College Athletics – The Stepping Stone to Professional Sports
How student-athletes combine academics and elite performance on the college level – and, with the right support, develop into world-class athletes. Today we want to highlight three exceptional examples – athletes who have realized their dream of competing in college sports and are now among the very best in the world. Till, Anna, and Leo represent just a small selection of the many success stories made possible through Scholarbook. They clearly demonstrate that with the right support and the right college, the dream of a professional sports career can become reality.
1. Till Steinforth – Architecture Student and Olympic Athlete
Track and Field | University of Nebraska
Till Steinforth is a powerful example of how elite sport and a demanding degree can be successfully combined. While studying architecture in Nebraska, he trains at the highest international level. The close coordination between his class and training schedule has allowed him to fully realize his potential.
Now, Till is the German national record holder in the indoor heptathlon, a bronze medalist at the World Indoor Championships, and an Olympic athlete. A compelling NDR documentary offers insights into his training environment in the U.S. – a prime example of the opportunities an athletic scholarship can provide.
