ACADEMICS

• Academics are VERY important.
• Evaluate your academic weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Study — Study — Study.
• Get a GREAT start on your GPA.
• Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss a solid academic curriculum.
• Identify core courses at your high school — GPA based on these.
• Take “academic” electives — languages/mathematics/sciences.
• Consider ACT and SAT / PSAT study materials and/or tutoring services.

EXTRAS

• Read the NCAA publication — Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete.
• Read the NCAA publication — NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• Involve yourself in extracurricular activities — clubs/honor society/church group.

SOCCER

• Be a member of a strong team and a very strong club.
• Development is Priority #1

• Evaluate your soccer weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Meet with Coaches and create an action plan based on goals.
• Practice on your own — fundamentals and ball skills.
• Take Ownership.
• Consider attending a college’s soccer summer camp or ID camp.
• Practice Communicating with Coaches
• Watch College Soccer Programs, Understand the level.
• Work on your College Fit Finder Profile and Build Your College List
• Make “unofficial” visits.

• BE SEEN -- WITH YOUR PEERS -- this is the year to travel – tournaments.
• Participate in US Training Centers/ODP
• BE SEEN -- Consider attending a school’s summer camp.
• BE SEEN -- Videos.
• SEE -- watch college soccer games -- see what it’s like at the next level.

ACADEMICS

• Academics are VERY important.
• Evaluate your academic weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Study — Study — Study.
• Improve on your GPA.
• Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss a solid academic curriculum.
• Identify core courses at your high school — GPA based on these.
• Take “academic” electives — languages/mathematics/sciences.
• Consider ACT and SAT / PSAT study materials and/or tutoring services.

EXTRAS

• Read the NCAA publication — Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete.
• Read the NCAA publication — NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• Involve yourself in extracurricular activities — clubs/honor society/church group.

 SOCCER

• Be a member of a strong team and a very strong club.
• Development is Priority #1

• Evaluate your soccer weaknesses and work on improvement.
• Meet with Coaches and create an action plan based on goals.
• Practice on your own — fundamentals and ball skills.
• Take Ownership.
• Consider attending a college’s soccer summer camp or ID camp.
• Practice Communicating with Coaches
• Watch College Soccer Programs, Understand the level.
• Work on YOUR Soccer Recruiting. Be Proactive
• Be a member of a strong team and a very strong club.

• Make “unofficial” visits.
• BE SEEN -- WITH YOUR PEERS -- this is the year to travel – tournaments.
• Participate in US Training Centers/ODP
• BE SEEN -- Consider attending a school’s summer camp.
• BE SEEN -- Videos.
• SEE -- watch college soccer games -- see what it’s like at the next level.

ACADEMICS

• Get moving!
• Study -- Study -- Study -- Your GPA is VERY important!
• Read the NCAA publication -- Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete.
• Read the NCAA publication -- NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
• Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your academic curriculum.
• Concentrate on the core courses -- GPA based on these classes.
• Take “academic” electives -- languages / mathematics / sciences.
• Get Learning-Disabilities documented.
• Take the SAT and ACT -- again and again -- scores will improve.
• Become familiar with the Financial Aid and Scholarship process.
• Start choosing schools -- finalize your “wish-list”.
• Know your abilities and choose schools that “fit” your needs.

 SOCCER

• Make “unofficial” visits.
• BE SEEN -- WITH YOUR PEERS -- this is the year to travel – tournaments.
• Participate in US Training Centers/ODP
• BE SEEN -- Consider attending a school’s summer camp.
• BE SEEN -- Videos.
• SEE -- watch college soccer games -- see what it’s like at the next level.
• Compete - PRACTICE and PLAY with teams at the next level.
• Practice on your own -- fundamentals and ball skills.
• Know the consequences if you don’t take action.

• Improve your GPA.  Grades!  Grades!  Grades!
• NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse – Are you registered?  Is it in order?
• NCAA Clearinghouse – 1.877.262.1492
• NCAA – 317.917.6222
• Complete your core course requirement.
• Take the SAT and ACT again – scores will improve.
• SEE – Watch college soccer games – see what it’s like at the next level.
• BE SEEN – travel with your club team – It’s not too late!
• Make “unofficial” visits.
• Make “official” visits.
• Ask questions.
• Become familiar with the “Scholarship” process.
• Become familiar with the Financial Aid process.  1-800-4-FED-AID   www.ed.gov
• Be prepared to complete the Financial Aid forms.
• Continue to play at the highest level available to you.
• Know your Academic and Soccer abilities.  Be honest with yourself.
• Do not place too much emphasis on athletic scholarships.
• Does the school “fit” your needs?
• Will you be happy there?  Without Soccer?  Without the academic/social environment?
• Finalize your school “wish list."
• Get a calendar!  Plan!
• Know the consequences.