College Placement Program

The Boise Shock College Placement Program is designed to assist high school age players with the dedication and ability to play soccer at the collegiate level. Shock provides guidance, resources, and information to help our players and parents navigate the college recruiting process. Shock understands that each player has different goals and objectives both academically and athletically, and provides assistance that is specially tailored to meet the needs of every individual player

Boise Shock College Placement Program

Develops and implements a personalized 4-year college recruitment plan

Arranges individual college meetings with player/parent

Organizes and enhances player profiles/resumes

Refines and gives feedback with player highlight videos

Educates player on the different divisions of college soccer – NCAA I, NCAA II, NCAA III, NAIA, Junior College

Provides guidance with finding the right fit both academically and athletically for each individually player

Assists player in communicating effectively with college coaches

The Boise Shock College Placement Program has 5 phases for preparing and assisting our high school players with the college recruiting process. We work diligently to provide guidance and resources with each player through the 5 phases.

Phase 1

Create a personalized plan with establishing a timeline and fill out a self-assessment form, and NCAA Eligibility Center

Phase 2

Create a player profile, resume, and highlight video to self-market and understand recruiting resources

Phase 3

Start effective communication with emails and phone calls for player introduction

Phase 4

Start unofficial campus visits, tours, ID camps, showcases to get exposure leading to official visits

Phase 5

Receive scholarship offers, select the right school, sign National Letter of Intent