College Prep Course for Soccer Players

West Coast Soccer Offers College Prep Course for Players

Livermore, Calif - February 23, 2012 - West Coast Soccer Club has launched a college preparation program for high school players. The program is designed to inform and help soccer players who have aspirations to play at the collegiate level. It provides an in-depth step-by-step process for players to get placed in college soccer programs at the junior college (JC), NAIA, Division 3, Division 2, and ultimately Division 1 levels. All players, boys and girls, age 13 and above, can participate.

The program is designed to deliver age- and grade-appropriate information with a clear next-steps process. The program includes information on the following topics:

• When to start the college preparation process
• Player academic and skill-set requirements
• The differences in universities (e.g., private, Cal State, UC, etc.)
• The differences between JC, D3, D2, NAIA and D1 soccer teams
• Recruiting laws
• Organizing player profiles and data sheets
• Contacting college coaches in the most effective way
• How to stand out as a college recruit
• What to expect each year in the recruiting process
• What to expect regarding official visits, home visits, scholarship offers, etc.
• What the college offer may look like (e.g., full ride, partial, walk on)

The next course will take place on March 7th, 2012 at 7pm at the Livermore Public Library.

About West Coast Soccer Club

West Coast Soccer Club is the Livermore Valley’s premier soccer organization. The club is committed to teaching fundamental skills, instilling confidence and building a love for the game of soccer in youth players while continuing to develop those players to their highest potential through excellent qualified coaching and superior training in a positive environment. For more information about the different soccer programs and the college preparation program offered by West Coast Soccer, please visit www.westcoastsoccerclub.com.

CONTACT
Troy Dayak
Director of Coaches
West Coast Soccer Club
doc@westcoastsoccerclub.com
+1-209-833-8488