Batuhan Ogretmen was born in 1997. He started playing basketball at the age of 8 and attended many basketball camps. He played for the top league in Istanbul and began coaching part-time from 2010 to 2012.

During this time, he had the opportunity to play and coach at a youth academy for the same club, which helped him understand the basic needs of coaches, parents, and kids. In grade 10, he went to a high school in Toronto, where he learned about the North American style of sports and academy systems.

His school, Metro Prep, won many tournaments in Canada and the USA. Batu was selected for all-star games and received MVP awards. His club team, East York, finished 7th in the Ontario province. Batu started in all 45 games and had a 46-point game in a home game.

After high school, he enrolled in the best sports management program in Canada at Brock University. In college, Batu met Emir through mutual friends, and they formed Play Sports Abroad Agency and Consulting.

The startup was added to a school business hub for entrepreneurs, providing Batu with an office space to focus on the growth of their idea. The duo participated in an entrepreneurship investment competition where Play Sports Abroad made it to the semi-finals.

Batu also volunteered at various sporting events such as basketball, soccer, volleyball, swimming , wrestling and worked for the Niagara River Lions Basketball Club for a season.

Since 2017, Batu and Emir have been working alongside with international student-athletes, their families, and coaches to create scenarios that open doors to bright futures through hand-tailored placements.

“Why do you like being a Play Sports Abroad staff?”

Being part of the young, experienced, and ambitious team at PSA allows us to witness the happiness and success of our clients on a daily basis, which is incredibly rewarding.