Testimonials

Excellent trip. Our flight was canceled and luggage lost. SAWUSA staff quickly worked to re book all of us! Our guides were amazing! Coach was such a great guy and invested with the students! The best part was the teammates! It absolutely was an experience of a lifetime!

"I think that SaWUSA is a wonderful program!!! My son, Adam, and I had a fantastic time. Coach Tim, Coach Jody and Coach Hutch were definitely on top of their game! They made sure that everyone felt comfortable and really went all out to make sure everyone had a great time! We will definitely see you next year!!!!! Thank you!!!!! What I loved the most was that everyone on the tour came together and bonded so fantastically on and off the court!!!!! An absolutely great experience!"

“I just wanted to take a second and recognize you for what an outstanding job you did in preparation and during this trip. The communication, thoroughness, and organization are just top notch! Barbados is truly beautiful, this is another A+ experience from SaW. Thanks guys!!"

"My son participated in the Italy tour in 2016 and the Barbados tour in 2017. He is learning so much and having fun as well."

"This trip was one our family will remember the rest of our lives! Elijah met so many new friends from his team and other countries! From the gondola ride in Venice to the salt mines, castle, and knight's dinner in Austria, we will forever cherish this trip. Coach T was awesome! We hope every family can experience this at least once in a lifetime!"

"The price was for sure worth it, and I liked that I got to meet some really cool people from around the US. My favorite part of the trip other than the basketball games, was when we went on the trucks and got to see the whole island."

I want to first thank you for the opportunity and experience! I do feel like the payment process and communication was excellent. The staff made my family feel less stressed and pressured when it came to payment arrangements. The tour guides were amazing. They actually took the time to make sure we understood and comprehended the importance of their monuments throughout the cities we visited. The coaches and leaders made sure we stayed in groups and there was always a chaperone for each group and they gave us enough time to sightsee without having to rush. They had a great itinerary that helped us enjoy time wisely throughout the day. The competition was great! They allowed us to adjust to the different rules while still making it competitive. The coaching staff was awesome, with the short amount of time they were able to teach the kids some new things they weren't aware of. They had a limited amount of time but still were able to put together plays and good defense. I really loved the uniforms the players wore and T- shirts the parents and staff wore. It was an honor to be able to represent the United States in such a fashion. The sightseeing was beautiful, all the events, the tour leaders made sure nothing was left out. We saw it all. We were able to sleep comfortably in the hotels. The food throughout the whole trip was scrumptious! The people in the cities made us feel welcome and took the time to make sure we felt comfortable before we left. Because of the hospitality alone, I would recommend the beautiful cities of Argentina! What I loved most was the sightseeing and the connections I was able to make with new people. I love the way we were able to communicate and learn new things about their culture. Yes, I feel the price was worth it for the experience. Yes, it was the experience of a lifetime. There really weren't many mistakes. I feel the coaching staff stayed on top of everything to make sure we all had a good experience. Especially Jody! She was awesome!

The communication was awesome and very organized. I loved meeting new people and exploring new places. Everything was very organized. I loved working w/ coach Greg and my teammates were great. All the excursions were fun and I liked getting to see more of the world. I plan to do another tour in 2023 to visit Spain this time.

"Thank you for the experience of a lifetime and for bringing me some of my best friends! Thank you for all that you guys do!!"

"It was an amazing experience for our family to connect with other athletes and parents in first time International experiences - Thank you!"

"This is one of the most active and best experiences I have ever did in my life. I met new people and made a close bond/brotherhood on and off the court with these guys. The people in Austria were the best for real. I thank you Mike, Coach Don, my teammates and their families and most importantly to my dad and my family for supporting us."

"This was a trip that I will remember for the rest of my life; the best experience ever. What I loved most was going on the tours and seeing new things and eating all kinds of new foods. One thing that I was so surprised about that was so cool to me was our local helper Pedro. He was so nice and taught me a lot about his culture that I do not think I would ever learn any other way."

"Thanks to STUDENTathleteWorld for making this possible. My son had a a great time and a great experience."

"This was a great learning experience for the cultures history and of course the basketball games we got to play in and watch as parents. Loved the trip. Your staff was amazing and Lucas was a great host. The coaches were above board and great with the kids. Played to win but played everyone. U14 Coach Darrin not only coached but taught the U14 kids."

"I have to tell you that the United World Games experience changed Peyton's life. Hands-down the most positive experience she has ever had! It was the experience of a lifetime! Those girls are like sisters now. We are excited to head home tomorrow but sad to have to say goodbye to our SaWUSA family. We had the pleasure of spending the last week with some of the most amazing coaches, families, and STUDENTathletes around. This experience was unforgettable and we are so blessed to have been a part of it! Thank you for all you do!"

"It was a once in a life time trip for my son and I! It was worth every penny. Coach Hutchings and Matthys were amazing. I loved every where we went."

Amazing team to work with! Service from A to Z - always quick responding to any questions or concerns. Highly professional and knowledgeable in what they're doing. Would recommend the experience to anyone!

"The best part of the trip is being able to compete abroad against other countries. My son's passion is basketball. In being selected to play on the SaWUSA basketball team, he had the experience of a lifetime. Having the opportunity to play internationally and compete against other countries was incredible for him. Coach Jake is incredible. The way he is able to get the team to play as a team with only a few short practices is amazing. Many coaches are not able to do that over an entire season. Coach Jake knows how to bring the team together, get them to work as a unit, and win."

"It’s a great trip for the price. We were thrilled to represent the USA. We enjoyed our new friends from other countries, many from Germany and Austria. Everyone we met were so kind. We felt very safe. The hotels, food, tours, and tour guides were great. Thank you for inviting Rachel to play basketball as a representative of the USA!"

"We are really appreciate you included my son part of USA team.. He had really good time with his teammates and coach."

"The overall experience was amazing! The staff were engaged and helpful, which is amazing in itself because of so many people to keep happy. The planning was well thought out. The experience for my daughter to compete against other countries was something she will treasure for a lifetime! The opening ceremony and sightseeing are special memories. To play in the United World Games was an experience of a lifetime and the friends and memories my daughter made will forever be cherished. Her teammates were amazing and so supportive of each other. Their bond they’ve made showed on and off the court! KK was so proud to represent the USA and help earn a silver medal."

This trip was so amazing and the most wonderful experience we have ever endured! The SaW staff and coaches were so awesome and our delegation manager Lukas was incredible and went above and beyond to make this a very memorable trip! Your staff was so helpful in helping us prepare and also taking care of our sons food allergy concerns before and during the trip! We loved everywhere we visited! The best part was meeting people from all over the world and competing with the game of basketball! We loved getting to know different cultures, our coaches and other families! So blessed! Thank you SaW!

The greatest part about the trip was getting to go to a new country and getting to see all the cool towns and meeting all the new people. The price of the trip was very worth it for what they do for you on the trip. This trip was definitely a trip of a life time and getting to play the sport I love the most was even better and I would definitely do this trip again. The coaching was amazing they know what they are talking about and doing and were very helpful with everything. Everything was very easy to do (in the sales process) and the people where easy to get ahold of if you needed help and when you needed something sent to you they did it right away.

"This was the most amazing trip of my life. An incredible once in a lifetime experience. I got to experience Europe for the first time and I met amazing and really great people from all over the United States and the world and created lasting relationships all in a matter of days!! Lastly I got to play the sport I love and bring home a medal for the USA. We had amazing coaches and guides made the experience even better! We were able to put in an offense in just two practices and to win a bunch of games, coach did an amazing job! Beautiful views and an amazing tour guide (Katharina)! The best part was the wonderful people I met and got to experience this with."

I can't think of anything that was not really good! The best was the Bernal experience with the host team and touring the cities. The price was worth it. Yes it was a trip of a lifetime."

"She had a wonderful time and is already coordinating visits with her teammates and friends from the trip."

"This is one of the most amazing things we have done as a family!  Watching our son, Austin, play for his country and bring home a Sliver medal with his team was awesome! Plus, the beauty of each country and meeting people is something we will treasure! This was the experience of a lifetime and gave us all memories that we will never forget!  Our son, Austin, said over and over again what an honor and privilege this opportunity was to represent the USA in basketball and the fact that his team won Silver. It was all so incredible from the beautiful scenery of Austria and Germany, to meeting people around the world, the excitement of the sports competition and then our boys getting to play for the gold! Although we won Silver, it is still amazing!"

"We actually are very surprised that the cost of the entire experience wasn't more. We really couldn't have toured Germany, Austria, or Italy for the amount of money you required. I am certain it would have at least been double. The sightseeing was amazing and more than we could've ever hoped for. We loved the entire experience. I cannot stress enough how amazing this experience has been. Watching the boys play different teams and form friendships with each other as well as the other teams. The uniforms were incredible. I think all of the SaWUSA teams looked amazing. We are beyond appreciative of the experience our son had at the United World Games in Klagenfurt, Austria. From beginning to the end, my son could not have had a better experience with his coach. They were top notch as well as great mentors to the teams. We look forward to traveling with you next year. PJ couldn't have been a part of a better program. We'll be back next year! Thank you for having us. We had an amazing time."

"I had an amazing time overseas. I am so blessed to have met the people that I met on the trip. I can't believe it's all over. This trip taught me a lot....how to trust teammates when you just met two days ago, how to be responsible when it's only you making decisions for yourself, and how to handle things that you don't have control over, but still have to deal with. I'm gonna miss you guys, and we need to get together soon! I really enjoyed sightseeing. It was incredible experiencing new things! Coach Matthys was awesome! Loved her style of coaching."

"We met some great people and developed some friendships that I know will last forever. We were blessed to have so a great group of girls that came together like they have always known each other. We definitely recommend others to go on one of the trips. Thank you for everything."

Yes, the staff was easy to communicate with. I wish the trip was longer. I really love the hotel in Mar del Plata because they had a 10/10 spa. The thing I loved most about the trip was taking pictures with the Buenos Aires and Mar del Plata kids before and after the games. The price was worth and this was an experience of a lifetime.

"This trip truly was amazing and absolutely perfect. The trip was phenomenal. I've never had that much fun in my life. All the girls had a great time. It was wonderful and we were able to meet some super super nice people in Apeldoorn and I feel like everyone should experience how nice the people are there. It was so great. Truly an amazing trip."

