College Pathway

Pathway to college

At Bethesda Soccer Club, our primary purpose is the development of the individual.

We are a development club first. Our goal is to combine soccer & education to develop the overall person - Focusing on teaching is part of our core philosophy. Ultimately, we aim to build each player to maximize their capability in a healthy team environment where everyone knows their role and values their contribution.

Year Long Calendar

Survey sent to all High School age players to help build college combine and recruiting call.
Zoom Meeting with all HS students and parents to discuss the recruiting process. February on 10^th.
College Combine with local and regional schools on March 8^th and 9^th.

For questions on recruiting, contact Ellis Pierre, epierre@bethesdasoccer.org

Athletic & Academic Checklists

Freshmen

Research Schools: NCAA

Visit campuses

Watch college games

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

SPECIFIC Letters/Videos
Emails with Player Bio
Club Tournaments
Unofficial Visits-- look at a variety of campuses
Attend College Camps
Coaches can send camp info and questionnaires. Which ones should they attend?
GO TO COLLEGE GAMES
If you visit college campuses, you are NOT permitted to talk to anyone from the athletic department.

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

Study and do well in all of your classes
Adjust to high school and the environment
Students should always take a rigorous course load (Advanced Placement or Honors)
Be more than just a “soccer player/athlete”
Perform community service
Hold leadership positions (Student Government)
Attend conferences

Sophomores

Research Schools: NCAA

Visit campuses

Watch college games

Go to ID Camps

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

Letters/Videos: Videos are helpful for schools who might not be able to see you play
MORE SPECIFICITY IN WRITING LETTERS & EMAIL (Do both)
Why I like you, the campus, the academics, the athletics, and how I came to know about you (coach & school)
Club Tournaments
Attend College Camps
Coaches can send camp info and questionnaires. Which ones should you attend?
Attend ID camps
GO TO COLLEGE GAMES
Soph. Spring – possible scholarship offers
If you visit college campuses, you are NOT permitted to talk to anyone from athletics.

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

Study and do well in all of your classes
Adjust to high school and the environment
Students should always take a rigorous course load (Advanced Placement or Honors)
Be more than just a “soccer player/athlete.”
Perform community service
Hold leadership positions (Student Government)
Attend conferences
Take the PSAT

Juniors

Sample letter to colleges before tournaments & showcases

Watch college games
Go to ID Camps

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

Study and do well in all of your classes
Adjust to high school and the environment
Students should always take a rigorous course load (Advanced Placement or Honors)
Be more than just a “soccer player/athlete.”
Perform community service
Hold leadership positions (Student Government)
Attend conferences
Take the PSAT

Seniors

Sample letter to colleges before tournaments & showcases

Watch college games
Go to ID Camps

ATHLETIC CHECKLIST

ACADEMIC CHECKLIST

Study and do well in all of your classes
Adjust to high school and the environment
Students should always take a rigorous course load (Advanced Placement or Honors)
Be more than just a “soccer player/athlete.”
Perform community service
Hold leadership positions (Student Government)
Attend conferences
Take the PSAT