The following information is a guideline meant to educate players and parents about the levels of college soccer in the US. There are essentially, three divisions of soccer available to players who are interested in pursing a soccer experience in college. The "right fit" for a student-athlete has to be determined by each player, and their family, and careful consideration should be made to realistically balance the level of soccer competition and academics. Both require a full commitment by a student athlete.
ODP Experience:
National Team/Pool
Regional Team/Pool
State Team (not Pool)
Adidas ESP Camp
Club Experience:
Class 1 Div 1 Club Experience
Attend Major Tournaments:
Surf Cup
Disney Showcase
Las Vegas Showcase
Pleasanton Rage Showcase (girls only)
NHB Showcase
Texas Shootout
PDA Showcase
High School Experience:
All-American
Varsity starter (probably made team as Freshman or Sophmore)
All-State
All Region/Conference/Sectional
ODP Experience:
State Team
District ODP Team
Club Experience:
Class 1 Div 1 Club Experience
Attend Some of these Major Tournaments:
Surf Cup
Disney Showcase
Las Vegas Showcase
Pleasanton Rage Showcase (girls only)
NHB Showcase
Texas Shootout
PDA Showcase
High School Experience:
Varsity Team
JV Team
ODP Experience:
State Team Pool
District ODP Team
Club Experience:
Class 1 Div 2 Club Experience
Attend a few tournaments:
Pleasanton Rage Showcase (girls only)
NHB Showcase
Texas Shootout
High School Experience:
Varsity Team
JV Team