Hawaii Rush

Rush Wisconsin West

9th Grade

ACADEMICS

  • Academics are VERY important.
  • Evaluate your academic weaknesses and work on improvement.
  • Study — Study — Study.
  • Get a GREAT start on your GPA.
  • Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss a solid academic curriculum.
  • Identify core courses at your high school — GPA based on these.
  • Take “academic” electives — languages/mathematics/sciences.
  • Consider ACT and SAT / PSAT study materials and/or tutoring services.

EXTRAS

  • Read the NCAA publication — Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete.
  • Read the NCAA publication — NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse.
  • Involve yourself in extracurricular activities — clubs/honor society/church group.

SOCCER

  • Be a member of a strong team and a very strong club.

Development is Priority #1

  • Evaluate your soccer weaknesses and work on improvement.
  • Meet with Coaches and create an action plan based on goals.
  • Practice on your own — fundamentals and ball skills.
  • Take Ownership.
  • Consider attending a college’s soccer summer camp or ID camp.
  • Practice Communicating with Coaches
  • Watch College Soccer Programs, Understand the level.
  • Work on your College Fit Finder Profile and Build Your College List
  • Make “unofficial” visits.

BE SEEN -- WITH YOUR PEERS -- this is the year to travel – tournaments.

Participate in US Training Centers/ODP

BE SEEN -- Consider attending a school’s summer camp.

BE SEEN -- Videos.

SEE -- watch college soccer games -- see what it’s like at the next level.





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