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The Lions Futball Club takes pride in offering a soccer program that provides our players the opportunity to move on and play soccer at the collegiate level, on scholarship. Over the years, a number of our young men and women have made this dream a reality. Through our annual Lions Showcase, players are able to show their skills in front of some of the areas best college coaches.

Take a look at players who have signed a letter of intent.

College and LIONS FC Players

When LIONS players enter their junior/senior year in high school, they will have the chance to speak with college coaches throughout their regular season Showcases and during our own December Showcase Tournament here in San Antonio. Our Lions coaching staff takes a great deal of PRIDE representing our players at these exciting times. When a college coach takes the time to introduce their college/University program and playing opportunity to you, you the player have the chance to ask questions that will help you make your decision. At the same time, it helps you and your parents decide if the college and playing opportunity is a good match for your career interests.

If it turns out that there is a good match, ask these questions which will help the coach feel confident that you are serious about the opportunity.

Ask about the College

  1. Is this a four year or two year school?
  2. Is the school public or private?   
  3. Where is the school located?
  4. Is this in the country, a small town, or in an urban area?
  5. What is the campus like?
  6. How large is the school, what is the undergraduate enrollment?
  7. What are the strongest degree programs offered, and which are the best academic departments?
  8. What degree programs are popular with current soccer players?
  9. Do most students live on campus or in off-campus apartments?
  10. What is the student housing like?
  11. Do the members of the soccer team room together?
  12. What transportation is possible from my home to the campus?
  13. What is the academic calendar - quarters, semesters, trimesters?
  14. What computing resources and library services are available to students?
  15. What do you do to help players with their school work? Is tutoring provided?

Ask about the College Soccer Program and the Team

  1. In what division does the school play? (NAIA, I, II, III, NJCAA)
  2. In what conference is the team?
  3. What important non-conference teams are scheduled?
  4. Can you provide a schedule for next fall?
  5. What was the team's conference and overall record this year?
  6. How many players will there be on the roster next year?
  7. How many will travel with the team?
  8. What training happens between seasons?
  9. What is the pre-season schedule?
  10. What is the practice schedule after school starts?
  11. Including meetings, training, travel, and matches, how much time is required?
  12. What facilities and staff are available to take care of injuries and rehab?
  13. What is the style of play you want to see?
  14. What are your goals for the team?
About the Coach's Needs for the Team
  1. How many seniors are graduating?
  2. Are there red shirt players returning?
  3. Where would I play in the team?
  4. How much playing time should I expect as a freshman?
  5. How many other players are playing that position?
  6. Are you recruiting other players for that position? Have you committed to any?
How to Go Forward
  1. Where am I on your board now?
  2. Have you seen me play?
  3. Which tournaments will you be attending? (appropriate before January)
  4. Do you have our team's schedule for this fall? (appropriate in the Fall)
  5. Have you talked with my coaches?
  6. Do you have a copy of my playing resume and references?
  7. What's the next step?  What should I do? Do you see me as a serious possibility?

Always finish off by asking the coach for a business card and shaking hands. As always, the simple words, "Thank You", go along way.

Your LIONS staff is always here and ready to assist you in your college needs.

Good luck to you all!

PRIDE! GUTS! GLORY!