BSC College NightNovember 5, 2013

Getting Started

Be proactive

Do your research

Find the best fit – Academics and Athletics

Be informed and avoid the myths – D1, “Full Ride”

Suggested Timeline

Freshman Year Never too early to start researching colleges Get off to a strong academic start Attend all training sessions and games

Sophomore Year Compile your target list of schools and schedule visits Maintain good grades, consider taking PSAT/ACT test Send soccer resume and highlight clips to coaches Attend College Identification Camps Register with NCAA Clearinghouse summer before

Junior year

Junior Year

Keep your grades up!

Take ACT/SAT

Be visible

Unofficial visits

Narrow down target list

Senior Year

Finish strong academically!

Schedule and complete official visits

Narrow down target list and complete applications early

Stay connected with college coaches

Make informed decision

Dates to Remember

Freshman and Sophomore Year Only student athletes can initiate

communication with coachesJunior Year September 1 – Coaches can send soccer-

specific informationSenior Year July 1 – Coaches can call student athletes once

a week Official visits can begin after first day of classes

Scholarships

Division I – Athletic (9.9) and Academic Scholarships

Division II – Athletic (9) and Academic Scholarships

Division III – Academic Scholarships

NAIA – Athletic (# varies) and Academic Scholarships

Markus Roeders Marquette University

Women’s Soccer

Greg Henschel UWM

Women’s Soccer

Jason ZitzkeUW – ParksideMen’s Soccer

College Coaches Panel

Ashley Bares Marquette University

Women’s Soccer

Kris KeldermanUWM

Men’s Soccer

John SaleskaConcordia University

Men’s Soccer

Steve BodeMarquette University

Men’s Soccer