Pathway

Your RouteTo the United States

The process can feel overwhelming when you do not know where to start. 1OF1 makes the pathway clearer, more honest, and easier to navigate.

From your first message to your first conversation with coaches and schools, we help you understand what level you may be suited to and what steps you need to take next.

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01The pathway

Football · Education · Opportunity

Cameroon United States

Process

From First Message to Match Fit

01

Reach Out to 1OF1 Talent

Contact our team through email, Instagram, or TikTok and tell us about your goals, age, position, academic background, and current football experience.

02

Share a Video or Attend a Showcase

If you have one, share your highlight video alongside your football CV and academic results. If footage is unavailable, including for local players, a preliminary showcase can give our team an opportunity to see you play.

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03

Receive an Honest Evaluation

We assess your football ability, playing experience, and academic profile to help identify which US soccer pathways may be realistic for you.

04

Consultation Call

We arrange a call to discuss the evaluation, answer your questions, and explain the realistic options and next steps available to you.

05

Explore Appropriate Matches

Where appropriate, we explore schools and programmes that align with your athletic level, academic goals, location preferences, and long-term ambitions.

06

Receive Ongoing Support

We support you through the process, including communication, preparation, admissions guidance, visa guidance, marketing, and transition advice.

Evaluation

One-on-One Evaluation

We consider three dimensions to form a practical view of routes that may suit an athlete: football ability, playing experience, and academic profile. Each profile is reviewed individually and in context.

This evaluation is an informed guide to support decision-making. It does not guarantee recruitment, admission, placement, or a scholarship.

Assessment 01

Football Ability

  • Technical quality
  • Game understanding and decision-making
  • Athleticism
  • Positional suitability

Assessment 02

Playing Experience

  • Previous clubs and teams
  • Competition level
  • Recent playing history
  • Current team and role

Assessment 03

Academic Profile

  • Current academic grades
  • Graduation year
  • Qualification or curriculum
  • Intended area of study

What to prepare

Your submission checklist

Send what you have. If a highlight video is unavailable, a preliminary showcase may provide another way for us to assess your current level.

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01Highlight video
02Football CV
03Academic results
04Position
05Age
06Graduation year

Support

What Support Covers

Practical guidance for the stages that follow your evaluation and consultation.

01

School & Programme Research

We explore schools and programmes that may align with your football level, academic goals, and preferred route.

02

Admissions & Eligibility Guidance

We help you understand application requirements, eligibility considerations, and the information schools may request.

03

Visa & Departure Preparation

We explain the visa and embassy process and help you prepare for the practical transition to studying abroad.

04

Athlete Presentation & Communication

We help you present your football CV, available footage, and profile clearly when communicating with suitable programmes.

Who This Is For

Built Around the Athlete and Family

Aspiring College Athletes

Players who want to study and compete in the United States.

Prep School Players

Players aged 14-19 exploring an earlier US football and education pathway.

Transfer Students

Athletes already in the US system who may want a better academic or football fit.

Parents & Guardians

Families looking for honest guidance before making a major decision.

FAQ

Straight Answers

Do I need SATs?

Requirements vary depending on the pathway, school, and governing body. We help review your academic profile and explain what may be needed.

Can I get a scholarship?

Scholarships depend on your athletic level, academic profile, school fit, and availability. We do not guarantee scholarships, but we help position your profile properly.

What if my highlight video is not good enough?

We will give honest feedback and explain whether you need a stronger video, more footage, or a different pathway.

Do you help with visas?

We provide guidance around the process and help you understand the steps involved, but final visa decisions are handled by the relevant authorities.

Is placement guaranteed?

No. Every athlete is assessed case-by-case. Our role is to provide honest evaluation, guidance, and support through the process.

Can younger players apply?

Yes. Prep school pathways may be suitable for players aged 14-19, depending on academic profile, family goals, and football level.

Ready to begin your pathway?

Share your details and any available footage to start an honest conversation about studying and playing in the United States.