"Great experience and opportunity for students and parents. Definitely recommend others to do it! Your staff did an awesome job throughout the process. They were accessible and responsive; making the process simple and smooth. Silas was OUTSTANDING! He was professional, courteous, pleasant, entertaining, funny and kept us on point. Coach Mathis was AWESOME as an individual and coach! In 2 practices, she took 8 complete strangers and transformed them into a cohesive competitive gold medal worthy team. She is a SaW keeper! In fact, her team is plotting to go back next year! It was definitely safe & comfortable. The breakfasts and accommodations were great! It was great meeting and experiencing everything with such an awesome group of people. We had a GREAT group!! And we had GREAT Coaches, guide, and even our bus driver was wonderful!"

The application and interview process was very professional and conducted very well. Communication has been great, and I was very excited to be an ambassador for the United States.

"She had an incredible time! She hopes to do it again next year. We are still talking about it. Her dreams of playing overseas when she is older already started at 13!!! We can't thank you enough for this opportunity."

I was very fortunate to be selected as one of the coaches for The United World Games that takes place in Austria. WHAT AN AMAZING TRIP!! The trip was first class. Our first stop was Venice, Italy for a day. Great food, gondola ride through the canals, and a tour of candy making and glass blowing. We then traveled to Austria. What a beautiful country and very nice people. This is where the UWG were held. Knowing that we were representing the USA in these games gave me a strong sense of pride! Several of our athletes and coaches were able to walk in the opening parade and carry the American Flag! What a feeling. All in all, I would highly recommend this trip to anyone who has the opportunity. Hotel accommodations, tour guides, food, and sights were all 1st Class! And with all that you will play the sport you love and see the world! STUDENTathleteWorld is a top-notch organization run by ethical and caring people who know sports! Sign up TODAY! The trip was overall fantastic. Jody was the glue that kept everything together and she made everyone relaxed and ready to roll. The kids enjoyed the experience! The uniforms were great. Hotels, meals, and travel all were exceptional. The sightseeing was good. The gondola ride through Venice was great. I would highly recommend this trip to any coach or potential player and would welcome the thought of doing this again in the future! What I loved most about the trip was the relationships that were built from the experience. I am now great friends with each of the coaches that went on the trip with me. I also have seen 3-4 of the players that went on the trip with us and we were all very excited to see one another. One athlete is actually coming to LaGrange College in the fall.

SAW took care of everything - travel, food, room and board, and entrainment - which made the whole process easy and convenient. The price tag was steep but definitely worth it and it was a great experience! They kept in constant communication throughout the whole process. The coaches were great and ensured everyone was safe. The tours were great and the guide was with us every step of the way and ensured we were on schedule and made it to and back from all destinations. I loved how everything was handled for us, the tours, the meals, and some free time to explore on our own. That was very convenient and gave us the opportunity to experience the food and embrace the culture. I would highly recommend traveling with SAW and would definitely do another tour! It was a great experience. My son embraced the culture and wants to travel more. It was a great experience.

"The only way to explain this trip is to say it was an experience of a lifetime. I was able to end my Softball career in another country with some amazing people. I'm going to miss these girls so much."

"My daughter, Darrianne, has played on 3 tours with SAWUSA. Each trip has been amazing! The opportunity to play overseas has increased her confidence both personally and within her game. The staff of SAWUSA has been extremely professional at every level. The tours are educational, yet fun. By far, our favorite experience is the interaction with other young women who love the game as much as she does. The memories and friendships made will last a lifetime. These experiences have already helped her in her college internship and I'm sure they will be an impressive part of her resume for upcoming career opportunities. If you are on the cusp of deciding if your daughter should go, please just say yes! It is worth every single penny, and then some!"

"I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to represent our country these past two weeks. Bringing home some hardware was amazing! Thank you STUDENTathleteWorld for the experience I'll always remember this and my teammates. Love you ladies!"

“Thank you for delivering on your intention; this was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! It was all we had hoped for and more. Definitely an experience we will always hold dear in our hearts. I also want to thank you for doing such an amazing job and promoting an unselfish team environment. I was impressed by the way you handled this immense group, cultural differences and competing agendas and opinions with poise and grace. As a participant on the trip, I was inspired as I watched the young men grow and develop as players, teammates and as citizens of the world. To hear them reflect about now spending more time preparing for the intellectual and cultural parts of the trip showed how much they had grown in just 10 days. As a parent, I was touched daily as I had the honor of watching my son represent his country. I have no words to describe; I will never forget.”

"We really appreciate the experience he shared with you guys. I'm so proud of all of you for accomplishing bringing us home the GOLD."

"Coach Quin was awesome with the team and very responsible to our needs. Susanna was great! She managed all of our requests with a smile. Overall the sightseeing was great. I enjoyed the events that we participated in. The breakfast at the hotels was outstanding. The Venice restaurant was the BEST. Austria was not on my wish list to visit but now that I have, I am glad I did. To live in "Bob Ross" was exceptional and I will visit again and again. What I enjoyed most was watching my son engage in this experience. The price seemed to be reasonable."

"We had a great trip the people made all the difference! Hogan is extremely happy he was part of the team and the experience!"

"I felt the trip overall was very well planned/organized and the experience both athletically and culturally was great. The leaders did a good job communicating and connecting with the kids and parents. The extra excursions were a great addition to the trip as well. I would say the overall trip was a wonderful experience and one I would recommend to others for sure. I loved watching the guys play ball. I think the price was worth it just because of all the things that were packed into the trip. I wish I would have had this kind of opportunity when I was younger. For Dominick to be able to look back and say I got to travel overseas, play a game I love and represent my country doing it, is a pretty cool thing."

"It was absolutely the experience of a lifetime for Law. I do believe it was worth the price. Our favorite part of the trip was the tournament and winning the gold. We enjoyed the hotel in Austria, the evening BBQ at the lake, and the uniforms were great! Our leader, Jody, was fabulous. She has the perfect disposition to deal with a bunch of crazy parents and players. She managed everything with ease, and always with a smile. She's fantastic - really. I can't say enough great things about our coach, Jake. He really MADE the trip for us. He is an amazing coach, and brought the team together in an unbelievable way - in just two days of practice! He immediately established respect, and at the same time inspired the kids to play hard and compete. He left the kids with a strong message about the importance of being good men, husbands and fathers. We feel very fortunate to have had him coach Law - he really had an impact. Again, Jake was the absolute best, and really ensured a fabulous athletic experience. We felt lucky!"

"Thank you for Alyssa getting an amazing experience in Europe she LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT.  She even asked if she could do it again next year."

"Everything went smoothly and I would recommend this experience to anyone. The tour leaders were awesome and very friendly. My son and I felt safe at all times and enjoyed everyone's company. All other families were so friendly. The hotels were very nice. The Coaches that were selected to coach all of the teams were amazing! What we loved most about the trip was the experience of meeting new people from around the USA & World. During my son's 3 on 3 game the first night in Austria we were able to hang out with some fantastic locals and it was a great night. We would never forget this experience!"

"Phoebe said it was an experience of a lifetime and she had an amazing time. She loved meeting new people and exploring countries she has never been to."

"It was a wonderful experience for both of us. The staff was super nice. Thank you for the opportunity to go :)"

"Thanks, it was a lot of fun and an experience I will never forget. I hope I can go again next year."

"Best basketball experience of my life thus far! Thank you so much for the opportunity you gave me to be apart of this once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will never forget! It was truly amazing and you and the other coaches were great and it was pleasure to be around you all!"

"Thank you we had a great time. We will never forget this experience. What a wonderful time! So many great memories of the places we saw and the people we met."

“I am so glad to have had this opportunity. The price was worth it and it was an experience of a lifetime. I loved playing basketball the most of the because it was exciting to play against international competition and a very cool experience. All the tour leaders, delegation managers, and coaches were easy to communicate with and took great care of us and I was very comfortable and safe. The coaches had the biggest impact on my experience because they helped me understand the game and life more.“

What I loved most about the trip was the people I met there, I had more fun on the tours and during the tournament because I made a bunch of friends to share it with. I think the price was definitely worth it, because it was the experience of a lifetime for me. Everything was absolutely amazing! I really had a blast and the staff was really easy to talk to.

"I can say that Abby, Debbie and I had a great time and we are so glad we did this trip. The kids really made new friends and had a blast and that's what it's all about!!"

"Great trip and well planned to Costa Rica, always felt safe and happy, so many things to do."

"The entire experience as a whole, I'd give a 5 Star. First and foremost, I believe the kids had the time of their lives. I believe they all have made connections that will last beyond the trip. I met some great parents and some new friends. I believe the coaches did a great job with both teams. Having only two days to gel the teams together is asking a lot and they beat that beast. The staff (Mike, Gerald and Melvin) did an excellent job; made the trip simple and easy to enjoy. They were very personable, easy and open to conversation. The tour guides Karen, Suzanna and the bus driver Addis, a great crew, friendly crew. Kept everyone on point and on schedule. As a whole, the staff did an amazing job ensuring plans were scheduled, bus routes were distributed. Pretty much stress free trip. Mike is an amazing Leader. Had an amazing time with him. Hope he gets his well due rest. There is a lot of stress in dealing with such an event and responsibility. He handled it like a Pro's Pro! Gerald was our coach, SAWUSA EAST! Excellent communicator, Excellent coach. Upfront and honest about his expectations and commitments. Love his coaching style, always teaching. Great percent of coaches today don't teach basketball, that is not an issue with Coach Gerald. Communication was grade A. As a parent on the East, I appreciate his efforts as a mentor and coach!!! I had limited time with Melvin, but the time I was I was in his presence, very down to earth guy, coach. Love his energy on the court. Excellent teacher of the game. I don't believe safety was ever an issue. We always traveled in groups. When we were not in large groups, we operated by the buddy system. The athletic competition was better than i thought it would be. Loved the uniforms. Loved the sightseeing. The destinations, we enjoyed very much. Those memories will never be forgotten. Do wish we could have had more time in Venice but we did enjoy ourselves for the time we had. The hotels were very nice, clean, great breakfasts and for the size of the beds, they were quite comfy. What I loved most about the trip was my son had an amazing time. His first time out of the country, we are all hoping to attend again, this time with the wife. For the first time experience, the price was worth the experience."

