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See our college page to find out the latest college soccer rankings...

Learn the NCAA Rules for college soccer recruiting and eligibility.  Get your academics in order by looking over the Core Courses required to sign a National Letter of Intent Scholarship for college soccer.

Troy Roberts - former CAL player with MLS LA Galaxy identified by Mark Mallon in ODP

A player's story

Read the story of his identification and training in ODP by TSi Director of Coaching, Mark Mallon, leading to his recruitment and CAL - Berkeley career..and ultimate signing with LA Galaxy ...as the  #7 draft in MLS.

Troy's agent was a former assistant of Coach Mallon's at UC Berkeley.

Troy Roberts - LA Galaxy & Cleveland City Stars

Read the whole story...and interview with LA Galaxy player Troy Roberts.    Spotlight article!

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The Soccer Institute

College Soccer Guide - 
provides links to Men's and Women's College soccer programs, NCAA Eligibility Rules, admission criteria, scholarships, and insights for prospective student-athletes entering the recruiting process.   TSi features highlight articles from college coaches and players, brings you the latest rankings, NCAA Men's College Soccer Tournament schedules Interactive NCAA Bracket and results.  
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University of Akron Men's Soccer is #1 in the nation....undefeated record 23-0-0  (Read more here).




COLLEGE SOCCER is the natural progression for talented and dedicated youth and high school players.  


US NEWS & WORLD REPORT COLLEGE RANKINGS - TOP 25
 
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2009 - 2010 COLLEGE RANKINGS.  (Source US News & World Report)

List of schools by Name & State  

DID YOU KNOW....


         NCAA Rules require you to take specific CORE Courses to be eligible to play in college.
         NCAA Rules require you to maintain at least a 2.0 grade point average.
         NCAA Rules require you to take the SAT test and achieve a specific score to receive a scholarship.
         Most colleges have a sliding admission scale...factoring in both SAT scores and high school GPA.

SEE OUR COLLEGE SOCCER GUIDE... A summary for the high school player

The United States is a big country....geographically and in population....so coaches can't see everyone!

High school players (also called prospects) will be competing for admission and limited scholarship funds with a lot of  other high school players from across the nation for that scholarship to the top programs. 

How do you get recruited to play college soccer ?     Here are a  few tips to get you started!   See TIPS .

NOTE:  The Soccer Institute will provide you with a free sample prospect letter to send to college coaches.   
IT's FREE...really!     If you are interested in our collegiate recruiting assistance program...see below.           
Send email requests to:  info@TheSoccerInstitute.com for your     sample prospect letter.

                                                                                                        

Guide to Services

The Soccer Institute provides the soccer community
in the United States with regional and national services.

  National Services

  • Youth Soccer Leagues and clubs:          Youth leagues - Coaching and Player development Programs and Camps at your location.
  • Summer Residential TEAM Camps:        High School Team CAMPS and Youth Club TEAM camps are our SPECIALTY !
  • Summer Residential Camps:                    Residents (Ages 9 -18)   Youth and High School Elite Academy Camps
  • Summer Camp/Tournaments:                  Four teams per Weekend stay overnite at TSi for camp training and 4 tournament Games
  • Summer College Pre - Season:                Men's and Women's College teams rent our facility for a GET-A-WAY Pre-Season Training Camp.
  • Tournaments:                                               We host SPRING, FALL, SUMMER YOUTH TOURNAMENTS (4v4, 7v7, and 11 v 11) . 
  • Consulting - Events/Marketing:                 Commercial/TV/Movie technical direction / Events and Marketing for corporate partners
  • College Recruit - Referral Services:       Our services are limited to a small number of qualified candidates annually.
    • We guide our clients through the college soccer recruitment, admission, and scholarship process.
    • We observe, evaluate, train and provide reference for our clients to our national college coaching network.
    • Prospects should contact us in their Freshmen, Sophomore, or Junior Year.       

      The Soccer Institute (
      TSi) National Training Center is located in the Cleveland, Ohio region.
      The seventy-five acre scenic campus in Geauga County is located 38 miles east of Cleveland.  Map/Directions
      Ground transportation from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is provided for resident campers.
       
        
        Regional Services

          Residential and Day Programs at the TSi National Training Center include:
  • Summer Day Camps:                                  Youth (Ages 5 - 16) Recreational to Elite (Premier) level players.   SKILLS CAMP.
  • Summer Residential Camps:                    Residents (Ages 9 -18)   Youth and High School Camps
  • Summer Residential TEAM Camps:        High School Team CAMPS and Youth Club TEAM camps are our SPECIALTY !
  • Summer Camp/Tournaments:                  Four teams per Weekend stay overnite at TSi for camp training and 4 tournament Games!
  • Summer College Pre - Season:                Men's and Women's College teams rent our facility for a GET-A-WAY Pre-Season Training Camp.
  • Tournaments:                                               We host SPRING, FALL, SUMMER YOUTH TOURNAMENTS (4v4, 7 v7, and 11 v 11)
  • TSi Premier FC club soccer:                     U8 - U18 Premier Club Soccer year round teams and training programs.

The TSi Training Center includes air-conditioned residential lake-front cabins for summer camps, tournaments, and visiting club, college, and professional teams from the US and abroad.   

Facilities Guide:                                                                               

 

  • Scenic and secure seventy five acre campus in Geauga County.  A rural suburb 38 miles east of Cleveland, Ohio.
  • A short drive to scenic Amish country and just 5 miles from a great WaterPark with slides, Go Carts, Miniature Golf...
  • Residential lake-front cabins accommodate up to 80 overnight residents.  (Air conditioned cabins)  
  • Outdoor soccer fields - New full sized field was installed in 2008.    Training Field marked with grid lines for training exercises.
  • Indoor Soccer Training Arena   (4 v 4 Game size field)
  • KICK - WALL   (Goalkeeper and Striker training with full sized goal dimensions). 
  • Dining hall accommodates 75.   Outdoor covered picnic pavilion accomodates 120.
  • Showers and bathroom facilities service the cabins and dining hall.
  • Computer stations with wireless high speed DSL and seven computers.  XBox 360 Gaming
  • Swimming lake with sand beach.
  • Leisure time activities:  Horseback riding, boating, Fishing, Hiking , Computers, indoor/outdoor sports. 
  • Residential campers:  Evening camp fires, movies, and board games.

       

 The Soccer Institute  Contact Information 
 Email:  Info@TheSoccerInstitute.com
 Phone:  (440) 708 - 6053
 Fax:  (440) 435 - 2020
 Mailing address:  PO Box 340  -  Huntsburg, Ohio 44046
 Training Center:  17445 Huntley Road  - Huntsburg, Ohio (Geauga County)
 Map / Directions:  Map / Driving Directions      (35 miles east of Cleveland)