Athletes USA
Our team of recruiters

Team LATAM.

We connect athletes from Latin America with universities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Our directors

Marcelo Petit

Soccer · All sports

Marcelo Petit

Director of Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay and Spain

[email protected]+595 981 123 195
About Marcelo

Former professional soccer player and entrepreneur. A graduate of Campbellsville University (USA) in Business Administration, he was recognized as an All-American and CoSIDA Academic All-America for his athletic and academic excellence. With over seven years of experience, he leads the representation of Athletes USA in Latin America, developing markets and positioning the agency as a benchmark for sports scholarships in South America. He speaks Spanish and English fluently. Specialty or main sport(s) Specialist in soccer. Manages all sports.

Coverage
Paraguay, Colombia, Uruguay, Guatemala and Spain
Languages
Spanish, English
Alejandra Plaza

Triathlon · Swimming · Track and field

Alejandra Plaza

Director of Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Venezuela, Panama, Costa Rica, Mexico, Brazil, El Salvador, Guatemala, and the Dominican Republic

[email protected]+1 712 340 1595
About Alejandra

She holds a degree in Business Administration and has a Master's in Business Management and in International Business from the University of Valencia, Spain. With a strong background in sports leadership, she served as Vice President of the Triathlon Federation of Bolivia and President of the Santa Cruz Triathlon Association, where she actively worked on the development of the sport, focusing especially on promoting young athletes. For over five years, she has been leading the expansion of Athletes USA in Latin America, positioning the company as a benchmark for sports scholarships to study in the USA, Canada, and the United Kingdom, and developing a solid network of scouts and collaborators to facilitate international opportunities for emerging sports talents. Specialty or main sports Triathlon, Swimming, Track and field.

Coverage
Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Panamá, Costa Rica, Venezuela, Mexico, Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Puerto Rico
Languages
Spanish, English
Francisco Azzaro

Soccer · All sports

Francisco Azzaro

Director of Argentina

[email protected]+54 9 11 3008 0175
About Francisco

Student of Business Management with a focus on Entrepreneurship at Fisher College, USA. He was a college athlete at three different colleges and currently manages the Athletes USA franchise in Argentina. He has experience in sports marketing, athlete recruitment, and serves as the director of Athletes USA Argentina. He specializes in soccer but works with all sports. He speaks Spanish and English fluently.

Coverage
Argentina
Languages
Spanish, English

Our scouts

Nicolás Sautua

Soccer

Nicolás Sautua

Football scout for Argentina

[email protected]+54 9 11 3176 1323
About Nicolás

Student-athlete at North Carolina Wesleyan University (NCAA Division III), where he combines his academic development with his career as a college soccer player. Having gone through the sports scholarship process himself, he provides a close and realistic perspective to young people who want to have the experience in the USA. Today, he works as a scout for Athletes USA, guiding new talents on their path. He speaks Spanish and English fluently and has experience in recruiting soccer players. Specialty or main sport(s) Specialist in soccer.

Coverage
Argentina
Languages
Spanish, English
Fernanda Quiroga

Tennis · Golf

Fernanda Quiroga

Scout for Latin America

[email protected]+591 7072 2000
About Fernanda

Commercial Engineer from Universidad Del Valle, with a Master’s in Marketing and Finance and a Diploma in Motivational Coaching from UPB. She was a competitive tennis player at the South American level, with notable participation in COSAT tournaments and junior world championships. Currently, she is an active golfer, with more than 12 national titles in women’s majors, sponsored by LAB Golf. She speaks Spanish and English and works as a scout for Latin America at Athletes USA, supporting young athletes in their journey toward obtaining sports scholarships. Languages: Spanish, English. Main specialty or sport(s): Tennis and golf.

