College Recruitment - Freestate Soccer Alliance

Freestate Boys 2012-2013 College Recruiting

Freestate Girls 2012-2013 College Recruiting

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Recruiting Guide to College Soccer Programs and Coaches

College Recruitment

NCAA Rules and Regulations

College athletics are governed by the National College Athletic Association (NCAA). Whether planning on attending a Division I, Division II, or Division III college, it is very important to understand the rules and regulations set by the NCAA. The NCAA Web site contains vast information for the prospective college student-athlete pertaining to the recruiting process and the academic and eligibility requirements for players planning to play soccer at the collegiate level.

Prospective athletes must register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. You can register with the Center anytime during your high school career, but it is recommended you do so at least during your sophomore year. There is information on the NCAA Eligibility Center site pertaining to the core courses required in order be cleared through the center. It is also important to ensure that your school has submitted updates to their core course offerings so you receive credit for the classes you are taking.

Additional NCAA Information

The College Bound Student-Athlete: A must read for all prospective student-athletes prior to the recruiting process. The guide will details academic-eligibility requirements, financial aid, amateur eligibility and many other vital topics.

NCAA Eligibility Center

Freestate Resources

Freestate cannot stress enough the importance of getting off to a good start academically beginning the first day of your Freshman year and lasting through the last day of your Senior year. Even though you may meet NCAA academic standards to be eligible to play in college, admission standards vary greatly between institutions.

Resources available through the club are:

Seminars for high school-age players who anticipate playing soccer at the collegiate level.
Path to College Success — an outline of activities for high school-age players by year.
College Recruiting Tips — an outline of tips to enhance your recruiting process.
Sample cover letter and player profiles which can be used when communicating with coaches.
The Recruiting Process — a paper prepared by Drew Hoffman, head coach, Washington College, which outlines the recruiting process and tips for helping you get started in you search.
The College Selection Process for Student-Athletes — a presentation by Keith Tabaznik, Crystal Palace USA Academy, president, ktsoccerworld and former coach, Georgetown University, which outlines several items to think about as you search for a college.
Freestate College Seminar for Girls — a presentation prepared by Alyssa Radu, head coach, UMBC and coach, U16G Fury detailing many of the NCAA rules and regulations.

Recruiting Guide to College Soccer Programs and Coaches

www.thesportsource.com

Sports Source provides a handbook entitled The Official Athletic College Guide dedicated to the student-athlete with the most complete information about college and university soccer programs for men and women. The handbook includes mailing addresses, coaches names, emails, phone numbers, program information (scholarship allotment, conference, field type, style of play) including the ins and outs to being placed in scholarship programs that fit your academic needs. In addition, the guide gives excellent insight to college planning, the recruiting process, preparing cover letters and player profiles, and contacting college coaches.