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Playing Soccer after High School

For those Okemos players and parents who wish to pursue soccer options in college, there are many helpful resources available. Coaches, previous OHS players, and the Web all can provide help and advice for aspiring college soccer players and their parents. John Folino (MSU), Adam Kliebert (Oakland University), and Casey Murphy (Western Michigan Univesity) are all playing soccer now in college. Coach Bill Boyle also played soccer in college. In addition, there are a variety of helpful resources on this topic on the Web. Any and all of the following may be help to those considering life on the soccer pitch after high school.

Making a recruiting video (for colleges): Tips for making a soccer highlight video.

What are the odds of getting a college scholarship? Several useful articles for parents & players on the chances of getting a college soccer scholarship, how college scholarships actually work, college coaches online, etc.

So you want to continue playing soccer in college? Here’s how. A description of the steps recommended for soccer players who want to play at the college level.

Soccer America's College Choice Guide 2001: The high school player's shopping guide to planning a college career.

Michigan College Soccer: A list of colleges (and links) in Michigan that offer soccer programs.

NCAA Clearinghouse for prospective student-athletes: Student-athletes who wish to play in college must register online with the clearinghouse prior to accepting a scholarship.

NCAA Sports.Com: College soccer scoreboard, national rankings, etc. at the NCAA Sports website.