"The experience was a lifetime memory. I honestly loved my teammates the most. I know it's a little weird, it's just astonishing to me the brotherhood that was created with strangers in such a short period of time. The price was definitely worth it. I'll never forget this experience. I encourage and recommend my friends in Florida to look into it. I loved the fact to get the chance to play basketball with teams from other countries and make new friends."

Everything went great! I had some complications with my back but nothing stopped me from enjoying and having fun with everybody. The people there are very nice and the teams and people are very friendly. I was very comfortable being there it was an awesome event, especially for my daughter Bianca who did her thing on the court and became great friends with her teammates. She has stayed in touch with them too just like me with the mothers ❤️❤️??. Overall everything was great and the price was really worth it, I will never forget our experiences in Argentina, it was great, I loved it. Now trying to save money for next year!

"Thanks for leading these amazing young men and women. You all did a fantastic job. Appreciate you all!”

"The trip was amazing! The United World Games provided me with the opportunity to connect with International athletes and develop friendships that will last a lifetime. The pride I felt representing the USA, my state and school was unmatchable. My favorite part of the trip was walking out onto the field representing the USA in the opening ceremony, winning the Gold medal and developing friendships with all the people on my team and other nations. I always felt safe and secure in all our locations. I enjoyed the cultural experiences and found them to be meaningful. The sightseeing was beautiful and I enjoyed all the places we visited. Our tour guide, leaders, managers and coaches were amazing. They gave us the experience of a lifetime and always had us prepared for our next adventure. The friendships and experience I got to be a part of was absolutely one of the best experiences of my lifetime and I would love to do it again."

All parties from staff to traveling help were amazing. Everyone felt very safe and comfortable. The experience was definitely one-of-a-kind and the relationships built there in a short period of time are lasting. The athletic games were a blast. Price was worth it. We had a great time and enjoyed the experience.

"This was an awesome trip and an awesome group. Outstanding job to SaW organizers! I highly recommend SaW Tours to all potential athletes."

"I had so much fun. It was the trip of a lifetime.  Our leader Katrina was so fun, I hated to leave her. We had just enough time in each place, I am glad I was able to see so much during the trip. The best part was meeting people from all over the World and experiencing different cultures."

“Overall, one of the best trips I've ever been on for a multitude of reasons.  I can't say enough good things about the staff and other coaches.  I left this trip with new friendships that go beyond the game and share similar visions on what's right about youth and college basketball. I am so grateful I got to be a part of it.“

"This was the best trip by far that I have gone on because I got to play basketball with people from other countries, travel Europe, and make new friends. I wish it lasted longer! Our delegation manager Katrina was so energetic and fun. Coach Brandon was great and helped our team bond and play together. I loved every part of playing against teams from other countries. It was a great experience. Our team bonded and played very well together! My favorite part of the trip was getting to meet new people and making friends. My team and I bonded so fast and now we are all best friends! We snap and text each other so much!"

"Thank you for this awesome opportunity for my child, and the wonderful experience he received, which will be treasured forever."

"I can't begin to tell you how proud I am of my kid and his teammates. These athletes and now friends had never played together. They pulled together, worked hard, and places 3rd. Thank you for believing in Zane. What an opportunity of a lifetime! A big thank you to Coach Ettinger. You all were awesome!"

“Thank you for everything you did to make this opportunity possible for Cat. We have enjoyed every minute of this experience ever since our first contact with you. Your organization is truly a special one and provides a great service to youth. Absolutely wonderful. Thank you STUDENTathleteWorld for inviting Cat Simms to be part of this wonderful team and group of athletes and coaches and parents! I know she (and my husband) treasured every moment of the trip! And on top of that they all made memories and friendships that will last and last! The friendships Cat Simms has clearly made on this amazing trip to the United World Games have brought me more joy than imaginable. The looks on her face say it all. Cat and Paul had an amazing time and will never forget it. Thanks for a great time in Europe!”

In my opinion everything was on point and very laid out for the athletes and the families/travelers. Really had a great time and experience!! Would definitely do it again!! I just loved the whole experience of being in other countries and really took in the local culture and meeting new lifelong friends! I really loved the excitement of the parents/ travelers and the athletes during the opening ceremonies and the actual competition. Experience of a lifetime for me and my student athlete!!!

What I loved most about the trip is that I got to have this experience of a lifetime with my daughter. I think the price was reasonable because it included everything. Your staff was absolutely wonderful. Jody was personable, she was a great communicator, she kept everything positive which I think help make the minor changes easy for everyone. She was always visible and made everyone feel like we were one group and she met the needs of everyone that she needed to provide extra support to during the trip. If I knew she was going to be on my trip I would definitely plan another trip (LOL). The SaWUSA staff, tour leaders, delegation managers, and coaches all took care of everyone and really made us feel safe comfortable. They really made the experience more joyful. Athletic competition for the girls basketball was really good. My 16 year old would definitely love to come back for another opportunity to compete on this level. Coach Lori did a great job of pushing the girls and making them feel like they were able to compete in this tournament. The sightseeing on the trip was absolutely wonderful. I do feel like we got to experience the places that we visited.

"Thank you! It was lots of fun and a great experience!!"

"Thank you so much for allowing Drake and our family this opportunity. It was a trip we will never forget! We met amazing people from all over the world, traveled to places that we have dreamed about and WON the Bronze medal!!! That was definitely the icing on the cake!!"

"Drake and I wanted to thank you for everything this week!! We have had an outstanding time on our 2nd SaWUSA Tour...first class organization all the way!! Great organization & people!!! We love SAW!! We always love the people we meet! Both SAW trips we have taken have definitely been trips of a lifetime!!! Thanks, again for this opportunity!

"I’m really thankful I was given this opportunity in 2015 to travel with SaWUSA and see Europe for the first time. What I appreciate so much about STUDENTathleteWorld is that players are challenged to think past their persona of being an athlete as the experience is not only a competitive one but a cultural exploration as well. Thank you!"

"Thank you so much for including Clay I'm the trip. It was an honor for Clay to represent the USA in the tournament."

Things End But Memories Last Forever” ❤️?What an insanely amazing whirlwind of 10 days… From not knowing a soul on this trip to now knowing 108 of the coolest people on this planet. From America ?? to Spain ?? to Portugal ?? To the incredible eye-opening experience of playing against some very talented Portuguese ? players & seeing how international teams play. From all the excursions; zip lining, touring cities, seeing the beautiful culture of Spain & Portugal, to the bus jams, to the fun times at the next door “discotecha” ?? & to the new friendships, many laughs & fun memories created in between. To Sonia & Pedro, the best darn tour guides in all the lands. To the incredible players & parents I got to coach & meet, not only on my team but all the other teams here from all across the United States. Amazing people you all are!! ❤️? To the 6 other bball & lax coaches that supported each other on this trip & about 9 million role calls ?To Jody, our kick butt bo$$ trip supervisor and to the best roomie & new bestie from Minnesota, Ali. God doesn’t have people cross paths by mistake ??Beyond grateful to President of @studentathleteworld Tim Ryerson for this incredible life-enhancing experience ?? Forever thankful??If you are an American ? player you need to do one of his tours. Go to website studentathleteworld.com and DO THIS ‼️ We die once but we get to live everyday and opportunities like this is being alive. Portugal ?? Spain ?? trip 2021…. It’s been real. ❤️??? Much Love, Tchau ✌?

Tim has been absolutely amazing through this whole process. From the interview to the online travel application process, it’s been super smooth and he’s been awesome to work with. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity I know for myself and for the high school players & parents that will be going on this amazing trip where we get to represent the USA, play this amazing game & see the world. Wins all around.

"Thank you for giving me such a great opportunity!!"

"Going over to Europe with SaWUSA was one of the best things I have done in my life so far. I hope to maybe do it again next year."

"I loved being on this trip, it was something I will never forget. I would love to be able to come back next year and do it again. The tour leaders were very understanding, and made sure we got as much time possible while sightseeing. The best part was meeting new people."

"Thank you, we had a wonderful time. It's definitely something if any teen gets an opportunity to do they really should!"

"I appreciate everything and I'm happy I was able to be a part of this experience! It is something I will always remember!  It went by so quick too!"

"This was an amazing basketball program and we will return without doubt for future basketball trips. Coach Jake Otkin is amazing, both as a coach and as a trip leader. He took unflagging care of our boys. I would travel anywhere in the world with him and would send my boy under his care without question. I would never exchange the basketball part of this experience for anything in the world, and overall we are so glad we went. Winning the EuroCup was the experience of a lifetime. The Team USA part was fantastic."

"Izzy had an amazing experience and fabulous time (the rest of the family did, too), and we’d love to repeat it. Thanks again for the opportunity! We miss everyone so much and will always treasure this experience! Izzy is still in touch with her teammates, and I am sure some long lasting friendships were made."

“It was an all encompassing experience. Certainly a top 3 for our family experiences!! Exceptional!“

"Thank you! I appreciate the opportunity the travel the world and play the sport I love. One of the teams we competed against offered me a contract so it was a productive datehookup login."

"Overall the trip was a great experience and well organized. The coaches were great. Coach Rogers kept us well informed and was attentive to our well being and safety. The best part was SAWUSA winning the Lisboa Lacrosse Cup!"

"Thanks to this trip I not only get to say I've been overseas but I also get to say I played Softball overseas and met a lot of friends from all over the place."

It was an honor to represent the United States and coach with SaW. We had a great trip to Germany, Italy, and Austria. I hope to get the opportunity again and let my son go as well.

"I went with SAWUSA to Spain and Portugal for a lacrosse tournament and it was UNREAL everyone was so nice and I loved everyone on the team (plus it helped that we won every game— and some were hard games!). I put SO much energy into the games, and it really paid off! Even without playing this past spring, I still was able to play really well and be just as, if not even MORE unhinged than I already am (I’m so sad we didn’t get video of my celebrations— cartwheels, splits, handstands, etc.). We also toured through a BUNCH of cities like Seville, Lisbon, Sintra, etc., and all the walking definitely made my calves buff. I could go on but I’d be saying the same thing over and over: this trip was a BLAST. Thank you SO MUCH SAWUSA for inviting me into this trip, especially since I knew the other goalie, @jozetterimkus. I loved everyone on the trip and I hope everyone has a great rest of the summer!"

