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College Recruiting Tools and
Information
The following are tools and information to assist both
college scouts and Fort Worth United Soccer Club members in
their recruiting endeavors.
For College Scouts
Fort Worth United Soccer Club, the oldest and largest
competitive soccer club in Fort Worth, is dedicated to the
ongoing development of soccer skills for both young men and
young women. Our coaching staff is the largest, most
experienced coaching staff in Fort Worth and our new,
structured player development programs are producing quality
players with the ability to compete at the highest level of
play.
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College Scout Report |
View and print college scout reports for our
players. FWU members may also update their own
Scout Report (must be logged in to access). |
For Fort Worth United Soccer Club Members
The following will assist you
in your quest for a college scholarship. Begin with
Recruiting Basics to learn how the recruiting process works,
what coaches are looking for, differences in NCAA divisions,
etc. Next, use the online College Recruit Checklist to
track your progress, access specialized resources required
for each step of the recruiting process, and to record
recruiting contact notes.
Note: you
must be logged in to view and access these features.
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Recruiting Basics |
The basics of college
recruiting |
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How to Pick A College |
So you
like TCU because it's a local school or UT because you like
Longhorns - there's much more to consider when
picking a university. |
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Questions you should ask |
Questions you should
ask during your scholarship hunt. |
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College Recruit Checklist |
Checklist of college recruiting tasks. |
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What
does it Take? |
Are you
good enough, dedicated enough, and experience enough
to play college soccer? The answer lies in how
hard you are willing to work for it. |
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Advice from College Coaches |
A collection of letters, postings, and inside
tips on obtaining a college scholarship. All
of the included items are from actual college coaches
and will give you insight on what they are looking for
and how to get your foot in the door. |
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The NCAA Process |
Description of the NCAA recruiting process and the rules
and regulations that you and the coaches must
follow. |
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Communication with Colleges |
A series
of how-to articles on proper communications with
college universities and coaches - written,
telephone, and campus visits are covered. |
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Sample Recruit Letters |
Obtaining a college
scholarship requires that you take the initiative
and contact the coaches. It also requires
frequent follow-ups as you update coaches on your
status and game schedules. The following are
sample college recruit cover letters
and e-mail communications that you may
use as templates in your endeavor. |
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Sample Recruit Letters and Email |
Here are MS Word
formatted samples of letters and e-mail that you may
use as templates in your communications with the
universities. |
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Other sites to use: |
NCAA - National Collegiate Athletic Association
NAIA - National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics |
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