We Build Pathways to Top Programs
The Challenge
For international athletes, getting noticed by US college coaches can seem impossible. The distance, lack of exposure, and complex recruitment process create significant barriers to entry. Crimson Athletics breaks through these barriers, providing international athletes with both elite recruitment strategies AND precise academic preparation. Our proven dual approach maximizes your chances of securing offers from America's most prestigious athletic programs and academic institutions.
“Crimson Athletics gave me the tools and support I needed to navigate the competitive recruitment process. The personalised strategy and unwavering support from my Crimson Athletic Strategist made all the difference.”
Tallulah F., Admitted to University of Colorado for Tennis
Why Crimson Athletics?
Your sporting ability can be your ticket to the world’s top universities with the right strategy.
Top US universities recruit exceptional student-athletes each year — but talent alone isn’t enough. Success requires strategy, academic readiness, and expert guidance. Crimson Education helps athletes shine, from building standout profiles to meeting NCAA requirements, unlocking opportunities at the Ivy League and beyond.
“There was nothing that my Crimson Strategist did not know. His help during the recruitment process was invaluable. ”
Francesco, Crimson Student Athlete
How We Help
Crimson Athletics' unique approach pairs student-athletes with sport-specific recruitment experts who have excelled in the US college pathway themselves.
This enhances each athlete's performance and visibility to US coaches at every stage of their journey. When you partner with Crimson Athletics, here's what you receive:
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Elite Athletic Development. Receive personalised coaching from former NCAA champions and professional athletes who provide an honest assessment of your potential within the US college system.
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International Recruitment Mastery. Our highlight videos tackle the “international discount” bias head-on, creating direct connections for coaches across all divisions of US college sports.
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Academic Qualification. We assist athletes navigate NCAA eligibility by evaluating their academic credentials & preparing them for standardised tests, ensuring they meet athletic and academic goals.
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Cultural Bridge. We offer communication coaching to enhance your interactions with American coaches, along with tailored college recommendations to help you discover your ideal destination.
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Global Success Network. Join our vibrant community of international athletes currently competing in the US, where you'll receive invaluable mentorship from seasoned athletes and coaches.
Book a free consultation today.
Take the first step toward turning your passion for sport into admission to a world-class university.
Meet Our Strategists
Our strategists are top university athletes, leaders and/or coaches in their chosen sports. Here is just a sample of the people you can work with when joining Crimson Athletics.
Harry L.
Alumni of Princeton & Duke
Harry is the General Manager of Crimson Athletics and a dual Ivy League and ACC athlete with a distinguished collegiate and professional background. With over six years of experience in college admissions consulting, Harry has personally advised students gaining admission to every Ivy League school, as well as Stanford, MIT, Caltech, and other elite institutions.
Ellery G.
Alumni of Caltech & Bowdoin College
Ellery is a United Soccer Coaches '30 under 30' awardee who has teams to six NCAA tournaments and started the women’s soccer program at Caltech. Ellery has eight years of NCAA coaching experience, including tenure at Bowdoin College and Caltech.
Grant S.
Alumni of Harvard & Uchicago
Grant is a former NCAA baseball athlete at both the D1 and D3 levels, having played as an undergraduate at Harvard before moving to the University of Chicago, where he completed a Master's and utilised an extra year of NCAA eligibility.
Matt M.
Alumni of U San Francisco
As an Australian who successfully navigated the US collegiate system, Matt brings first-hand understanding of the international recruitment process. His experience balancing D1 basketball with academics provides invaluable insight for aspiring student-athletes.
Natasha T.
Alumni of McKendree & North Carolina
Natasha, a former Division 1 Golfer at McKendree University and MA in Kinesiology recipient from North Carolina Central (NCCU). Natasha's expertise in golf coaching and the international recruitment pathway, coupled with her technical development consultancy, informs her mentorship for aspiring college golfers.
Garreth E.
Alumni of UNC & Northeastern
Garreth is recognized for his contributions to field hockey as both a coach and player. His experience in recruiting and connecting with global field hockey prospects complements his playing background in premier level Field Hockey. Currently based in South Africa, Garreth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field.
Harry L.
Alumni of Princeton & Duke
Harry is the General Manager of Crimson Athletics and a dual Ivy League and ACC athlete with a distinguished collegiate and professional background. With over six years of experience in college admissions consulting, Harry has personally advised students gaining admission to every Ivy League school, as well as Stanford, MIT, Caltech, and other elite institutions.
Ellery G.
Alumni of Caltech & Bowdoin College
Ellery is a United Soccer Coaches '30 under 30' awardee who has teams to six NCAA tournaments and started the women’s soccer program at Caltech. Ellery has eight years of NCAA coaching experience, including tenure at Bowdoin College and Caltech.
Grant S.
Alumni of Harvard & Uchicago
Grant is a former NCAA baseball athlete at both the D1 and D3 levels, having played as an undergraduate at Harvard before moving to the University of Chicago, where he completed a Master's and utilised an extra year of NCAA eligibility.
Matt M.
Alumni of U San Francisco
As an Australian who successfully navigated the US collegiate system, Matt brings first-hand understanding of the international recruitment process. His experience balancing D1 basketball with academics provides invaluable insight for aspiring student-athletes.
Natasha T.
Alumni of McKendree & North Carolina
Natasha, a former Division 1 Golfer at McKendree University and MA in Kinesiology recipient from North Carolina Central (NCCU). Natasha's expertise in golf coaching and the international recruitment pathway, coupled with her technical development consultancy, informs her mentorship for aspiring college golfers.
Garreth E.
