We are proud to announce that LA4College Athletic Recruiting was recently featured in an article published on June 13, 2025, by L’Équipe, the leading sports media outlet in France. Entitled “They All Want to Be Like Léon Marchand”, the report explores the growing role of specialized agencies helping French swimmers pursue academic and athletic careers in the United States.
Among the agencies highlighted is LA4College, founded by Anne Lepesant, whose background and expertise caught the attention of the journalists. A native of the U.S., Anne played varsity tennis at Princeton University before working in finance, later transitioning to educational and athletic advising. Drawing on her dual cultural background, she guides French student-athletes and their families through the often complex and unfamiliar college recruiting process in the U.S.
Now based in California, Anne Lepesant created LA4College with a clear vision: to offer a premium, personalized, and detail-oriented service, where academic excellence is at the heart of each student’s journey. Unlike other agencies that focus solely on the athletic side, LA4College takes a holistic approach, considering academic level, athletic goals, financial constraints, and even geographic preferences.
“When I give a presentation, I remind students to list four things before making any decision: what you’re looking for academically, athletically, financially, and geographically,” Anne explains in the article.
This tailored method has already proven successful. One example is Lilou Ressencourt, a French national team swimmer and Olympic relay member at the Paris 2024 Games. With LA4College’s support, she enrolled at the University of California, Berkeley—one of the top academic and athletic institutions in the U.S. She praised Anne’s constant availability and high-level guidance throughout the entire process.
Being recognized by L’Équipe is a true validation of LA4College’s mission: to provide trusted, strategic, and human-centered support, helping young French athletes thrive at the highest levels—in and out of the pool—at the best American universities.
🔗 Link to the original article: Read the article here
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