“The crowd is cheering your name as the clock runs out! The match concludes and you are once more proclaimed as the conquering hero! You stand proudly in your sweat-drenched school jersey surrounded by your adoring teammates. Now you say – I’m off to my...
Playing your sport in college is a dream for many athletes. Much like that anticipated Thanksgiving dinner – filled with turkey, stuffing, & potatoes - our college dreams are of quality education, strong athletic achievement & scholarships galore. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving dinner takes a lot of...
Have your teammates verbally committed to college soccer programs? Are you feeling the pressure? Perhaps you have started piecing together some programs that might work for you – or maybe not. Have you invited your “target coaches” to watch you play? Perhaps some have already...
What happens when you discuss college selection with your high school athlete? If you are like most parents, having a meaningful dialogue about the college selection process is about as welcome as the “facts of life” conversations. It is easier, but not advisable, to avoid the...
A college education is one of the greatest gifts we can give our children. If you have the resources to afford college, I encourage you to invest in the development of your child’s mind. That said- the gift of college can be abused. Not every student...
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“What you think affects how you feel and perform. Training your brain is as important as training your body.” Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence by Gary Mack and David Casstevens Can athletes improve performance, productivity, and enjoyment of the game with improved mental focus? Does...
Striker Families, Connecting your athlete to an area of study is one of the most challenging aspects of college selection and athletic recruitment. Come out on Monday, September 21st, at 7 pm to hear Striker Club President and STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) Expert, Pat Feulner, offer unique insights on connecting your...
Hello Player (and Parents), September 1, 2015 was the first day Division 1 College Coaches were able to call and email the high school class of 2017 (juniors) about college soccer opportunities. Most of the correspondence was email. What if you received emails from college coaches expressing interest...
ODP is a great opportunity to train, develop, and play at the highest level of soccer. Some exceptional local soccer talent participates in ODP including Aspire Client Anna McMahon. Anna earned a spot on the 2014 Region 2 Team last season. Congrats Anna! ODP teams...