Fall 2008 College Soccer Night
A free information session for all Western Massachusetts youth soccer players, who are interested in someday playing college soccer, and their families and friends.
Topics:
- "What Does it Take to Play College Soccer?"
- "The Different Levels of College Soccer"
- "How Can I Get a College Coach to Consider Me?"
- "Scholarships and Pushes: What Can I Reasonably Expect?"
- "What Does a Coach Look For When Scouting?"
- "Finding the Right Fit: Choosing a School"
- "Up Close and Personal: The Interview With The Coach"
WHEN: Sunday, December 14, 2008 from 4:30 to 6:00 pm
WHERE: Cathedral High School Auditorium (Springfield, MA; Surrey Rd.)
Participating Coaches and Advisors:
- Erin Sullivan, Men's Head Coach, Western New England College
- Deb Raber, Women's Head Coach, Massachusetts College of the Liberal Arts
- John Gibson, Women's Head Coach, Springfield College
- John O'Connor, Men's Head Coach, University of Rhode Island
- Gary Cook, Boy's Head Coach, Wilbraham and Monson Academy
- Chris Streeter, Women's Asst. Coach, University of Massachusetts
Directions to Cathedral High School
- From the East: Take the Massachusetts Turnpike to Exit 6. After paying toll, go left onto Route 291. Get off at Exit 5. Go right at the bottom of the exit ramp to the first light. Take a left at the light onto Roosevelt Ave. Continue for a few miles. You will pass Springfield Central High School on the right, then a while later you will go under an underpass and cross Wilbraham Road at the next light. Keep going straight. After you cross a small concrete bridge, keep going straight and Surrey Road will be the fourth or fifth street on the left. Turn left onto Surrey Road. Cathedral High School is two blocks up on the left. The entrance to the school auditorium is in the front of the school (on Surrey Road).
- From the North: Take Interstate 91 South to Exit 8 (Rte. 291). Follow Route 291 to Exit 5b. Go right at the bottom of the exit ramp to the first light. Take a left at the light onto Roosevelt Ave. Continue for a few miles. You will pass Springfield Central High School on the right, then a while later you will go under an underpass and cross Wilbraham Road at the next light. Keep going straight. After you cross a small concrete bridge, keep going straight and Surrey Road will be the fourth or fifth street on the left. Turn left onto Surrey Road. Cathedral High School is two blocks up on the left. The entrance to the school auditorium is in the front of the school (on Surrey Road).
- Here is a map of the area near the school: MAP
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