Vision Soccer Academy

The Director of the College PREP Program will create a 3-5 minute highlight video or multiple 1-3 minute highlight videos (depending on the player's needs and game film) from any game film provided by the athlete for them to share with college coaches. The tape will highlight the athletes’ abilities and strengths that college coaches want to see. If you are unsure if the video package is right for you, please contact the Director of the College PREP Program.If you decide to purchase the video package, please include a list of items that you want to ensure college coaches see. What do you want to come across as you, the player?

The College Prep Package includes up to one meeting per month with the Director of the College PREP Program. These meetings will include information on the next steps, goal setting, what coaches expect, and things to do now, both physically and mentally, to get prepared for being a collegiate athlete. Some of these sessions will be held in small group settings based on the topic being discussed.

The Bronze Package offers three individual athlete meetings with the Director of the PREP Program to begin preparing the athlete for the recruiting process and educating the athlete on the timeline. The first meeting will be an initial "get to know you meeting" . The next one will occur towards the end of the fall and then the last will be sometime in the spring. These meetings will include conversations related to the importance of academics, how to write a soccer-related resume, and next steps in the process. The sessions will give the Director of PREP Program an opportunity to get to know the athlete (and their family) off the soccer field to understand best the athlete’s goals.

The Silver Package includes up to one meeting per month with the Director of the College PREP Program. The Director of PREP Program will have in depth meetings with the athlete to discern individual goals. This includes the completion of a “How to Choose the Right College” form that assists the athlete in determining personal goals related to soccer, college, and career choices. The topics covered in the meetings will vary based on individual athlete needs and concerns as well as the point at which the athlete is in the recruitment process. Examples of topics that may be covered include selecting the right type of college, determining the appropriate soccer level, career interests, degree choices, importance of academics, recruitment timelines, resume building, preparing for a college visit, etc. Additionally, the Director of PREP Program will proofread written communication to college coaches.

The Gold Package provides unrestricted, comprehensive individualized support from the Director of the College PREP Program. After the athlete completes a “How to Choose the Right College” form, the college advisory meetings will be designed to meet the particular needs, desires, and goals of the athlete and their family. Examples of topics that may be covered include selecting the right type of college, determining the appropriate soccer level, career interests, degree choices, importance of academics, recruitment timelines, resume building, preparing for a college visit, etc. Athletes (and parents) can contact the Director of PREP Program any time with questions related to the recruitment process and choosing the right college. The Director of PREP Program will also review written communication from the athlete to college coaches to ensure the appropriateness of the emails. Furthermore, the Director of PREP Program will help to prepare and coach the athlete on what to say to college coaches during phone calls and on college visits. In preparing for such conversations, the Director of PREP Program will help the athlete develop a list of appropriate questions to ask the college coach, including access to the “College Visit” form, and ensure the player understands the importance of non-verbal communication and attitude. Finally, the Director of the College PREP Program will personally reach out and communicate with any college coaches on behalf of the athlete as needed/requested.