COLLEGE RESOURCES

WFC COLLEGE RESOURCES

WFC Rangers is dedicated to helping our players on their path to pursuing high education and future playing experiences. We host yearly seminars and workshops to our high school age players who are interesting in attending college and would like to explore the opportunity to continue to playing soccer after their youth careers.

College Information Presentation

WFC COLLEGE ADVISORS

Jamie Arthurs
WWU Assistant Women’s Coach
Rangers Girls DOC
Girls College Advisor

Josh Braun
Rangers Boys DOC
Boys College Advisor

Travis Connell
WWU Head Women’s Coach
WFC Rangers Technical Advisor

COLLEGE SOCCER “TO DO” LIST

Resources

Do well academically

College coaches value grades — academic scholarships outweigh athletic ones.

Attack your academics with the same intensity and discipline that you do with your sport. There is $100 of academic money available for every $1 of athletic scholarship. The better student you are the more opportunities you may have. GPA can actually be more important than class rigor. Balance is ideal.
MAXIMIZE YOUR DEVELOPMENT AS A PLAYER

This is a competitive player pool—standing still means falling behind. Each year is an opportunity to raise your level. Stay committed to growth: refine your strengths, address your weaknesses, and embrace challenges. Use your time wisely, each day at Rangers is an opportunity to grow!
CREATE A LIST OF COLLEGES & RANK YOUR PRIORITIES

Consider majors, school size, cost, location, campus culture, and soccer program type (varsity, club, intramural).

Research schools! Use tools like the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, virtual tours, school websites, and campus visits to learn about academic & lifestyle fit.
College Fit Finder
CONTACT COLLEGE COACHES VIA A PROFESSIONAL EMAIL

YOU ARE GOING FOR A JOB, PURSUE THE JOB YOU WANT!

Start with writing a professional email, to send to coaches to invite them to watch you play.

Your email needs to stand out by being authentic and personal while offering clear and concise information that is relevant. The subject line should be short and to the point. Include information that would be important for that school or coach.

Example Email
GO VISIT SCHOOLS
Best way to learn about a school is in person!

Visit campuses and do a guided tour if possible.
Set up meetings with the coaches & show up anyways to their office!!
Have a list of questions for the coach and students
Watch a training and or a game on your visit (most teams have a fall & spring season)
Meet with an admissions counselor to learn more about academics and financial aid at that school Drive around the city so you have an idea of what it would be like to live there
Reflect & record 5 pros and 5 cons for each school after your research and visit
College Research Spreadsheet
TALK THROUGH YOUR OPTIONS

College Research Spreadsheet

College ScoreCard

NW Women’s Soccer Programs

US News & World Report Ultimate College Guide

Pathways to College Achievement

Pinpoint College Planning

Varsity Student Institute

The Princeton Review

NCAA Program Search Directory

COLLEGE CONTACT EMAIL

Show Genuine Interest & Build a Connection

Include a brief statement that shows you’ve done your homework about the school or program.

Academic programs or majors that match your interests
The team’s recent success or history
Observations about their style of play (after watching a match online or in person)
How your position fits their roster needs or upcoming graduating classes

Any personal connections:
Knowing someone on the team
An older sibling attending the school
Visiting campus or attending a training session

Key Information to Include in Every Email

Coach’s full name (double-check spelling!) and CC all coaches
Your full name & graduation year
Club team and high school
Jersey number & playing position
GPA and test scores (ACT/SAT if applicable)
Player contact information
Club coach contact information
Upcoming game schedule (date, time, location, opponent)
Always CC your club coach

Sample College Contact Email

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