Want to go to college for free on a soccer scholarship?
The author traces the steps she and her parents took from age 11 through earning a full soccer scholarship at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. A regular contributor to Student Athlete magazine, she discusses the decisions student athletes face, and the success they can earn. Her experiences help student athletes in all sports develop a plan that will lead to college, a place on the team ... often with a full scholarship!

The Author: Christina Collins
Maybe it was my British accent, or being born in Munich ... but it wasn't my soccer skill that landed me a spot on a Florida club team when we returned to America. I was 11.
"No way," said Mom when I wanted to quit the team, "You'll finish the season." In London I had been good at sports in school, but girls just didn't play soccer there. Here in America, I was miserable.
That summer I went to a soccer camp run by a college coach. "Whoa ... this can be fun ... I thought." And in the fall our club's new coach was also a college coach. "Hmmm, after skill comes tactics. Cool!"
In middle school I made the track, cross country and soccer teams. I was too busy to ever get out of shape, and this has helped me avoid injuries.
I worked very hard at school and maintained a 3.5 GPA. Because Dad had retired from his London computer business to start publishing Student Athlete magazine, we had very little money. Both Mom and Dad attended college on scholarships, and they believe in good education. They always told my sister and me that our "job" was to get good grades and become good at soccer. And that would enable us to go to any college we chose.
When we returned from Europe, Dad was so concerned about the rising cost of college that he began Student Athlete magazine, with college coaches, to help student athletes get to college. It has really worked for me. Read on to find out how.

U-18 Florida State Champions
Now, I was 14 and tried out for ODP, the Olympic Development Program; I made the Florida State team and spent a week training with my team and another week competing against 11 ODP state teams in our region. The ODP gave me a chance to play with and against very good players; later it would help me get noticed by college coaches.
I was feeling pretty good about soccer, but sensed that something was still missing. I knew I could learn to be a better player, but I didn't know how to train. That was it! I needed a personal trainer.
A friend told us about Tony Stevens, a trainer with a wonderful gift for helping players develop college level skills. Unlike team coaches, trainers have to concentrate on only one thing ... helping individuals become as good as they possibly can be.
After a few months, averaging four hours a week with Tony, I could see the improvement in my game. My Dad was so impressed that he wrote an article in Student Athlete magazine about the trainer's role"... musicians have orchestra directors (coaches) and music teachers (personal trainers)." It makes sense.
I attended summer soccer camps run by college coaches I might someday play for; Duke, Florida, Clemson, Maryland and Vanderbilt.
My good grades continued and I began taking the SAT tests. My scores improved each time. My Cross country team won the State championship. Track and cross country were helping my speed and endurance in soccer.
Our club team was on a roll; we beat the Dallas Sting to win the Florida Orange Bowl, we played a Division I college team, Florida State, to a scoreless draw and we won the Florida State Championship. Yes!
As a high school junior, college coaches were watching at club and ODP regional tournaments. Now everything that Tony Stevens had taught me was paying dividends. And those hours of conditioning in three sports and five teams kept me playing hard all 90 minutes.
On July 1 (before 12th grade) recruiting begins. College coaches can phone and write. More than 20, including Princeton, U Penn, Tulane, Duke, UNC, Alabama and Wisconsin, recruited me. I chose Southern Methodist University in Dallas, then nationally ranked #11. SMU has a team of genuinely nice girls who love to play and win; and I can't wait to join them! Go Mustangs! Subscribe to our magazine. It worked for me!

SMU Mustangs

Student Athlete Magazine
(Editor Note: The author received $120,000 in athletic scholarships, earning her entire college education. She was named All-American, graduated cum laude with a BA and will graduate from SMU Law School in 2008. She is a regular contributor to our publications.)
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Comments
yeah that was pretty cool but I hope that it's all true. I'd like to get one too because I am pretty good at soccer too and I am very worried about my future career. Girl that was a good choice. My advice to ya'll is to keep doing any good thing that you're doing now. Stand for it no matter what comes in your way and I am 100% positive that you'll succed
Posted by: dany | October 21, 2006 02:55 AM
I AM A GOOD GOALKEEPER FROM MIAMI FL AND I VE BEEN PARTICIPATE IN MANY CLUB AND PEOPLE ENJOY THE WAY I PLAY AND SOME WANT ME TO JOIN THEM IN TEAM AND I VE BEEN WAITING FOR THE GOOD EYES TO SEE ME SO I COULD GET WHERE I WANT. I VE BEEN PLAYER OF THE YEAR, MOST IMPROVE PLAYER AND I ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OTHER SPORTS.
RAY J
MIAMI FL 33161
DONREHY@HOTMAIL.COM
Posted by: REHYNALDO JEAN-BAPTISTE | October 21, 2006 04:12 AM
well down here in waco,tx we have the best soccer player you can find in texas. but we dont really get that many college scouts, i go to university high school we are the best in our distric in 4-A.
Posted by: rafael hernandez | October 24, 2006 09:14 PM
you should travel around south africa and see how football is played,You can enjoy how younger stars in our country play,the only problem you are only interested in european football, please visit us in south africa we need sponser to sapport our football
Posted by: Elvis | October 31, 2006 02:36 PM
I think the scouts should look in the streets of LA for good mexican players that just want a good oportunity to be succesful in life by playing soccer.these guys are really good and just because they dont speak english or are ilegaly in the country dosen't mean the door of oportunity will be closed for them.I'm a mexican and i belive that soccer does not judge you by your skin color,country or religion ,if you are good you should be given a chance ,after all this is the land of oportunity.
