April 17th, 2022 by Mike Getman

This seems like a simple question, but there are more than 1000 college soccer programs and each school may be looking for something different.

My advice is simple: 1.Be a good student that I can count on to get your school work done. 2. Be the best player you can be. 3. Be the kind of person I want to spend the next 4 years with.

  1. I need to know that I can count on each player for 4 years. If students can’t or wont do the school-work, I have no choice but to look for someone who can or will.
  2. Not every player has to be a star. Only 11 players will start a match. Every team needs players who will work hard each day and develop their talents over time. If you have been hard working in High School or Club soccer, then I know this habit will continue in college.
  3. I want to be your soccer coach, not your baby-sitter. Can I count on you to represent our University in a first class manner? Will I have to explain to the media or my Athletic Director why one of our athletes has gotten in trouble? With thousands of student/athletes to choose from, most coaches will choose the ones who make a habit out of doing the right thing.

Every college coach has different needs. But if you work on these three areas, you will improve your chances of finding a school that wants what you have to offer.