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Resources for College-bound
Soccer Players

   
 
 
 

General College Soccer Information

www.nscaa.com - the National Soccer Coaches Association of America -- there is a lot of information on this web site.
 
What's the difference
between Divisions I, II and III?
 
Probability of Competing in Athletics beyond High School
 
NCAA Clearinghouse -- the website that players need to visit after Jr. year is complete (early summer) to register. (Fee $50 to register). Registration is REQUIRED to play at any NCAA school (Div 1, 2 or 3) in any sport. All SAT/ACT tests must be reported directly to the clearinghouse.
 
NCAA Info for Student-Athletes & Parents - Click on The Guide for College Bound Student-Athletes for a guide you can download.  Many High School College & Career Centers have a copy of the guide, too.
 
NCAA Eligibility -- the rules have changed for students entering college after 2005 -- this page has the changes and the full requirements.
 
 

Financial Aid Help

www.fafsa.com -- this is the form that will need to be filled out at somepoint in the scholarship process (for athletic or financial aid)
 
Funding Your Education
 
 

Choosing a School

The Sport Source
 
Collegiate Choice Walking Tours
 
College Planning Links
 
College Soccer Rankings - list of all colleges with mens programs (D1, D2 and D3), ordered by power ranking. Updated every two weeks during the season.  This is not a poll, but a relative ranking of a team based on the teams they play and the strength of the team and the opponent's schedule.  

From the list, you can get to the team's schedule and to the team website and from the team website to the college soccer website.
 
 

TESTING

CollegeBoard.com -- register for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests here.
 
ACT registration  (warning:has music on the site)
 
How to Get Accepted at the College of Your Choice -- from the SASF (Student Athlete Scholarship Foundation)
 
 

Health and Nutrition:

Hydration and Heat Illness Guidelines from US Soccer.com
 
Recovering and Preparing for the Next Game from US Soccer.com
 
Four Nutrition Myths Among Soccer Players from US Soccer.com
 
FIFA Nutrition for Football
 
Powering Muscles - sponsored by a drink producer, but the content is good.
 
Mom's Team Nutrition for Soccer
 
   
 
Texans FC online Player Profiles
 
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