Do you know where you want to go to play your sport in college?

If you don't, that doesn't mean that you won't get recruited - but if you're not talking regularly with coaches, you need to get proactive as soon as possible.

Start getting in touch with coaches now, and remember there are over 1700 schools with athletic programs in the U.S. So don't limit yourself just to the schools that are near you or to just Division 1 programs.

Over 80% of athletic opportunities are outside of Division I.

Working hard now, being proactive, will make all the difference for your athletic career, your education, and your future. 

Contact:

Tim Twellman
www.thecollegeprogram.com

Your Personal Coach: Thank you parents for all that you do

Your Personal Coach: Thank you parents for all that you do

College Soccer..Do you want to play?

Important Steps in the College Recruiting process
Preparing academically starting your freshmen year
Preparing athletically...work equally hard on the field as in the classroom
Completing administrative preparations
Identifying realistic college options..know where you belong
Generate contacts among these options...create a top 25 list of realistic choices
Following up on contacts...respond to every inquiry

The players that are athletically and academically equal to other players and work hard at creating quality college contacts will have more opportunities to play college soccer at the school of their choice.

Can I be a multi-sport athlete and still get recruited in the one sport I love?

Can I be a multi-sport athlete and still get recruited in the one sport I love?
Yes you can. College coaches do love the multi sport athlete and understand great athletes have the opportunity to represent their high schools in several sports. But, as we all know, the one sport will always show itself to the athlete at some point in their high school years. I have always been in favor of playing more that one sport if you are capable. You only do this once and you should participate. I have never met a great athlete that did not enjoy and succeed in more than one sport.

ask the Student Athletes???

Do you want to play in college?

If you answered yes then...

Have you started the recruiting process?

How many schools / coaches have you contacted?

Do you have a profile ready to send coaches?

Do you have a highlight video ready to send?

If you answered no to any of these ?'s then now is the time to make it a YES

Does Playing for the right team, club or high school guarantee getting recruited

All parents face this issue sometime along the way as their children continue their growth as athletes. The answer is simply no. You definitely have to play the sport you love with a commitment to be the best you can be. You can accomplish this at all levels of clubs but you need to be personally competitive with other top players. There is no need to jump from club to club. Again we are talking about enjoying the sport that we play and with a sense of personal freedom. Playing with friends and playing for a quality youth coach is as important as competing for a championship each year with no friends on the team and a coach that pushes too hard. These are memories that need to be cherished and not erased from our kid’s memories, as they get older. The athlete that loves to attend practice and looks forward to the games will have the advantage over the other players that don’t enjoy the experience. Success will come easier through this enjoyment.

Parents....what is your role?

Parents have to be proactive in the recruiting process. Both the parents and kids have to work together to achieve success. It is an exciting time planning for your kids next level of athletics and academics.