Crossing Oceans & Chasing Dreams - Meet Koen Zandvliet

In this episode, we sit down with Koen Zandvliet, a Dutch student-athlete who made the life-changing decision to leave the Netherlands and continue his academic and athletic career in the United States. From culture shock and homesickness to unexpected joys, new opportunities, and the realities of competing far from home, this conversation gives listeners an honest, unfiltered look at what it really means to start over in a new country. We talk about the challenges international athletes face, the differences in sports culture, the friendships formed along the way, and the personal growth that comes with taking such a big leap. Welcome to Episode 8!