"It was a dream come true to play for a country you love and a sport you love more."

"One of the best weeks in my life honestly. I'm glad you picked me! It was an honor!"

"It was definitely a trip of a lifetime! I met lots of cool people over there. I'm actually still in touch with a few of the boys from the Netherlands that we played against!"

"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you all for the great experience my son Gabriel had in Austria while playing for the U16 SaW Basketball Team. Everything was so fantastic. I don't know which was a better experience for him: the cultural aspects, the camaraderie he found with teammates, or the competition itself. He tells everyone who will listen about all of them. I cannot express my gratitude enough to you and your team for allowing my son such an amazing opportunity."

"SaWUSA is just a wonderful experience, for so many people . Thank you so much STUDENTathleteWorld!"

The experience from start to finish was amazing and the trip of a lifetime for us! The coaches did an amazing job with the athletes and with making a connection with the parents. The tour guide Kathya was absolutely amazing!! She made a unique connection with each one of our travelers and was always willing to assist anyone we came in contact with. She went way above and beyond to make this experience the best for each of us. The boat ride and tours of the city and church was absolutely amazing!!! We loved being able to meet and discover new friends not only from the USA but from various countries with many different cultures and ways of doing things. There is no price on the friends that were made, the memories we shared and the experience of a lifetime that we will never forget!!!

"My trip to Barbados was one of the greatest experiences of my life, I had a great time playing basketball and meeting new friends!"

"Thank you SaWUSA for this amazing opportunity to grow and experience the world and represent our wonderful country! This trip was for sure the trip of a lifetime. The SaWUSA staff and coaches on the trip were so helpful and really made the trip memorable and rewarding. The United World Games was an amazing experience and a great opportunity to experience sports as it pertains to different countries around the world. This trip was definitely worth the money. This trip provided unique, one of a kind experiences that will not be soon forgotten such as the United World Games and opening ceremony at Players Town in Klagenfurt, the trip to the castle in Salzburg, and the gondola rides in Venice. I am so thankful for the opportunity to meet and get to know so many wonderful people from all over. Everything about this trip was amazing and unforgettable."

"It was an amazing trip! Thank you for letting me play. Hope my teammates and I made you guys proud! Best trip I’ve ever taken!"

"The trip was very educational and definitely a great experience. I enjoyed the glass factory tour and the salt mine tour. The SaW Tours all seem to be filled with fun and also hard work leading up to the games. A great overall organization with great ideas for tourist events."

The whole trip was amazing. The excursions were my favorite part. Great job and we’ll be doing it again with our other boys. This was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for my son and I. We participated in the Spain/Portugal trip and it was amazing. There were a few hiccups here and there but overall it was a wonderfully planned trip with awesome excursions, great food, and just enough basketball. I would highly it recommend to anyone considering this opportunity. I'll be taking each of my other boys in the future.

"I really enjoyed it and I'm thankful to be able to experience such an amazing opportunity. I had the time of my life! I would do it all over again. I had a blast. Met some amazing people. I will for sure be back next year!"

"Thank you so much giving me this great opportunity. It was great experience! Getting to walk the opening ceremony ot the United World Games was so much fun and an amazing experience. I'm so glad I got to travel the World and play the sport I love! This is definitely something I would love to do again with SaWUSA. Thank you."

"We are very grateful for the opportunity Ryder experienced. It was a super trip! We enjoyed each of the hotels, the towns, sightseeing, the experience…it was a wonderful time for our entire family. We were very thankful for the time we had together and with the other families. It was great that you jam packed all those sights into one trip. The staff was great and so were the coaches. I loved the variety of places we visited. You made it a really family experience."

“It was an awesome experience. I felt extremely safe and comfortable. Very unique local experience. Out tour guides and the crew were awesome and made this amazing experience.”

"She has had the best time! Made life long friends, they have already planned a reunion! Hanna said they have a sisterhood. Something about playing a sport and bonding with your teammates makes it all that more special!"

"Thank you so much! The trip was an amazing experience, so fun. Thank you so much for letting me have this opportunity."

It was a great experience to meet new people that may become lifelong friends and feeling like a pro athlete in another country!

"One of the greatest experiences ever, will definitely come back next year and I'll be ready to hoop."

What an amazing experience, would recommend it to anyone. SaWUSA and Tim and crew do a great job of communicating, planning, and following up. All details are taken care of and the things you get to do are so cool. Taking one of their trips is an experience of a lifetime, you get to see a different part of the world and really experience it, meet super people and represent your country! If you have the opportunity to take one of their trips do not hesitate, you will not regret it.

Everything was well organized and very enjoyable. Truly an experience of a lifetime. The great things about this trip is that is has bundled so much into it. There was a good diversity of culture, tours, and lacrosse.

The whole experience was amazing. If you have a chance to do one of these trips do not think twice about it. They are well organized, the guides on the ground have a great knowledge of the local area and things to do, and the hotels and food are first-rate. One of the coolest things we did was zip lining from Spain to Portugal. Having the opportunity to represent the USA tops it all off. We brought back many fond memories, met many people, and made many new friends. Had a great experience on the lacrosse field and doing many cultural events. SaWUSA, Tim, and Jody leave nothing to chance, they communicate well and really care about you. Thanks, SaWUSA for an amazing opportunity.

"Thank you so much! I had a great time, it was such an awesome experience!"

"I had a great time it was a blessing and a great experience. You'll definitely see me next year."

Very organized from the time of application. The trip to gGrmany and United World Games was unforgettable. The coaches were top notch and we made lifelong friends. Can't wait to go again in 2023.

"Brandon had a wonderful time traveling to Berlin with the lacrosse team through SaW and talks often about his trip. It will be an experience he will always treasure."

"Hey coach, thank you for inviting me to play for SaWUSA this summer. It was really fun and I appreciate it."

"We had an absolute blast. The experience was memorable and what my son took away from it all was an absolute appreciation of the world as a whole not just the US. He is excited to travel more and go back to Europe again. We always felt very safe and comfortable. The accommodations were wonderful. The competition, coaches, uniforms, all of that was incredible. Everything was honestly great."

“The trip was so beautiful in so many ways, we can’t be more thankful. The coach was fantastic. My son winning a Gold Medal was such a special moment. Simply fantastic!!! Thank you for a unique experience.”

"We are so thankful for the experience you were able to provide our son. This will be a lifetime of memories and excitement!”

"Thank you for the opportunity.  I really enjoyed the trip and made some new friends.  I would like to come back again next year for another trip."

I loved the experience the most. It truly is the trip of a lifetime. The first hotel was amazing!!

"We had the most amazing time. It was definitely an unforgettable experience traveling overseas with my son to watch him play basketball. The coaches were amazing. The athletic competition was incredible and the staff was great. The sightseeing was amazing. Overall the experience for my son playing the sport he loves was unforgettable and seeing the pure joy in his face was unlike any feeling in this world. My favorite part besides watching my son play overseas at the United World Game was Italy. Italy was beautiful."

"Thanks so much for having me! You made my mom and I's summer and we had a great time! I will certainly stay in touch!"

"We had an amazing time. Thanks for inviting Jordyn. She had a an amazing experience that she will remember forever, and made a ton of memories. Her coach was amazing. I was very impressed with her. Thanks for everything!"

“The price was well worth it. It was an amazing experience. One we will never forget. It was a wonderful opportunity for all of us, especially the students. It was great to see the girls bond after such a short time. It was so much fun. Thanks for inviting her and bringing us along. Now she wants to go again!"

"Thank you for everything. This was the trip of a lifetime."

"All aspects were amazing! Thanks for the opportunity."

"This was the most amazing trip I have ever been on. Thank you for giving me such a great experience. The whole trip was amazing. The places we went were awesome. Everywhere we went was full of history. Meeting kids from other countries was so cool. The staff was great. They were very helpful. Coach Larson was great and the uniforms were really cool. My favorite part was seeing all the sights and meeting the different athletes."

"That was an experience of a lifetime!! If anyone gets the opportunity, TAKE IT!! As a parent of an athlete, we were amazed that he was able to have this life enriching experience. Very few people get an opportunity like this in their lives and we will be forever grateful that we were able to share it with him. This trip will be something he will look back on his whole life with fondness and the significance of this trip will undoubtedly influence his life decisions. There were so many positives on this trip, it is hard to pinpoint one specific thing that makes it “the best”. The price, for the experience, was amazing! For anyone looking into doing any kind of traveling, this is an amazing value!!! You will never regret it! Thank you SaWUSA for this amazing opportunity!!"

"Thank you so much for allowing me the opportunity to represent the USA overseas, it was a wonderful experience and I cant wait to do it again."

"Madelyn had an amazing experience. It was a journey-of-a-lifetime for her. She grew so much as an individual throughout it all. I thank you for giving her the opportunity."

Everything was great I really loved the trip and meeting people from all around the world. The best part of the trip was winning, and traveling out of the US for the first time. The price was definitely worth it, and it is very much and will always be an experience of a lifetime for me.

"I enjoyed traveling with SaWTeamUSA so much and I would love to do it again!"

"Had an amazing time playing baseball, going to a few different countries, seeing France, and winning the championship. Made some amazing friends on this trip and had an amazing experience."

"On behalf of my family I want to thank you for the great time we had in Spain. Worthy had wonderful time also. He can't stop talking about it."

"This has been a wonderful experience for Paul and we are grateful to God and you for making it all possible! Coach Drew did a great job coaching the boys! Paul had a great time!! He thoroughly enjoyed every day! Paul traded his jersey with a young boy from the Netherlands. As you can see from the picture his new jersey doesn't fit so well 🙂 Thank you for allowing Paul to make this trip with you. I know he will never forget it!"

"Thank you!! It was an honor being able to represent my country for the third straight year!"

"Coach Marvin and the team were great. I feel Coach and the experience made me a better player. Great opportunity to get out of my comfort zone. The trip to Saltzburg and lake were our favorites. The best part was the basketball experience. It was worth the price. A great opportunity."

