The team
Meet the people who guide student-athletes to the United States. We offer complete, personal support across every part of your journey — sports specialists, academic advisors and administrative staff, all here to guide you, back you and help you make it happen.
Founder
JC is the founder of Underdog French Management. A lifelong basketball player, he moved to the United States at sixteen to chase his dream of playing there.
Staying close to his former coaches and teammates, JC built strong relationships with American coaches across the country. That experience and that network make him the right partner to guide you through your American basketball project.
English teacher
Marine is a passionate basketball player and a certified English teacher. That double role gives her a unique approach to language learning, combining sporting and linguistic expertise.
She will not only improve your English — she will prepare you for the TOEFL, an essential exam for students heading to an American university. She firmly believes learning should be fun and motivating, and uses interactive methods to keep her lessons alive and engaging.
Technical coach & head of scouting
We are delighted to have Mélanie, technical director of the Saint-Genis-Laval basketball club, on our staff during tryouts.
A former player, Mélanie competed at a strong level and was repeatedly selected for departmental and regional teams, which gives her a clear understanding of what high-level demands look like from a young age.
Strength & conditioning coach
We are proud to have Sadoukane, founder and director of SDK Fitness Academy, as the official strength and conditioning coach for our tryout sessions.
With solid experience in the basketball world, Sadoukane played at national level and went on to coach as an assistant up to Pré-Nationale. Being both a technician of the game and a strength coach gives him a complete approach, built around the demands of high-level basketball.
Partner coach, based in Florida
We are proud to work with Tyler, a basketball coach at 212 Academy in Florida, who joins our network as a reference point and a support in our American development.
A former American player, Tyler moved into coaching with real passion. He is also the founder of Wellzy Elite, a structure dedicated to individual player development, focused on fundamentals, mental preparation and personalised guidance for young players. His vision: build complete athletes, ready to perform over the long haul.
Ready?
We offer a free 30-minute phone call to talk through your ambition of playing and studying in the United States.
