Success is seen at many different levels; it is in your hands as to how far you go.
School sports start to pop into the picture, as teenage girls enter high school. More specifically, high school soccer. A decision has to be made whether they want to continue playing with their club or switch over to high school for a season.
Club soccer typically has more experienced coaches who can provide more specialized training and help players develop their skills. This can be especially beneficial if someone is looking to play at a higher level.
Continuing to play club instead of soccer is a tough decision to make. Make sure to take into consideration how far the player wants to go in your sport. This includes getting seen by college coaches along with playing and competing at a high level rather than a high school level. Playing on a club team can help players get noticed by college coaches who may not have the opportunity to attend high school games.
Many club organizations have tight relationships with nearby colleges. This alone can help a player get recruited by a DIII, DII or DI school.
To reach the collegiate level, it is important to stand out. Standing out comes in various ways. It can be through your skills, awareness level, movement, and encouragement to your teammates on and off the field.
Club soccer can help shape a player better than high school soccer because it offers more competitive, year-round and specialized training and competition.
When deciding which one to play, choose the one that is going to benefit their career the most. Overall, it is extremely important to focus on the path that it takes to make your future possible.