"It was an awesome and amazing trip! The coach was amazing!! Really glad I had the opportunity to play for him! The best part was meeting the other players and getting to have to experience of playing in Hawaii. I like SaW a lot and I may try and do another trip through them!"

"Everything was awesome with my trip. The best part was playing in the United World Games. It was a complete trip of a lifetime!"

SaWUSA have been absolutely fantastic to work with, especially after the pandemic through us all for a loop. Their goal is about getting these kids the best experience. And as a world traveler, I can see that they are doing so safely and economically as well!

"Thank you coach for everything! This is definitely a trip I will remember for the rest of my life. Hopefully we'll be able to go on more trips like that and make more memories."

"The best experience of my life thus far hands down! I love the company and loved the experiences you’ve graced me with through the multiple tours I’ve been on with you guys! Thanks."

"The experience for Brandan was fantastic. The trip was really fun and was a great learning experience for him."

"As my husband and I sit and watch the opening ceremonies for the Olympics, I find myself reflecting on the opening ceremony of the United World Games 2016. Thank you again, STUDENTathleteWorld for giving our family a chance to experience such a life changing, memorable moment. For any athlete/parent considering a trip, If there is a way for your athlete to go, let them! It was a very educational experience. The best part for us was having our daughter compete in a sport that she loves at an international level!! It was very exciting. When you finally return home and your trip is in the rearview mirror, you will remember this trip as the Trip-of-a-Lifetime. This moment/feeling will never happen again. The friendships and family bond that you will form during this time will carry on beyond your 'short' time together."

"I liked the uniform. The hotel in Austria was amazing. I loved the opportunity to go, thank you! My favorite part was the day at the lake after the gold medal game. Yes the price was worth it. It was a great experience!"

"What an incredible experience this turned out to be. It actually exceeded our expectations. Jody was terrific, readily available, quick to assist, reliable and capable. The tour guides were on point. Coach Morrison not only helped mesh 9 boys that did not know each other but did so with calm, grace and purpose. Michele and I would like to thank you and your staff for providing us with a fantastic experience that enabled Frank to meet new friends and compete against players from around the world. Thank you."

The whole trip was phenomenal and we have memories to last a lifetime! We were able to include a big part of our family on this trip and everyone was so welcoming. The whole process was seamless. Any questions we had, we would email and get an answer from Tim immediately. Communication was exceptional! We always felt safe and the tour guides were very informative and helpful! The competition was very good. You could tell they had played with each other for a long time and our team played better and better after time together. It was great fun to watch and see the excitement in the spectator and children's faces to see the USA play and take their picture etc. I can't say enough about how grateful we are for Jody and the tour group! I honestly can't think of anything to make it better. Even when the bus broke down, Jody and the local tour group rep's handled everything so professionally and they were calm and we just improvised and had lunch while we waited and everything was so smooth! Everything was perfect!!

"Truly an experience of a lifetime! Greatest trip! Competition against other countries, the sites and sounds of Europe. Great lifelong friendships made! Amazing! The best part was the basketball and the immediate connection of the U19 West players and parents. New friends!! We loved Coach Combs and the uniforms. Basketball brought us together SaWUSA made us family. Forever. It was amazing to see all the athletes and especially mine carrying the American flag! It was an amazing experience I wouldn't trade for anything. It is such an amazing time! If you have the chance, GO!"

"Thank you Tim for a wonderful trip. From the very beginning you have been extremely helpful and attentive to all our questions and concerns. The frequent emails were full of important information. You left no stone unturned. This experience is something Isaac will never forget."

“Henry had a great time and enjoyed the experience of overseas basketball, traveling to three countries, and new relationships.”

"My daughter went on the softball trip! Great group of people to work and travel with. Everything they said about the trip was absolutely true!"

"Everything was amazing. It was a wonderful experience for all of us. Thank you for all SaW did to make our trip memorable and of course coaching the boys well enough for them to win silver."

"Thank you very much it was a great experience and am appreciative of the opportunity. It was a great time and I made some relationships I think will last for a while!"

"Thank you! I miss everyone already. The trip was awesome! It was definitely worth it! And, absolutely, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I was given. Thank you so much for inviting me."

"We had a great time. Ian loved it. He really enjoyed meeting new friends and seeing new places. This was a great experience for Ian. He loved making new friends and traveling the world. He also enjoyed playing against different countries and being united through basketball."

"It was a great experience, some of the best things besides basketball was some spontaneous moments with my teammates where we all laughed. The players party and opening ceremony had great environments that I won’t forget. The sports experience was amazing and being able to play against different competition was great. The coaches and teammates made the experience a lot better. Sightseeing was great. The whole experience was overall great and gave me good memories and made new friends."

"Best experience in the world! Met so many great people saw so many places and made new friends all over the world! It was so amazing! My favorite part was the the opening ceremony and Italy! The trip was amazing!"

"This trip was amazing.  I didn't expect this experience.  I would recommend it to any child, and especially for the family to go along.  It's a fabulous experience!!!"

My son Julius and I had an amazing experience in Spain and Portugal this summer with SaWUSA! We instantly bonded with teammates and parents, which really made the trip very memorable. Coach Jamie was very personable and did a great job coaching the boys to an undefeated championship, bringing home the gold medal! We would definitely like to go again next year!

"Parris and I are still in awe of the great time we had last summer. This was an awesome educational and social experience for my daughter. My favorite part of the trip was the United World Games, and the sightseeing. We are planning for both of our daughters to travel with SaWUSA next summer. I would recommend anyone who was able to go, and wanted to give their daughter the experience of playing overseas."

"Thanks so much for setting up this trip. I had a great experience."

Everting was good there was a lot of cool stuff we got to see and do. The lacrosse games were great and I learned a lot about myself as a player. The coaches were awesome.

"Great experience at the United World Games with great coaches and teammates. No technical issues and had good food. Always a plus when you come home with a silver medal in your favorite sport as well."

"It was great, I felt amazing. I loved everything. I was really blessed to go on a trip such as good as this. You guys really know what you’re doing! Thanks for everything, I loved the tour!!!🫵🏽‼️"

"Everything was perfect. The whole process was seamless and easy. We came here to bring back a gold medal, but ended up brining back the bronze and a lifetime of memories. First time playing together and went 6-1. Shoutout to SaWUSA for the opportunity, the kids and fans for the support, and the team for great memories. For the culture! USA, USA, USA!"

"I want to say thank you so so much for the awesome opportunity you gave me to travel and experience something I never thought I would get to experience.  I really enjoyed myself and I can’t say enough how amazing the experience was.  I enjoyed getting to see the world and how everyone does things differently.  I’ve got the travel bug now and can’t wait to do some more traveling."

"Spectacular experience! Thank you again for including my son, Brandt, and myself on this whirlwind trip. It is such an honor to be a part of this amazing group of people that we now call our friends. The opportunity to meet so many people, be introduced to so many cultures and to see the beauty and feel the history of them. To feel the heat and comradeship in competition. Somewhere along this ride we became better and different people. We went to play ball and got so much more! This was one of the best experiences of our lives! Thank you STUDENTathleteWorld!"

“Oh my goodness!  STUDENTathleteWorld is amazing! They are easy to work with and always open to phone calls, texts, emails, etc. Your son/daughter isn’t just another player to them. SaW is invested in them. SaW provided our son the opportunity for personal growth, improved athleticism and life long friendships. His basketball coach still reaches out to see how he is doing. He’s thousands of miles away, with a life of his own, and is still coaching him in his sport and in life. The opportunity to play against teams from different countries around the world was an incredible experience, one he continues to talk about 8 months later! He has talked non-stop about every aspect of the trip - from his coach, to the games and the new friendships formed. A group of them are already planning a reunion at the end of July! Touring other countries, experiencing new cultures and histories was eye opening and left him with new perspectives. He came home a changed young man, and for the better. The best part is that he feels he grew as a person. He has a renewed energy for life and is even more determined to go to college! I can't thank you and your organization enough for providing him with the opportunity to participate.I would recommend this opportunity to anyone who asks!“

"I had an unbelievable time in the Mediterranean. It was a great tour. Coach Matthys was great! Loved talking ball with her."

"Thank you so much for everything ! It was one of the most amazing experiences in my life and I appreciate all you guys did for us! Thank you for having me!"

"I want to thank STUDENTathleteWorld for giving me this amazing opportunity. I would of never imagined that I would have the chance to travel the world. Because of this trip, I made so many amazing friends, that I can call my family. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity and I am so blessed I was able to experience it. Thank youSTUDENTathleteWorld for giving me the chance to explore new cultures and meet people from across the country and the world."

"My son Evan Barney and I went to Austria a few years back and we still talk about that trip. The relationships he made as well as the parents and coaches I meet we will never forget. Nothing will compare to that trip."

"Thank you for the amazing experience. This trip was a lifetime memory for sure. The coaches were all amazing even to the athletes that weren’t a part of their team. I'm beyond grateful to have experienced this trip with some of the best people I have met. I'm proud to say I participated in the 2019 United World Games and brought home silver. What I loved most was playing with my teammates and bonding like we were best friends throughout the whole trip."

"Wonderful 1st rate trip and SaW is very professional and great to work with. It's a great trip! We loved every minute of it!"

"Thank you all so much for the amazing opportunity. My family and I had a really good time! I met a lot of wonderful people and explored new things. It was an opportunity of a lifetime and if I had the chance I would definitely do it all over again. I encourage anyone who has the opportunity to go for it. You won't regret it!"

"Going to the United World Games is one of the greatest experiences a person could ever have. My teammates and I won gold at the games and it is an experience that I will never forget. The highlight of my summer would most definitely be playing with the SaWUSA. The girls on my team were awesome and they made me laugh a lot. None of us had played together before, yet we played together like we known each other forever. We beat Serbia in the championship game to win the gold and it was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Winning the gold medal was by far the best, but the trip was also intended to be a cultural experience. We were able to interact and play against players from other countries and visit the countries of Germany, Austria and Italy. I really enjoyed our day trip to Venice, Italy. I’m only 13 and it’s crazy to think I have played overseas already!"

