ABOUT US
The agency that gets athletes there
A sport recruitment agency placing student-athletes into elite programs across Japan and the United States.
WHO WE ARE
We connect student-athletes with universities, clubs, and development programs in Japan and the United States. From the first conversation to your first week on campus, we handle the parts that usually stop talented athletes in their tracks: recruitment, admissions, eligibility, language requirements, and the student visa: so the only thing you have to focus on is performing.
We’re not a database or a lead service. Every athlete we represent is someone we’ve spoken to, assessed honestly, and chosen to stand behind to the coaches and admissions offices on the other side.
MISSION & VISION
Why we exist
Our Story
We kept meeting athletes with real ability and no map. So we built the bridge ourselves; connecting talent with universities and clubs in Japan and the USA, and handling the hard parts in between.
Our Mission
To give every committed student-athlete a clear, honest route to study and compete abroad and to remove uncertainty that too often decide who gets the chance and who doesn’t.
Our Vision
A world where a young athlete’s postcode, passport, or family connections never set the ceiling on how far their talent can take them.
OUR VALUES
What we stand for
Our Mission
Every recommendation we make serves the athlete’s long-term goals; the right academic and athletic fit, not whatever’s easiest to fill.
Global network
We don’t claim the whole world. We know Japan and the USA; their universities, leagues, admissions & Visa well enough to guide you through with confidence.
Honest guidance
We tell families what’s realistic from the first conversation, and only commit to what we can deliver, a clear, honest picture of where the athlete stands and what it takes to get there.
Proven experience
We recommend only the pathways and partners we know firsthand; real universities and programs we’ve worked with directly and can stand behind.
THE TEAM
The people behind the placements
Shuto Habu
President & CEO
Lee Cohen
Co-President
PARTNER SCHOOLS & CLUBS
Where our athletes go
TESTIMONIAL
The ones who made the leap
Emoabino Emmanuel Delight
Basketball Athlete
CMI Global Athletics made it possible for me to continue my basketball journey at Keiho High School in Japan. Their support throughout the process helped me transition smoothly, grow as a player, and embrace a new culture.
Kenshi Sato
Basketball Athlete
Through CMI Global Athletics, I had the opportunity to join the Mack Attack Prep and AOI College of Languages program, where I developed as a basketball player, improved my English, and experienced life in the United States. The program helped me grow both on and off the court.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Explore international opportunities, put your talent in front of the right people, and connect with organizations looking for athletes like you. Your journey starts here.