Richard Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Andrew Corrazza was drafted by the Whitecaps on Tuesday. http://cgi.sfu.ca/%7Eathlwww/modules.php?name=News&file=article&new_topic=&sid=1086 An interesting nugget from this SFU website article that is relevant to a recent discussion in this forum about the standard of play at Canadian universities: "Over 40 SFU men’s soccer players have gone on to play in professional leagues." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Richard Andrew Corrazza was drafted by the Whitecaps on Tuesday. http://cgi.sfu.ca/%7Eathlwww/modules.php?name=News&file=article&new_topic=&sid=1086 An interesting nugget from this SFU website article that is relevant to a recent discussion in this forum about the standard of play at Canadian universities: "Over 40 SFU men’s soccer players have gone on to play in professional leagues." I'd need to see the complete list and where these young men or women ended up. When someone uses "Over" in a press release, it usually means BOMBASTIC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I will be headed to university in two years. (gr.11 now) I most likely will be playing university soccer as well. I havent really started looking into what programs are the best. I have heard alot from SFU in Vanny thought. How would you rank the schools overall(training facilities, coachs, team). If possible would someone be better of going to the USA for a lower D1 school or Division II? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Ault Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Richard Andrew Corrazza was drafted by the Whitecaps on Tuesday. http://cgi.sfu.ca/%7Eathlwww/modules.php?name=News&file=article&new_topic=&sid=1086 An interesting nugget from this SFU website article that is relevant to a recent discussion in this forum about the standard of play at Canadian universities: "Over 40 SFU men’s soccer players have gone on to play in professional leagues." That and Simon Fraser plays in the NAIA do they not? Please correct me if I'm wrong Richard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 quote:Originally posted by hamiltonfan I will be headed to university in two years. (gr.11 now) I most likely will be playing university soccer as well. I havent really started looking into what programs are the best. I have heard alot from SFU in Vanny thought. How would you rank the schools overall(training facilities, coachs, team). If possible would someone be better of going to the USA for a lower D1 school or Division II? Thanks It would seem obvious to take the NCAA scholarship, but keep in mind that a free education from a really bad school essentially means that you come out of your four years with a useless degree. I am assuming that you are not counting on a pro soccer career at this point, so why not use your talents to help pay for a decent education that will carry you forward in the world? Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 I'm a pretty realisitc guy, I no that pro soccer does not look like it will be in my books, CPSL is a nother thing[]....but ya going to play in that states would be great, dont no if it would happen though. Do DII school give part scholarships?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Mixed dorms. That's what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HamiltonSteelers Posted January 25, 2006 Share Posted January 25, 2006 Yes. Mixed dorms is, as the kids put it these days 'the r0x0rz', which I think is pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 "w00t" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 SFU does not play CIS. They are NAIA as suggested. UBC, Vic and Alberta have the best programs in Canada West. I think TWU is also pretty good, but new to the block and a christian university which may not be your cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamiltonfan Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 any programs you guys would suggest in the OUA or atlantic canada..other then quebec, dont speack french Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Bill Ault That and Simon Fraser plays in the NAIA do they not? Please correct me if I'm wrong Richard. Yes, SFU plays in the NAIA, always has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 quote:Originally posted by hamiltonfan I will be headed to university in two years. (gr.11 now) I most likely will be playing university soccer as well. I havent really started looking into what programs are the best. I have heard alot from SFU in Vanny thought. How would you rank the schools overall(training facilities, coachs, team). If possible would someone be better of going to the USA for a lower D1 school or Division II? Thanks The main NCAA criterion for putting schools in Div I or Div II is how many different sports they offer, not how good their athletic or academic programs are or how big their scholarships. There is no promotion or relegation based on on-field performance. There are many Div II schools that could compete very well in Div I, just as there are many NAIA schools that could do very well in any of the NCAA divisions. You need to research any options south of the border very thoroughly. Many young Canadians accept what they think are wonderful scholarship opportunities from US universities only to be severely disillusioned for any number of reasons during their first year. More give up and come home than stay and succeed so you need to be very cautious when making your choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 quote:Originally posted by hamiltonfan any programs you guys would suggest in the OUA or atlantic canada..other then quebec, dont speack french Lord knows Quebec doesn't have 3 English universities! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Oranje Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 In Ontario, check out Wilfrid Laurier U. The men's team is coached by player agent, Barry MacLean. Alumni include Nic Budalic and Peter Meuleman. MacLean also runs soccer camps and uses some of his players as assistants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
argh1 Posted January 26, 2006 Share Posted January 26, 2006 quote:Originally posted by Daniel Lord knows Quebec doesn't have 3 English universities! Funny how folk think eh? Atlantic has 2 French (okay one doesn't play AUS but ACAA) and doesn't Ontario have some? Anywho for soccer UPEI or St. Mary's for education gotta go with Dalhousie or UNB.....OOPS who did I tick off now Of course your choice of university depends alot on your field of study. Education wise I don't think there's a poor CIS campus to pick from really. Just depends on what your looking for. Soccer wise have any schools come to have a look at you or contacted you in any way? That will tell you most. I don't know about soccer but I know Mount A has been out talking to High School football players already for the fall season and next. One of my work mates son has already agreed. And when I attend tier 2 Jr A hockey games there's always a few guys with various University jackets on carrying clip-boards taking notes and talking to referees and coaches. Seems to me soccer recruiting wouldn't be all that different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted January 26, 2006 Author Share Posted January 26, 2006 For those wondering about SFU Clan's claim to having produced over 40 who have played soccer professionally, see... http://cgi.sfu.ca/~athlwww/modules.php?name=Content&pa=showpage&pid=18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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