At Beyond Sports, we pursue a clear and holistic philosophy that sees academic education and athletic development not as opposites, but as complementary areas. We are convinced that they strengthen each other.
The demanding Swiss school system, in particular, requires flexible solutions so that young athletes can pursue their sporting goals without having to sacrifice a solid education. This is exactly where we come in: we create structures that allow them to combine both.
Those who grow both athletically and academically keep many doors open. At the same time, they broaden their horizons and develop skills such as discipline, personal responsibility, and resilience - qualities that are essential both in sports and later in professional life.
Beyond Sports stands for an education that is geared towards long-term success - in sport, at school, and beyond.
Our aim is to offer young athletes an environment in which they can fully develop their sporting and personal potential. To achieve this, we focus on individual support, flexible learning, high-quality school education and clear structures that are geared towards the needs and schedules of competitive sport.
At Beyond Sports, we strive to help shape an education system that meets the needs of young talents: modern, flexible, performance-oriented and at the same time humane. In this way, we make a contribution - not only to the development of individual athletes, but also to a better balance between school and elite sport as a whole.
We are looking to a future in which young talents are connected through a modern, digital educational pathway. Everyone should be able to pursue sport with full dedication - and not feel left alone at school. On the contrary: through our program, athletes should feel personally accompanied and supported by their families, especially at school.
Managing Director
Head of Operations
Head of Development & Mentor
Study Support Coach
What began as targeted support for young tennis talents is now a growing educational model for athletes from a wide range of disciplines. Without our students, parents, coaches, partners and mentors, this journey would not have been possible. Beyond Sports is growing and new chapters are added every year.
Our students are active in a wide range of disciplines - at an international level
Our students learn independently of location, but never alone. By working with selected partner schools in Switzerland, we create places where learning and life come together.
Our students meet here regularly for lessons in small groups. This not only strengthens the school structure, but also social cohesion. It creates real encounters, friendships - and an environment in which we can grow together. Even outside of sport.
I am Luca Fernandes, founder of Beyond Sports, and I have always been passionate about sports myself. With my background in business and sports management, I want to help young athletes position themselves well not only in sports, but also for their future careers.
My goal: to support young talents in living their dreams — while ensuring they receive a solid education along the way.
I am Thahani Murshideen, Head of Operations at Beyond Sports. With a background in education, strategic management and academic coordination, I make sure our courses run smoothly.
What drives me is to create structures that help students stay focused, supported and confident. It is important to me that education is flexible enough to keep up with the demands of competitive athletes so that they can excel in both areas.
For me, operational management is not just about logistics. It's about building well thought-out, reliable systems that improve the experience for everyone involved.
I'm Yannik Steinegger, former tennis pro and now coach to Leandro Riedi. I know the challenge of balancing sport and education only too well. But with the help of Beyond Sports, I successfully completed my A-Levels in Mathematics, Economics & English Language Study.
As one of the first participants in our program, I have experienced the beginnings, changes and development of the program at first hand. Today I am Head of Development & Mentor and use my experience to further develop Beyond Sports and to guide young top athletes on their path.
I am Jenipher Miltan, a learning coach with a background in psychology and education. Having worked with students in different learning environments, I know how much pressure they have to balance school, personal development and performance.
My goal is to give students the tools they need to deal with stress, stay motivated and reach their full potential, both in school and beyond.