Posted by: yahir martinez | October 31, 2006 11:43 PM
Savannah GA, plays the brazilan way, we play on the beachs we played bare footed we have really good players but savannah is a small city so its looked down on but theres alot of talent in SAVANNAH, some scouts need to come see how we play
Posted by: Sean | November 2, 2006 05:39 AM
I just finish high school i playing soccer for 2 year and high school i been looking for a scholarships to play soccer. If you receive this comments about me please E-mail me haitiansgirl@yahoo.com Please let me know you receive my comments
Posted by: Samata Joseph | November 2, 2006 07:30 PM
My names is Brandon Cook right now I'm currently in the USAF and looking for some scouts to come see me play. I'm based in Alaska at Elmendorf AFB, I have played for lots of teams in the past. If you wish to know more about my history in football please email me at: Brandon.cook@elmendorf.af.mil.
My primary position is striker
Posted by: Brandon Cook | November 4, 2006 12:06 AM
Hi Brandon,
You have a "getting noticed problem" in Alaska, but you are not alone. The Governor of the state of Alaska, subscribed to our magazine because he, too, his son had the same problem.
We advised him to take a proactive approach to recruiting colleges ... that's right, you MUST recruit THEM.
Our method encourages you to limit the colleges you target to those that will consider you to be an "impact" player. Everyone, based on athletic and academic skills, lives at some place on the recruitability scale ... National team and Olympic quality players at the top and so on down to the walking wounded at the bottom.
The point is just this ... the top 20 or top 50 soccer colleges don't want to know most of us, simply because they always have their pick of the world's best.
There are 200 men's Div. I teams. And the bottom 20 may be so bad, that you might be reluctant to put on their uniform ... Ahhh ... but the middle 100 schools, are more likely to consider you to be the impact player that can help them get into the top 50. That is why they want you. That is why they will recruit you. That is why they will offer scholarship money. Simple, eh? Go where they want you.
How do you figure that out?
Go to our website: www.student-athlete.net for some good information.
See: www.soccerratings.com
for rankings of all college soccer teams.
Go to: http://www.web-enabled.com/sasf/mil_EmailList.php
(and please tell all your buddies about our free on-line magazine for all military families)
Use the blog's articles to familiarize yourself with our methods for evaluating colleges and then getting noticed by your target coaches.
Unlike football, basketball and baseball there are no American "scouts" in soccer, because it is labeled a "non revenue producing sport" by colleges. But that DOES NOT MEAN THAT COLLEGE COACHES DO NOT HAVE SCHOLARSHIP MONEY.
Our two kids got paid $250,000 to play soccer at Southern Methodist U. in Dallas. Getting an education, is the end game here.
I suggest you do your homework and target just a few "best fit" coaches and teams. Learn everything about them and their players. When you are sure you have a good match, ask the coach to look over your resume and tell you if he thinks you could play for him. If the news is good, get on a MATS flight and go to his summer camp or the camp where he works every year.
College coaches may look at 500 players before they sign one. And most agree they want to see a player as many as 6 times before offering him money. Remember, they are betting their job on the work of teenagers ... scary, eh?
Even if you and he ultimately decide it is not a fit, get him to recommend you to three schools where you could play and get financial help.
And remember, Uncle Sam has college money for you, and that might make you virtually free to a college coach who usually has room for one more player, if the price is right.
You can do this ... it's just like making up a flight plan and then following it.
Bob Collins, Editor
USMMA '62 USNR-R
Posted by: Bob Collins responding to Brandon Cook Post | November 5, 2006 05:21 PM
Hello my name is abraham flores i am in high school right now and i am looking for a soccer scholarship, i love to play soccer if yuo have some information please send me a message to Abrajam123@yahoo.com
Posted by: abraham flores | November 8, 2006 01:32 AM
hello my son is in 3rd grade right now and i hope when he gets to high school he will get a soccer scholarship, he is very good lil player if he continue to play i don't see why he could not go far in this sport. he has played since he was 3 and has just done very well in it, this season alone he has scored 25 goals and they have state championship still to play they are #1 in there division and i'm very proud of all that he has done, he is a great kid so for everyone that recruits for college be looking for him in the up coming years u won't be sorry.
Posted by: cyndie | November 9, 2006 05:02 AM
Hi My name is Isaac and im a brazilian-mexican kid 17yrs old that is waiting for the right time to play with my friends, but you know here in SC people don't play soccer very much but i joined this team of hispanics and i think this is one of the opportunities that i been waiting for play and wait till the finals and see if somebody can sponsor me. or a scholarship because like me soccer is like a religion, for me sleep with soccer, think in soccer, my wish is to play in the first division, this MLS and the skills PRACTICE EVERYDAY to get better like the Pro soccer stars. THANKS
Posted by: Isaac | November 10, 2006 11:13 PM
hey, i'm a junior in high school in Norwalk,CT.(16years-Hondurian) my high school season is over. the article looks very helpful. soccer to me a big part of my life and i know it will be in the future. i will be playin for a local U19 team indoor and outdoor as well for an indoor ault league hopefuly i get noticed by someone that can help me for a scholarship or at least a tryout for college in future. i made the ODP team this past summer, but i had to deny the acceptance because the practices were to far and too early for my parents to sacrefy and take me.i know it was a big apportunity but i have one more year in high school and the local teams. i'll apreaciate if you can right back to suggest and help me out in anything you to lucky_od11@yahoo.com
thanks a lot
Posted by: Odelis Fajardo | November 11, 2006 02:20 PM
im poor i need money
Posted by: pauloopa | November 12, 2006 01:12 AM
Posted by: Sean | November 2, 2006 05:39 AM
I just finish high school i playing soccer for 2 year and high school i been looking for a scholarships to play soccer. If you receive this comments about me please E-mail me haitiansgirl@yahoo.com Please let me know you receive my comments
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Sean;
Read the post to the USAF in Alaska above. You can use the coach's summer camp to be seen playing. Meanwhile you should join a good local club that has a history of producing players who went on to play in college. Our book Winning Your Scholarship contains every college that has a soccer team, broken down by state and by men and by women. Use it to target schools that YOU WANT To RECRUIt. YES, IT'S ALL ABOUT YOU GOING AFTER THEM.
There are 50,000 players on college soccer teams ... every year 1/4 graduate hand have to be replaced ... get busy!
Good luck,
Bob Collins
Posted by: Bob Collins for Sean | November 12, 2006 03:04 PM
Hello my name is abraham flores i am in high school right now and i am looking for a soccer scholarship, i love to play soccer if yuo have some information please send me a message to Abrajam123@yahoo.com"
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Abraham: Read these posts and go to our webiste (www.student-athlete.net) and read the articles in ARCHIVES.
College coaches usuallly do not come to high school games (unless the school has a GREAT team or a player they are scouting) so you have to go after them. Try to think like a college coach ... make it easier for you to understand what he is looking for. One of our pamphletes "How to think like a recruiting college coach" will be printed on this blog in the future.
Abraham, remember that good grades are almost equally important as good soccer skills, because good grades enable the coach to give you MERIT scholarship money and save some of his athletic scholarship money for a good player with bad grades. Your good grades make it easier for a coach to assemble a good team ... get it?
Good luck,
Bob Collins
Posted by: Bob Collins calling Abraham | November 12, 2006 03:19 PM
i just finished high school i have been playing soccer since i was a young person up to now.i have joined big clubs in my country.i have been looking for a scholarship to play soccer.if you recieve this information please Email me at Hengak88@yahoo.com.from kenya.
Posted by: henry kiama | November 13, 2006 02:16 PM
Hello!, my name is Joachim Matuszewski and i am an 17 year old forward from Sweden. I have practiced with the Swedish youth national team and been on the edge to the national team when i recived a knee injury 1 year ago,, Now i am for the moment playing in a Swedish division III club Ringarum IF and have recived offers from division 1 clubs like IFK Norkoping, IF sylvia. mm..
i have been looking for a scholarship to play soccer.if you recieve this information please Email me at matu_sillen@hotmail.com
Best regards Joachim Matuszewski
Posted by: Joachim Matuszewski | November 13, 2006 06:33 PM
Hey there,
Im from southern utah and just finished high school. I played and started my junior and senior year at fullback. Im interested in playing soccer at a university or college and want to get some answers for some questions.
Do coaches want video footage of me playing or would you thing to just go to their summer camp?
Do coaches look at age?
If you could answer my questions I would deeply appreciate it.
Thanks,
Sam
Posted by: Sam | November 13, 2006 11:24 PM
We are getting so many questions from players outside USA that I will now try to answer your common questions as a group.
We lived in Germany, Sweden and UK for 12 years and our two players were born in Munich and London. Fortunately, for them, we had relocated to Florida as they were gaining soccer and academic skills. It would have been much more difficult for them to earn scholarships in USA had we stayed in Europe.
We do understand your special needs and there are some very good solutions.
1. Believe that American college coaches respect foreign players, but they are less likely than ever today to travel outside USA to recruit you. This is true because American college soccer coaches are given very limited travel expense budgets (different from scholarships budgets) and because they have a pool of players here to choose from.
Solution: you must RECRUIT college coaches and you must come here to do it.
2. American colleges and universities want to attract students whose language and cultural differences will improve the school's learning experience for all students. True, you must be a US Citizen to qualify for US Government backed loans and grants, but the coach's job is to help you find money from several other sources ... such as athletic scholarships, merit scholarships, work/study jobs and even bank loans with deferred interest payments.
3. It is so important to TARGET BEST FIT colleges, because you have to accurately communicate with colleges that will recruit someone at your academic and athletic level. Your distance makes that job more difficult, but not impossible.
Here are some Ideas:
See: www.collegeboundathlete.com and read Pat Grecco's article in our next magazine "College Opportunities for Student Athletes" about a German player (living in Belgium) she helped earn a scholarship here.
On her website you will see hundreds of foreign players in many sports that she has helped. Her best "play" was helping a girl from China get a $40,000 per year scholarship a Columbia University in New York City ... oh, did I mention the sport she played? Soccer ... nope ... it was CHESS!
Use our articles here and on our website to understand how our SYSTEM of publications helps you TARGET your BEST FIT college and then get seen playing by the coach. For example, the coach's summer camp is one of the best and most reliable ways to get a coach to watch and evaluate you.
So, let's review. We learned that American coaches WANT to recruit you, but probably will never come to your country. We learned that it is very important to TARGET BEST FIT schools to conserve your resources and focus them were you can score.
And finally, we learned that foreign student athletes are earning scholarships here every day. You can do it. But you must have a game plan to succeed!
We hope to welcome you to America someday, a diverse country built by hard working immigrants from all over the world!
Bob Collins, Editor
Posted by: Bob Collins calling players OUTSIDE USA | November 14, 2006 05:24 PM
I have worked with Bob Collins for over fifteen years and can say "he is the real deal" His magazine and information is essential in enpowering parents and student athletes with their college search.
I have worked with many students one on one and helped them find their way to collegiate opportunities. The reward money yes but an even bigger reward is having your sport help open to heavy door to admission. As Director of College Bound player programs for the 70,000 strong Long Island Junior Soccer League, my advice is simple, "pick the school that will offer you the best education" and yes, there is a school for every one to play and study at, this is America!
If you wish, check out my web page at http://www.collegeboundathlete.com or email me at soccervol@aol.com, I'm always ready to help.
Posted by: Pat Grecco | November 15, 2006 12:16 AM
hey i am a junior at southeast at dalton ga. and i been playing soccer since i was 6 and i realy want to go to college and play soccer but i do not have the money for it. so if anyone is interested in helping me because i have been looking for a scholarship for a while and i realy need one. i have been a state champ for tn 3 times division 2 and became region chaps last year. we move up to 1ss division this year and so far wwe have played 2 games and we have won both. I play striker and i have been awarded the best striker for my high school the 2 years i played. So please if someone could help me because i want to become a pro and i know i got the skills i only need support from someone. PLease contact ne at victorrodriguezh14@hotmail.com thank you.
Posted by: victor rodriguez | November 16, 2006 12:15 AM
Hi I am a Freshmen in Shelby Montana. I have been playing soccer for 9 years and i was looking into getting a scholarship. Although my school does not have a soccer team we have a recreational and a club team. I am one of two girls that plays on a guys soccer team and i am 14. We play up 2 divisions because there are no other teams to play so that has greatly improved out skill level. If you have anyinformation on what would be best for me please email me at craziegurl911@hotmail.com
Posted by: Katie | November 16, 2006 02:32 AM
i have bee n playing soccer since iwas
7 years old;i am 20 years know ,but
still can/t find agood team or coach
am just trying to get some good advice
or some help from somebody out their
Posted by: anthony githinji njoroge | November 16, 2006 05:14 AM
to add more to what i already got i just want
to say i don't what to waste my life and the talent that the almighty gave me.so if some
miracle or someone see,s this post wants to
give me ahand iwould appreciate the genorocity.
i am located in baltimore city in maryland my
address is 19 shadwell court,baltimore md 21244.
thanks.
Posted by: anthony githnji njoroge | November 16, 2006 05:31 AM
I got recruited!!
Posted by: Cory | November 23, 2006 01:59 PM
My name is Heriberto I am a sophmore in high school and right now all I want to do is play soccer. My family does not have the money to send my to college so that I can play. I have a 3.8 GPA and I am a terrific soccer player. I was the top scorer in the leage where I played, but I stopped and started working because my family needs the money. I hope I will get a soccer scolarship to college, that is the only way I will be able to play soccer and keep going with my studies.
Posted by: Heriberto Huerta | November 27, 2006 03:20 PM
from ethiopia iwant soccxer scholarship
Posted by: feisel seid | November 29, 2006 04:33 PM
i want soccer scholar ship got me in mohafeisel@yahoo.com
Posted by: feisel seid | November 29, 2006 04:36 PM
hi im marcelo, i use to be play profecional soccer in my country when i was 16 years old, i was in my city team sub 15 and 18... and national team sub 21 when i was 19, i just move to this country with my family so im stoped playing soccer, i was triying to enroll in this team for mls dc united, but they told me to play in some local league and i did but for nothing my girlfriend go to vtech (virginia) i was asking if i can joind the team and get scolarship but they say no again they told to try in other college im good player very good number "9" my team in my country wilstermann my uncle milton melgar he use to be a captain in my national team in world cup usa 94.... actually im go to the gym olmost every day i have 2 years in university but in my country i never finished my university, please help my to find a scolarship please soccer is my dream and my life i coming from a family love soccer, and im sorry for my inglish because is not perfect but im triying thanks.....
Marcelo Melgar....alexandria virginia(machimelgar@hotmail.com)
Posted by: Marcelo Melgar | November 29, 2006 10:47 PM
hi im bradley carrtoe my family doesnt got the money to afford collage im played soccer 8th years im a freshmen im really interested on this please send me aaplication at pimpdaddy42227@yahoo.com
Posted by: bradley carreto | December 5, 2006 02:46 AM
Hi i would like 2 play soccer in usa,i have been playing soccer for 8 years but im currently in Safa transnet sport school of excellence in south africa , which is my late year,if u would like to help me achieve my dream ,email at maxwellmali@gov. co.za
Posted by: Themba mali | December 6, 2006 09:16 PM
My dream is to become a professional soccer player. I'm a sophmore in high school and play soccer in my school varcity team. I have been playing since I was 4 years old. I play soccer in an small team, my parents don't have enough money to pay for a competive/select team. I want to play like the professional I have the skills I just need an opportunity. I wish USA had a chance for under age students like other countries where they start early selecting for a professional team. I hope you can help me make my dream come true, remember I can make you proud if you give a chance. (EscoNu@netzero.net)
Posted by: cesar escobar | December 8, 2006 02:11 AM
hi my name is robert im from livingston C.A my dream is to become a professional soccer player. But first of all,i just wanted to let you know that i came from mexico for a btter education and for a better life.i used to play for chivas coras U-14 in mexico but i decided to come to the United states because ithought that a was more easier to become a professional.so i wish to have the oppotunity to show my soccer skills and i'll be thanksful to take that chance that i been waiting.
Posted by: roberto partida | December 11, 2006 07:53 PM
Am kenneth Nwabueze from Nigeria am 17 of age am a very good player,with classified skills my role on pitch is attacking mildfielder(play maker)my present club is superstar FC in Nigerial,my am ready and fit to play in any club i need a football agent please any that can help me can email:kenywest4real@yahoo.co.uk
I hope to get a reply.
Posted by: kenneth | December 14, 2006 02:28 PM
hi im chris juarez im a sophmore at dana hills high skool and im curently playing varsity im a good defender or so i have been told i dream of becoming one of the best players but i come from a poor familly and no one has recognized me please come to one of my games and take a look at me
-chris
Posted by: chris | December 15, 2006 12:03 AM
hi I'm carlos , I'm 17 years old and an good skilled player with the dream of playing in a college soccer team, i need an agent also ..
I play as a foward and i need your help because my family is poor and I'm available for any team that needs great soccer players..I just wanna a oportunityto show that i deserve to play for your team..
also i have a brother that is a ronaldinho in the field ...contact me ...carlostk_@hotmail.com
post-data: call me if you are able (803) 817 7600 rock hill south carolina
Posted by: carlos petrovich | December 15, 2006 03:53 AM
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Thanks for yours understanding sirs.
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May GOD Bless You
Posted by: Richard Chi | December 21, 2006 08:01 AM
hi im amber fisher from lawton, oklahoma.
im 16 and a junior at lawton high. i play soccer for lawton high. i have been playin since i was 4. my dream and passion is to become and professional soccer player. do you have any advise of how i can train and get colleges to start lookin at me..
Posted by: amber | December 24, 2006 10:12 PM
HELLO
MY NAME IS LUKASZ JAGODZINSKI, I'M FROM POLAND, I'M 25, I'M 6'3 TALL (189CM)
LAST SUMMER AND FALL I WAS SOCCER PLAYER IN COSMOPOLITAN SOCCER LEAGUE FOR KORONA BAY RIDGE-5 GAMES-12 GOALS, AND STAL MIELEC NY- 1 GAME-3 GOALS...
I'D LIKE TO GET SOME INFORMATIONS WHAT IS THE WAY TO JOIN any COLLEGE BOTH STUDENT AND SOCCER PLAYER???IS THERE ANY POSSIBILTY TO DO THAT???
BEST WISHES-LUKASZ
Posted by: Lukaja@op.pl | December 25, 2006 04:39 PM
ali is my name an am a goalkeeper from ghana am 16 years of age curantely am with national under 17 team thas stalet i will so glad if you can get me an juvinals any country . lico2gh@yahoo.com
Posted by: ali | December 26, 2006 11:34 AM
hi my name is Cong Tran ,21years old 5.7 feet(172 cm) ,145 pounds (63 kilos) born in Bulgaria ,originally i am Vietnamese.. Since i moved in USA (Alaska)i am trying to find a college or team where i can propose my skills ,but for now i am just waiting for my green card,till then i will keep searching for a scholarship .Here in Alaska there is no soccer league,only youth teams cause is cold most of the time.i am gifted with speed agility and many other ability .
Please show me the easy way to find someone who i can contact.
Thank you for your time.
Posted by: Cuong Tuan Tran | December 26, 2006 03:52 PM
To Whom it may concern
Hello my name is Yoni Rios, I am 5'7, 150 lbs and I'm Mexican(I also have good grades if thats what you guys are concern anout, I have a 3.2) . Originaly play midfield but will adapt to any posission given... I'm not goin to say im a great player, or not a good player all i want is a chance to be seen. I currently play in Huntington Park Hs which is not known for soccer and is one of the reason why we don't get scouts to see us. I also play in SCYSO and will really thank you and appresiate if you help get somewhere by gigving me an opportunity. Thank you for taking your time to read this.
PLease contact me at yoninho_kaka@hotmail.com
or (323)947-6577
Posted by: Yoni Rios | December 27, 2006 08:57 PM
Hi my name is Jacob, 21. I am about to finish university in England and I am looking to join a soccer club over here in the States once I finish. I know that by joining a university on scholarship one is catered for. I wish to enquire on how one can the NCAA for soccer and not be necessarily a student? Thank you.
Plz email:appiahien@yahoo.com
Posted by: Jacob Adjei | December 29, 2006 03:33 PM
Hi! the story is really great, but I would like for you to give me some information about a place were I could get a soccer scholarship that would last for mi entire career I am a great soccer player with a lot of espirit anh heart, any infomation please send it to my e-mail: jcalejos06@hotmail.com
Posted by: Juan Carlos | December 30, 2006 11:26 PM
Hello my name is Ivan garcia. I live in Hendersonville North CAROLINA FROM MEXICO, AND AND I AM 14 YEARS OLD. i PLAYED SOCCER IN MIDDLE SCHOOL TWICE. i AM LOOKING FORWARD TO PLAY SOCCER IN HIGH SCHOOL AND GET GOOD GRADES IN MY CLASSES. iAM ALSO LOOKING FORWARD TO GET SCHOLERSHIP, GO TO COLLEGE AND PLAY PROFESIONAL SOCCER.
Posted by: ivan | January 1, 2007 03:54 PM
hello my name is skylor james and i play high school soccer for citrus high school and i have really good grades im a sophmore and i am looking foward to recieve a scholarship for soccer and play later profensional thank you for you time
Posted by: skylor james | January 2, 2007 02:54 AM
Hello, My son, Anthony is a goalkeeper. He has been playing soccer for two years. The first year he played, he was ranked # 3 goalkeeper in the State, and #7 in the nation. I would like to have information on college coaches in Mississippi and AL that are interested in soccer players. Thanks, malindac@landbtransport.com
Posted by: Malinda Causey | January 3, 2007 01:58 PM
Hi, my name is joel johnson and i live in trinidad where i play school soccer for st. agustine senior secondary comprehensive.this year i was ranked within the top five goalkeepers in the national school football rankings.i am hoping to recieve a scholarship for soccer in the united states of america in a good collage.i'm really serious about this life long dream and any help by you is most apppreciated.thanks for taking time to read this.
if needed contact me at:691 1050 or 480 4858
thanks again
Posted by: Joel Johnson | January 5, 2007 07:21 AM
Hi, my name is joel johnson and i live in trinidad where i play school soccer for st. agustine senior secondary comprehensive.this year i was ranked within the top five goalkeepers in the national school football rankings.i am hoping to recieve a scholarship for soccer in the united states of america in a good collage.i'm really serious about this life long dream and any help by you is most apppreciated.thanks for taking time to read this.
if needed contact me at:691 1050 or 480 4858
thanks again
Posted by: Joel Johnson | January 5, 2007 07:24 AM
Hi my name is Esther and I am midfielder. Im a sophomore where I've been playing Varsity since my freshmen year. I have been playing soccer for 9 years. I can kick with both legs but I kick better with my left. I also have good grades.I would like to get a scholarship to play for college.
If need 2 contact me please email me at soccerfran2003@yahoo.com
Posted by: Esther Villa | January 6, 2007 04:32 PM
i´m intertested in going to do highschool in usa and i am an excellent soccer player in the medium or front play position.
but i need a support to do it.
now iam playin in the pumas sur team under the support of the unam college in mexico.
could you find me some chances...
rafa_chayo@hotmail.com
Posted by: rafael chayo | January 7, 2007 08:30 PM
Hey,
I'm 20 and from the UK, and I'm looking for information on playing soccer in America for a college team. I know I am good enough to get into any college team even if that sounds big headed of me.
Any information would be great if you could send it to rabs111@gmail.com
Thanks :)
Posted by: Marc | January 8, 2007 01:08 PM
Hello brandon and bob collins. i too am in the service i joined the marine corps to get noticed for my skill i was also in alaska, fairbanks when i started to play. i really want to play for a team that is willing to deal with my military obligations. i just got back from okinawa where i played for the marine reginal and BN level teams. i also played out in town with local nations. i tried to get noticed there but nobody wants to get with the fun and play. i know how you feel. well beiseds brandon and bob, if anybody reads this too, and needs a player contact me, night or day dont care.760 707 2676. right now im in california, camp pendelton, in between san deigo and LA. thanks for your time.
john
Posted by: John Fernandez or Vasquez | January 9, 2007 02:53 AM
hello mr brandon and mr bob collins,permit me to use this golden opportunity to express my dreams to you.actually i am a nigerian,and i have been told on a different occasation that i am such a talented player,but i have not been given the oppotunity to showcase my talent.well i will appreciate if i am invited for trials, i am just 18years of age.please any information will be great if you send it to genkinpas@yahoo.com my no is 08030475765.happy new year sir
Posted by: eboh paschal | January 10, 2007 02:35 PM
hello am a boy of 17 year old i play soccer and i need an football academy in uk please help me out of the situation bye. niceboy4real_me@yahoo.com
Posted by: ibrahim | January 10, 2007 03:41 PM
hello iam mr Alex martin ,permit me to use this golden opportunity to express my dreams to you.actually i am a kenyan and i use to play in high school and in collage,and i have been told on a different occasation that i am such a talented player,but i have not been given the oppotunity to showcase my talent.well i will appreciate if i am invited for trials, i am just 29 years of age.please any information will be great if you send it to alecmarto@yahoo.com my no is 0724779394.happy new year sir
Posted by: Alex Martin Kavehi | January 11, 2007 09:47 AM
looking for scholaship
Posted by: olawale | January 11, 2007 04:36 PM
i would like to go to college for free and play soccer too
Posted by: alex | January 11, 2007 11:48 PM
my name is alex, im just 14 years old and im lookin forward in playing soccer this year for the school, and im going to play forward, my teachers told me i got some talent but i still haven't gotten an opportunuty to play in some club. hey any good info, just send it to alexr1ro@peoplepc.com
Posted by: alex | January 11, 2007 11:55 PM
That stoy was very inspiring, and maes me want to try harder and get god grades!!!
Posted by: Tyrese | January 13, 2007 08:00 PM
hey wassup i am oshane i am originally born and raised in jamaica, but resides in the atlanta. in fact, i attended Rockdale CouNty HS and currently a senior. Moreover i hope i can get scouted and thus getting a scholarship. if u can help email me at Shane4taylorr@aol.com
Posted by: oshane | January 16, 2007 05:45 PM
please help me to realize my dream of becoming a fulfilled footballer through your scholarship proramme. I'm from Nigeria,this is my email address:desraell@yahoo.com.
