College Soccer  

College Soccer - Page

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.

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!

The Soccer Institute

Guide to Soccer Goals -  



Safety tips provided by Kwik Goal.

Since its inception, Kwik Goal has made soccer goal safety a top priority. In fact, it's safe to say there are few product development groups in the world with as much knowledge, experience and invested research time in soccer goal safety as the people that make up the Kwik Goal product design team.

Contact Kwik Goal for Free Goal Safety Stickers at
www.kwikgoal.com/safetyfirst

Download and duplicate Kwik Goal's Soccer Goal Safety Checklist, Safety Topic Sheets and the Soccer Goal Buyer's Checklist for your personal use.

 

PRE-MATCH SOCCER GOAL CHECKLIST

• Are anchors in place and secured properly to the goal and ground surface?
• If anchor bags are being used, are they in good condition?
• Are anchor bags adequately filled with aggregate?
• Are anchor bags placed over the base of the goal frames at the back corners?
• Is all connecting hardware, such as nuts and bolts, in place and secure?
• Has the structural integrity of the goal been compromised?
• Are welds cracked?
• Are corner joints secure?
• Is the goal on a level surface?
• Are the goal nets attached properly to the goal frame?
• Do sharp edges exist in any part of the goal and net attachment system?
• Do the nets have large holes or tears?

POST-MATCH SOCCER GOAL SUGGESTIONS

If goals are to remain in the upright position, make sure they are secured with cement based ground anchors or ground sleeves. If goals are anchored with portable style anchors, goals should be stored by being chained together face-to-face, chained to a permanent structure, or in some cases placed in a face down position.

• Remove the net when the goal is not in use.
• Make sure that all connecting hardware is in place and secure.
• Check the structural integrity of the goal.
• Never allow anyone to climb on the goals.
• If goals are to be moved, exercise extreme caution and provide adequate manpower to move the goals.
• Check condition of warning labels.

 GOAL SAFETY LABELING

  Purchasing Tips:

  Kwik Goal makes a great product.   They are also quite expensive.

  We recommend FoldaGoal as an alternative. They make excellent goals at reasonable prices.  
  "The shipping company damaged one of our crossbars...and they sent a new one right away."

                                                                                                        

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)