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DESERT ELITE COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY
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Overview
The Desert Elite College Prep Academy (DECPA) is designed for high school
athletes in the U14-U18 age groups that are seriously interested in playing
soccer at the collegiate level. The program is devoted to preparing these
players both on and off the field so that they will be able to show their
skills to prospective coaches, as well as, be ready for the new challenges
playing in college will bring.
On the field, we train our players to
bring their games up to the pace necessary to play at the highest levels of
competition. The emphasis is not only on basic soccer skills but includes
training and conditioning. Off the field, we stress academic performance,
sportsmanship and attitude. Guidance counseling is also
available for resume preparation, questions regarding testing requirements,
and selection of appropriate schools.
Preparing to play soccer after the club
experience can be both intimidating and overwhelming. However, the DECPA is
meant to simplify the experience and guide a player and their family through
the process.
The following is a summary of each
element that comprises the DECPA program.:
College Resource Center (CRC) –
The CRC provides a host of reference
materials to educate both players and families on playing soccer at the
collegiate level.
Academic Preparatory Program (APP)
- Various
speakers will be coordinated through the program to discuss experiences and
provide opportunities to ask questions. Speakers may include college
players, college coaches, and experts on such topics as sports psychology
and player preparation.
Player Checklist (PCL)
– The PCL is a step-by-step process of key events, which a player should
consider. The recommendations provided are sequenced throughout the player’s
high school years (U15-U18) to maximize effectiveness.
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