How Good Do You Have To Be to Play College Soccer?

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[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Comment your thoughts/experiences! Don’t forget to check out Caleb Wu’s video about this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHWYaYGMiayletU And if you want to play in college, I’ve made a whole playlist just for you: kzbin.info/aero/PLD9MN6tPCsTO3Bpl2gcJJtgiVY_wO1RAA

[@blank_C7]

I believe it doesn’t matter “how good you have to be” I believe as long as you have the drive to do something and never give up anyone can achieve their goals. No pun intended. And I hope whoever is reading this achieves theirs! 🙏❤️✊

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Great point man!

[@salim8153]

Drive without work is useless and if you work hard but not getting better it might not be for you

[@indigofrappuccino5268]

No 'punt' intended 😁

[@WilliamAkio]

Big ups my guy! Great Video. At the end of the day anyone can play at the college level! it just takes hardwork and sacrifice!

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Thanks for the support man! That’s right 💪🏼

[@cesarespino1159]

your story is similar to mine. I stopped playing competitive soccer around middle school and when I got back I realized I was really behind everyone. I was training with a D1 select club and because I was so bad I got put as ST and LM. Basically, I was a right fielder in baseball. As time passed, I switched teams and was a player who never got subbed off. Even if it was with a lower team. I made Var my Sophomore year and left the previous club to play D2 soccer. Even though I was bench I was still playing with good comp. So I had a dilemna. I was good for select and my local city but not good in select. So I went back to work and when I returned back from my Junior Year I was a starter kinda. Now I got a spot at Texas Weselyan.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

That’s an awesome story man, glad to hear you pushed thru the difficulties and got your opportunity to play in college. Wish you the best of luck with your career🙌🏼

[@pleaseexcusemydopeassswag9725]

Same thing happening here, im looking to join a club but havent played, should i practice dribbling, then try out or take the risk.( La Surf Soccer is what im looking to join

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

I would try out no matter what, but of course start training to get ready

[@josephhoward4499]

Been loving the vids and the very helpful info

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Glad they’re helpful, thanks for supporting! ❤️

[@_hassan.10_]

it's kind of funny seeing some of the field you played at we're the same fields i played at a few years back 😂

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Think everyone in AZ has played at fearfarm 😂

[@aidandoylepolitics]

love the poster in the back

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Thanks bro!

[@samanthagrace4213]

this is very important to me because I am in a very similar situation so this video gave me hope.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Awesome, love to hear that! Wish you the best on your journey

[@novaklaiymz6836]

I haven’t played since I was 9 (I was probably one of the best on my team back then) then I stopped playing for 4 years and now I’m 13. I know I don’t have that big of a chance but I’ve been working hard these past 4 months to get back into shape. Hopefully will be good enough again to play in my high school team.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

For 2 years (7th and 8th grade) I played nothing but American football, and my first 2 years of high school I only played high school season. I put in the work to catch up and God blessed me with opportunities, just refocus your effort and commit to learning the game man, if I can play college soccer I have no doubt you can make your high school team!

[@BALEVANI_]

Yo bro love your confidence 🔥

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Thank you mate🙌🏼

[@CoachXaviPerformance]

Great topic bro. Keep it up. Always at 1k sub💪

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Appreciate it!!

[@CalebWuTV]

#respect great video bro

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Thanks fam, got the idea from your video

[@evaporat3]

Great video this has made me more motivated and realize that maybe i do actually have a pretty good chance im 12 and play in a national league

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Thank you, glad to hear that! Just work hard and be willing to learn, you have a long way to go but if I can make it you can too

[@evaporat3]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance :)

[@kellenhulla1229]

What kind of highlights do coaches want to see from an outside back? I am still learning the position converted from wing forward so my older highlight reels consist mostly of shots and crosses.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

I would say a mix of good crosses, combination play going forward, 1v1 defending, speed/explosiveness and agility, making good runs (overlap or under lap) Fullbacks/outside backs have to be one of the most versatile players on the pitch

[@doyoulikemyduck2829]

Mt high school teammate that just graduated this year will be ur teammate next year, y’all are getting a great player 💯💪🏼

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

That’s dope bro, what’s his name??

[@doyoulikemyduck2829]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance his name is Elijah, have u met him yet or heard about him?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

@@doyoulikemyduck2829 Elijah de hoyos?

[@doyoulikemyduck2829]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance yea that’s him! 💯

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Oh okay I’m pretty sure I texted him and reached out a lil while ago

[@taiheart37]

I use to play soccer when I was a kid but now I’m graduating and going to college. Don’t have any experience and have no friend to help me practice with. Plus I’m not fast and have asthma. But I really want to try and play again. I have summer vacation so I could practice though.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Go for it bro! I train by myself a lot and I’ve posted a lot of individual training drills. I took a 4 year break from playing club and just started training by myself and with my club as much as I could the summer before my junior year. It takes time and effort but you’ll never know what can happen if you don’t give it your all

[@taiheart37]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance I’m a beginner at soccer but I wanted to know what basic equipment should I get? Like training equipment.

