2. Newspaper clippings are often an impressive thing and can be copied for distribution.

3. Video tapes can be used, but make sure that they are of reasonable quality and that it is easy to determine who you are on the video.

4. An essay written by you detailing your academic background, high school activities, jobs and volunteer work, hobbies and interests, personal characteristics and significant events in your life are of interest to the coach as he tries to determine how you would fit into his team and college.

1. MAKE IT EASY FOR COACHES TO FIND YOU AND LEARN OF YOUR ABILITY

1. Trying out for and making the Olympic Development Program Teams will enable you to travel and be see by good coaches.
2. Attending quality soccer tournaments and camps will also allow you to be seen and noticed, as well as improve your game.
3. Playing on PREMIER clubs that have a strong reputation improve your game and profile.
4. Making a visit to the campus and interviewing with the coach is an excellent way to determine almost instantly whether you like what you see and allow the coach to meet you and learn of your background.  Make sure that you follow up with phone calls and letter thanking the coach for his time after the visit.

2. DURING HIGH SCHOOL FOLLOW A GOOD PLAN

1. Freshman/Sophomore year

Academics:

Take an academic course load that ensures that you will meet the NCAA requirements before graduation of:  3 years of English, 2 years of social studies, 2 years of math, 2 years of science, and 2 college preparatory electives.  In these 11 courses, you must maintain a 2.0 grade point average as well as a 2.0 cumulative GPA for all courses taken during high school.

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