Scholarships for soccer are not easily given.  There are thousands of high school soccer players from around the country and even the world competing for the scholarships given out each year. One of the problems these athletes face is the amount of false information and myths there are about the soccer recruiting and scholarship process. Here are some of the more common myths:

Myth #1 - Only Blue Chip Soccer Players Make It To The College Level

While it is true that you have to be among the best soccer players in high school to play at the next level, and it's true that the best of the best soccer players have a much easier time getting  scholarships for soccer, these players can't fill all the roster spots available. There are hundreds of colleges and universities out there with scholarships to give each and every year.

Myth #2 - Coaches Will Automaticall Find Me If I'm Good Enough

College coaches do automatically find the elite level players who are available,  However, every every year hundreds or even thousands of young athletes fly under the radar of college coaches. This happens for a variety of reasons. The athlete may play soccer at a very small school, play on a very bad team, or they simply live in an area not known for producting soccer talent. 

Myth #3 - You Should Contact College Coaches First

If you really want a scholarship, always keep in mind coaches need quality players. At some of the smaller Division I schools and all the divisions below, coaches can't afford to just fly across the country in search of good players. They need other ways of finding good talent who may be available. That's why coaches will want to hear from you if you have the talent, skills and athleticism to play at the level they compete in. 

Summary

If scholarships for soccer is what you have been looking for, you need to take responsibility for your own recruitment. You need to start marketing and promoting yourself to college coaches by sending them an athletic resume and a personal letter. 

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