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Interested in studying and playing sport abroad?

Write to us by e-mail or WhatsApp, or fill in the form on the right. We will reply within two working days with a route tailored to you.

What to mention in your message

  • Your name and age
  • Your year of study and expected graduation date
  • High school or university?
  • The USA, Canada or somewhere else?
  • Your sport, team and the level you play at
  • Your average grades over the past 3 years
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Write to us: we will work through it together.

The more specific you are about your situation, the better the route we can map out for you. There are no silly questions. We usually reply within two working days.

Our team

The people you will be talking to.

Johana Karbanová
Co-founder & chief operating officer

Johana Karbanová

Sport has been part of Johana's life since early childhood, and her path is closely tied to the United States. She finished high school at Solebury School in Pennsylvania and went on to study and play college football at Florida Memorial University in Miami, where she earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration. She extended her education with an MBA at United International College in Florida. She began coaching at the FCHC youth club in Miami and then served as head coach of the women's college team at United International College. In autumn 2024 she joined the Inter Miami CF academy, working first as a scout and then with the youth age groups as head coach of the U11 and U12 sides. Having been through high school and college study, football and a coaching career in the USA herself, she now passes that knowledge on to SportujUSA clients.

Florida Memorial UniversityFC Hialeah City: coachInter Miami CF Academy: U12 head coach
Martin Krob Jr.
Co-founder and strategic adviser

Martin Krob Jr.

Football has been an integral part of Martin's life since early childhood, as a player, a fan and a coach. He finished high school in the USA and earned a bachelor's degree in business at the Anglo-American University in Prague. He continued his studies in Spain at the Polytechnic University of Cartagena, completing a master's programme in economics in Spanish.

He extended his education further with a Master of Finance at Florida International University, where he was named the best student of his year. While at FIU he also worked as assistant coach of the women's college team at United International College.

He currently works in financial advisory and company valuation for an international American firm.

Anglo-American University: BAFIU Master of FinancePolytechnic University Cartagena: MSc
Petr Veselý
Business consultant

Petr Veselý

Sport has been with Petr for practically his whole life. Football and tennis have always had the biggest place in it; he played both actively for years and still follows them closely as a fan. He took his university degree in Economics and Management at the Czech University of Life Sciences in Prague, including one semester abroad in Liverpool, England. He currently works in sales at Shoptet, developing new business opportunities and working with companies in e-commerce. He also has close ties to the USA, which he came to know through travelling. He has visited New York and travelled the West Coast, giving him first-hand experience of the American environment and culture.

CZU: Economics and ManagementLiverpool exchange studentShoptet sales specialist
David Stoklásek
University selection and placement specialist

David Stoklásek

Czech competitive football, US college sport and youth coaching. David began his football at the FC Baník Ostrava academy, where he played up to U15 level. In senior football he made more than 60 appearances in the MSFL for Baník Ostrava and FC Hlučín, and also gained experience in the Czech second tier with Kroměříž. He then moved his football and his studies to the United States, where he is currently in his third season of NAIA college football at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Kansas. Alongside his own studies and playing career he is also gaining coaching experience in the USA with a youth academy in Kansas. His experience of both the Czech and the American football environment lets him give SportujUSA clients a practical view of the college athlete's path in the USA.

MidAmerica Nazarene UniversityFC Baník OstravaSantafé Wanderers FC