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Post by Kick Goals 10 on Jun 15, 2018 7:14:33 GMT -5
After 13 years of playing the game, my daughter has decided to step off the crazy train. All she wanted to do is play soccer in college. So, with that said, we got on the roller coaster ride of trying to play at the highest level possible. Now with so many levels it is even a wilder ride.
It all started with the age mandate and breaking up a very good team. Then last year she had a horrible coach. She almost walked away for good after that experience. She said that if college was anything like that she would have nothing to do with it. She has decided to focus on her studies and prepare for college.
On a good note, she has decided to play up a level (U18) with some HS teammates, and past teammates that are in a similar situation. They will play at a lower level with less travel. They are also playing pick up games over the summer. She said that she will miss the high competition…but not the stress. Last night was the first game and it was good to see her smiling and having fun again. Remember it is just a game, and that it should be about having fun and building life long friendships!
BTW…they will be a very good team
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Post by soccerparent02 on Jun 15, 2018 10:21:56 GMT -5
Having fun should be the most important factor. Remember 9.9 soccer scholarships in D1 and D2. Talk to any college coach, they look as much at GPA, SAT, ACT as DA, ECNL, ODP, etc. Fact! This is how they build their team of 30-40 players...it's more about the academics.
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Post by fridge on Jun 15, 2018 14:47:19 GMT -5
Having fun should be the most important factor. Remember 9.9 soccer scholarships in D1 and D2. Talk to any college coach, they look as much at GPA, SAT, ACT as DA, ECNL, ODP, etc. Fact! This is how they build their team of 30-40 players...it's more about the academics. My experience has been different. Most higher to mid level D1 schools are getting girls to commit in 10th grade. These girls don't have SAT/ACTs to share. If you look at Top Drawer the recruiting has already dipped into the 2021 class (rising 10th graders). While the new rules will change some of this, I don't think these higher level schools are emphasizing grades, SAT/ACTs. Not saying they are not a factor at some point, but its the tail of the dog on my experience.
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Post by newposter on Jun 15, 2018 17:34:40 GMT -5
Above posters are correct. Soccer coaches are always looking for ways to pay for their players college expenses. Soccer is a non revenue sport. Athletic departments also expect these type sports to keep their ncca cumulative sports GPAs up.
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Post by spectator on Jun 15, 2018 20:37:57 GMT -5
Having fun should be the most important factor. Remember 9.9 soccer scholarships in D1 and D2. Talk to any college coach, they look as much at GPA, SAT, ACT as DA, ECNL, ODP, etc. Fact! This is how they build their team of 30-40 players...it's more about the academics. Top D1 schools are going after the Elite players - the truly elite superstars. The math doesn't lie - that's a small percentage. For the rest of the players, D1-D2 coaches want to spread the scholarships around as much as they can so when recruiting, they do look at grades and scores and the threshholds for additional academic scholarships at their respective schools. Every coach we talked to in the recruiting process asked about GPA, rigor, and test scores and then re-directed us to admissions/financial aid to get the details on what would be available if the GPA was "X", "Y" or "Z" and the SAT was "A' "B" or "C". Once we had a final SAT and projected final GPA, the coach put together the package with Admissions/Aid to get the most bang for our buck and to spread his money out the best way he could. D3 is all about grades. No athletic money at all. NAIA is free range depending on the school. Point is - there are many many options for girls to continue to play in college regardless of where they are playing their senior year and at what level. We have known several girls who have gone to Jr Colleges or D3 schools after playing Club at Athena level. Find the academic school match and see if the soccer fits - not the other way around.
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Post by guest on Jun 18, 2018 6:59:27 GMT -5
After 13 years of playing the game, my daughter has decided to step off the crazy train. All she wanted to do is play soccer in college. So, with that said, we got on the roller coaster ride of trying to play at the highest level possible. Now with so many levels it is even a wilder ride.
It all started with the age mandate and breaking up a very good team. Then last year she had a horrible coach. She almost walked away for good after that experience. She said that if college was anything like that she would have nothing to do with it. She has decided to focus on her studies and prepare for college.
On a good note, she has decided to play up a level (U18) with some HS teammates, and past teammates that are in a similar situation. They will play at a lower level with less travel. They are also playing pick up games over the summer. She said that she will miss the high competition…but not the stress. Last night was the first game and it was good to see her smiling and having fun again. Remember it is just a game, and that it should be about having fun and building life long friendships!
BTW…they will be a very good team Def sorry to see her go. We wish her all the best, maybe we will meet on the HS pitch one day!
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