Name: Djem Koppelaar
Born: 3 Dec. 2006
Sport: Soccer
University: University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
Placed: Fall 2025

Djem’s ambition
Djem Koppelaar is one of the most promising female soccer players in the Netherlands. She currently plays for PSV Eindhoven and has already proven herself at the highest level. In addition to her impressive sporting achievements, she attends VWO at Sint Joris College in Eindhoven. Her ambition is clear: she wants to play soccer in America at the highest level while continuing her studies. In cooperation with Slamstox, Djem began her search for the best university in the U.S. to make her dreams come true.

Choosing University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
After a thorough selection and multiple offers from universities across the US, Djem’s final choice fell on the University of North Carolina (UNC) – Chapel Hill. This was a choice carefully weighed, with the top three universities in the U.S. where Djem saw the most potential. UNC’s Women’s Soccer team is legendary and has won numerous national titles, making it one of the most successful programs in college soccer history.

UNC Chapel Hill is famous for its excellence, and its sports program is internationally known as one of the best. The team not only has an impressive list of victories to their credit, but also a rich history of developing top athletes who later achieved international fame. Did you know that the university is also the alma mater of none other than Michael Jordan? Moreover, Slamstox colleague Eva Smolenaars also graduated here, which makes the connection with this prestigious university even stronger.

Making the most of her career
Djem is the perfect example of a female soccer player combining her sporting and academic ambitions. The opportunity to both play soccer at the highest level and study in the U.S. gives Djem a unique opportunity that is not always available in the Netherlands. This offers her the perfect balance between sports and studies.

With the full scholarship Djem received from UNC, she can fully focus on realizing her dreams, both as a soccer player and a student. Thanks to Slamstox, Djem will receive the right guidance to make the most of her career and build a solid foundation for her future.

The beginning of a promising future
Djem is ready to take her career to the next level, and Slamstox is proud to support her on this journey. The path Djem has chosen is an inspiring example for many young soccer players who want to excel at the highest level while investing in their future through a solid education. We can’t wait to see what Djem will accomplish in the future!

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