The Mt. Rainier FC College Prep Program is a player focused, interactive program that prepares our student athletes to achieve their collegiate academic and athletic aspirations. Through our extensive year-round program, we hope that each member will acquire a passion and confidence to take with them on to the soccer field and into their life.
What differentiates MRFC’s College Preparatory program from other programs of neighboring clubs is that we place emphasis on collaboration. Our collaborative process allows us to truly partner with colleges and universities in and around the Pacific Northwest to ensure every player has equitable access to some of the top coaching staffs in our area.
While College Prep is focused on preparing our athletes for the demands of the collegiate game, it is not only for athletes looking to play collegiate soccer. The tools provided through our College Prep program help you research and select the best college fit for all the needs of the individual: Academics, Athletics, Location, Size of School etc. Even if you are not planning on playing soccer after club, our college bound program can help you find and prepare for your ideal school.
According to ncsasports.org US Youth Soccer:
College ID camps are used by colleges as a recruiting tool. These camps are offered to select age groups (sophomores, juniors, seniors) and typically are one- or two-day events. The cost associated with attending an ID Camp can vary from $20-200 pending on the length of camp, and type of school. The college coaching staff will be on hand to train, observe and evaluate campers. Campers will also take a campus tour and participate in a Q & A session with the coaching staff.
Here is a Typical Day at a College Soccer ID Camp:
January 6, 2023 | Boys ID Camp
St. Martins University
Lakeridge Middle School
5909 Myers Rd E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
5:30pm-7:30pm
MRFC Players: FREE
Outside Players: $50
January 11, 2023 | Boys ID Camp
Linfield University, Pierce College, Evergreen State College
Game Farm Park-White
3030 R St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
5:30pm-7:00pm (08/07) &
7:00pm-8:30pm (06/05/04)
MRFC Players: FREE
Outside Players: $50
January 12, 2023 | Girls ID Camp
University of Puget Sound, Highline College, Evergreen State College, Tacoma Community College
Game Farm Park-White
3030 R St SE, Auburn, WA 98002
5:30pm-7:00pm (08/07) &
7:00pm-8:30pm (06/05/04)
MRFC Players: FREE
Outside Players: $50
February 17, 2023 | Girls ID Camp
Central Washington University
Lakeridge Middle School
5909 Myers Rd E, Bonney Lake, WA 98391
5:30pm-7:00pm
MRFC Players: FREE
Outside Players: $50
Looking for an ID CAMP? Check out our list below or search for specific camps using this link to Top Drawer Soccer.com : College ID camp Search Engine.
There are a lot more academic scholarships available compared to athletic scholarships money. Getting good grades will help you get into schools and possibly even help you pay for school.
What are you interested in studying? What type of career do you want? What size school, how far away from home, and what climate are you most comfortable? How important is playing varsity soccer? What kind of school can you afford? Class size, size of city. Etc. What is the campus community like?
Take ownership of your sport by setting goals and writing out a plan to help you achieve these goals. MRFC coaches provide constant team and player evaluations through the use of video, verbal and written feedback.
Modern day recruiting can be carried out through the use of video, and conducted online. MRFC offers video for all our competitive players and this allows our players with college aspirations to break this video down and produce highlight footage to aid with the collegiate recruiting process.
Let them know you are interested in their soccer program and invite them to watch you play. Use the MRFC template e-mail to help sending your emails, and give you something to follow.
Find a school that you will thrive at academically and athletically.
Pre-registration is required, and since there’s more than one offered, athletes can choose which would be the best one(s) for them.
Mt. Rainier FC has a rich history of players that have gone on to play college soccer. Players just like our current talented athletes compete in college matches across the country and in all types and levels of schools. College Bound offers a wide range of support, and our college coordinator focuses on assisting players with player development and in their college recruiting efforts.
College Coordinator
phil.harris@mtrainierfc.org