College Prep Info
If you have goals to play soccer in College
you should get started immediately checking out colleges
with soccer programs that offer courses you are interested
in.
First.... Make a
list of the courses you want to study.
Second......
Select the State you would prefer and click the link on the
right of this page. Each page contains a list of colleges
with soccer programs, a link to the college web site, and an
email link to contact the soccer coach.
Third.... Click
through to the college web sites and check the courses they
offer. Remember... Your educations should be your #1
consideration. As the tv ads say... "There are hundreds of
thousands of college athletes, but after graduation most
will be a pro at something other than sports."
Fourth.... Once
you have a short list of colleges that provide the
educational opportunities.. then check out their soccer
programs.
Fifth.... Email
each Coach an introductory letter. Tell him who you are, a
little about yourself, and why you would love to play soccer
for him and the college. Attach a profile page that includes
all your soccer info and experience... and your high school
info and GPA. Ask to be put on his mailing list for Soccer
Camps the college runs. And ask if it is OK to email him
when your teams plays in a showcase tournament so he may get
a chance to see you in action.
Next.... Keep in
touch. Email the coach after your club and high school
seasons and let him know how you did. And send an email
before each showcase tournament and invite him to come see
you play.
Attend Soccer Camps
at your #1 college if you can swing it financially,
especially during your Junior and Senior years at high
school. This gives the coaching staff a chance to evaluate
your talent and work ethic.
Something To
Consider: Make sure you do not restrict your
searches to Division 1 colleges. It's far tougher to make
these teams and even if you are successful you will most
likely be red-shirted your first year. Quite a few
professional players attended D2, D3 or NAIA colleges where
they got more playing time (and better scholarships too).
Some college coaches recommend you attend a Junior College
for a year or two then transfer after you have matured a
little more as a player.
Keep in mind.
You are the one who wants to play soccer in college, not
your parents. The coaches do not want to hear from your
parents. All correspondence and emails should come
from you.
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