Catholic schools and soccer scholarships?

[Anonymous]

Do any of the area’s catholic schools give soccer scholarships to play in high school? My boys will go to a Catholic high school near us. They will go regardless of scholarships or financial aid. If yes, how do they make offers or recruit for their teams? 20 years ago I had a coworker whose 2 kids got significant financial aid or scholarships to play soccer at St. John’s. I know nothing else about high school soccer though. Although from what’s said on this forum, high school teams are not as good as club teams? And most kids don’t play both?

[Anonymous]

Yes, the better schools offer scholarships. It maybe in the form of dual scholarship and financial aid. You need to make sure your club coach knows as to not hinder their requirement to play for the high school. You should reach out to the head coaches of the schools of interest. Many of these coaches are out recruiting at local club games.

[Anonymous]

I don’t understand the question. If one is able to afford going to a private Catholic school, they can afford soccer.

[Anonymous]

Yes, it happens. I think most of the "recruiting" is done by contact with the school coaches. In most cases, the school coach is also a club coach somewhere, and they recruit from within the club. Either a previous player or recommend player.

I can't say that always happens, but that is what I have seen happen so far.

It is not hard to track down which coaches are connected to which schools and which clubs have those coaches.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the question. If one is able to afford going to a private Catholic school, they can afford soccer.

OP here. We can make the tuition work but it will be very difficult. In other words, a scholarship would be a significant help. So I think it’s worth looking into. The boys play club soccer now and we’d like them to continue playing club soccer. So I’m also wondering whether they can play both high school and club soccer if they want to.

[Anonymous]

Be knowledgeable about your states’ requirements. Frankly I would guess that no State allows high school sports scholarships. Whether your family qualifies for financial aid based on need depends on the schools’ own financial aid rules.

Since soccer is not a sport schools regularly promote - do not expect any side dealing.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the question. If one is able to afford going to a private Catholic school, they can afford soccer.

OP here. We can make the tuition work but it will be very difficult. In other words, a scholarship would be a significant help. So I think it’s worth looking into. The boys play club soccer now and we’d like them to continue playing club soccer. So I’m also wondering whether they can play both high school and club soccer if they want to.

What's wrong with your public school option?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Be knowledgeable about your states’ requirements. Frankly I would guess that no State allows high school sports scholarships. Whether your family qualifies for financial aid based on need depends on the schools’ own financial aid rules.

Since soccer is not a sport schools regularly promote - do not expect any side dealing.

of course not, but the same handful schools always have nationally ranked football and basketball teams - no one believes the starts of those teams are paying a dime. To OP's point, good luck finding a school that cares about soccer

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the question. If one is able to afford going to a private Catholic school, they can afford soccer.

OP here. We can make the tuition work but it will be very difficult. In other words, a scholarship would be a significant help. So I think it’s worth looking into. The boys play club soccer now and we’d like them to continue playing club soccer. So I’m also wondering whether they can play both high school and club soccer if they want to.

What's wrong with your public school option?

Nothing. We’ve always just planned for our kids to go to Catholic school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the question. If one is able to afford going to a private Catholic school, they can afford soccer.

OP here. We can make the tuition work but it will be very difficult. In other words, a scholarship would be a significant help. So I think it’s worth looking into. The boys play club soccer now and we’d like them to continue playing club soccer. So I’m also wondering whether they can play both high school and club soccer if they want to.

OP, you are going to have to get more proactive about this. Especially for a sport like soccer. What club does your kid play for now? Does the coach of that club also coach varsity at a private school? If there is a specific private school you are interested in, look up who the varsity coach is and figure out if this guy/gal runs or coaches at a soccer club, and then move your kid to that club. Soccer is not a recruiting sport like basketball and football where programs like SJC and Gonzaga have kids move from other areas of the country to attend school here.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the question. If one is able to afford going to a private Catholic school, they can afford soccer.

OP here. We can make the tuition work but it will be very difficult. In other words, a scholarship would be a significant help. So I think it’s worth looking into. The boys play club soccer now and we’d like them to continue playing club soccer. So I’m also wondering whether they can play both high school and club soccer if they want to.

What's wrong with your public school option?

Nothing. We’ve always just planned for our kids to go to Catholic school.

Even if it will make the financial situation "difficult"? To each his own.

[Anonymous]

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?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I don’t understand the question. If one is able to afford going to a private Catholic school, they can afford soccer.

OP here. We can make the tuition work but it will be very difficult. In other words, a scholarship would be a significant help. So I think it’s worth looking into. The boys play club soccer now and we’d like them to continue playing club soccer. So I’m also wondering whether they can play both high school and club soccer if they want to.

What's wrong with your public school option?

Nothing. We’ve always just planned for our kids to go to Catholic school.

Even if it will make the financial situation "difficult"? To each his own.

It’s impossible, isn’t it? Just biting your tongue and not being judgmental? Maybe next time, just think about why you have to say something. What do you hope to accomplish by your comment and whether that’s worth your time. I hope your kids aren’t learning to be judgmental like you are.

[Anonymous]

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.

[Anonymous]

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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.

I was told by a catholic high school coach in Maryland that they don’t give scholarships for soccer.