ABOUT COLLEGE SOCCER RECRUITING
College soccer gives student-athletes the opportunity to continue competing at a high level while pursuing a university education. With more than 1,000 colleges offering soccer programs across the U.S., there are opportunities at a wide range of athletic and academic levels—but the recruiting process is highly competitive, with talented players from across the U.S. and around the world competing for roster spots.
College coaches are looking for more than just skilled players. They evaluate recruits based on technical ability, athleticism, tactical awareness, competitive experience, academics, character, and how well they could fit within their program and style of play.
Building exposure and communicating with coaches are important parts of the recruiting process. A strong online recruiting profile gives college coaches a centralized place to evaluate you as a prospective student-athlete, including your highlight video, position, club and team information, statistics and achievements, academic information, graduation year, and contact details.
Starting the recruiting process early gives you more time to develop your game, build relationships with coaches, gain exposure, and identify programs that match your athletic and academic goals.
WHY PLAY COLLEGE SOCCER?
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Maximize your potential: College soccer challenges you to develop both as an athlete and as a person. You’ll build valuable skills including teamwork, leadership, discipline, goal setting, work ethic, time management, and performing under pressure.
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Compete at a high level: Continue developing your game while training and competing in a structured and competitive collegiate environment.
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Build lifelong relationships and connections: College soccer creates a strong network of teammates, coaches, alumni, and fellow student-athletes that can lead to lifelong friendships and valuable professional connections.
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Balance athletics and academics: Pursue your academic and career goals while experiencing the opportunity to represent your university as a student-athlete.
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Be part of a team: Competing alongside teammates toward a common goal creates a strong sense of community, belonging, and school pride throughout your college experience.
"It's never too early, or too late, to start your college recruiting journey. Opportunities exist at every level, so create your recruiting profile today and give yourself the best chance to compete in college while earning a great education."