A recent college coach stated: "I am right now beginning to identify, evaluate, and rank order the girls we are interested in for the 2022 recruiting class.  I consider SE Student Trainee to be a Top Six Recruit in her 2022 recruiting class.  I agree with your assessment regarding SE's Student Trainee current level and her ability to develop well beyond that under your tutelage over the next two years.  One of the reason’s I am so high on SE Student Trainee is, like you, I can see that her best soccer is still ahead of her.  I know you can get her there, and I know after you, with me, she can continue to advance.  I believe she can eventually be someone special for us."

The SE staff is committed to its players! We developed  "CARP" to provide guidance and contacts for players that are on path to play college ​soccer.  We will help promote you to college coaches and build meaningful recruiting relationships. Our ​staff will put together a profile, a progressive program and pathway for players, but will look to the player to be proactive and put in the work required to reach their goals. 

"CARP" offered through Striker Elite provides you with a phenomenal ‘soccer resume’ template for you to help you create yours.  This resume will be sent to college coaches along with your compiled video demonstrating your skill and ability. You construct your resume, compile the video of you playing and provide us with a list of the top colleges with which you wish to connect. We will discuss your dreams, wishes and goals for your collegiate future and beyond, make recommendations, referrals, and assist in connecting you with the coaches and recruiters on your list. We already have relationships with colleges all over the US and are actively referring and assisting in communications between players and college coaches/recruiters. Need help initiating contact? Need help deciding what programs may be a good fit for you? We can help!

To get started, go to the Contact Tab and send us a note expressing your interest.  We will respond to you providing a request form to be completed, giving us a few reasons why you want to be considered for the program. As we said, it does require work on your part, so serious players/inquiries will be accepted.

Our "CARP" program is currently free to SE Elite Members and an annual fee to Non-Members. ** 

Why Striker Elite College Advisory & Referral Program?  

• We Are Connected With College Coaches

• We Individually Market You

• We Guide You Through The Process

• Build Meaningful Relationships

• We Save You Time

2019 Striker Elite ID Camp

• Positive Female Role Models

• College Pathway Education

• High-level Coaching

• College Coaching Experience  

• Former National Team and Professional Players

The #1 attribute college coaches look for is Character!

Character is refined through work ethic, how you treat the authority figures on the field, through how you treat your teammates. And then, ultimately, you see it through adversity, when things don’t go your way. They want to know how you’re going to respond to a little criticism if you’re on the field and they're trying to critique you a little bit.

Yes, they are looking for technical skill and speed of play, but they're also looking for other things like how you’re interacting with your teammates, what’s your work rate like after you turn the ball over,  etc..

Coaches are even paying attention when the game is over. They can see who is coachable straight away just by how the players interact with the coach and even how they interact with their parents after the games. The are looking for players who are “coachable.”  When viewing a game, college coaches pay particular attention to how a player receives instruction from his coach. A player’s coachability stands out quickly.

College coaches are looking for the whole package. If you really want to play soccer in college, make sure you take care of business in all three of these areas: On the field, Off the field, In the classroom.

Top 4 Recruiting Tips:
1) Gain as much exposure as you can

You never know what coaches will be interested in recruiting you and what scholarships are out there for you unless you set up an online sports recruiting profile and be seen.

2) Don’t be afraid to contact college coaches

When you do be sure to ask questions and show the coach that you a really interested in their school and sports program. No coach will respond to a message that only says "Hi Coach, you should check me out".

3) Take everything into account when looking at a University

Don’t just look at sports! Look at the majors offered, school location, GPA requirements etc. Make sure your top college choices are a great fit for you.

4) Work on your sport, but also work on your grades

Bad grades will limit the number of schools that will accept you academically, so it is very important to keep your grades up. Don’t limit your athletic recruiting options and miss out on a great school because you didn’t work hard in the classroom.

NCAA: Information on all College Divisions and Student Athlete Eligibility Information

Princeton Review: Review of Colleges (Academically, Financially, Socially and Athletically)

Financial Aid Information: Federal Student Aid Information (FAFSA)

College Board: SAT and ACT Information

Preparing for College Step by Step Program

Tips to a highly Successful Recruiting Process

NCAA Eligibility Center

NCAA Recruiting Fact Sheet

NCAA Student Athlete High School Portal

US Youth Soccer: The Do’s and Don’ts of College Recruiting (Video)

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We will assist in developing a plan that closely aligns with each player’s long-term goals, ability and interests. 

· Academic Interests? ACT/SAT Guide

· Location & Size – Where do you want to live geographically? Size of Student Population? Public or Private?

· Athletic Experience – What level can you play at? Is being a starter or play time important? Don't count any schools out, respond to each school.

· Financial Needs – Do you need a scholarship? Can it be an academic scholarship?

· College Contact Preperation. 

· Which division is right for you?  

· Answer any questions that they players may have.

· Answer any questions that the parents may have.