George Couttie

From nearly joining the military to European silver

Great Britain · Middle and long distance · NCAA Division I

George's story is the one people ask about most. How did it start?

"George contacted me when he was seriously thinking about joining the military. He was a really talented lad, but at that point he wasn't even qualifying for English Schools. Nobody was talking about him as a future international. We saw something in him, and we've been with him from day one."

And where is he now?

"He's a European Cross Country silver medallist and one of Britain's fastest ever athletes over 3,000 metres. He ran the fifth-fastest indoor 3K ever by a British athlete, at just 21. In the US he's won silver in the Mile at the NCAA Indoor Championships. It's a remarkable journey."

What does that relationship look like after four years?

"We've been working with George for over four years. I'd honestly call it a lifetime of support. He isn't just a client; he's an athlete I deeply care about. Watching him grow from a young man into one of the best distance runners in the UK has been an absolute pleasure. He's probably our greatest success story."

Charlotte McAuliffe

The right coach for a world-class sprinter

Australia · 400m · New Mexico

Charlotte arrived with a remarkable CV. What was the challenge?

"Charlotte is one of Australia's most decorated World Youth Championship athletes ever, with four world silver medals. She's a sprint-focused 400m athlete who doesn't work as much on the aerobic side, so the key was finding a coach who would build around her strengths rather than push her into a programme that didn't suit her."

Why New Mexico?

"The coaching staff there were willing to work within her wheelhouse, and that's allowed her to keep being successful. Just as importantly, it lets her keep competing internationally for Australia. That mattered to us from the start, and we're proud to have got it over the line."

Adele Martin

A supported place at the University of Pennsylvania

France · 3000m steeplechase · University of Pennsylvania (Ivy League)

Adele came to you in 2025. What stood out?

"Adele was a very talented steeplechaser with a very strong academic profile. From the moment she contacted us, our view was that she was a genuine Ivy League candidate. That's a very different process from a standard scholarship application, and it needs the right relationships."

How did Penn come about?

"Using our contacts within the Ivy League, we were able to secure her a supported place in Penn's admissions process. It's a programme I know well, because one of my former coaches from my time in the US is there, which made it even more special."

How has her first year gone?

"She's been absolutely remarkable. In her first year she qualified for the World U20 Championships. She's a fantastic athlete, we've loved representing her, and we're really proud of what she's achieved so far."

Otis Poole

A full scholarship at Texas A&M

Great Britain · High jump (2.20m) · Texas A&M University (SEC)

Otis is one of your elite athletes. What was the goal?

"Otis is a silver medallist at the World U20 Championships and one of Britain's finest young athletes. With an athlete at that level, the job is to make sure the opportunity reflects his value."

And the outcome?

"We secured him a full scholarship at Texas A&M, with additional costs on top of the scholarship covered as well. It's one of the strongest programmes in the country, and we're really excited to see how Otis progresses."

Toby Stolberg

A package that matched her talent

Australia · High jump · University of Oregon

Toby is an elite high jumper. What was the priority?

"The aim was simple: get her the best financial package we possibly could. I can't disclose the details of her award, but I can say it genuinely reflects her talent, and it's at the most famous track and field programme in the US. We're very happy to have made that happen for her."

Jailan Sohna

From rough diamond to full scholarship at Iowa State

Great Britain · 800m · Iowa State University (Big 12)

Jailan wasn't the finished article when he came to you. How did you approach it?

"Jailan was a remarkable talent, but he was rough around the edges and needed refining. His times weren't necessarily the standards a programme of that level would usually recruit, but we believed we were the right organisation to help him generate options at a high level."

What happened?

"We positioned him with bigger schools and he received a full scholarship from Iowa State. In his first semester he has already run two seconds quicker, which puts him among Britain's finest young 800m runners. It's been absolutely brilliant to watch."

Grace Tuesday

A late start, and a warmer home for an 800m runner

Great Britain · 800m · University of North Florida

Grace came to you late in the process. How did you handle that?

"Grace reached out quite late, and she was understandably nervous about the whole thing. We guided her step by step from the very beginning so she always knew what was coming next."

Why North Florida?

"As an 800m runner, we felt the best option was a warmer climate and a programme focused more on the 800, with less emphasis on cross country. She's having a wonderful experience so far, and we're excited to see how she develops in the 2027 outdoor season."

Joseph Lethlean

The right culture as well as the right programme

Australia · Distance · Colorado Christian University (RMAC, Division II)

What was Joseph looking for?

"Joseph wanted to study at a Christian university. For us, the right cultural fit was Colorado Christian: a beautiful location, a fantastic distance programme, and a culture we believed would suit him far better than a bigger, more generic option."

How has it worked out?

"He's having a fantastic experience, and we were able to secure a financial package that works within his family's budget. That combination of fit and affordability is exactly what we aim for."

Lily Burton

Locking in her value early

Great Britain · Middle distance · St. Edward's University

Lily was still improving when she came to you. How did that shape the plan?

"Lily is a really talented, well-rounded athlete with a lot of potential. We positioned her as an athlete who was likely to run a lot quicker before she even arrived in the US, using her profile and her young training age to show coaches where she was heading, not just where she was."

And it paid off?

"At St. Edward's she joined Coach Chase, who was willing to invest beyond her market rate at the time. With her new PBs she's now on the scholarship that reflects her true value, but we locked it in early, which gave her the right pathway to the US."

Rae Le Fay

A full scholarship in California

University of San Francisco

What did Rae need from the process?

"Rae needed a full scholarship to make the US possible, so the financial side was non-negotiable. But it wasn't only about the money. From what she told us about the environment and culture she wanted, we felt California would suit her best."

Where is she now?

"She's on a full scholarship at the University of San Francisco, and she's been running quicker in every event."

Holly and Sophie Taylor

Two scholarships, one family budget

New Zealand · Distance · Davis & Elkins College (Division II)

The Taylor twins' times weren't in the usual range for big offers. What was the plan?

"Their 5K PBs weren't where athletes typically need to be for large offers, but we felt they had a lot of potential. Our plan was to build a profile that would let us create options at good Division II schools, so they could get the US experience they really wanted."

And sending two athletes at once?

"That's the real challenge: making it financially viable with two girls going at the same time. We've worked with a lot of twins and siblings over the years, and it's an area where we have a huge amount of expertise and success. We loved working with their family, and we're happy they're enjoying the experience in a way that works for them financially."

Maisie Burns

A transfer to a better fit at Syracuse

Syracuse University (ACC)

Maisie came to you as a transfer student. What was going on?

"Maisie had gone through the process on her own the first time. She really liked her coach, but there were challenges with where the school was located, and she was in a difficult spot. We felt we could give her much more effective guidance second time around."

Where did she end up?

"We positioned her at a fantastic school in Syracuse, with a culture and overall fit that suit her much better. We're really happy to have worked with her."

Matilda Brockley

A release, a new offer and a better school in six weeks

University of Connecticut (Big East)

Matilda's situation sounds complicated. What happened?

"It was a genuinely tricky one. Matilda was originally signed to Jacksonville State, but the coach who recruited her left. That can leave an athlete in limbo, with contractual obligations under NCAA rules that most families simply don't know how to navigate."

How did OSS help?

"We guided her through her obligations, negotiated her release from Jacksonville State, and then positioned her at the University of Connecticut, a higher-ranked school academically. All of that happened within six weeks. With our NCAA expertise, we were the right people for the job, and we're proud to have got it over the line."