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In continuing our ✨”Beyond Sports: Behind the Scenes”✨ series, today we’d like to introduce you to some important member...
05/07/2026

In continuing our ✨”Beyond Sports: Behind the Scenes”✨ series, today we’d like to introduce you to some important members of our team... 🐾

Our work from home coworkers AKA out pets! 🐶🐱

When our full time team is not working in the field, we work remote, so we spend a lot of time with our coworkers at home. Swipe through to see some adorable photos and some unique names. ➡️

If you have a “work from home coworker”, tell us their name in the comments. 👇

05/01/2026

LTravel abroad and take your sport with you 🌎🏅

On a Beyond Sports Tour, you get to enjoy all the experiences of traveling internationally- exploring new places, trying new food, learning about a new history and culture- while also growing in your game and learning a new style of play.

Interested in joining one of our international sports tours this summer? Click the link in our bio to see which tours still have available roster spots available. 🔗

Next on our Tour Coach lineup is Coach Heather Coppola, who will be coaching our Japan Women’s Lacrosse Tour! 🇯🇵🥍Coach C...
04/27/2026

Next on our Tour Coach lineup is Coach Heather Coppola, who will be coaching our Japan Women’s Lacrosse Tour! 🇯🇵🥍

Coach Coppola is the current head coach at Nova University, the 1st head coach of their program as they are gearing up for their inaugural season in 2027. Before her time at Nova, Coppola spent 5 years as the head coach at the University of Mount Olive. 

During her time at Mount Olive, Coach Coppola led the Trojans to 5 straight Carolinas Conference Championships and NCAA tournament appearances. She also amassed 3 Conference Carolinas Coach of the Year awards during her tenure. 🏆

About the Japan Women’s Lacrosse Tour, Coppola says “I’m most excited to experience a new country and culture. It’s a great opportunity to coach, meet new people, and see how the sport is growing internationally.”

Please help us in welcoming Coach Cappola to our team this summer!

We are excited to announce one of out tour coaches for the Greece Girls Volleyball Tour, coach Piper Hilgaertner!Coach H...
04/23/2026

We are excited to announce one of out tour coaches for the Greece Girls Volleyball Tour, coach Piper Hilgaertner!

Coach Hilgaertner currently serves as an assistant coach for the Women’s Volleyball team at George Fox University. Before coaching, Hilgaertner was a 5 year member of the Bruins team, amassing numerous accolades during her college career.

In 2024, Hilgaertner was named the Northwest Conference Libero of the Year and First-Team All-NWC. As an athlete, she served as the  George Fox Volleyball Camp and Lessons Director, and still assists with those programs. She also has 7 years of experience coaching with club teams, and currently also works for the Registrar Office as Operations Manager.

When asked about the Greece Girls Volleyball Tour, Coach Hilgaertner says, ““I’m most excited to get to know the players and to eat as much feta cheese as possible.”

Please join us in welcoming Coach Hilgaertner. We are excited to have you coach with us this summer!

04/16/2026

It’s more than just sports... 📈🧠📝🌎

Athletics is a big part of traveling with Beyond Sports, but it’s not the only part.

Beyond Sports Tours are intentionally designed to push our athletes out of their comfort zone and into their growth zones. By playing internationally and experiencing a new way of our life, our athletes are challenged to learn new ideas and grow beyond the game. 📈

All tour teams are led by current collegiate coaches, ensuring that athletes will be given the best instruction. Training sessions and games with give athletes the opportunity to try new skills, adapt their game to a new form of international style, and learn from the best. 📋🏆

Our tours are executed with safety always being the top priority. Our thoroughly trained staff are prepared to lead athletes on an exciting and safe international adventure.

