College Information Night

Presented byCoastal Valley Soccer Club

(CVSC)

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Introduction of Special Guests

• Alex Crozier, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Women’s Soccer

• Adam Mcevoy, Allan Hancock College, Women’s Soccer

The College Process

The key is to be Proactive – Positive – Prepared - Persistent

• Finding a college to play soccer is more than just waiting to see who will offer you a scholarship to play at their school

• With over 5,000 colleges and Universities and over 3600 athletic programs in the US, the college research process can become overwhelming.

• How do you start the search for the right college?

College Search Process

• When beginning the college search process, determine what is most important to you in looking for a school.

• Consider Majors offered, location, size of school, type of city, Cost, etc.

• You should start off by looking at somewhere between 10-20 schools.

• Reach out to schools you like, ask for more information or a media package, contact admissions/financial aid, and consider an unofficial campus visit.

• Send your player resume/profile to the college coach and submit recruit application.

• Attend the College ID Camp

• Follow up the e-mail with a phone call to express your interest.

• Make sure that you are looking at schools that are a good fit for what you want to accomplish academically in college.

• What is the school’s GPA and SAT/ACT requirements for admission?

• Can you get into the school? • Focus on getting accepted to the school first !!!

• Many schools have club teams

• Being a walk-on may be your path to getting on the pitch in college

Athletics

• What does the Roster look like?• Where do they do most of their recruiting from and

why?• What Roster spots will be opening up in that program?• What is the style of play of that program?• What is the style of coaching?• What conference do they play in?• What was the teams record last year?• How long has the Coach been at the school?

Good Grades & Good Scores = Money

• Determine for yourself what the financial need is for attending college.

• Money plays a big role, but it should never be the only reason you choose one school over another.

• There is more money being offered in academic scholarships, grants, and aid than is available in athletic scholarships (especially soccer).

• Academic scholarship money far outweighs what most student-athletes will receive via athletic scholarship dollars.

• As you narrow your college list, do your homework on the university and see if Presidential, Provost, Merit and or Academic scholarships are available and if so, check the deadlines to apply.

• Use the resources at your High School.

A coach can’t recruit you if they don’t know about you !!!

• Put together a profile or resume about yourself stating your academic, athletic and social accomplishments.

• Define your strengths and how you can help their program.

• Fill out Prospective Athlete/New Recruit form

• Look for opportunities at Division I, II, III, NAIA, NCCAA and NJCAA.

• Be Realistic about where you stand both athletically and academically

• Send the Coaches your Highlight Film

Make sure you are seen on the field

• College Showcaseso Most tournaments list the College Coaches that will be

attending the tournamento Reach out to them and let them know what field and time you

will be playingo Make sure the Coach knows your team name, team schedule,

position, jersey #

• College Identification Camps (ID Camps)o Contact the soccer program and see if they conduct ID camps

• Tournaments, High School and Club o If you see College Coaches at tournaments, walk up and

introduce yourself, invite them to watch your games. Get the Coaches contact info.

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NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse

• All students who plan on being intercollegiate student-athletes in Divisions I and II must be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse (www.ncaaclearinghouse.net).

• Clearinghouse only determines whether you meet NCAA requirements –does not guarantee your admission to any DI/DII school

• Transcripts will be sent by your high school directly to Clearinghouse

• Register at the beginning of your junior year

D1 Eligibility

• 16 REQUIRED CORE COURSES• 4 Years of English• 3 Years of Mathematics (algebra or higher)• 2 Years of Natural or Physical Science (including 1 year

of lab science if offered)• 1 Extra Year English, Math or Natural/Physical Science• 2 Years Social Science, and• 4 Years of extra core courses (from above categories or

foreign language, religion or philosophy)• Earn a minimum required grade-point average in core

courses

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D2 Eligibility

• If you enroll in a Division II college and want to participate in athletics or receive an athletics scholarship during your first year, you must Complete these 16 core courses:

• 3 years of English• 2 years of math (algebra 1 or higher)• 2 years of natural or physical science (including one year of lab science if offered by your school)• 3 additional years of English, math, or natural or

physical science• 2 years of social science• 4 years of additional core courses (from any category

above, or foreign language, non-doctrinal religion or philosophy)

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D3• Division III does not use the Eligibility Center. • Contact your Division III college or university regarding

its policies on admission, financial aid, practice and competition.

• Division III does not usually have scholarships

NAIA• NCAA eligibility and regulations do not apply

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Recruiting Regulations• Sophomore Year

o Can receive brochures for camps and questionnaireso Can PLACE calls to coaches at your expenseo College Coach CAN NOT call youo No Off Campus contact allowedo No Official Visits allowedo Unofficial Visits ARE allowed

