1. Recruiting Presentation

2. Steps in the process  Preparing academically  Preparing athletically  Completing administrative preparations  Identifying realistic college options  Generating contacts among these options  Following up on contacts  Making a selection and committing

3. Communicating with the Coach Good communications are essential. Complete forms carefully and return them promptly. Follow up by mail and phone. Return phone calls immediately, and remember that the NCAA coach can only once a week. (Per NCAA rules you cannot be called by a college coach until July 1 after completion of your junior year in high school) When the coach calls, – the coach wants to present the school and soccer program, – to learn more about you, the player – arrange to move you further along the recruiting pipeline, home visit or to an official visit to the school. – If you are not interested, save everyone time and be honest about it. However, if you are interested, there's a lot you need to find out about the school and program so that you'll be able to make a good decision.

4. Freshman/Sophomore Years:  Remember you will need 16 core course credits by the time you graduate to be eligible for the NCAA  Get Your Grades Up--Must be 2.0 Or Better In Solid College Prep Curriculum

5. Junior Year  Make Sure Your Grades Are Good...Between 2.5 and 3.5 Will Get You In Most Schools  Take The SAT and ACT too If Possible  Begin Studying Colleges For Educational Interests and Soccer Program  Prepare A Package Documenting Your Educational And Soccer Qualifications and send to your schools

6. Spring Of Junior Year/Summer before Senior Year:  Take The SAT And ACT If You Have Not Already Done So  Make unofficial visits to the schools you are interested in and the interest is reciprocated

7. During Senior Year:  Set Goal To Improve Your GPA  Make your official visits (5 maximum, 1 per school)  If you have not committed which schools did you like?

8. Cont. Senior Year:  Keep In Touch With Admissions Departments And College Soccer Coaches  After January 1, Fill Out All Financial Aid Documents  Visit the school if you have already made a commitment  Continue To Follow-up With Admissions Offices, Financial Office & Coaches