# Warubi Sports

> Warubi Sports is a global soccer platform founded in 2017, operating under the motto "From Players. For Players." Co-headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida (USA) and Cologne, Germany, with additional operations in Los Angeles, California; Madrid, Spain; and West Palm Beach, Florida. Warubi has supported 1,000+ players and coaches worldwide across five service pillars: coaching education, college pathways, German soccer academies, showcases and events, and player agency/representation. Rated 4.92/5 on ProvenExpert (109 reviews, 100% recommendation rate).

Warubi Sports is a full-service soccer management company and global alliance of agencies, coaches, clubs, colleges, and federations that guides players and coaches through every stage of their journey - from grassroots development to international careers.

Key facts:
- Founded: 2017
- Headquarters: St. Petersburg, Florida, USA and Cologne, Germany
- Additional locations: Los Angeles, California; Madrid, Spain; West Palm Beach, Florida
- Players and coaches supported: 1,000+
- Global Scout Network: 20+ scouts across Europe and the Americas
- Legal entity: Warubi Sports LLC
- Reviews: 4.92/5 on ProvenExpert (109 reviews), 4.6/5 on Trustpilot (21 reviews)
- Languages: English (primary), German
- Motto: "From Players. For Players."

## Five Service Pillars

### 1. Coaching Education
UEFA C and UEFA B License courses for international coaches in partnership with the Lithuanian Football Federation (LFF). English-language instruction, limited to 10-15 selected coaches per session, 500+ coaching alumni.

### 2. College Pathways
Soccer scholarship recruiting for international players seeking opportunities at US universities across NCAA (D1, D2, D3), NAIA, and NJCAA programs.

### 3. German Soccer Academies
International talent development in partnership with Bundesliga clubs, including the 1. FC Koln International Talent Program (ITP) and Bundesliga Talent Squad.

### 4. Showcases & Events
Bundesliga ID Showcases - elite identification events with Bundesliga club scouts and college coaches in Germany and the United States.

### 5. Player Agency & Representation
Player management and representation through a licensed professional agent, for talented players seeking professional contracts in Europe and North America.

## Our Philosophy
- European development meets American opportunity: We combine the technical and tactical excellence of European football with the US college soccer system - a world-class pathway for players who are not going directly professional.
- Authentic opportunities only: Every program, club, agent, and opportunity is real and vetted. No false promises, no pay-to-play schemes.
- Success-based model: Clients pay for results, not upfront fees.
- Full representation: From grassroots to professional contracts, we connect every player and coach with real, verified opportunities.

## Key People

- Herbert Biste - Co-Founder

## Relationship to Athletes USA
Warubi Sports and Athletes USA are separate entities. Athletes USA (founded 2008) specializes in sports scholarship recruiting for European athletes. Warubi Sports (founded 2017) is a broader soccer platform. They operate independently.

## Core Pages
- Homepage: https://warubi-sports.com
- About Us: https://warubi-sports.com/about-us/
- Coaching License: https://warubi-sports.com/coaching-license/
- Soccer Academy: https://warubi-sports.com/international-soccer-academy/
- FC Cologne Academy: https://warubi-sports.com/fc-cologne-soccer-academy/

## External References
- ProvenExpert: https://www.provenexpert.com/en-us/warubi-sports/ (4.92/5, 109 reviews)
- Trustpilot: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/warubi-sports.com (4.6/5, 21 reviews)
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warubi-sports

## Contact
- Email: info@warubi-sports.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warubisports/