[@mitr0785]

Living in america and going to college would be fun , that is the only thing i would like to have in europe

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

It’s definitely an experience man, college is fun if you get the most out of it!

[@sk5skills937]

nice video

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Thank you brother!

[@callumthompson41]

Hi mate, I'm British looking at going to a US College/Uni. I currently play in a team just below academy standard and have done since I was about 6, in goal (age 16). I'm going to be playing U23/semi-pro in England later this season (covid dependant) and was wondering how I'd go about getting into a college, and what I'd need to potentially get a scholarship?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Hey Callum, that’s some great playing experience and you could definitely get college coaches interest. Start by making a list of schools, then email them your highlights, gpa, test scores and a little information about yourself as well as why you’re interested in their school. If you have good grades and test scores you should be able to get academic scholarships and if the coaches are impressed by your skills you can be offered athletic scholarships

[@DavidGarcia-tc1zh]

When did you start your recruiting process? And when do you suggest is a good time to start?

[@DavidGarcia-tc1zh]

@@calebkolman Congrats man that’s a huge achievement! College ball is what I dream of. I just started my sophomore year this year so your feedback really meant a lot. I’ll be sure to get on that highlight tape asap man thanks!

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

I didn’t really email on a large scale till October of my senior year so pretty late, but like Caleb said the summer before your junior year is a good time to start reaching out to coaches!

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Best of luck to you next fall man, and great answer🙌🏼

[@cashualti3zz944]

I never played in highschool because I had other responsibilities but I did play in a county league but I want to try out for college since I’ll have time to just focus on academics and want to know if I could work hard and make it or if no hard work could help me at all.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

You could absolutely make it! I did not have an outstanding club or high school career, I was probably about average but still got some offers and interest. A lot of your hard work has to go into emailing coaches.

[@user-vz8pl4lc8s]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance what do u email the coaches ?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Send them your grades/test scores, highlight film, and other good stats or awards you’ve received. Also make it clear you’re interested in the school and playing for the team

[@kashikuhutcheson4450]

I played soccer from 3rd-5th grade. I wasn’t able to play 6th grade. I played 7th and 8th grade (making varsity team for my school in several games. I however didn’t make my high school team St.X (Louisville, Kentucky). It was a shock for me. I tried the next year but got cut the last day of tryouts. Junior year I took a trip to visit my native country Ethiopia and so missed tryouts. Senior year I tried out again and made the team. I played 3 games and my team won state. I am a freshman at an NAIA school. I am a freshman right now and am hoping to make the team. I have a natural passion doe the game. Is there a chance for me?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

There’s definitely a chance! My career has been very far from ideal as well, but I’ve gotten opportunities, it’s just depends on the kind of player you are not necessarily your accolades or resume. So try to walk on to your NAIA team and see what happens man!

[@xavierzink3050]

I started playing when i was like 6 and played on a competitive club from 9 years old to 12 and was one of the better player but now I'm 17 and about to graduate in like a month and haven't played on a club or high school team since then but I've been training these past few months and feel like I've already gotten a lot of skill back and am a lot better in terms of strength and conditioning. I'd want to at least play juco but idk how to do it if I don't even have any highlights and coaches probably wouldn't even consider me for tryouts since I haven't played on a team since 12 but I'm pretty confident I can compete at that level if I continue training everyday. Is it possible for me to actually play soccer at any level in college despite my situation?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

It’s possible bro! I would reach out to clubs and semi-pro teams like UPSL and try to get training and playing with them so you continue to improve and get film, then you can send that to college coaches! To do that it’d probably be best to take a gap year, but you can also email coaches rn and tell them your situation and ask for a tryout, it’d just be unlikely to get one. Plus you can always walk on and tryout if you’re already planning on going to a certain school. Sorry man, idk how I just saw this

[@alex4247]

same

[@oh-pm1ob]

do us collage programs that are based in the uk and help people get scholarships come to your games to see if your good enough? how do you get judged on if your good or not

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Uh I’m not sure about that, but most D1 and D2 coaches will want to see you play in person whether that’s at a camp or one of your games. And at every level you need to send in a highlight film

[@turbosoggy5412]

Did you buy a paid membership with NSCA or did you just use it as a website to compile your portfolio?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Yeah I did get a paid membership so that way I could message coaches thru the app. You can use the free version tho and sometimes coaches might use your personal email to contact you or you could email coaches and have your NCSA profile linked just so all your info is there on 1 site

[@Sirkingarthur23]

I started playing only a few months ago. I have gotten exponentially better and some people even for some reason people say it’s like I’ve been playing for years. I’m 18 and will graduate this year. Do I have any chance to play at college soccer level?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

It would take a lot more for me to judge that, that's why college coaches want to see your highlights, full game film, and to watch you play live

[@officialnw6008]

After a break how long will it take for me to get back to the level I was at before? I stopped playing 2 years ago. I’m almost 16 now

