Presented by Coastal Valley Soccer Club CVSC Introduction of Special Guests Alex Crozier Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Womens Soccer Adam Mcevoy Allan Hancock College Womens Soccer ID: 788727
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College Information Night
Presented by
Coastal Valley Soccer Club
(CVSC)
Slide2Introduction of Special GuestsAlex Crozier, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Women’s SoccerAdam Mcevoy, Allan Hancock College, Women’s SoccerFooter Text
Slide3The College ProcessThe key is to be Proactive – Positive – Prepared - PersistentFinding 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?
Slide4College Search ProcessWhen 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 CampFollow up the e-mail with a phone call to express your interest.
Slide5Make 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 teamsBeing a walk-on may be your path to getting on the pitch in college
Slide6AthleticsWhat 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?
Slide7Good Grades & Good Scores = MoneyDetermine 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.
Slide8A 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 formLook 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
Slide9Make sure you are seen on the fieldCollege ShowcasesMost tournaments list the College Coaches that will be attending the tournamentReach out to them and let them know what field and time you will be playingMake sure the Coach knows your team name, team schedule, position, jersey #College Identification Camps (ID Camps)Contact the soccer program and see if they conduct ID campsTournaments, High School and Club If you see College Coaches at tournaments, walk up and introduce yourself, invite them to watch your games. Get the Coaches contact info.
Slide10NCAA Initial-Eligibility ClearinghouseAll 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 schoolTranscripts will be sent by your high school directly to ClearinghouseRegister at the beginning of your junior yearFooter Text
Slide11D1 Eligibility16 REQUIRED CORE COURSES4 Years of English3 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 Science2 Years Social Science, and4 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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Slide12D2 EligibilityIf 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 English2 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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Slide13D3Division 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 scholarshipsNAIANCAA eligibility and regulations do not applyFooter Text
Slide14Recruiting RegulationsSophomore YearCan receive brochures for camps and questionnairesCan PLACE calls to coaches at your expenseCollege Coach CAN NOT call youNo Off Campus contact allowedNo Official Visits allowedUnofficial Visits ARE allowed
Junior
Year
Can
begin to receive recruiting materials September 1 of junior year
Coach
can call once during May of junior year and then once per week starting July 1 after your junior year
Off
Campus contact is allowed once only during April on your high school campus and then allowed starting July 1 after your junior year
No
Official Visits
allowed, Unofficial
Visits are allowed
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Slide15Recruiting RegulationsSenior YearAll recruiting materials allowedCollege Coach can place phone calls once per weekOff Campus contact is allowedOfficial Visits are allowed beginning opening day of classes your senior year. (Up to 5 in D1 no limit in D2)Unofficial Visits are allowedEvaluation and contacts can occur up to 7 times during your senior yearCoach may contact you not more than 3 times during senior yearFooter Text
Slide169TH Grade - To Do ListTake 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 skillsJoin clubs, play sports and volunteerUse CSU Mentor website (www.csumentor.edu) as a tool for preparationParents –get involved in process!Make email address/ Highlight VideoFooter Text
Slide1710th Grade - To Do ListTake Geometry or Algebra II and college prep EnglishTry to earn A’s and B’s in all classesFocus on developing good study habitsExpand your interests –enrichment programs, camps at college campusesVisit College Campuses, take tours, talk to studentsStart thinking about colleges and majorsInform yourself on colleges, financial aid, scholarships and educational requirementsMake a highlight video
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Slide1811TH Grade - To Do ListCheck with H.S. Counselor about college prep classesStrive for A’s and B’s –especially important junior and senior yearsRegister in October for SATTake SAT as many times as you like to improve scores.Take AP exams (if taking AP classes)Evaluate your writing skills –www.essayeval.orgAttend college information programsVisit campuses
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Slide1912TH Grade - To Do ListTake advanced Math, English and other college courses Review class schedules with your H.S. CounselorMaintain good grades (A’s and B’s) in all coursesEarly September: Register for SAT / ACTOctober: Begin application processVisit Campuses you are interested inCheck 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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Slide20College ResourcesNCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athletewww.collegeboard.netwww.ncaa.orgwww.ncaaclearinghouse.netwww.naia.orgwww.athleticscholarships.netwww.livecareer.comwww.collegefundingsolutions.orgwww.coastalvalleysc.comXARA SelectionCaptain UNCSA
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Slide24CVSC Players in CollegeGeoffrey Chappaz, CVSC Renegades B96, Colorado Mesa UniversityJake Castanha, CVSC Renegades B96, Pacific UniversityJorge Lopez, CVSC Renegades B96, Pachuca Academy, MexicoLeann Wolf, CVSC Chaos G96, Wheaton CollegeMichaela Olney, CVSC Chaos G96, Cal Poly San Luis ObispoMegan Stevens, CVSC Blitz G95, Cal State East Bay CollegeIvy 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 CollegeHeather Soden, CVSC Katana G90, Hancock CollegeRuby Navarro, CVSC Katana G90, Cuesta CollegeAlyssa Castillo, CVSC Katana G90, Hancock CollegeBridgett Wilson, CVSC Katana G90, Hancock CollegeCelsa Monique Zarate, CVSC Katana G90 , Hancock College
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Slide25You 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.