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What is Red Shirting?

What is Red Shirting?

Red shirting is when a player does not participate during a college season. A player may be red shirted at any point in his/her college career. College players are only eligible to play for four years within a 5 year period, making red shirting important if a player misses a season. Continue reading

Eligibility

Eligibility for college sports has become increasingly strict. It is important that you continue your pursuit of academic and athletic excellence through high school. The most important thing to remember is for you to be proactive throughout the process. Continue reading

College Recruiting Rules

When it comes to college recruiting, the NCAA has numerous rules for coaches to follow. As a player, you are expected to follow these rules as well. Let’s review these rules to better educate ourselves on the process. Continue reading

College and Team Search

There are many college playing opportunities for high school graduates. Colleges and universities vary widely in terms of size, location, and academic offering and soccer programs range from moderate to highly competitive. Continue reading

College Athletics Organizations

You may have heard or are familiar with the NCAA, but do you know what it stands for and what they are all about? Did you know that there are other college athletic organizations out there as well? Let’s take a closer look at these organizations to better understand what they have to offer. Continue reading

College Soccer Interview Preparation

When you enter your senior year in high school, you will be able to meet and/or speak with potential college coaches. Many coaches believe in having an interview with players and sometimes parents. Just like a job interview, this is your chance to not only shine has a player, but also to find out more information about the coach, team and school. Continue reading