Words cannot describe the pride Joseph M. Brems and I felt as we watched Alyssa representing our country playing basketball in Barbados for STUDENTathleteWorld / SaWUSA. It was just the right amount of basketball, relaxation and adventure to make it the perfect vacation! These girls played with heart and hustle to go 2-2 against teams that had played together for years! We met some great people too! Great experience all around! 🙂

"Traveling overseas was a dream come true. I've met some incredible people and have formed friendships that will last a lifetime. Thank you SAWUSA for the opportunity to play in the United World Games."

“I would do it again in a heartbeat. My favorite part was watching my son get to meet new friends and watching them go from the first day to the last day and watching the connection they made. The Salt Mine and Venice were awesome trips. I looked forward to those and thought they were great treats. All areas of the tour felt very safe. The coaches and tour leaders and managers were great to deal with. Thank you for a wonderful time.”

"The trip was amazing and I really enjoyed touring, playing basketball, and definitely meeting new people who have become so close to me. My favorite part of the trip was probably meeting new friends and getting to play with them."

"Thank you! I enjoyed it so much. It was definitely my best life experience. Our whole group that year was amazing!"

"The trip was perfect and planned out well for it to be a large group. The experiences were thought out and exciting for someone who's never been to Europe. The UWG events were fun and entertaining. I enjoyed the players party and farewell bbq. The tour guides were so helpful and it made our time in the different locations go smooth. The best part was experiencing the different cultures and seeing the world. The price was worth the trip. Yes this a trip I will never forget."

My son Joseph will be going on a trip with SAWUSA this upcoming summer 2021. We were suppose to go 2020 however the pandemic stopped that from happening. SAWUSA was there for us through it all. They worked to get us all rebooked and set for the following summer and it allowed us a seemless transition during a very bad time. I would recommend them for your Son or Daughter they are a FANTSTIC Organization.

"I had never considered traveling outside the country until Jessi got this opportunity! Sharing those memories with her and meeting such wonderful people on her team made it the experience of a lifetime! We know we were meant to meet this particular group of people and have made friendships for life! The basketball games were just icing on the cake! Austria and Venice were my absolute favorites! The history, architecture and scenery were amazing! Kelsey and Ruben were awesome and took great care of us and the kids. My daughter is still in love with her uniform and her name under the American flag!"

We had a very memorable and fabulous time!! I was part of the 2016 SaW Volleyball Team competed in the United World Games Summer of 2016. The team made up of players from all over the US and Canada. We are still friends and we keep in touch in social media. We played against many European teams and the level of competition was high. The trip was one of the best. It was fun, educational, and organized. I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants something outside of high school and club experience in the US.

"SAWUSA puts together a great tour. My son made a lot of great new friends and is already wanting to go back. For the $, there's no way I could have planned this trip that nice myself for that price. I think the price was worth it. The cities we visited were very cool. The hotel in Klangenfurt was perfect for a long stay. Karen, our tour guide, and ADIS, our driver, were great as well. I highly recommend this group and tour! "

"I really enjoyed this trip. I met the most amazing people ever. I had an amazing time. Thank you for making it possible for me to go and represent the USA!"

"This trip was a fantastic experience and one that will definitely be remembered! What an amazing opportunity for these young athletes to travel and experience different cultures and compete at another level. Our tour guide Lukas was amazing!  He had many demands to overcome and did so with a great attitude and smile. It was amazing to see kids who had never met or played together come together and form a team in such a short period of time. The best part was getting to know all the other players and parents and meeting the locals and feeling welcomed."  

"It was a wonderful experience and an amazing trip!! The coaches and trip leaders were awesome and always on top of everything. I would love to go again. I'm so glad I was able to travel with SaW this summer. It's been a life changing experience! Thank you!"

"I think the coaches and your directors were very kind and helpful. Experience was awesome and eventful. Hotel in Austria was wonderful; hotel in Germany was pretty nice. I was very comfortable, safe, and pleased with the trip to say the least. The thing I loved most about the trip was the sights and the bonding of new friends. It was most definitely the experience of a lifetime. The price was worth it."

“This trip was an amazing experience. If you ever have the chance to participate or send your child on one do so. We made amazing memories worth every penny. If you ever have the opportunity to send your child do so. The experience and friendship gained are well worth it. I would definitely do this again and will be returning to Klagenfurt one day. Thanks for bringing amazing memories. The coaches did an amazing job. Thanks for all you did for the kids."

"Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity. It was the most amazing experience with the best people and coaches and it will forever change my life. It opened our eyes up to the World and to basketball. This is an amazing organization. Seeing all the amazing places in Europe was fun, but not as much fun as meeting all of these amazing people. We were a little hesitant at first, but now we are best friends. I cant wait until we meet up again in the future. Thank you for everything. You are all amazing."

I'll never forget this experience. The best part was the bonding experience with my family.

"The thing that I enjoyed most about the trip was the people. We started out as strangers and ended up family. It was great to see my son make life long friends as well as me. The price was well worth it and I think very economical for what you got in return. The only negative thing I can say about the trip is that me and my son wished it was longer. The hotels were great, food was good and you usually had a variety of choices. Having traveled abroad multiple times, I must say it was nice to have a guide and provided transportation. It made the experience that much nicer because I didn't have to do anything logistically, and we always had the opportunity to venture out on our own if we chose to. I just want to let you know that your staff was great, and I would like to say that Coach Jake was not only a great coach, but an awesome man. I really cares about the kids. He truly treats the kids as his own. He was just great. He took a group of kids and not only did they look like they played together for years on the court, he was instrumental in having them gel off the court which was great. He was not only a coach but mentor, and he let the guys know that he is there for them for life, his mentorship doesn't end when everyone goes their separate ways. Bobby was already thinking about next summer. He wants to go again and so do I. You guys did a great job."

"We're happy we had the opportunity to be a part of SaWUSA! Thank you again. You and your team work tirelessly to make these trips possible. We appreciate all you do! It was an excellent opportunity to play your favorite sport representing SaWUSA while also meeting other players from all over the world. My favorite part of the trip was definitely Austria from games to free time to food to the people. The price was worth it and the food was good. I liked the consistent role call supervision. The tour leadership was amazing and Jody was outstanding."

"It was the best experience ever. I loved everything about the trip. The price was worth it. The experience was unbelievable and it was the experience of a lifetime and one that I’m glad that I got a chance to experience. I wouldn't change a thing and I would love to go again next year."

"What an amazing time we had in Barcelona. Memories of a lifetime. We absorbed the culture, the food, and met many nice families and came home with new friends. Thank you SaWUSA for giving Bobby the opportunity to be a part of this amazing trip and to be able to represent the USA! It was truly a wonderful experience and a fun trip! Looking forward to next year!"

My son, husband, and father-in-law had an awesome experience from day 1. They enjoyed every bit of it. Looking forward to doing it again in 2024. I can't think of anything you could've done better, it was an awesome experience.

"Everything was great and smooth. This was an amazing experience, definitely worth it!"

"The SaWUSA program made a great impact on my son Samer Waz. When he traveled with your program, he learned how to be a man away from home. A lifetime experience that he will never forget. Made great friends throughout the country and will be meeting them this winter on the snow hills of Montana (snow boarding) with his former teammates. Thank you again sir."

"It was an honor representing the USA and Texas. I really enjoyed the trip and the experience and the life-long relationships I formed with everyone.  I would love to attend another trip next year. The best part was bonding with my team at the games and the lake."

"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity. It was so much fun and a life long experience."

"I really enjoyed accompanying my grandson on this trip. It is something we will remember for a lifetime. We enjoyed making new friends from many different locations in the USA. Coach Hutchings was terrific. It was fantastic how quickly he was able to put together a competitive team. Good chemistry! Our uniforms were awesome. The competition and the games were wonderful. Getting to see the special places we visited was definitely a plus. I always felt safe."

"This was the best experience I ever had, I made friends from all over and seen places I probably wouldn't of experienced in my life.  I had never been out of the country so I was a little nervous. It was the most amazing places I have ever seen. The trip was well planned and ran smooth. I loved having Rory Larson as a coach and really liked the uniforms. I would do it again in a heartbeat."

"This is definitely an experience that I will remember for a lifetime. I learned so much about basketball."

"All good things always comes to an end and so does our trip to Barcelona ..... a spectacular experience coming home with the gold! Thank you SaWUSA for including my son JoJo and myself on this whirlwind trip for the second time around. It is such a great honor to represent the USA & to be a part of this amazing group of people that I can now call a friend. Tim, I appreciate the exciting opportunity you provide to motivate young athletes like JoJo to be the best player they can be, & dedication to helping young student athletes succeed in a fun, high energy and safe atmosphere through Basketball. Through #SaWUSA, JoJo has built many relationships, elevated his basketball IQ, skills & most importantly created memories. Utmost gratitude to Coach Otkin for being incredibly passionate about the game and bringing this entire team together in such a short span of time. Such an awesome growing experience for athletes and parents. Keep doing what you are doing, you guys rock!"

I absolutely loved this trip for my son. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to pursue sports and meet new people. My son loved it. He said the coaches were awesome. I met one of the coaches and he very polite and respectful. I am for sure hoping to send my son again next year. Thank you SaWUSA for giving my son this opportunity. Also to Tim and Jody, thank you for all you have done to make this memorable for my son. You guys are so much appreciated.

"I had the best experience ever! Thank you soo soo much! Everyday just got better and better. I couldn't be anymore blessed to have been able to take this trip."

"I can honestly say I've never had an experience like this before, this win put us in the championship which we ended up losing but it was also to the best team in Germany and the best team I have ever played against. We still brought home the Silver Medal. My squad this whole trip I wouldn't change for anything, The best experience of my life hands down. Go SaWTeamUSA!"

They give a great opportunity to high school athletes to compete overseas. Not many kids get this opportunity to see other parts of the world and other types of competition. They also make it fun by seeing the sites and learning some history of where you are traveling. This is a great experience.

I loved the energy from everyone. From the coaching staff to the parents and the directors everyone was very positive and made the trip enjoyable. It was an experience of a lifetime. Everything was great.

This was a blast! Playing basketball and meeting new teammates who are now friends! All the fun added in w/zip line and waterfalls made for the BEST week!! Thanks

"Thank you for giving my son this great opportunity. He has now become a world traveler. He will never forget this. The entire town of Amsterdam, NY is very proud."

"I had a great time. Thank you for presenting me with the opportunity."

