Custom Faculty-Led Programs
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Trust the experts in international travel for student-athletes and teams
Since 2010 Beyond Sports has been designing and operating international Faculty-Led Academic and Service-Learning tours. We are among the most experienced and trusted in the industry for customized international experiences for student-athletes. If you're interested in organizing a faculty-led trip, you'll be paired with one of our custom group travel coordinators to provide a personal and simple planning experience. Because of our local staff around the world, we offer experiences that are less expensive and more personal than our competitors.
Our programs are especially catered to
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Sports Management majors
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Exercise Science majors
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Global Studies majors
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Sports Leadership courses
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Sociology of Sport courses
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SAAC Members
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Team Leadership
Meaningful and memorable travel is at the core of our Beyond Sports faculty-led experience. We are ready to go above and beyond to provide your student-athletes with a transformative adventure!
Academic Trips
Designed to bring classroom curriculum to life through high-level industry immersion. In partnership with lead faculty, each 10-14 day itinerary integrates 4 to 6 specialized guest lectures, behind-the-scenes stadium tours, and visits to leading local sports enterprises. Whenever possible, trips incorporate active sport-based sessions, giving student-athletes an interactive, field-based global learning experience.
Service-Learning Trips
Built around meaningful community engagement, cultural immersion, and social impact. Working alongside faculty, these multi-city 7-10 day programs center on at least three hands-on community partner projects, youth clinics, or service initiatives. Structured site visits, local workshops, and cultural excursions round out the itinerary, empowering students to connect directly with host communities and lead through sport.
Long-Term Programs
A turnkey semester-abroad model tailored specifically to the unique schedules and academic demands of student-athletes. Beyond Sports collaborates directly with university faculty and advisors to curate fully integrated terms by securing verified accommodations, dedicated co-working and study spaces, credit-bearing guest lectures, weekly cultural sightseeing, and curated regional excursions so athletes stay on track academically while training and competing abroad.
Our Destinations
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Dreaming of somewhere else? We are always building out tours in new destinations!
From Alumni
"Appreciation for other countries and their cultures is something that I value so much more now. Being limited to experiences only in the United States is great, but I rarely get opportunities like this to see and explore the rest of the world.
I’m extremely grateful for this trip and the things I have not only learned about myself but also about the people around me in this world."
University of Florida Student | Spain, 2024
Planning Process
Simplified and personal, from beginning to end.
Introduction Call
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A travel coordinator connects with you over a quick phone call to ask you a series of questions about your ideal program.
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Once we have all the details we need––i.e. destination, budget, timeframe, etc.––we will begin working on a proposal!
Proposal Review
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Using the details you shared during your introduction call, we will send you a faculty-led service or academic program proposal within two to three business days.
You'll have chance to review the proposal(s) and let us know if there are any adjustments you'd like made.
Finalize Itinerary & Sign Contract
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We will work together to finalize your perfect itinerary. We will request flights (typically available 9-10 months from the trip) through our group travel agent
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When you're ready to lock in your faculty-led trip, we will send you a contract to review and sign.
Pre-Departure Preparation
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We want this experience to be as easy for you as possible! Our team will continue to work with you through pre-departure.
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We will walk through the final itinerary including a packing list, travel details, finalized guest speakers, etc.