Develop your list of possible colleges or universities that meet your interests and research their academic and athletic programs
Play at the highest level possible
Keep a detailed record of athletic achievements
Form your soccer resume and begin to reach out to individual schools
Review the NCAA and NAIA Clearinghouse eligibility requirements. The summer before your Junior year, you can register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
Select Junior year courses to fulfill these requirements
Record game film and create your sophomore year highlight tape
Consider attending ID camps and clinics which have lots of college coaches attending.
Junior Year
Maintain a high GPA!
Keep online resume up to date, and this should include:
Camps and Tournaments that you will attend
Upcoming Schedule
Contact information
Highlight Tape
Club/High School team and contact information
Narrow down your list of schools to 15-25 that all would be a good fit for you. It is essential to consider whether you would still want to attend the school if you did not play soccer there.
Keep detailed notes on which schools that you are interested in are corresponding with you, and begin to rank them in order of importance.
Attend college showcase events which the coaches of schools you are interested in will be attending
Attend any recruiting seminars at these tournaments, and ask college coaches any questions that you have
Consider attending ID Camps and clinics on a school of interest.
Make *unofficial visits (if possible) to selected schools. When attending, meet with the coaches, try to watch the team play, and record the visit through the admissions office – watching the team play will give you an idea of the level of that particular college.
Take the SAT or ACT tests and update your online resume with your results.
Check your status with the NCAA Clearinghouse
Select senior courses to complete Clearinghouse requirements
Stay in touch with the high school counselor
Obtain financial form (FAFSA)
Record game film and create your junior year highlight tape
Senior Year
Maintain a high GPA. Finish Strong!
Keep online resume up to date, and this should include:
Camps and Tournaments that you will attend
Upcoming Schedule
Contact information
Highlight Tape
Club/High School team and contact information
Narrow down your list of schools to 5-10 that all would be a good fit for you.
Keep detailed notes on which schools that you are interested in are corresponding with you, and begin to rank them in order of importance.
Check status with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
Complete FAFSA form again with recent tax information
Respond immediately to any interest shown by college coaches
Schedule and complete official visits, meeting the coaches and team, and stay overnight if possible.
Stay in touch with your high school guidance counselor. Narrow down your choices and get your applications in an early as possible
Keep coaches updated on your achievements by sending them your updated online soccer resume
