This article examines the often-complex relationship between international athletes, teammates, and coaches, and identifies strategies coaches can use to foster an environment where both the coach and athlete can succeed. International athletes may come to the United States via family immigration, but some arrive solely to compete in a sport at the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) level. Growth of international student-athletes has increased more than 1,000% over the past 10 years, and with international athletes across all age and competition levels on the rise, coaches must be aware of obvious and sometimes subtle cultural and language differences that might exist. In addition, the process for an international athlete to become eligible can be quite lengthy, and international athletes may struggle to navigate obstacles such as integrating into a new culture and making friends. At the collegiate level, financial issues, recruiting, and retention can affect the way in which the international athlete is perceived on campus. Therefore, this article presents best practices for coaches who do or may work in the future with athletes from abroad. Strategies are presented that help the athlete to feel welcomed, understood, and appreciated.