College Guide


Athletic Scholorships per team if fully funded:

Mens:

  • D1: 9.9
  • D2: 9
  • D3: 0 (Academic Scholarships Only)
  • NAIA: 12
  • Juco: 24

Womens:

  • D1: 14
  • D2: 9.9
  • D3: 0 (Academic Scholarships Only)
  • NAIA: 12
  • Juco: 24

Questions to ask college coaches:

  • How would you describe your team culture?
  • How would you describe your coaching style?
  • What resources are available on campus for academic support to athletes?
  • What are some of your goals for the program?
  • How do you see me contributing to your program?
  • What are the key attributes that make your best player successful?
  • What does a typical day look like for your student-athletes in season?
  • What does a typical day look like for your student-athletes out of season?
  • What are the most popular majors on the team?
  • Do professors suport athletics and help when there is a missed class due to a game/travel?
  • What is campus life like? What do your atheletes do for fun?
  • What are living arrangements like for your players?

Things to research about a college:

  • Does it have the major you are interested in?
  • How many seniors will the soccer team be losing?
  • What has their record been over the last 2-3 years?
  • What is their player turnover rate? How many new players are they bringing in each year?
  • What are their facilities like?
  • How tough is their conference?
  • Do current players seem happy?
  • Does their playing style suit you?
  • What does their housing, meal, weight and training facilites look like?
  • Is it a college you would go to even if you did not play soccer there?