Catholic schools and soccer scholarships?

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Anonymous wrote:They do not pay scholarship money for soccer in high school. I would be surprised if it even helped you get into the school. Scholarship money will go to kids who the school feels adds something to the school or the school could make an impact in their lives. So a smart kid, athletic kid, normal kid who the schools feels they can help, etc. The athletic kid is the one who draws all the attention but most times is not on an “athletic scholarship”.

Soccer is different from the other sports. The best players are all on top travel clubs. The club team will take priority over school play. High school soccer is thought of as a level or two below top club soccer. The best soccer players usually do not play for their high school. So why would the school consider soccer as a priority on admissions?

Thanks! Yeah, that’s why I asked, whether it’s worth it to pursue. It sounds like it is financial aid that is given, not a scholarship. I do know St. Johns gives financial aid to soccer player based on a family I know. But we’ll cross the bridge when we get there.

Our DD was given an athletic/academic scholarship to one of the Maryland private schools. It is written in her annual contract.

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OP's situation seems different because OP has said they can afford it.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do not pay scholarship money for soccer in high school. I would be surprised if it even helped you get into the school. Scholarship money will go to kids who the school feels adds something to the school or the school could make an impact in their lives. So a smart kid, athletic kid, normal kid who the schools feels they can help, etc. The athletic kid is the one who draws all the attention but most times is not on an “athletic scholarship”.

Soccer is different from the other sports. The best players are all on top travel clubs. The club team will take priority over school play. High school soccer is thought of as a level or two below top club soccer. The best soccer players usually do not play for their high school. So why would the school consider soccer as a priority on admissions?

Thanks! Yeah, that’s why I asked, whether it’s worth it to pursue. It sounds like it is financial aid that is given, not a scholarship. I do know St. Johns gives financial aid to soccer player based on a family I know. But we’ll cross the bridge when we get there.

Our DD was given an athletic/academic scholarship to one of the Maryland private schools. It is written in her annual contract.

Which Catholic HS? Does it actually say the word athletic on your contract?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:They do not pay scholarship money for soccer in high school. I would be surprised if it even helped you get into the school. Scholarship money will go to kids who the school feels adds something to the school or the school could make an impact in their lives. So a smart kid, athletic kid, normal kid who the schools feels they can help, etc. The athletic kid is the one who draws all the attention but most times is not on an “athletic scholarship”.

Soccer is different from the other sports. The best players are all on top travel clubs. The club team will take priority over school play. High school soccer is thought of as a level or two below top club soccer. The best soccer players usually do not play for their high school. So why would the school consider soccer as a priority on admissions?

Thanks! Yeah, that’s why I asked, whether it’s worth it to pursue. It sounds like it is financial aid that is given, not a scholarship. I do know St. Johns gives financial aid to soccer player based on a family I know. But we’ll cross the bridge when we get there.

Our DD was given an athletic/academic scholarship to one of the Maryland private schools. It is written in her annual contract.

Which Catholic HS? Does it actually say the word athletic on your contract?

Would prefer not to mention the school by name. It is one of the independent private schools, not Catholic, sorry for the misunderstanding on that. In the contract stipulates required competition for two seasons per academic year. We made sure to review it with the Director of coaching at her club, so there’s no misunderstanding with the coach during the high school seasons.

[Anonymous]

If you are considering St John's, you'd better get your son into Achilles. Sal likes his guys.

[Anonymous]

I don't know of any schools that specifically offer sports scholarships. Some have general scholarships for kids who will contribute to the school community, and athletic contributions are definitely considered. Also, if you qualify for financial aid, and the threshold is surprisingly high, schools tend to put together good packages for athletes.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't know of any schools that specifically offer sports scholarships. Some have general scholarships for kids who will contribute to the school community, and athletic contributions are definitely considered. Also, if you qualify for financial aid, and the threshold is surprisingly high, schools tend to put together good packages for athletes.

Do you have any idea what the threshold is? Thanks!

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Football and basketball yes. Soccer no.

Our HS.

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Anonymous wrote:They do not pay scholarship money for soccer in high school. I would be surprised if it even helped you get into the school. Scholarship money will go to kids who the school feels adds something to the school or the school could make an impact in their lives. So a smart kid, athletic kid, normal kid who the schools feels they can help, etc. The athletic kid is the one who draws all the attention but most times is not on an “athletic scholarship”.

Soccer is different from the other sports. The best players are all on top travel clubs. The club team will take priority over school play. High school soccer is thought of as a level or two below top club soccer. The best soccer players usually do not play for their high school. So why would the school consider soccer as a priority on admissions?

