College Pathway Program
Your 8-Month Roadmap to Collegiate Soccer Success
The NCE Soccer College Pathway Program is an 8-month comprehensive development and recruitment platform designed for U16-U18 players aspiring to play collegiate soccer. This program equips athletes with elite training, exposure opportunities, and expert guidance to navigate the competitive college recruitment process successfully.
Program Highlights
Overnight Camps
Experience immersive residential camps held at premier university facilities. These camps include high-intensity training sessions, competitive matches, and invaluable seminars led by college coaches. Live, train, and prepare as a collegiate athlete while gaining direct exposure to recruiters.
Showcase Tournaments
Compete in four Winter Showcases and a Summer Showcase, where you’ll play in front of coaches from top Division 1, 2, and 3 programs. These tournaments provide unparalleled opportunities to demonstrate your skills and gain recognition from collegiate recruiters.
College Combine
The NCE College Combine offers players a unique chance to experience college-level soccer intensity. Participate in technical drills, match play, and feedback sessions led by college coaches, preparing you for collegiate expectations while boosting your visibility.
College Profile
Showcase your achievements with a professional player microsite, complete with academic and soccer highlights, game footage, and testimonials. This sharable resource ensures your talent and dedication are presented in the best light to college recruiters.
College Consultant
Navigate the complexities of college recruitment with personalized support from our experienced college consultants. From crafting emails to understanding NCAA rules, our experts help you take every step with confidence.
Webinars
Learn directly from college coaches and recruitment professionals through our webinar series. Topics range from choosing the right school to navigating scholarships and the NCAA clearinghouse. Gain insights that will set you apart from the competition.
Highlight Reel
Capture your best moments with a professionally edited highlight reel. This essential recruitment tool, created from footage of showcase events, combines your technical abilities and match performances into a compelling video to share with recruiters.
Proven Success
NCE Soccer’s College Pathway Program has a track record of success, with hundreds of players achieving their dreams of playing at the collegiate level. From top-tier universities to standout performances, our alumni are proof of the program’s effectiveness.
Why Choose the College Pathway Program?
NCE Soccer’s 8-month program is the ultimate roadmap for collegiate soccer success. With over 20 years of experience, our team has helped hundreds of players achieve their dreams. Combining elite training, direct exposure, and expert guidance, we provide every tool you need to excel in college recruitment.
Step 1: Create Your NCE Family Account
New to NCE? Set up your NCE Family Account and register your athlete to unlock access to NCE Tryout events.
Step 2: Register To Tryout
Find your nearest location below and register to tryout. But hurry—once the spots are filled, we won’t be able to accept any more players.
Step 3: Attend the Tryouts
Show up prepared with all the essentials. Coaches will evaluate your skills, tactical understanding, fitness, and mindset during the session.
Step 4: Welcome to the NCE Family
High-performers will be invited to join upcoming NCE programming including training, camps, tournaments, and international tours.
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