• Junior Yearo Can begin to receive recruiting materials September 1

of junior yearo Coach can call once during May of junior year and then

once per week starting July 1 after your junior yearo Off Campus contact is allowed once only during April on

your high school campus and then allowed starting July 1 after your junior year

o No Official Visits allowed, Unofficial Visits are allowed

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Recruiting Regulations• Senior Year

o All recruiting materials allowedo College Coach can place phone calls once per weeko Off Campus contact is allowedo Official Visits are allowed beginning opening day of

classes your senior year. (Up to 5 in D1 no limit in D2)

o Unofficial Visits are allowedo Evaluation and contacts can occur up to 7 times

during your senior yearo Coach may contact you not more than 3 times during

senior year

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9TH Grade - To Do List• Take challenging courses to expand your knowledge to

satisfy college admission requirements (Algebra 1, Geometry, College prep English, Foreign language)

• Aim for A’s and B’s in all your classes. Focus on class work/homework to develop study skills

• Join clubs, play sports and volunteer• Use CSU Mentor website (www.csumentor.edu) as a tool

for preparation• Parents –get involved in process!• Make email address/ Highlight Video

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10th Grade - To Do List• Take Geometry or Algebra II and college prep English• Try to earn A’s and B’s in all classes• Focus on developing good study habits• Expand your interests –enrichment programs, camps at

college campuses• Visit College Campuses, take tours, talk to students• Start thinking about colleges and majors• Inform yourself on colleges, financial aid, scholarships

and educational requirements• Make a highlight video

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11TH Grade - To Do List• Check with H.S. Counselor about college prep classes• Strive for A’s and B’s –especially important junior and

senior years• Register in October for SAT• Take SAT as many times as you like to improve scores.• Take AP exams (if taking AP classes)• Evaluate your writing skills –www.essayeval.org• Attend college information programs• Visit campuses

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12TH Grade - To Do List• Take advanced Math, English and other college courses • Review class schedules with your H.S. Counselor• Maintain good grades (A’s and B’s) in all courses• Early September: Register for SAT / ACT• October: Begin application process• Visit Campuses you are interested in• Check frequently with counselors for scholarship

opportunities• October 1-Nov 30: VERY IMPORTANT Apply to Colleges• January: Complete and file the FAFSA• February: Financial aid application for Cal Grant• March / April: English Placement Test or Entry Level Math • May: Take AP exams• June: GRADUATION!!• Summer: Take part in summer orientation programs

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College Resources• NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete• www.collegeboard.net• www.ncaa.org• www.ncaaclearinghouse.net• www.naia.org• www.athleticscholarships.net• www.livecareer.com• www.collegefundingsolutions.org• www.coastalvalleysc.com• XARA Selection• Captain U• NCSA

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CVSC Players in College• Geoffrey Chappaz, CVSC Renegades B96, Colorado Mesa University• Jake Castanha, CVSC Renegades B96, Pacific University• Jorge Lopez, CVSC Renegades B96, Pachuca Academy, Mexico• Leann Wolf, CVSC Chaos G96, Wheaton College• Michaela Olney, CVSC Chaos G96, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo• Megan Stevens, CVSC Blitz G95, Cal State East Bay College• Ivy Diego, CVSC United G93, CVSC Ultimate G94, Cal State Fullerton• Rafa Mora, CVSC SM Pumas B93, UCSB• Taylor Frias, CVSC Fusion B91, Colorado State – Pueblo • Servando Perez, CVSC Fusion B91, Cal State Monterey Bay• Cheyenne Martinez-Trevino, CVSC Katana G90, Spring Arbor University• Aolani Rueff, CVSC Katana G90, Westmont College• Sara Epps, CVSC Katana G90, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo• Jamie Council, CVSC Katana G90, Minot State University, North Dakota• Isabelle Rodriguez, CVSC Ultimate G94, CVSC Blitz G95, Hancock College• Stephanie Ramos, CVSC Ultimate G94, CVSC Blitz G95, Hancock College• Kaitlin Campbell, CVSC Ultimate G94, Hancock College• Itzy Pinon, CVSC Ultimate G94, Hancock College• Mary Kate Smith, CVSC Ultimate G94, Hancock College• Kelsey Jones, CVSC Ultimate G94, Hancock College• Corina Posada, CVSC United G93, CVSC Ultimate G94, Hancock College• Penelope Toogood, CVSC Impact G92, Hancock College• Ulises Alvarez, CVSC Bulldogs B92, Hancock College• Felipe Sahagan, CVSC Bulldogs B92, Hancock College• Cristian Alvarez, CVSC Bulldogs B92, Hancock College• Nestor Alvarez, CVSC Fusion B91, CVSC Bulldogs B92, Hancock College• Heather Soden, CVSC Katana G90, Hancock College• Ruby Navarro, CVSC Katana G90, Cuesta College• Alyssa Castillo, CVSC Katana G90, Hancock College• Bridgett Wilson, CVSC Katana G90, Hancock College• Celsa Monique Zarate, CVSC Katana G90, Hancock College

You have the Power!

• Don’t think that you are at the mercy of college coaches finding you at some tournament during your club season.

• You have the power to connect with the college coaches and schools that you are interested in.

• Communicate with the coaches by e-mail and phone calls.

• Keep at it and don’t get discouraged.

• The amount of work you put in will determine the results that you will see.

• Remember be Proactive, Positive, Prepared and Persistent.

• Your education will last for the rest of your life and help to lay the foundation for your future long after you stop playing soccer.