Thanks! Yeah, that’s why I asked, whether it’s worth it to pursue. It sounds like it is financial aid that is given, not a scholarship. I do know St. Johns gives financial aid to soccer player based on a family I know. But we’ll cross the bridge when we get there.

Our DD was given an athletic/academic scholarship to one of the Maryland private schools. It is written in her annual contract.

Which Catholic HS? Does it actually say the word athletic on your contract?

Would prefer not to mention the school by name. It is one of the independent private schools, not Catholic, sorry for the misunderstanding on that. In the contract stipulates required competition for two seasons per academic year. We made sure to review it with the Director of coaching at her club, so there’s no misunderstanding with the coach during the high school seasons.

Not an athletic scholarship- which is illegal in every state. Schools can require every kid to participate in one or more sports (often done to meet a state requirement about required gym class) and to promote good health. Mind you - privates like to field competitive teams as it is a good recruiting tool. It keeps a school name out in the area they recruit all their students from. Also it gives alumni something to be semi-interested in following. That, in turn, means there might be alumni kids down the road. It really I s the same reason lots of colleges have football teams. Gives something for current students to do and connect with the school - come to the game, or play on the team, or be in the band, etc. And, more importantly, have good feelings about your college and remember we exist after you graduate. Come to a game or several, give some $, support us with taxes, and send your kids in 20 years.

Open your yearbook. Does it look like pretty much every kid is on some sort of team whether varsity, JV, freshman and/or intramural? Are there 100 plus kids running cross country and track?

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Lots of African American “Catholics” playing football and b-ball and attending school for free at Paul VI and DeMatha and Gonzaga… but yeah no “athletic” scholarships. Nice use of financial aid. Promotes diversity, etc.

Anyhow, no one is going to to pay a kid to play HS soccer. There’s no marketing and promotion in that. Also, hate to break it to you but public schools in this area are as good if not better than private schools. Save your money and put it in a 529 instead.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of African American “Catholics” playing football and b-ball and attending school for free at Paul VI and DeMatha and Gonzaga… but yeah no “athletic” scholarships. Nice use of financial aid. Promotes diversity, etc.

Anyhow, no one is going to to pay a kid to play HS soccer. There’s no marketing and promotion in that. Also, hate to break it to you but public schools in this area are as good if not better than private schools. Save your money and put it in a 529 instead.

And those schools produce so many D1 basketball and football players that eventually end up in the pros.

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Don't know the exact threshold, but I have heard it's worth a shot if you make less than 100k per child in your household.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't know of any schools that specifically offer sports scholarships. Some have general scholarships for kids who will contribute to the school community, and athletic contributions are definitely considered. Also, if you qualify for financial aid, and the threshold is surprisingly high, schools tend to put together good packages for athletes.

Do you have any idea what the threshold is? Thanks!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of African American “Catholics” playing football and b-ball and attending school for free at Paul VI and DeMatha and Gonzaga… but yeah no “athletic” scholarships. Nice use of financial aid. Promotes diversity, etc.

Anyhow, no one is going to to pay a kid to play HS soccer. There’s no marketing and promotion in that. Also, hate to break it to you but public schools in this area are as good if not better than private schools. Save your money and put it in a 529 instead.

You sound bitter. Was your kid denied a spot? We African American "Catholics" are not faking Catholic. We attend your school with our own religion because we have something to offer that your child could not.

Sorry not sorry.

And no, during a pandemic where public schools are barely able to enforce masks and many kids are at least a half a year behind vs. privates who are doing weekly covid tests. Publics are not better to everyone; to each their own.

[Anonymous]

Mercy HS offers full athletic scholarships, through a mutually beneficial arrangement with Pipeline. You should check it out if you have a female soccer player. Both awesome organizations/ institutions.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Lots of African American “Catholics” playing football and b-ball and attending school for free at Paul VI and DeMatha and Gonzaga… but yeah no “athletic” scholarships. Nice use of financial aid. Promotes diversity, etc.

Anyhow, no one is going to to pay a kid to play HS soccer. There’s no marketing and promotion in that. Also, hate to break it to you but public schools in this area are as good if not better than private schools. Save your money and put it in a 529 instead.

And those schools produce so many D1 basketball and football players that eventually end up in the pros.

And school spirit and some damn entertaining games to watch!! As a soccer family the WCAC football and basketball games are so exciting.

Really exciting to see so many former classmates on TV--college, NFL, NBA.