"Thanks for picking me to go. It was a very fun trip."

"Thank you!! It was an amazing experience & I'll remember it for a lifetime!! Thank you for allowing me to have to opportunity!"

"I just wanted to tell you thank you for giving me the opportunity to play overseas this summer. I've learned so much from being there. It was truly an experience I will never forget. Thanks again."

"I loved the trip, it was a great mixture of athletics and education. It also gave everyone involved a up close view of many different cultures."

"The overall trip was a once in a lifetime experience for me. I would definitely return to Barbados in the future. I loved the people and environment there. I also enjoy spending time with my teammates and getting to know them and hear their stories. My favorite part was being able to meet new players from around the US and be able to form a team with them. It was definitely worth it."

“It was an awesome experience. I had a great time. I loved the sightseeing and we had a great group of people. You guys were great and did an awesome job. Really well done! Considering how much planning something like this takes everyone I spoke with was really impressed. You were responsive, helpful and the whole process was smooth and easy. The hotels and travel were excellent.”

"Thanks for the great opportunity. I really enjoyed myself on and off the court."

“The price was well worth it. The trip was incredibly well organized. We had a great time. It was an amazing experience. The opening ceremonies were my favorite part. I felt very safe and comfortable. Everyone was great. The tour leads were invaluable. Good competition.”

I had an absolute blast! Our tour guides and coaches were both amazing! This trip will definitely leave a huge positive impact on my life. If I hadn’t have taken this opportunity I wouldn’t have met the amazing people I did! Big shout out to our women’s lax coach for always making sure we were doing ok. My favorite part of the trip was meeting new people and playing in the tournament!

“Thank you for the opportunity! We are certain that not only has this journey been an educational experience to the vast cultures in Europe, but definitely a life changing memory! Keep up the great work that your organization is doing...it is definitely making great impact!”

10/10 love. Such an amazing experience I wish it could’ve been longer. Yes I felt safe and comfortable! I loved the people I met, most on the trip. This includes the things we did that helped us bond. The price was worth it, with my scholarship and it was definitely the experience of a lifetime.

"I would like to thank you both for the tremendous trip of a lifetime that Raena just had at the World United Games with SaW!! She is home, exhausted, but she has so many stories of what she did & where she went."

"The coaching staff was fantastic. Our tours were wonderful, we saw beautiful views and fit a lot in during our time. I loved meeting new friends/teammates. I’ve been keeping in touch with the people I have met and it’s awesome to have friends around the states. The price was worth it. I loved not having to worry about hotels, transportation, and sightseeing. Thankful SaW took care of all those details and I was able to enjoy my trip, play ball and have fun with my new friends. It was an awesome experience and definitely a trip of a lifetime!"

"Best Experience EVER. AWESOME experience from the flight, hotel, tours, and meeting new families was AWESOME. I continue to wish SaW nothing but the best. If you need a spokesman, I'm here."

"I really appreciate the opportunity...such an amazing experience!"

A big thank you to STUDENTathleteWorld (SaWUSA), Tim Ryerson, Jody Burrows, Greg Blythe, Bernard Smith, Coach Campbell and all the other coaches for making the United World Games experience life-changing.  Austin and I just got back from the most amazing 10 days in Austria, Germany and Italy. The trip centered around the largest amateur sports competition in Europe with 30 countries and 13 sports participating. While the basketball experience was fantastic for so many reasons, Austin will tell you it was about so much more than basketball. It was an opportunity to meet new players from all over the US, meet players from other countries, learn new playing styles/coaching styles, expand his outlook on and appreciation for other parts of the world, create excitement for global travel and keeping those new connections made at the games. The kids on his team were wonderful, lifelong friendships made. The family members that traveled along with their players were just as wonderful. Prior to the trip, Tim was very responsive with any questions that we had. Our tour leader, Ana, was fantastic. The 19u coaches were wonderful. Great people that made the trip fun, light-hearted. Our coach did a great job with the team... getting to know the kids, adjusting when needed, keeping them accountable, and putting things into perspective, all with a sense of humor that put the kids at ease. The excursions/sightseeing we did with this trip was wonderful, of course we would have loved to stay longer and see more. For the amount of time we had, I felt we packed in what we could given the size of the group. I always felt safe. I would recommend this experience, for sure. Watching Austin's wings expand with every day of the trip- meeting new people, his excitement for meeting people from other countries, the fun he had at the players party, the fun he had on the shuttle bus with other teams when they would sing and cheer. Definitely worth it. And for sure an experience of a lifetime.

"Words really can’t describe how incredible the experience was overall. The opening ceremonies left chills in me as it really hit home that we are here representing our country. I had conversations and laughs with fellow coaches which allowed us to develop lifelong friendships. We began to say through the trip “something’s gotta give” since it continued to be too good to be true. I still can’t believe I just experienced what I did as it far exceeded expectations and felt like a 10-day dream. Thank you for the opportunity to learn, grow, and serve with SAWUSA."

"I want to thank the staff of SaW, every trip with you all was amazing and a dream come true. If it wasn’t for you guys selecting me and giving me the opportunity to travel the world while playing basketball, I wouldn’t be able to live the dreams I’ve had as a kid and I wouldn’t be at the stage of my life that I am today. These trips taught me a lot in life. Everything was great from the coaches to the bus drivers and sightseeing to the competition. I had a blast it was a blessing to be apart of it once again! What I loved most about the trip was meeting new people and coaches and bonding with everyone, it was worth the price with all the sightseeing and different hotels and events we attended. Everything was good nothing was bad that could’ve been done better! Jody is great she helped me with a lot and I talk to her till this day. Thank you to the SaW staff, once again this is a blessing!"

"We are the champions, we are the champions. no time for losers, cause we are the champions! It was truly such an honor to play with SAWUSA and to represent the USA on the lacrosse field. This was really an experience of a lifetime, and a trip I will never forget. The gold medal feels great, but the friendships I’ve made have been ones that could and will continue on for years ahead."

"The trip was an experience of a lifetime just as we were told. The price you can not beat for what was included. My favorite part of the trip was to see my son in a uniform representing the USA. To see him on the court, his heart filled, no price can be put on that. The whole experience was extremely organized, fun, full days, very safe and comfortable. The SaWUSA staff is amazing. You’ve done a wonderful job coordinating this event. Jody is passionate, very professional, and loves these teams. When I think of SaWUSA, I see success. You have a great program. Thank you for this opportunity."

"Thank you it was an amazing experience!"

"Thank you for this invitation! It was honored to be on this wonderful team! I had a lot of fun with this team! Thank you again!!"

"I had an amazing time on the trip, it was a great chance to go and see other countries and experience what it's like there. Also, we got to see how other countries played basketball and it was an honor to play against them while representing USA. The hotels we stayed at were really nice"

"It was the experience of a lifetime! You all did great. Thank you for this experience to play ball representing the USA and the really neat places we visited! My most favorite place we visited was Venice. I felt really safe everywhere we went. It was an awesome experience!"

"I truly want to thank you, SaW, and your staff for allowing my wife and daughter to participate with you guys in 2016.  It was one of the best experiences that they both have had."

"Thanks so much STUDENTathleteWorld! Our family's thanks you for giving our son a tremendous sports and humanitarian experience! I can truly appreciate the work that goes into organizing these events for young people from around the country. Kudos to you and your colleagues for the fantastic job that you do! I had a blast!"

"I've got to give you a standing ovation for putting this company together. Your staff, coaches and everyone involved with the United World Games 2018 did a great job. Thank you for giving our son Rafael Delgado the opportunity to be part of this wonderful event. It was a great experience for him. Thanks."

"Kyle enjoyed the trip so much and hasn't stopped talking about it!"

"Riley came back with memories of a lifetime and the coaches made a huge impact on her. Thank you for the opportunity to travel with your organization! She thoroughly enjoyed the trip."

"With everything we saw, did, and experienced, I am surprised that we did not pay more. The price was fabulous! SaW did an OUTSTANDING job with this trip. We felt safe, comfortable, entertained, and did I say safe. Everyone (Tour Leaders, Delegation Managers - Lukas, and Coaches) made this trip comfortable and safe. At no time did I feel worried or concerned during the trip. It was awesome! I enjoyed every bit of it! And, yes, I feel that we were immersed in the places we visited. Also, I enjoyed the free-time. The hotels were great an the meals wonderful (another parent and I were trying to get recipes). The sales and payment process was neither confusing nor difficult. Considering the amount of money transmitted between my family and SaW, I would say it was effortless. The best part was meeting all those wonderful people. I also enjoyed watching the boys interact with one another. They had a good time. I haven't stop talking about the trip since I got home."

"It was a wonderful trip and want to go back next year. I want to play for the same team and also the same coach. It was a wonderful experience."

"I want to extend a huge thank you for what you do!  This was a great experience for Alison and she's already talking about wanting to go back next year!"

"Thanks! Gabriel had a blast and said it was the best week of his life so far!! He really wants to go on another trip now!"

The price was so worth it. This is a memory I will cherish forever. I couldn't fathom something like this coming up for me and it is just a fantastic experience I would recommend. I loved the Zipline. It was just really good and simple. I couldn't have asked for much more. The people were really helpful and they give you a step-by-step guide on how to do things. Plus, it's a really good service with taking United States athletes overseas. It's an awesome service.

SAWUSA is excellent. They are very friendly, and professional and the communication is great. This program pushed my son to be a part of his future and helped guide him. This is a wonderful program.

"I have to say the experience was one of the best I've ever had and it really helped me express my love for softball."

"I enjoyed the trip immensely. Thank you for giving me the opportunity."

"Thank you so much for giving my son Logan West the opportunity of a lifetime. He made some forever new friends and he gave his jersey to a little boy from the Netherlands!"

"Thank you for the opportunity. I had a great time and enjoyed it all.. I really appreciate you for choosing me as one of the players. Thank you."

"I wish to emphasize that I have nothing but respect and admiration for your organization and all the work that you do for American athletes. My daughter will never forget this wonderful opportunity and experience. I look forward to future experiences with you, and I have spread the word about SaW Tours with other families!"

