BaltixSport Partners with Arete: A Milestone for Estonian Football Development

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A New Era of Football Collaboration in the Baltics

BaltixSport is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Arete, one of Estonia’s most respected football development organisations. This collaboration marks an important milestone for BaltixSport: our first official partner in Estonia, and a key step in our mission to create a unified pathway for Baltic athletes to reach the U.S. college soccer system.

Arete is known for its elite-level training programs, youth development camps, cutting-edge video analysis tools, and the annual International Football Conference, which brings world-class coaches and thinkers to Estonia. With training centres in both Tallinn and Tartu, Arete has become a go-to resource for ambitious players looking to take their game to the next level.

“Partnering with Arete is a powerful first step in our mission to elevate football across all three Baltic countries,” says Tautvydas Poniškaitis, Founder & CEO of BaltixSport. “Estonia has huge potential, and Arete is exactly the kind of forward-thinking partner we want to build with.”

Who Are Arete?

Arete was founded by Mikk Valtna and Juris Šķesters, two individuals passionate about transforming football education in Estonia. Their philosophy is simple but powerful:

“Every player—on every level—deserves the chance to improve their talent and future.”

Arete delivers on this philosophy through:

  • Youth development camps held throughout the year
  • Individual and small group technical training in Tallinn and Tartu
    Match and training video analysis to support player development and decision-making
  • The International Football Conference, which connects Estonian coaches with global trends and insights in the game

Visit arete.football to explore their full range of services.

Why This Matters for Estonia

This partnership creates a vital new bridge between Estonian football development and U.S. college recruitment. While Baltic players have long had the talent to compete internationally, many lack access to the right guidance, visibility, and support needed to succeed in the complex U.S. college sports system.

By working together, BaltixSport and Arete will:

  • Educate families and players on the U.S. college soccer pathway
  • Provide hands-on support with video preparation, recruiting timelines, and eligibility guidance
  • Help coaches and clubs better prepare their athletes for scholarship opportunities
  • Increase international exposure for Estonian talent

For players who want to combine football and education at a high level, this is a game-changing opportunity.

What’s Next?

This is just the beginning. In the coming months, BaltixSport and Arete will roll out joint initiatives including:

  • Educational workshops for players and parents
  • Step-by-step guidance for those pursuing U.S. college sports
  • Collaborative content to demystify the recruitment process

Whether you’re a young player, academy coach, or parent of a talented athlete, this partnership is designed to support you.

Get Involved

If you’re part of the Estonian football community and want to learn more, don’t hesitate to reach out to either organisation: