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Juniors Aiming for Division I: Avoiding the Gray Area
By Adrienne Treado
By spring of junior year soccer players should have a good idea about what division of soccer they may play in college. One’s potential can be gauged from letters, emails and phone calls and current coach relations. While some student-athletes may feel comfortable and satisfied, many players with Division I aspirations are unsure of where they stand.
By May all Division I coaches will attempt to finalize their 2009 recruiting classes. These coaches identified their top recruits years ago, and these prospects have already visited, met with the current team and are considering, or have already accepted, offers. At this point Division I coaches may look for one or two more players to finish their roster, but for the most part they have committed a majority of their scholarship money for 2009. Read More>>
Q&A with Jay Jafarpour
NCSA caught up with rising soccer star Jay Jafarpour about his high school career and the opportunity to compete at the next level.
NCSA: What motivates you before a big game? What are your pre-game rituals?
Jafarpour: I listen to music on my ipod to pump myself up for games, and when I'm warming up I get focused on the task ahead.
NCSA: What are you looking forward to if and when you get the opportunity to play collegiate soccer?
Jafarpour: If I get the chance to play at the collegiate level, I'm looking forward to meeting new friends, playing against some of the best competition in the nation, and just the experience of playing at the college level.
NCSA: Why did you get involved in soccer?
Jafarpour: I started playing soccer ever since I could remember because we were new in town and my parents wanted me to meet new friends. I still continue to play soccer because I've grown to love and respect the game. Read More>>
Impact Athlete of the Month
Balbir Khalsa
West Bloomfield HS
Bloomfield, MI
Balbir Khalsa, from West Bloomfield, Michigan, began his college soccer search towards the middle of his junior year of high school. He made a profile, sent letters out, and got a few replies. He was hearing from mostly Division III colleges in Wisconsin, Ohio, and Michigan. Working together with NCSA really helped Balbir narrow down his options and speed up his recruiting process. Read More>>
