Sophomore Year

• Sign up for PSAT’s to gain experience for SAT’s
• Continue improving and maintaining GPA
• Meet with your PBFC coach to discuss soccer development & range of college opportunities
  • What level of college soccer is realistic for you to be a contributing player?
    • Safety schools vs. Reach schools
• Start researching potential colleges
  • Fill out the PBFC College Recruiting Worksheet
  • Research colleges via the internet, college guides, school counselors, etc.
  • Send introduction emails to coaches at target schools stating your interest in their program and any upcoming matches.
    • Include graduating year and contact number/email for your club coach
  • Attend “college night” sessions
• Complete/update Field Level profile
• Update soccer resume
• Set up campus tours at schools from the recruiting worksheet
  • See if a brief meeting or watching a training session is possible while at the school.
  • Unannounced meetings with coaches on campus count as an “unofficial visit” (unofficial visits are unlimited)
• Record/acquire game film and create sophomore year highlight tape (HS and club)
• Attend College soccer games at all divisions

(College coaches are unable to contact you – drop in visits and player initiated contact is allowed)