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Louisville Soccer is a non-profit organization that fosters a love for the sport of soccer and develops athletes of all ages by facilitating physical and mental growth and by bringing each player to their peak individual potential in a team atmosphere. Louisville Soccer's diverse and highly qualified coaching staff welcomes players of all races, cultures, and economic backgrounds to one of Louisville's most dedicated athletic clubs. Louisville Soccer is about PLAYER DEVELOPMENT and we will do all we can to help anyone who wants to play the game we all love.

College Bound Player Resources

John and Sue Gompper Founders Scholarship

    Eligibility

      • Scholarship applicants must be a graduating high school senior with plans to attend a post-secondary educational institution when the application is submitted. Applicants currently attending a post-secondary institution (or equivalent) as a high school senior will not be excluded from consideration.

        • Participated (as a player or referee) in a Kentucky Youth Soccer program during the applicant’s junior or senior year
        • Maintains a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in a college prep curriculum
        • Demonstrates active service to his or her community and a strong desire to give back to the game of soccer.

    Application Procedure

      1. 1. Prepare the following materials for the Scholarship Application:
      • High School Transcript through the most recent semester (Fall 2023)
      • No more than two (2) letters of recommendation from the following: teacher, principal, coach, counselor, or community leader. A phone number and email address of the person(s) completing the letters of recommendation should be included.
      • Essay stating the impact soccer has made in your life (no more than 3 pages)

           2. Submit the online application.

        Deadline to Apply: March 28, 2024 at 11:59pm ET

    Next College Student Athlete Named Official Recruiting Partner of US Youth Soccer
    • Next College Student Athlete (NCSA), the world’s largest and most successful college athletic recruiting network, has been named the official recruiting partner of US Youth Soccer, the largest youth sport organization in America and the leader in youth soccer.
      As the official college recruiting partner, NCSA will provide educational tools and resources to US Youth Soccer members with the goal of assisting families in navigating the college recruiting process. Athletes will have the option to receive a free NCSA profile when registering with US Youth Soccer and gain access to additional college recruiting resources, as well as NCSA’s robust network of college coaches.
  • NCAA Eligibility Center
  • NCAA Recruiting Facts
  • US Youth Soccer - College Planning by the Sport Source
  • The College Process: Be Prepared, Proactive and Persistent
  • 7 Tips for College-Bound Players
  • Continuing with Louisville Soccer after High School
  • 7 Behaviors College Coaches Look for When Recruiting
  • For rising sophomores, summer is time to jump-start college search
  • College-bound Juniors: An action plan for you and your parents


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    • US Youth Soccer Teams Up with Evolve1 to Launch Mental Wellness Platform for Youth Athletes
        • Evolve1, an innovative sports platform for youth athletes, provides world-class youth mental training videos and lessons helping to build self-esteem and confidence in sports and in life. The revolutionary smartphone application provides daily mental conditioning training designed specifically for young athletes. Evolve 1’s curriculum is research-backed and informed by contributions from top sports psychologists and performance coaches. The Evolve1 multi-sport team app is available on iOS and Android platforms. Follow Evolve1 on social media via Instagram. To learn more about how Evolve can help teams, leagues or organizations, visit Evolve1.com.

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