportunities at the college to be part of a successful football academy provision where students train and play fixtures as part of their college experience.”
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