How to Make a College Soccer Team

Today, I thought I would start writing a How To Column- and the first one that came to mind was if you are a soccer player, and you are looking to play college soccer, I could really help. First, you must know, it is really difficult to get a full scholarship. For men, most NCAA division one schools do not give out Full Rides, especially to incoming Freshmen because of the fact that they are limited in the amount of money they have. I know more women Division 1 players who have scholarships then men- this is because I think Title IX has something to do with it.

So, if you are a good soccer player, and you want to know the right ways in attracting college soccer coaches then here are some things you should do.

1. Coaches can not contact you until after your Junior year, so it is up to you to write to them. Select around 10-15 schools and write the coaches an email stating your name, age, what teams you are on, what tournaments you will be playing at, accolades you have received (in soccer- not any other sport) and all your academic information- especially GPA and test scores.

2. If you can make a highlight video of you in some of your games- that could be some good visual aide for the coaches. Make sure the video is of you, and not a teammate or just an entire game.

3. One of the best ways for coaches to get to know you and see you- are the college soccer camps that almost every college has in the summer. They are run by the coaches, and the older players help run it. Select maybe 1-3 camps of schools you are most interested in, and attend one of their camps in the summer.

4. At tournaments where college coaches are, go up to those coaches and politely, introduce yourself- maybe tell them what times your games are, and let them know your interested in them.

5. Once you have gotten the attention of a couple coaches, and they are now recruiting you- go on a visit. An official visit, in the beginning of your Senior year in high school will give you a really good understanding of the school, social life, program structure, teammates and etc.




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