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Who we are
Trivium Sports is a coach-centered initiative that connects international student-athletes and early-career coaches with trusted U.S. sports organizations. We focus on character-driven placements, lawful hiring, and long-term mentorship so coaches grow and clubs build stronger, more consistent programs. Our work sits at the intersection of global talent, coaching development, and youth sport leadership.
Why we started
Every year, thousands of international student-athletes graduate with the discipline and mindset to coach, yet few have a clear path. At the same time, clubs, academies, and schools struggle to hire dependable, well-prepared staff. Trivium Sports bridges that gap by simplifying the process, removing legal and logistical barriers, and aligning coaches and organizations for lasting success.
Our approach
We are not a shortcut. We are a long-term partner for organizations that value development, integrity, and doing things the right way.
Trust
We work only with coaches and employers committed to professionalism, mutual respect, and ethical practice.
Support
Hands-on guidance through each step, including compliance, cultural adaptation, and employment requirements, so everything is handled correctly and responsibly.
Character
We prioritize people who lead with integrity, communicate with care, and bring adaptability and purpose to their roles.
Clarity
Transparent standards and timelines. No hidden steps, no false promises. Clear expectations and lawful processes from first call to start date.
Discover the specialists
Meet the founders
Juan Carlos Bàguena
Global Talent Network and Scouting
Tennis coach, former ATP player, and program director with 30 years in high-performance tennis. He has coached top-50 ATP and WTA players, led programs at international academies in Spain, and founded Barcelona Tennis Academy.
He also created Top Tennis Careers, a placement and consulting platform for coaches worldwide.
Miguel Coelho
Learning and Coaching Development
Tennis coach, educator, and program director with 25 years of experience in Portugal, Spain, and the United States, working with athletes from beginners to ATP, WTA, and ITF professionals. A strong advocate for coach development, he contributes to coach education with the USTA.
He holds a master’s in High-Performance Tennis and a PhD from the University of Arizona.
Patrick Szymczak
Employer Partnerships and Placement
Former international student-athlete who came to the United States on a tennis scholarship. After earning both bachelor’s and master’s degrees, he coached at the Division I level and later founded an academy serving athletes across the Phoenix Valley.
Having navigated immigration and career-building firsthand, he brings practical insight into how international coaches build careers in the United States.