Posted by: Adeshina.A.Adesanya | January 17, 2007 02:42 PM
Hi I'm a junior in high school right now and I want to go to college on a scholarship to play soccer. This sport is my life and I wish to continue playing it until I receive my bachelor's degree in teaching so that I can teach at a preschool. Reading your story about how you made gives me hope that I can live my dream. If you have any advice whatsoever please e-mail it to me at athleticlex@yahoo.com thank you
Posted by: Alexis Martinez | January 17, 2007 05:17 PM
hi my name is uche 18 years old from nigeria i am seeking a soccer scholarship or playing for any good club in USA. I am talented striker and can dribble very well, will like to know if i will be opportuned to join a club in usa. thanks my email is welixus@yahoo.com
Posted by: uche | January 17, 2007 05:35 PM
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Posted by: Austin | January 17, 2007 09:01 PM
Hello my name is Tyrone Quaretey.im 15 year sold. I live in R.I in North Providence. I live there with my mother my sister and her two kids.My dad does not live with us i dont really know him but any ways i would really like a chance to go to college for soccer cause soccer is my life. And with out soccer i dont know wat i would be today. I would probley be sell drugs or in jail. And if i did get this opportunity to play soccer at a college level then i would work harder than i have ever worked at something in my life. And not only on the soccer field but with my academic work also.
Posted by: Tyrone | January 18, 2007 09:53 PM
My e-mail address is tyroneq2005@yahoo.com
Thank You
Posted by: Tyrone | January 18, 2007 09:59 PM
Hey im Argentinian from florida ive been playin soccer all my life i was in a team called coast to coast bandits and we came out champs of florida u-17 but none of the players heard anything from any scouts . scouts should come down and check out high schools streets and club teams they will find many talent .
Posted by: Fernando | January 21, 2007 04:41 AM
please send me an application at fernandogonzalez1877@hotmail.com . i have tapes of me playing and references from coaches .
Posted by: Fernando | January 21, 2007 04:43 AM
Hi am salvadoren from va . well i love soccer.I been playing since i was 5, i never really had a coach until i tryed out for T.c williams high school. i didnt make it when i was in 8 grade because i wasnt good enough. But i didnt care i love soccer so much that i just kept playing and learning and becoming a better player was my goal. well i made the Junior varcity when i got to 9 grade. i love soccer i played mid-field but now i play forward and i was top scorer wit 9 goals in the season. i want6 to go to colledege with a schollership. could u help me. email me at Alcidesmon9@hotmail.com
one thing that i could demostrate is that i work hard and try to improve in what i have problems with.
Posted by: Alcides Montiel | January 23, 2007 07:38 PM
hi my name is samuel pierre i am a student at cypress lake high school, i didnt have a chance to play soccer in middle school but i play in high school for three year in i love it because it fun i make new friend from othrer country i love to go play soccer i college.i come from haiti when i was eleven year old with my brother saul pierre wich also play soccer my mom, and my sister.i have been playing soccer me and my brother since we were eight we hope to get a scholarship for soccer or football to help my family i play defence if u could help me please e-mail me at haitiansam05@yahoo.com or my adress is 2828 central in fort myers florida.
Posted by: Samuel pierre | January 24, 2007 06:36 PM
My name is Manuel Rnagel and I have been playing soccer since I was four years old. I can play any position but I'm playing right now as sweeper. I'm playing right now in high school. I go to El Dorado High School at El Paso, Texas. This year is my last year in high scool. I also play in Saturdays in a city league. The league is 16 and over but most the teams we play are in average of age about 20-25 years old. This proves that I can play with the big boys, and I'm the best sweeper in this league. If you don't believe I'll invite you to see one of my games. Please e-mail me at mnl_rngl@yahoo.com
Posted by: Manuel Rangel | January 25, 2007 05:59 PM
I will like to use this opportunity to inform you of my intention of becoming a professional footballer, please help me through your academy, i have played for academy in my country and i wish to take my carrier to another level, my possition is attacking midfield, stano1010@yahoo.com
Posted by: Stanley Duru | January 28, 2007 11:22 PM
I'm very good at soccer and i want to get a scholrship to a nice colege
Posted by: Maria | January 31, 2007 07:17 PM
I attend monroe area high school in ga. im a goalkeeper there. ived played varsity ever since i enter highschool. i would love a scholership.
Posted by: Christina Dillard | February 2, 2007 01:29 PM
Hello, I dream of playing for europe and I want to be awarded a scholarship so that I can play for europe. I play the position 10, and I do it very well. I really dream of being a star i do know that the money requirement might just be much and that is why I plead that you just grant me this scholarship. Thank you.
Posted by: Nwokeji Mcdonalds Ifeanyi | February 3, 2007 01:47 PM
dear sir/madam
with reference to the athletic scholarships that you offer to athletic students who want to go to college and play soccer,am here by applying for an athletic scholarship.am a very vecertile striker with good skill just like Ronaldo.am a 18 year old male Zambian currently playing for a second division team but unable to go to college to to financial hardships.
please help me get to play for good club in Europe and get a good degree just like my GCE results which i will send soon.
am thanking you in advance and hope to hearing from you soon.
yours faithfully
samnberg
villebergsm@yahoo.com
Posted by: samuel "mmanuel samnberg"mumba | February 7, 2007 11:52 AM
my name is seth ugochukwu joezer.with reference to the athlethic scholarship that you offer to athletic students who want to go to college and play soccer,i'm here by applying for your help.please help me,i'm a skilful stricker just like christiano ronaldo of portugal,i'm 15 years old male nigerian please help me get one soccer college out their for me to further my carear,my parents can not afford the money to take me their,please i'm ready to any thing just to come out their to express my carear i believe in the name of God that if you give me a chance to come out there that God who gave me the talent and skills to play soccer will favour me amen.
