Category: Soccer
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Should I Play College Soccer If I Want To Play Pro?
Historically in the United States, college soccer has been seen as the route to a professional contract. Those times are changing. In 2008, 68.8% of the US Men’s National Team (USMNT) players played at least a season in college. By 2018, only 39.8% had participated in any US college program. Historically, the USMNT has recruited…
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Want To Play Soccer In College? Think About Recruitment Early
If you’re a youth soccer player, when do you start thinking about college recruitment? Start too soon and you risk distracting yourself from your current development. Start too late, and you risk lowering your chances of recruitment. Where is the sweet spot? The answer is different for every player. But, there is one certainty: starting…
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College Soccer: The Best Way to Earn a Full Scholarship
College soccer recruitment is highly competitive. Only 6% of high school players go on to play collegiate soccer at any level, but only a few will earn athletic scholarships. Athletic scholarships decrease your cost of university. Coaches use athletic scholarship to attract talented players to their program. Usually, a coach’s top prospects will be offered…
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Top Resources for College Recruitment
College recruitment can seem quite intimidating, especially for those who are new to the process. As a parent or player, you want to do everything you can to ensure opportunities are present. But, as you may have found out in your own research, it’s not always a straightforward process. Integrative Soccer has received many questions…
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3 Ways to Increase Your Chances for D1 College Recruitment
U.S. college soccer: “The Best Amateur League in the World” Very few countries offer the same professional training environment with complimentary education. It’s actually pretty rare. No wonder so many people seek the opportunity in the states. With so much international and domestic competition, how in the world do you increase your chances for D1…
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How Does a Good Player Become Great?
We all know a soccer player that has lightning-fast feet and can do 100 stepovers in a drill. But when it comes to the game, that player is invisible on the field. If you want to advance to higher levels, don’t be that player. How does your fast feet translate into game play? Do you…
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How to Stand Out to a College Soccer Coach
If you’re interested in taking soccer to the next level, you have to meet certain expectations. And it doesn’t happen overnight. It’s not easy to stand out to a college soccer coach when there are thousands of people, just like you, fighting for the same opportunities. Instead of being a number, be an outstanding player.…