Traveling abroad leads to new ideas and global perspectives. Your athletes won’t just return home as better players or leaders, they’ll return home with an increased global awareness. 🌎💡

Interested in learning more about the growth opportunities your athlete can achieve on a Beyond Sports Tour? Click the link in our bio to learn more 🔗

04/06/2026

Welcome to Japan! 🇯🇵 🏯🍜

Travel with us to Japan and you’ll get to experience one of the best food cultures in the world. Whether you’re craving fresh sushi, savory ramen, or an on-the-go onigiri, you’ll have endless options to try new foods. 🍣🍜🍘

Learn more about Japanese history and culture with stops at numerous temples and shrines, and from stories from our local guides. In Kyoto, discover more about the famed Geishas and their traditional garments- kimonos. 👘

Ready for your next adventure? 🔗 Click the link in our bio to learn more about how to join us in Japan this summer. ✈️

We’re excited to announce our tour coach for the Italy Women’s Basketball Tour, Coach K.C. Bassett! 🏀🇮🇹Coach Bassett is ...
04/02/2026

We’re excited to announce our tour coach for the Italy Women’s Basketball Tour, Coach K.C. Bassett! 🏀🇮🇹

Coach Bassett is currently an assistant coach at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Before her time as a loper, Coach Bassett served as the head coach at Sterling College for 11 years, and was an Associate Athletic Director and Senior Woman Leader from 2021-2025.

In 2021, Coach Bassett was named the NAIA National Coach of the Year for a tremendous 30-1 season. Before coaching, Basset was also a decorated athlete at Sterling, serving as a 2 year captain and earning the title of KCAC’s Player of the Year. In 2016, Coach Bassett was inducted into the Sterling College Hall of Fame. 🏆

With the Italy Women’s Basketball Tour, Coach Bassett says, “I am most excited about getting a chance to bond with a new team during our time in Italy and experience all the country has to offer.”

We are looking forward to having you as a tour coach, Coach Bassett!

We’re excited to begin introducing our 2026 Tour Coaches!Starting off strong, we’d like to introduce our Portugal Women’...
03/25/2026

We’re excited to begin introducing our 2026 Tour Coaches!

Starting off strong, we’d like to introduce our Portugal Women’s Soccer Tour Coach, Frank Marino! ⚽️

Head Coach at Cal Lutheran University, Coach Marino brings a depth of experience to the tour, including a NCAA DIII National Championship title in 2023. Over his 14 seasons as a head coach, he has amassed numerous awards, including NCAA Coaching Staff of the Year, and has won 6 SCIAC Conference Championships. 🏆🥇

For the Portugal Women’s Soccer Tour, Coach Marino is most excited to “experience a beautiful country with some amazing student-athletes playing the game they love.”

We’re excited to have you join us as a tour coach this summer, Coach Marino!

03/19/2026

Why travel as an athlete? The reasons are endless. 🏆🌎✈️

Competing against international competition will accelerate your growth as an athlete. Learning to play in different styles and with new mentalities will directly translate to improving your game back home.

Playing abroad and experiencing a new culture can push you out of your comfort zones. Athletes build mental toughness by figuring out challenges and working together. 🤝

Experiencing your sport from a new perspective will elevate your game to the next level. Whether it’s a new skill, technique, or sequence, you’re sure to gain a global perspective while playing your sport abroad. ⚽️🏀🥎🥍

Ready to join a Beyond Sports Tour? Accept you Invite at the link in our bio, or apply. 🔗

Where will your sport take you?

In continuing our ✨Beyond Sports: Behind the Scenes ✨ feature, we asked our staff the hard hitting travel question:“Do y...
03/12/2026

In continuing our ✨Beyond Sports: Behind the Scenes ✨ feature, we asked our staff the hard hitting travel question:

“Do you prefer to travel with just a carry-on or a checked bag?” 🧳 🎒

Swipe through to see how our team responded and to hear some travel tips from our expert travelers! 👉

Traveling with Beyond this summer? Take a look at some of these tips to prepare for your travels and make the most of your trip. ✈️🌎 -on

03/05/2026

There are special moments when there’s “no translation necessary”. 🤟

On a Beyond Sports tour, these are some of our favorite moments- when our athletes can connect with their international competitors and realize there are some things that transcend language: laughing, dancing, and of course, sports. 🏅

Whether learning traditional dances in Greece, joking with fellow lacrosse players in Japan, or playing games with new friends in Costa Rica, you are sure to experience your own special “no translation needed” moments with Beyond Sports.

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