1. COLLEGE SEARCH 2009/2010

2. Introduction Matching Yourself with the Program TRANSITION: High School/Club to College Soccer

3. STUDENT ATHLETES ROLE IN SELECTING COLLEGE ATHLETICS ACADEMICS PERSONAL GROWTH SOCIAL LIFE

4. *BE PROACTIVE *BE PERSISTENT *BE PREPARED THE WELL-INFORMED STUDENT ATHLETE

5. ACADEMIC REPUTATION IDENTIFY UP TO 15 COLLEGES THAT ARE COMPATIBLE NOW CONSIDER THE SOCCER PROGRAM MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE FIELDS OF STUDY: Areas of Interest Hands On? Traditional Learning Environment? STATUS: Public Private Jr. College Size LOCATION: Local Regional National Rural or Urban Climate Conference Affiliation COLLEGES ENVIRONMENT: Conservative Liberal Religious Athletic Environment

6. *NCAA Division I *NCAA Division II *NCAA Division III *NAIA *NJCAA REALISTIC LEVEL OF PLAY

7. SELECTING A COLLEGE SOCCER SchedulePlayers Coaching Staff Quality of Program History & Tradition Facilities Playing Opponents Academic Support Graduation Rate NARROW SEARCH TO 6-8 SCHOOLS THAT ARE COMPATIBLE: ACADEMICALLY * ATHLETICALLY * SOCIALLY

8. CONTACT *COVER LETTER *ONLINE QUESTIONNAIRES - UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT - ACT/SAT SCORES - SENIOR FALL COURSES *EMAIL *PHONE CALL CAMPUS VISITS *SCHEDULE UNOFFICIAL VISITS - BE PREPARED - DRESS APPROPRIATELY - ASK THE RIGHT QUESTIONS *ATTEND SOCCER CAMPS MARKET YOURSELF & SHOW A STRONG INTEREST IN THEIR SCHOOL CONTACTING SCHOOLS

9. MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE *UTILIZE RESOURCES *MAKE CAMPUS VISITS *FOLLOW YOUR HEART

10. *NCAA DIVISION I – 9.9 BOYS/12 GIRLS *NCAA DIVISION II – 9 BOYS/9.9 GIRLS *NCAA DIVISION III – ACADEMIC ONLY *NAIA – ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC *NJCAA – ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC *RENEWABLE/CUT/INCREASED/DECREASED ANNUALLY ***Scholarship numbers are maximums and apply only to those programs which are FULLY FUNDED by their institution. ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS

11. *ACT/SAT SCORES *GPA *FAFSA *WORK STUDY *MERIT AWARDS FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Focus on Academic Aid

12. * UNDERESTIMATING ACADEMICS * UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS * PARENTAL OVER-INVOLVEMENT * BURNING BRIDGES * UNDER-VALUING AN ASSISTANT COACH * $ TALK * OVER-CONFIDENCE: ARROGANCE * WAITING TO BE CONTACTED * LIMITING OPTIONS THINGS TO AVOID

13. *RESEARCH PROJECT *BE PROACTIVE *SELL YOURSELF *BE REALISTIC *USE SHOWCASES AND CAMPS AS AID IN YOUR PROCESS CONCLUSION