college recruiting timeline

Freshman Year

  • Establish a strong GPA

  • Continue playing club soccer and train at the highest level possible

  • Begin the college exploration process by starting to think about college preferences

  • Create an email address that is used exclusively for soccer only

  • Watch men's or women’s college soccer games live or on television

  • Prepare Individual Player Profile for tournament and showcase player profile books

  • Focus on improving the elements of your game that need to be strengthened

  • Attend SCFC College Recruiting Seminars

  • Get Fit or Stay Fit

Sophomore Year

  • Continue to maintain a strong GPA

  • Prepare for ACT or SAT

  • Continue the College Exploration Process by researching and visiting colleges of interest

  • Update Player Profile

  • Send Letter of Introduction and player profile to colleges of interest before each tournament/showcase

  • Organize a system of tracking correspondence with individual college coaches

  • Create a list of schools that meet your college preferences

  • Attend College ID camps at schools on your list.

  • Attend SCFC College Recruiting Seminars

  • Complete Recruiting Questionnaires on individual college soccer websites

  • Review NCAA Eligibility Center requirements

Junior Year

  • Register for NCAA Eligibility Center

  • Continue to send letters of interest and updated player profile prior to each tournament or event 

  • Always include schedule of tournament games, jersey numbers and year of graduation in every email

  • Narrow your list of schools and prioritize - remember to be very realistic

  • Continue to attend summer ID camps and Winter ID events for colleges of high interest only

  • Engage in regular correspondence with coaches

  • Watch college soccer games- either live or on TV

  • Make unofficial visits to colleges of interest and meet with coaches

  • Schedule and complete official visit(s)

  • Take SAT and/or ACT tests

  • Obtain financial aid forms online or from guidance counselor (FAFSA forms)

  • Attend SCFC College Recruiting Seminars

Senior Year

  • Check status with NCAA Eligibility Center

  • Complete FAFSA forms with updated tax information

  • Schedule and complete official visit(s)

  • Complete college applications

  • Keep coaches updated on individual achievements and team events

  • Continue to train on the edge and compete at the highest level possible

  • Attend SCFC College Recruiting Seminars

  • Stay FIT