i'm hoping to hear from you soon
yours faithful
seth u.j
sethuj4god2url@yahoo.com
Posted by: seth u.j ejukwu | February 14, 2007 10:58 AM
hey my name is Julio. Live in California and go to a Community College in Stockton. Am 19 love soccer so much that i cant stop playin. I practice everyday to get better and someday become a pro soccer player, thats my dream. i would like to get into college into your academy please help me. I only work a part time job and it aint enough. thank you djlowdown69@yahoo
Posted by: Julio Enriqez | February 14, 2007 07:01 PM
i am a good footballer,i played in orlando pirate in nigeria,delta state,iwishes to play with your team,iam agood midfielder and avery good defencing player,iam a student,please help me locate one soccer scholar college,iam 5feet tall,black in complexion,please ineed this opportunities,so i can support my educational career plesae help me with this,i promise never to break any rules and regulation from emmaotogo2nice@yahoo.com
Posted by: emmanuel otogo | February 15, 2007 12:05 PM
im a young talented player i played in meny soccer games i hope to play with you team im a midfielder i play offence . im a stundent , i don't play soccer for my school but i play inn a club. please help me get a red card so i could play for a collage and get a scholaship to play in america. im 16 years old an i well be 17 this year oct 10 .i need this so i could support my education an my caree as a soccer player. and i promises never to break any rules and regulation ,i will be the best player and stundent you ever had from romario_denoon@yahoo.com
Posted by: romario_denoon | February 18, 2007 11:04 PM
hi im william.ilive in new york,but im ecuadorian....im a 17 year old who loves soccer and came to this country looking for a chance to bring my dreams as a soccer player to reality...i played soccer since i was about 5...i lov soccer and i wish to get a scholarship...i play as striker,mid-field and defence...can any one help make my dreams as a soccer player come true??please let me know at...fernando694@verizon.net...or at...
will-villa1989@yahoo.com
ill b waiting...!!
Thank You!!!!
Posted by: william- villa | February 22, 2007 06:13 PM
i am a good footballer,i played in all UIVERSITY GAME in nigeria,iwishe to play with your team,i am a good GOALKEEPER and a very good SKIFULL TALENTED player,i am a student,please help me locate one soccer scholar college,i am 5feet tall,black in complexion,please i need this opportunities,so i can support my educational career plesae help me with this,i promise never to break any rules and regulation from YOUR PLACE. I ALL PROMOTE THE ITEGRITY OF THE CLUB. THAKS. CONTAT ME ON MY MAIL AT femtek98@yahoo.co.uk
Posted by: olufemi bakole | February 23, 2007 05:47 PM
i play in nigeria but i wish to play soccer on scholarship outside nigeria pls i will be very grateful if i am considered and helped,pls support me to realise my drems dontlet this dreams die in me. thanksu can contact me on cornell772003@yahoo.com
Posted by: david abel | February 24, 2007 02:26 PM
I'm a 19 year old goalkeeper ,and about to turn 20 years old.I know soccer is my career because I've been playing since the age of for in NIGERIA. Recently I don't have a team because I moved to the Untited States and I hoping to go finish my college and continue playing soccer.
I can hold Central Attack Midfield too, because I always rotted my positions while training, to see which other position I can play. I'm ready to travel to wherever just to get a scholarship in soccer.
Posted by: Charles Anukem | February 27, 2007 01:18 AM
I can be reached at 703-638-6193 or my Email address kemscastle4@yahoo.com.
Posted by: Charles Anukem | February 27, 2007 01:20 AM
I believe in my dream. Thank you
Posted by: Kolawole | February 28, 2007 11:28 PM
i'm a sophmore in high school. In Indiana and i play soccer in school. im a striker and scoring is my best thing to do. my dream is to be pro on soccer. but i need some advice.
i always train to get much better than i'am.
my email is ramirezcuautle@yahoo.com if someone wants to cantact me.
Posted by: nahum cuautle | March 3, 2007 11:21 PM
what do I do
Posted by: powder | March 6, 2007 02:44 AM
Hi i am Erik from Puerto Rico i an in University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez my mayor is Agronomy and i play soccer in the college teem but not recive a complete benefit and money help. i like travel to United States and play in and recive scholarship in someone university with acept me PLEASE HELP ME
my email erik735@hotmail.com
Thanks for you coperation
Posted by: Erik D. Soto | March 7, 2007 03:48 PM
Hi my name is David Njoroge, am international student from Kenya, attending Wayne County Community College in Michigan. I am a goal kepper for six years now. I have played with several clubs. I want to join a four year college which will help me with a soccer schoolarship, that I can see my dream come true, in sports and academics. I highly appreciate what you have been doing to us. Please help me.
xchege@yahoo.com
Posted by: David C. Njoroge | March 8, 2007 04:38 PM
I am looking for assistance to help my son play soccer in college. He presently lives, studies and plays in Germany for the last 6 years. He is 16 now and will graduate next year. If you can offer assistance, please let me know. He is bi-lingual and has American and German citizenship. email:gerald.l.sheaffer@gmail.com...Thank you and God Bless you
Posted by: Gerald Sheaffer | March 10, 2007 06:49 PM
Hi my name I is blaise I am good playing in the middle and defense I am in western high school and I would love to get a full scholarship to any collage. I would love to get am email.
Blaise223@hotmail.com
Posted by: blaise | March 13, 2007 03:02 PM