Dear Rush Competitive Players & Parents:It's been a busy month as we began training for the competitive seasons, and have finally been able to play some matches over the past couple weeks. With this in mind, I would like to inform everyone about the upcoming College Advisory Program meeting on Monday, October 10 for boys (5:00-6:30pm) and girls (6:30-8:00pm) at Abiding Hope Church. Both players and parents are encouraged to attend as we hope to include some college coaches from various levels to help shed light on the recruiting process. In addition, it's our goal to help players formulate a plan as they chase their dreams of playing at the collegiate level. I've highlighted below the meeting details and specific topics that we plan to cover throughout the evening:
- When: Monday, October 10: Boys (5:00-6:30pm), Girls (6:45-8:15pm)
- Where: Abiding Hope Church (located at Simms & Coal Mine Ave)
- Topics:
- Academics
- Types of college soccer programs (NCAA Division I, II, III & NAIA)
- College Fit Finder Profile
- Finding the right college for you
- How the recruiting process works
- Differences in planning for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors
- Questions & Answers
- See a more detailed agenda here
The college recruiting process can be tough to navigate as it contains both ups and downs. Having coached at the university level the past 16 years, I sincerely hope to pass along my experiences to each and every Rush player wishing to move on to the next level. Ultimately, it's my goal to arm everyone with as much information as possible so each family can make an educated and thoughtful decision regarding their university of choice. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask and I'd be happy to help. I look forward to meeting you on October 10th.
- CO Rush CAP Director Mark Hiemenz