Coming to Play: 3 Steps for Getting Ready for College Recruitment
Coming to Play: 3 Steps for Getting Ready for College Recruitment As the parent of a high school soccer player who plays at a high level, approaching the recruiting and selection process for colleges can be a black box. As a parent of a goalkeeper who intends to continue playing in college and a board member of the largest soccer club in Minneapolis, I share an interest in unraveling the mystery and have found two articles that provide some guidance. Renee Lopez, in her article on Academics, Coach’s Insight and Recruiting Tips lays out a concise outline of what college coaches are looking for. Her points are particularly valuable as you consider your approach and potential target schools. "UB Women's Soccer" by ChadCooperPhotos is licensed under CC BY 2.0 A second valuable resource is an article on the US Youth Soccer website titled ‘Next College Student Athlete’. It covers the practical side of approaching the recruiting process including how coaches recrui...