Coverage
Latin America
Languages
Spanish, English
Eduardo Pires Ayala

Volleyball · All sports

Eduardo Pires Ayala

Scout for Brazil

[email protected]+1 863 777 0891
About Eduardo

Graduate in Business and Marketing from Lourdes University, currently a professional volleyball athlete. Recognized as All-American and Player of the Year in the WHAC Conference during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 seasons. Serves as a scout in Brazil for Athletes USA, bringing valuable experience to the sports recruitment process. Languages: Fluent in Spanish, English, and Portuguese. Specialty: Volleyball, while also working with athletes from all sports.

Coverage
Brazil
Languages
Spanish, English, Portuguese
Gabriel Gomes de Araujo

Tennis

Gabriel Gomes de Araujo

Scout for Latin America

[email protected]+55 41 9805 0881
About Gabriel

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, a postgraduate degree in Sports Psychology, and an MBA in Business Administration, and is currently completing a second bachelor’s degree in Business Administration. His athletic background includes competing in junior tennis, along with experience in soccer and volleyball. He currently works as a tennis coach at Graciosa Country Club, having also gained international experience as a coach in Europe. He is fluent in Portuguese and English, with an intermediate level of Spanish.

Coverage
Brazil
Languages
English, Portuguese
Victor Daniel Suarez

Soccer

Victor Daniel Suarez

Scout for Panama

[email protected]+507 6747 6116
About Victor Daniel

Distinguished academic qualifications: High school studies in Business Administration and Management, Professional Soccer Coach, Panama A License, CONCACAF C License, Coach Trainer with the Panamanian Football Federation, and FIFA Coaching Courses. Sports experience: Former professional soccer player.

Coverage
Panama
Languages
Spanish, English
Mariane Cosmo Cardoso

Water polo · Swimming · Rugby

Mariane Cosmo Cardoso

Scout for Brazil

[email protected]+55 11 99861 6216 WhatsApp
About Mariane

Coach and professional water polo athlete, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science from the University of São Paulo (USP), one of Latin America’s leading universities. She also holds a Sports Marketing specialization from USP and an International Coaching Specialization from the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Former member of the Brazilian Women’s National Water Polo Team for over 15 years, she competes professionally in both Brazil and Europe. Her international experience as both an athlete and coach has given her a global perspective on sports and the student-athlete journey.

She currently serves as a Scout at Athletes USA, helping student-athletes navigate the college recruitment process and earn athletic scholarships in the United States.

Specialist in water polo, swimming, rugby and other team sports.

Coverage
Brazil
Languages
Portuguese, English, Spanish
Ramón Fuenzalida Correa

Track and field

Ramón Fuenzalida Correa

Scout for Latin America

[email protected]+56 9 8629 4004 WhatsApp
About Ramón

Chilean high-performance track and field athlete specializing in the 400-meter hurdles. He is a U20 South American and Pan American Champion and holds national records in his discipline.

He is currently applying to international universities, seeking to combine academic excellence with high-level athletic development.

Coverage
Latin America
Languages
Spanish, English
Jaan Samuel Calvillo Ruvalcaba

Swimming · Aquatic sports

Jaan Samuel Calvillo Ruvalcaba

Scout for Mexico

[email protected]+52 477 159 8101
About Jaan Samuel

Jaan Samuel Calvillo Ruvalcaba holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and a Diploma in Sports Management.

Athletic background: 2002-2009, member of the Guanajuato State High-Performance Swimming Team, ranked among the top five swimmers nationally in the 50m and 100m backstroke events. 2005-2006, member of the Guanajuato State Racquetball Team, competing at the national level. 2009-2011, member of the Guanajuato State Water Polo Team, participating in national selection competitions.

A high-performance swimming coach since 2015, specializing in athlete development and the identification and training of competitive talent. He has extensive experience coaching at state, regional, national, and international competitions. His career highlights include serving as Head Coach of the Girls’ Team at the 2025 World School Championships in Serbia, International Coach at the International Children’s Games, and coach at CCCAN competitions. He has also coached athletes competing in national qualifying events and Mexico’s National Olympiad, helping develop swimmers with discipline, strong character, and a competitive mindset.

Coverage
Mexico
Languages
Spanish, English