What Do Coaches Look For?

Coaches always look for the right fit for their program and the school. Attitude, leadership and character is everything to a college coach. They focus on who you are as a person and a player, how good are your grades, how do you lead on the field and off the field, do you respect your teammates, coaches, the referees and your family and more. Winning is important, however, if players disrupt the culture that can cost the team everything.

As a student-athlete, coaches look for a responsible and self-sufficient person. Every year there are thousands of new student athletes across the country all working to be seen and recruited by the same coaches. In college soccer there is a college for everyone, however, it may not be a college that is top on your list. It also may not be a college in the same state that you currently live in. Many athletes have the same dream to play for and go to their dream school like you. There will always be limited spots for each team. No matter DI,DII, DIII, NAIA, or JUCO, playing college soccer is playing college soccer. The opportunity is a gift, it isn't a promise.

The Reality of a Collegiate Student AthleteIn all college programs you are considered a Student first and an Athlete second. If your academics cannot get you into the school, it is impossible to play for the University/ College team.

Let's explore the pathway of to college soccer and beyond.