SC del Sol Yuma

SC del Sol Yuma presents

The Road to College Soccer

For high school players and a parent: how recruiting works, paying for college, and emailing college coaches.

Every path, explained

NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, and junior college (JUCO). Where you fit, and how each one recruits.

  • NCAA
  • NAIA
  • NJCAA (junior college)

What you'll learn

How recruiting works

The timeline from freshman to senior year, and what to do each year.

  1. 9thGrades count from day one
  2. 10thBuild your school list and video
  3. 11thTalk with coaches, take visits
  4. 12thApply, sign, and choose

Financial aid & scholarships

The FAFSA, athletic vs. academic money, and how families really pay for college.

Applying to college

Eligibility, grades, test scores, and the deadlines that catch families by surprise.

Who should come

High school players in grades 9 to 12, with a parent or guardian. Freshmen are not too early: the families who start early have the most options.

What to bring

  • Something to take notes
  • Your questions (parents too)
  • A list of colleges you like, if you have one
  • Your highlight video link, if you have one

The details

Date
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Time
6:00 PM
Place
To be announced. We'll send it to everyone who signs up.
Presented by
Coach Amparo & Coach Fonzy
Spots
20 players for the first class, plus one parent or guardian each.

Reserve your spot

One form per player. It takes about two minutes.

 

Player

For example: 2010 Girls or U17 Boys

Recommended. This is the address you'll use to email coaches.

Parent or guardian

Will a parent or guardian come too?

One parent or guardian per player.

Language for updates
What do you most want to learn? Optional

Questions families ask

Can parents come?

Yes, one parent or guardian per player, and we strongly encourage it. Space is limited. Paying for college and choosing a school are family decisions.

My player is a freshman. Is it too early?

No. Grades from freshman year count toward college eligibility, and families who understand the process early have more options.

Is this only for Division I prospects?

No. The class covers every level: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, and junior college. There is a place in college soccer for many more players than people think.

What if the class is full?

Sign up anyway and you'll go on the waitlist. If a spot opens, or when the next class is scheduled, we'll contact you.

I signed up but can't make it.

Please tell your SC del Sol coach so your spot can go to a player on the waitlist.