Tag: college
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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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Strength Training vs Injury Prevention: What’s the Priority (and When)?
With so many terms and programs in the sport world, how do you know what’s best for you or your player? Many players opt to train outside of their current club with the goal of enhancing performance. This includes individual sessions, group sessions, strength & conditioning, speed & agility, etc. Aside from sport-specific training, strength…
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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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Athlete Health: About Relative Energy Deficiency
Soccer is one of the most demanding sports in athletics. It’s a rewarding sport, but it takes a lot of physical and mental fortitude. Sports that require heavy physical demands also require adequate fuel and rest. There’s only so much the body can take before warning signs appear. The minor consequences of inadequate fuel and…
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Athlete Health, Wellness, and Performance: A Complete Resource List
It’s hard to know what to trust on the internet these days. Health and wellness trends flood our newsfeed. Conflicting advice clouds our judgement. How do we know what’s legit? The best way to stay informed is by listening to the professionals who are up-to-date with the latest research and/or perform their own. Some of…
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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…