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College Prep
Spring Program 2010
Each spring, HFC offers a spring program to satisfy the
needs of the player not engaging in High School soccer. This
program is targeted for the High School age player and consists of
training, college visits, collegiate games, and showcase events.
The actual schedule and games will be determined after the number
of players is known. Our goal is to provide top level training from
the Directors of Coaching, prepare the player for collegiate play,
educate the player on the various levels of college play, interact
with college coaches, obtain direct exposure to college coaches and
compete with college players.
The typical
season would begin in Late January and extend until tryouts.
The cost is determined after the schedule is set but since there are
no league fees and other typical costs associated with a “seasonal
team”, this experience is very cost effective and only incurs direct
costs associated with the schedule.
The program is open to
both boys & girls in the 9th -12th grades.
If you are interested in
such a program and do not play for a high school.
For
more information contact
Huntsville FC
If you are not a member of HFC, you must obtain permission to train from
your current DOC.
All permission statements should be forwarded
directly to HFC Director of Coaching –
Marty Clark
RECRUITING - THE STEPS TO
TAKE
By Coach Getman - UAB
Your Junior year is when you need to be taking steps towards finding
your place in College Soccer. Waiting for your senior year can be a
mistake. This is because College Coaches are very busy in the fall.
From August to December, coaches are wrapped up in Preseason practice,
then regular practice and 2 games per week. Travel every other week
with the team leaves very little time for recruiting travel. Most
coaches will watch local games, but very few will travel during the
season to watch recruits play. So coaches will need to see you before
the fall of your senior year.
If you want coaches to watch you play, there are several things you need
to do. First, contact the schools you are interested in as early as
possible. Early Junior year is the best time to write or email
coaches. Let them know who you are and why you would be a good fit with
their team. Make sure to provide contact information for your current
coaches and send a schedule of your upcoming games. If you have a video
of one of your games, make a copy and send it to the schools you are
most serious about. Highlight videos are great for Goalkeepers, but
field players should send a full game.
Try to play where coaches can see you. There are plenty of tournaments
that attract college coaches. Camps are also a good way to be seen.
Attend camps where the coaches you would like to be seen by, are
working. You and they will get to know each other very well. Training,
eating, socializing, are all part of the camp experience. After a week
of being together in a competitive environment, you will both know if it
is a good fit.
Most High School students tend
to procrastinate. Contacting coaches is a difficult thing to do. Find a
way. Write letters, send emails, just do it. The sooner you make
contact, the sooner the process can begin and the more likely you will
end up at the school of your choice.
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