Follow our complete recruitment timeline for athletes aiming to play college sports in the U.S. Covers every milestone from early prep to commitment day.
Follow our complete recruitment timeline for athletes aiming to play college sports in the U.S. Covers every milestone from early prep to commitment day.
Follow our complete recruitment timeline for athletes aiming to play college sports in the U.S. Covers every milestone from early prep to commitment day.
Introduction
Behind every scholarship success story is someone who went first.
For Tautvydas Poniskaitis, CEO and Founder of BaltixSport, that journey began in the small Lithuanian town of Vilkaviškis, took root in the UK, and led all the way to the football pitches and classrooms of the United States.
This is more than a story of athletic ambition. It’s about access, opportunity, and returning home with a mission: to help other Baltic athletes do the same—no matter where they live.
Who Is Tautvydas Poniskaitis?
Tautvydas was born in Vilkaviškis, Lithuania, where football wasn’t just a sport—it was a way of life. But like many teens across Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, he wasn’t sure what came next after high school.
Everything changed when his family relocated to the UK. That move opened up a world of opportunity—including access to a sports scholarship agency that helped place him at a U.S. university. It’s a route he knows would have been much harder to access if he’d remained in Lithuania.
“I was lucky. Most players back home never get connected to these agencies—not because they’re not good enough, but because the system isn’t built for them.”
From the UK to a U.S. Football Scholarship
With guidance from a UK-based agency, Tautvydas began his scholarship journey:
Eventually, he secured a football scholarship to a U.S. college, launching his life as an international student-athlete.
Life as a Student-Athlete in the U.S.
Tautvydas quickly discovered that the U.S. college sports system was unlike anything in Europe.
“The structure, the facilities, the coaching—it was another level. But what impacted me most was the mindset: student-athletes were given every chance to grow on and off the pitch.”
He balanced training, travel, and academics while building friendships and connections from around the world. After earning his degree, he continued his playing career at a high level in the UK while working in the scholarship industry.
The Birth of BaltixSport
That realization led to the founding of BaltixSport, an agency built specifically to serve athletes in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.
BaltixSport is:
“We know how to position players who may not be on national teams—but still have everything it takes to succeed in the U.S.”
Why His Story Matters
When parents or players ask, “When should I start the recruitment process?” or “Do I need to be a superstar to get a scholarship?” Tautvydas has the answers—not just from research, but from real experience.
“BaltixSport exists because I know there’s a better way. There’s so much talent in the Baltics—we just need to open the right doors.”
Final Thoughts: A Mission with Purpose
Now based in the UK, Tautvydas is building a bridge between overlooked talent in the Baltics and life-changing opportunities in the U.S. Through BaltixSport, he’s helping athletes—from Vilnius to Riga to Tallinn—turn potential into a passport to a brighter future.
His message to families?
“You don’t need to move abroad to access opportunity. You just need someone who believes in your talent—and knows how to help you showcase it.”