"Easy to say this was the trip of a lifetime. I’d go back in a heartbeat. I met some of the most amazing people that I’ll never forget. Had the most amazing teammates that became some of my best friends. I’ll definitely miss getting to spend time with all of the people I had the chance to meet along the way. Getting to experience everything we did in Europe and everything that we got to see along the way, as long as playing basketball, was something that many don’t get the chance to do."

"We really enjoyed our experience and we will have a lifetime of great memories. The people associated with SAWUSA were all fantastic. Making it to the championship game and almost (we should have) winning it!! Seeing the boys play against some very good competition. Winning a buzzer beater to make it to the finals - all were my highlights. However, Munich was a blast! Austria was beautiful."

“Absolutely wonderful. It is an experience that Dakota will never forget. Thank you.”

"Loved everything about the trip!"

"My son went to Hawaii with SaWUSA and we all had a great time. That was a first time trip for them and it was incredible. Highly recommend it."

"Over the summer my daughter Katie had the opportunity to play for the SaWUSA girls basketball team at the United World Games in Austria. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience for her to be able to compete and come home with a gold medal from the World Games! I was fortunate enough to coach her team there and was blessed to have such an incredible group of talented girls on the team as well as supportive parents. If you have a player that is interested contact SaW."

"Thank you SaWUSA for giving me the opportunity to not only play the game I love at an international level but to bring home the gold, memories and new friends. This was the experience of a lifetime and I’m forever grateful." ????????????✈️????❤️????

"We want to thank STUDENTathleteWorld for a wonderful experience. We arrived in Boston not knowing anyone. We are departing Europe with friends from across the country. Our last day in Austria and Germany was a blast. The Salt Mine is incredible. An opportunity of a lifetime for many to enjoy."

"It was an awesome experience to play against teams from Europe and explore Berlin and Prague."

"We had a great time in Barbados. Truly a wonderful, rich, and life-changing experience for both of us (certainly for me). I believe that this trip prepared Will for his new college experience. We spent an absolutely superb day on the Catamaran Cruise. Lunch on the ocean and the highlight...swimming with the turtles. Just amazing! Thank you Barbados for your wonderful hospitality and the opportunity to experience one of the most beautiful places on earth. And to STUDENTathleteWorld - congratulations! Job well done. These two coaches were a great pairing for this trip. Their personalities complemented each other, and they had two very different ways of dealing with the boys - which was very effective. The bitter part was saying goodbye to those boys. They all became my sons and it felt like I was sending them off on another very long trip. If asked what the best part of this vacation was for me, I'd say it was watching my son do something he loves in a very different environment, taking a chance to build new relationships (which are unbelievably strong after this trip), and to see his true gifts and talents reveal themselves so completely. The lesson in all of this - growth comes in discomfort. Your truth is displayed in situations that you cannot control, and when you can be happy with what you see when it does; that's a beautiful thing! Thinking about Will going off to college in a few short weeks, this was wonderful to see. We will continue to share our adventures with anyone you would like to learn more about our experience and the value in being part of such a great trip."

"It was truly an experience of a lifetime!"

"All things are possible when we come together for a good purpose in making a way for the youth of tomorrow to have a chance to travel across the world to meet people from all parts of life. We can never take for granted that we have what we have today. I would advise young people that if they are planning on going to college that they get in touch with STUDENTathleteWorld. Keep doing what you are doing, you guys rock!”

I loved everything about my trip. It was an experience of a lifetime for me being from a small community. This trip gave me a chance to start checking off my bucket list LOL! Everything was wonderful!!! I just wish it could have been longer LOL! I had a lot of fun!!!

"This was an amazing experience. My student athlete, Justin Chandler, said he had a great time. All the boys on both teams and families all got along so well, so good job in the selection process! Being with the other families was the best part. The coaches for the Spain/Portugal Basketball were amazing and so were the tour guides."

"The trip was a trip of a lifetime.  I would highly suggest this trip and competition for all.  All can learn much from this experience. This trip came off perfect to me. After just losing the U14 gold medal game, we felt the sense of accomplishment even in defeat as we represented our country to the best of our ability and competed at our highest level. These men and parents received something that was priceless."

"An awesome opportunity and an amazing trip! Thank you SaWUSA for the memories."

"Thanks so much for the opportunity! The trip was really fun and I'm so grateful! I followed the rest of the trips via Facebook and seemed like a successful summer."

"I really enjoyed this trip and the experience, it's going to be one to remember for a lifetime! I will for sure keep in touch! Thank you again for giving me this opportunity!"

"It was well worth it to know and experience that there is such a larger world out there that is breath taking and to have your son compete against other athletes in basketball from around the world is something we will never forget! It was one of the most amazing/learning experiences I have ever had. What started as a chance to compete in basketball against different countries became something so much more and brought so many of us together from all over who I consider my friends. Thank you STUDENTathleteWorld!"

"I was excited to be part of the SaWUSA team. Once I met the other girls everything was great. We bonded as a team and came together on the field. I made friends for a lifetime. Not everyone can say they have played overseas, but I can! I loved everything and plan to do it again next year. THANKS!!!"

"This trip was a life changing experience. Having a chance to see different cultures, meet so many wonderful people, and competing for our country is something I will never forget. We had so much fun during our time in Europe. I can't wait to go back! Going to the opening ceremonies was so much fun. Going to the gyms to compete was very good. The day trip to Italy was a once in a lifetime experience and seeing Salzburg. Your staff was very helpful and his communication through everything made this a smooth trip."

"Thank you so much SaW Tours for allowing Haylee to a part of this amazing adventure...IT WAS A BLAST!!!!! SUCH AN AMAZING TIME .... MANY MEMORIES AND LIFE LONG FRIENDS MADE .... AWESOME GROWING EXPERIENCE ..NOT ONLY FOR THE ATHLETES... BUT THE PARENTS AS WELL. She made amazing new friends not only from the States but from overseas and learned so much from each and every one of them. We appreciate everything you have done and the trip. The trip was truly about growing and experiencing a different way of life and it made me very proud to see how Haylee handled it, even jumping out of her comfort zone to play for a team that had different ways of doing things and languages. She has made lifelong friends and a lifetime of memories. It was a amazing trip ....thank you so much for everything!!!!!"

"This was a great way to see a new part of the world, experience great sporting events, meet new friends, and watch our boys bring home a silver medal! What a confidence builder for our athletes! I Loved watching the competition, had a great time with the other parents and players, enjoyed the countryside, and enjoyed the interactions of the athletes off the court. Coach Hutchings was amazing, He put 10 young men together as a team in 2 days. Wonderful chemistry! The concentration camp and salt mines were both interesting and moving. I would recommend this trip to others! My grandson would like to go again to play with his teammates another time!"

Everything was great! I love SaWUSA, they are so organized. They communicate with their team and players very well. I have zero regrets. I had a lot of fun. It was so worth it, the group was amazing and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. 

"Thank you for giving Samantha the opportunity to have this experience she just had. It was an awesome experience. Felt safe for her going. It was fun for her to be able to go and represent USA in volleyball. She will never forget this. What an amazing job you all do to make this happen for these young sportsmen. Thank you all. "

The trip was so awesome! I was able to experience this with my daughter as a trip of a lifetime! We would have not experienced these great places, different cultures, food, shopping, and visited historical sites, if not for playing basketball with SaWUSA. My daughter was able to play with other athletes that spoke the same language - basketball! Coach Lori was an absolute inspirational Coach! Her ability to talk and mentor the athletes during challenging games and articulate life lessons was priceless. Coaches and staff were accessible to the athletes, professional, and fun to spend our days with, and always available to answer questions. Jody, our tour GODDESS, did an amazing job with handling almost anything that arose! Shout out to Tim who worked tirelessly to make sure we had an amazing experience. One of my favorite parts of our stay in Portugal was a tour we took of the former Monarch Palace of the King and Queen. We are in contact with the friends, who feel like family, since returning. We plan on traveling with SaWUSA again in 2023! This was amazing, we had a great experience!

When we first heard about the opportunity we were nervous about traveling during COVID but Tim has a team of professionals that has walked us through the process every step of the way. SaWUSA is a professional organization that strives to give upcoming athletes an opportunity of a lifetime to play other athletes from other countries. We are proud to be a part of SaWUSA and represent athletes from the great state of Texas!

"Thanks to SAWUSA we met some wonderful people and made lifetime friendships while on this tour."

"I’ve traveled with groups before and I am soooo impressed with the way Tim, Jody and Hutch covered logistics and coaching. They took care of everything and everyone. Great job! I loved the coaches, parents and athletes!!! Catamaran was GREAT, jeep safari was good. The people made it all worthwhile."

"The communication/organization/structure of the trip was an A+. We are happy to have made the trip and thank you for all the effort - it must be exhausting! I appreciate all your support and help for a grandparent with air options and payment provisions. Breakfast buffet at SeaPark Hotel was truly amazing as was the hotel and staff!! The people were very nice and friendly. Enjoyed the cities and seeing countryside with mountains and castles. Salzburg was very nice.  I would recommend trip and the experience is valuable."

"I enjoyed the trip so much, it was so fun there. The people there are amazing, and the team was so fun. We bonded so much we were practically family by the time we got back. I just wanted to say thank you for this opportunity."

"You folks do an outstanding job. We appreciated how you used local guides. We were VERY happy with this trip to United World Games and would love to do more and we will. We have also recommended you to our friends and others."

"The trip was great. I'm glad I had the chance to go. I had experiences and met people that I'll remember for my whole life. I would definitely recommend it to anyone, it was one of the best experiences of my life.  The coaching and guidance was great. I'm happy I took the trip, and thank you for the experience. Winning the semifinal game at the buzzer was definitely the best part overall. Outside of basketball, I would say just meeting everyone and hanging out was my favorite part."

"I feel the entire process went smoothly. Considering there were so many moving parts, I feel it went well. Experiencing the different cultures of the countries we visited was great."

I am glad to say that I got experience to play across the world and play European basketball and the educational experience. It was a wonderful journey, I got to experience the different ways that basketball was being played and how much different our basketball is compared to theirs it was a wonderful experience, wonderful friendships were made. A trip that I will never forget.
But thanks once again it was an amazing experience!!!!!!!! 

"Thank you so much for the opportunity. This experience I cannot even put into words but it was something that I will definitely cherish forever. I will keep in touch and once again thank you for everything."