ATTENTION WSA ATHLETES -> Page Under Construction 6/10/26

THE BASIC WSA GUIDE FOR THE COLLEGE SEARCH
As of 9th grade year -> You are a "prospective Student-Athlete"
WSA offers biannual College Search Seminars in Phases:
Learn More About WSA's COLLEGE SEARCH SEMINARS

Over 90% of our attendees since the first sign in was collected in 1998 have gone on to play college soccer!  Attend the seminar.  It is free.  It is a catalyst we can't explain.  Check the club calendar for dates. These are generally held Jan-Feb and Summer, each year. 

STEP 1: IDENTIFY YOUR FIT - LIST OF SCHOOLS OF INTEREST 

• CLICK HERE TO LEARN THE PROCESS WSA RECOMMENDS

STEP 2: CONTACT SCHOOLS w EMAIL of INTEREST
How to construct the emails you'll send to scouts:

• CONSTRUCT THE INTRODUCTORY EMAIL CLICK HERE
• CONSTRUCT EMAIL TO INVITE SCOUT TO YOUR GAME CLICK HERE

STEP 3: SETTING UP YOUR PROFILE

• WHAT A PROFILE SHOULD CONTAIN CLICK HERE
• We advise you set this up online
  • This can be done easily & if you need help contact our WSA college pathway mentors
    • If you decide to pay a company to work on your behalf this becomes of "value" if you are searching schools outside of a 400 mile radius 
    • You do NOT need to pay a company a lot of money for this step

STEP 4: CALL or REFERENCE FROM YOUR CLUB 

• Ask your WSA college pathway mentor to call or email your school on your behalf
• Ask WSA coach and or program director to provide a reference
• Encourage the scout you are speaking with to connect with your club staff 

STEP 5: SET UP ELIGIBLITY CENTER ACCOUNTS (formerly aka the "clearinghouse")
DO THIS BY SOPHOMORE YEAR (if after sophomore year, do this immediately)
You can register online at

• NCAA Clearinghouse:  NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER
• NAIA Clearinghouse:  NAIA ELIGIBILITY CENTER
• WSA recommends you apply for both. This involves establishing an account.  There is a fee (usually $50-$100). This fee can be waived by a waiver provided by your school counselor if needed.  If you do not have means to pay for this step let a WSA Staff know and we will solve. 

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• Eligibility NCAA D-III: Determined by the institution.  Typically D-III schools have higher standards.  NO ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS!  BUT… ask us about the magical money coaches find 👀…..

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  Eligibility for NJCAA (JUCO): Eligibility clearance happens at institutional level. Click here to learn about requirements. 

STEP 6: FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP, FOLLOW UP AGAIN 

• If you do not receive a reply within 7 days of an email send a second follow up email 
• CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR 4-STEP PROCESS TO ENGAGE A COLLEGE COACH

STEP 7: SET UP COLLEGE VISITS 

• Official Visits
  • Can begin Junior Year
  • Some or all is paid for by the University
• Unofficial Visits
  • Can begin Fresh year (or earlier) 
  • Allows you to talk "money" on campus w/ the staff
  • Set these up to coincide with your travel to league games, showcase events, and postseason
    • Everytime you travel with your club - visit a campus (even it is not coordinated by the team's staff) 
• Initiating the Visit 
  • Contact the Staff first and "invite yourself" 😊
  • If you receive no response from the coaching staff ▶️ set a vist up with admissions 
    • Let admissions know of your interest in the soccer program & see if they can connect you to the staff while you are on campus 
• Vist Plan
  • Some visits are "day visits" of just a couple to few hours 
  • Some visits are "overnight stays" 
  • Some visits can be as simple as a campus walk through 

STEP 8: CONTINUE TO PREPARE 

• Prepare by performing and training academically to be ready for college 
• Prepare by training and growing as a player & teammate
• Prepare by personally improving all apsects of your emotional, intellectual, athletic, and spiritual personhood. 
• COLLEGE IS A NEXT STEP in a LIFELONG PROCESS of GROWTH & EXPERIENCE. 

STEP 9: EXPLORE SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

• Your goal is NO DEBT to LIMITED DEBT upon graduation 
• Visit WSA's Scholarship Opportunities (merit based awards that help pay for school) 
• Visit WSA's Financial Aid Opportunities (need-based opportunities to help pay for school) 

STEP 10: DECIDE & COMMIT 

• Make a good decision (Roger's 3-stepped nickel's worth advice below) 
  • Extensive research and consideration 
  • Consult those who love you 
  • Pray 
• Make a Commitment 
  • Let WSA KNOW. We'll celebrate with you. 
  • CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE COMMITMENT TO WSA MEDIA 👈
• Go with the RIGHT ATTITUDE 
  • Your own Attitude is the ultimate determinant of if your decision works for you
  • You control your attitude  

DEEPER DIVE: DIFFERENT MENS & WOMENS PATHWAYS
The Boys and Girls recruiting process, college pathway, and planning are uniquely different. 
WSA has your back with two uniquely different plans.