Posted On October 13, 2010 by PUSC

College Videos…Take One

By Tim Nash A video of your soccer prowess can get a college coach’s attention, but unless you do it right, your video will get the eject button. Whether you’re hoping for a soccer scholarship or simply trying to give a college another reason to admit you, sending a soccer video along with you soccer […]Continue reading..

Posted On October 13, 2010 by PUSC

Sample Intro Letter

November 24, 1996 Coach Rob Thompson Field House – Maine St. Durham, HH 03824 Dear Coach Thompson, I am in the process of searching for a university which has the unique combination of both a top level soccer program and a high academic standard. The University of New Hamshire is one of the few universities […]Continue reading..

Posted On October 13, 2010 by PUSC

CollegeInfo – Making the Right Moves for College Entrance Exams

By Ramona Barber Ramona Barber is the Iowa State Youth Soccer Association Education Director and a contributor to Sports Communication Publications Fall is the time for the serious high school student-athlete to plan for taking college entrance exams. Entrance exams are used as one of the admissions criteria by most college admissions offices. Many students […]Continue reading..

Posted On October 13, 2010 by PUSC

CollegeInfo-Soccer ACTION Plan

By Kent & Ramona Barber Freshman-9th Grade TRY YOUR BEST IN SCHOOL! Don’t let your grades slide. If you do, it will hurt you later. Don’t be too proud or too busy to attend study sessions or work with tutors. Do whatever is you can to get your grades up to the best they can […]Continue reading..

Posted On October 13, 2010 by PUSC

Financial Aid – Getting Your Fair Share

By Margaret Opsata Margaret Opsata is a contributing editor at Dow Jones Investment Advisor Magazine. In the January issue of Spirit, she will look at portfolio diversification. There are millions of dollars out there that could help provide financial aid to your children when they go to college — if you know how to play […]Continue reading..

Posted On October 13, 2010 by PUSC

Competitive Soccer & the Placer United Experience

Important Questions and Answers What is the Placer United Soccer Club (PUSC) experience? Young soccer players of all levels who develop in an environment where they can realize their promise and potential A challenging, dynamic organization and club culture that strives for and breeds excellence High caliber people and players who enjoy professional training that […]Continue reading..

Posted On October 13, 2010 by PUSC

9.5 Reasons My Kids Play Competitive Soccer – Is It Worth It?

By: Daron Anderson You hear a lot these days about competitive sports and kids. Some of the talk tends towards negativity for one reason or another. Recently, my 17 year old daughter and I went to a competitive soccer tournament together and we reminisced about the great memories and times we’ve shared around the sport […]Continue reading..

Posted On October 12, 2010 by PUSC

Savannah Coiner named to All Tournament Team at ODP Championships

Savannah Coiner of the U18 Gold 93 team was recently named to the All-Tournament Team at the ODP Championships. Savannah was the only player from Cal-North to receive this honor. Here is a list of the All-Tournament selections: Alex Anthony, CO Maryn Beutler, OR Caroline Brawner, WA Katie Campbell, CO Taylor Campbell, UT Savannah Coiner, […]Continue reading..

Posted On October 1, 2010 by PUSC

Placer Teams Embrace Clubstrong Motto

Placer United’s U12 and U13 Boys Gold teams had a good weekend at the Davis Premier Cup. Both teams topped their brackets winning their opening 3-group games against some strong opposition. Aided by the immaculate playing surfaces at the Nugget and DYSL complexes, both teams played to their strengths and moved the ball at a […]Continue reading..

Posted On September 26, 2010 by PUSC

Placer Coach Receives National Recognition

Placer’s own Jason Gantt is getting lots of attention on a national level with his Sierra College soccer team. Read more about Jason in the Placer Herald. http://placerherald.com/detail/159505.htmlContinue reading..