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

That depends on how hard and often you train as well as who you’re training with to challenge yourself. For myself, It took me a long time to become a technical player but I always understood the game and was in shape for it

[@chrisbokumbe2078]

Hey Josh, I got a academic scholarship from Cleveland state, I stopped playing club last never as I the best player in club or high school, my high school season just end but I want to play for Cleveland states. I haven't reached out to college coaches or even have highlights what should I do?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

That’s a good start! Academic scholarships are much more reliable. it’s still good to email them and as many colleges as you’d be interested in playing for. It will be difficult to get their interest without highlights, so be sure to tell them your gpa, test scores, stats and awards/achievements. The worst case scenario you can walk on/tryout for them

[@chrisbokumbe2078]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance let's say I decided to walk on, will I keep my academic scholarship for that school or no?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Yes! You just won’t get an athletic scholarship right away, you’ll have to earn it as well as a spot on the team

[@chrisbokumbe2078]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance thanks man, I'm starting on my grind, I appreciate it. Taking your time to answer. Thank you bro

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Anytime man, good luck!! Let me know how it goes

[@mahimwali3990]

Do you have an email template that I could use as a reference? Preferably the email that got you recruited? Id appreciated it.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Yessir! Here’s a video I made all about that- kzbin.info/www/bejne/jajEmmV7jcuJjck

[@moneyballsweeney4290]

Do you know if a study abroad student who's going to America to study for a year can play for their chosen university even if they're only going to be there for a year? Great video by the way.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Thank you, and to be honest I’m not sure, you would need to make that really clear to the coaches you reach out to and it would probably help to ask the athletic directors at the schools you’re looking at too. But I would be surprised if you couldn’t try out and walk on the team, the thing I’m not sure about is if you could get scholarship offers or offered a spot before coming because of your situation

[@moneyballsweeney4290]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance yeah I assumed as Much, thanks for your reply. Would you say a D3 player would have to be above average in terms of ability to make it at D3 level? Or is hard work, belief and dedication more important?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

@@moneyballsweeney4290 glad to help man, I’m guessing you mean at the D1 level? But you definitely need impressive ability to catch the coaches attention at that level, but only hard work and the right attitude will improve your ability and make you able to succeed!

[@moneyballsweeney4290]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance yeah that makes sense man. Gotta be all in to make it. I'm just gonna hustle and grind for the next 3 years until my study abroad year and hopefully coaches/ universities allow study abroad students to play for the year. U got me motivated as hell man, appreciate you.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

That’s right man, glad to hear that I wish you the best! 🙌🏼 let me know if you have any more questions and keep it touch mate

[@The_Real_Slender]

My school pass all my classes in order to play. If you fail no play. For me it's like saying you telling need to play but not the real pro player in soccor.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

A lot of schools have that rule, that’s why it’s better to play club to try and go pro

[@charlierutherford6239]

hi im from england and am looking to play in d1 d2 colleges ive played since 5 and have been looked at by academies and have played top division football in my country for a bit of time. Do you think this is around the level.

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

I can’t tell anyone for sure if they’re good enough or not or what level they can play at, but that is very good experience and that would excite college coaches as long as you also have a good highlight film and good grades!

[@charlierutherford6239]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance yeah thank you I’ve started to work on my highlights and my grades are fine

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

That’s good man! Good luck and keep me updated

[@babykrasi4151]

Is January of your senior year too late to go d3

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

No sir! A lot of players don’t even commit to D3 schools till the summer, just get started on emailing as soon as you can!

[@vincentstrohmeyer681]

How am I supposed to get scouted if I’m not on one of those thousand dollar clubs that scouts go to the games

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Don’t wait for them to come and watch you, you can email clubs and colleges your highlights or game film mate!

[@vincentstrohmeyer681]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance thanks for the advice mate 🙏

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Of course man, if you have anymore questions let me know!

[@sometinglong1237]

I have basically never played football in my younger ages. Only started to play and play seriously at around grade 9/10. Currently im grade 11. So thats 3 years of experience. But because of covid i cant play any games and only train alone. Im soooo so so eager to play in college football i have about 1 year or 2 for all to myself to train and work. This is a really cliche question but do you think i can try and make the squad?

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

If that’s what you love doing, go for it bro! I took a 4 year break from playing club football(soccer) and then played year round my last 2 years of high school before playing in college. You can do it, just keep training hard and then reach out to coaches and try to get tryouts

[@sometinglong1237]

@@JoshNewlinPerformance thanks! Really appreciate it

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

@@sometinglong1237 absolutely!

[@Football-cl2hj]

I play soccer in my whole entire life since I was 5 I play for many clubs and I’ve been consistent with it i play CAM and CDM now I start college and I want to join a soccer team during my college year 😊

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

That'd be awesome, wish you the best mate

[@_hassan.10_]

what club did you play for?

[@olafjurczykowski7943]

He played for Benfica

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Yessir ^^

[@ethoink]

If you play ecnl you can play college

[@JoshNewlinPerformance]

Pretty much

[@batboy020876]

I'm going to fall asleep listening to you pal