Alumni of UNC & Northeastern
Garreth is recognized for his contributions to field hockey as both a coach and player. His experience in recruiting and connecting with global field hockey prospects complements his playing background in premier level Field Hockey. Currently based in South Africa, Garreth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the field.
Our Results
Our student athletes have matriculated at every Ivy League school (Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, UPenn, Cornell, Brown) as well as MIT, Stanford, Duke, UC Berkeley, UCLA, and many, many more.
$100m+
In Scholarship & Aid
550+
Top-50 College Offers
98+
Ivy League Offers
3+
Offers per Student-Athlete
Everything Your Child Needs
All in One Place
We guide our students through every step — from strategy to essays and extracurriculars. Trusted by families nationwide, with 1,300+ Ivy League acceptances and counting.
Accepted to
Princeton
Peyton L.
Track & Field
“My strategist was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me narrow down on a list of colleges to reach out to. Not only this but he helped me with the general stress and time management of the application process. I am just so grateful for his help.”
“My strategist was incredibly knowledgeable and helped me narrow down on a list of colleges to reach out to. Not only this but he helped me with the general stress and time management of the application process. I am just so grateful for his help.”
Peyton L.
Accepted to
Dartmouth
Francesco D.
Rowing
“There was nothing my Crimson strategist did not know! He helped me with my communication to coaches during the recruitment process which was invaluable. He helped me narrow down on which program and college was the right one for me.”
“There was nothing my Crimson strategist did not know! He helped me with my communication to coaches during the recruitment process which was invaluable. He helped me narrow down on which program and college was the right one for me.”
Francesco D.
Accepted to
Harvard
Willem E.
Soccer
“As a student athlete aiming for top universities the best thing I did was contact Crimson. They helped me weigh up my options so that I could make a decision that best suited my interests. Havard was my dream, and Crimson helped get me there.”
“As a student athlete aiming for top universities the best thing I did was contact Crimson. They helped me weigh up my options so that I could make a decision that best suited my interests. Havard was my dream, and Crimson helped get me there.”
Willem E.
Accepted to
Duke
Antonia Y.
Water Polo
“Crimson offered me a very wide package of tools I could draw upon when it came to deciding on the right programs for me — and how to go about securing an offer. ”
“Crimson offered me a very wide package of tools I could draw upon when it came to deciding on the right programs for me — and how to go about securing an offer. ”
Antonia Y.
Accepted to
Ivy League
Parent of Athlete
Rowing
“The team that Crimson provided had a profound impact on our son and family and most importantly helped enable our son to make the right choice for his university experience.”
“The team that Crimson provided had a profound impact on our son and family and most importantly helped enable our son to make the right choice for his university experience.”
Parent of Athlete
Accepted to
Ivy League
Parent of Athlete
Swimming
“We were lucky enough to have a brilliant athletics strategist who knew the swimming recruitment processes inside out. Thanks to her Crimson team, the results she received were quite simply life-changing.”
“We were lucky enough to have a brilliant athletics strategist who knew the swimming recruitment processes inside out. Thanks to her Crimson team, the results she received were quite simply life-changing.”
Parent of Athlete
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University of Cambridge
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LSE
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Imperial College London
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University College London
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King's College London
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Oxbridge
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Harvard University
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Columbia University
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University of Pennsylvania
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Brown University
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Dartmouth College
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Cornell University
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Princeton University
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Stanford University
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MIT
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Duke University
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The University of Chicago
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Johns Hopkins University
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California Institute of Technology
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University of California, Berkeley
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University of California, LA
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University of Southern California
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University of Oxford
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University of Cambridge
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LSE
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Imperial College London
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University College London
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King's College London
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Oxbridge
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Northwestern University
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Yale University
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Harvard University
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Columbia University
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University of Pennsylvania
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Brown University
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Dartmouth College
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Cornell University
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Princeton University
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Stanford University
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MIT
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Duke University
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The University of Chicago
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Johns Hopkins University
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California Institute of Technology
364 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
337 Offers to
University of California, LA
204 Offers to
University of Southern California
167 Offers to
University of Oxford
215 Offers to
University of Cambridge
242 Offers to
LSE
320 Offers to
Imperial College London
623 Offers to
University College London
664 Offers to
King's College London
382 Offers to
Oxbridge
160 Offers to
Northwestern University
115 Offers to
Yale University
117 Offers to
Harvard University
240 Offers to
Columbia University
312 Offers to
University of Pennsylvania
164 Offers to
Brown University
78 Offers to
Dartmouth College
215 Offers to
Cornell University
101 Offers to
Princeton University
163 Offers to
Stanford University
44 Offers to
MIT
192 Offers to
Duke University
120 Offers to
The University of Chicago
135 Offers to
Johns Hopkins University
24 Offers to
California Institute of Technology
364 Offers to
University of California, Berkeley
337 Offers to
University of California, LA
204 Offers to
University of Southern California
167 Offers to
University of Oxford
215 Offers to
University of Cambridge
242 Offers to
LSE
320 Offers to
Imperial College London
623 Offers to
University College London
664 Offers to
King's College London
382 Offers to
Oxbridge
160 Offers to
Northwestern University
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Crimson Education offers world-class, personalised support for every stage of the academic journey. From US University Admissions, covering application strategy, essays, test prep, and extracurriculars to UK admissions, guiding students through UCAS and competitive fields like Oxbridge and Medicine. Beyond undergraduate studies, Crimson supports Graduate School Admissions, helping craft standout applications to top programs in business, law, medicine, and more. With expert strategists, former admissions officers, and subject specialists, Crimson maximises student success.
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