A CHRISTIAN PROGRAM
Messiah
is a Christian college looking for student-athletes who are serious
about their faith and have the maturity to handle the high expectations
of our program. The foundation of our men's soccer program is set upon
our belief in Christ and we want to integrate that faith in everything
we do--both on and off the field.
A GREAT LEVEL OF PLAY
In
addition, we are looking for players who are have a high level of
technical, tactical, and athletic ability. We often attract players who
choose Messiah over a mid-major DI school because of the environment,
culture, and intentionally positive team chemistry found in our program.
HOW DO I CONTACT YOU?:
Click the link above and fill out our online questionnaire so we have
all of your information. Then follow up with an e-mail to head coach
Brad McCarty at bmccarty@messiah.edu
HOW CAN YOU SEE ME PLAY?:
The best way for us to see you play is to come to our Christian
College ID Camp. A second is to attend our Winter ID Clinic or Summer
ID Clinic. A third way is for us to see you at a club tournament (see
list below).
ID CAMPS and CLINICS:
Winter ID Clinic: February
Christian College ID Camp: June
Summer ID Clinic: July
TOURNAMENTS ATTENDING:
-Raleigh Showcase (NC) Nov
-Bethesda (MD) Nov
-FL ECNL (FL) Feb
-National League Pro (FL) Feb
-USL Academy Cup (Online) Feb
-Jefferson Cup (VA) Mar
-MLS Next Flex (MD) May
-Potomac Memorial (MD) May
-VA ECNL (VA) May
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THE RECRUITING PROCESS
The
team is determined through the recruiting process as opposed to open
tryouts when school starts. Therefore, it is important for interested
high school student-athletes to understand both the process and the
timing. The following are some steps you can take to help in the
recruiting process:
1. Contact Us: Fill out our online recruiting form
so we will have your information. Then follow up with a personal e-mail
to Head Coach Brad McCarty at bmccarty@messiah.edu.
2. Come to Camp:
Our Christian College ID Camp in June is a great way for you to learn
more about us and allow us to see you compete in our system and style of
play. There are also a number of other Christian colleges that attend
the camp that provides you exposure to a variety of schools. We also offer a Winter ID Clinic in February and a Summer ID Clinic in July.
3. Send us Tournament Schedules:
If you will be attending one of the tournaments in the right hand box,
then send us your game times, field locations, opponent, and jersey
number.
4. Visit Campus: You can get a campus tour, meet with Admissions, and spend time with the coaching staff. Contact our Admissions Office at 717-691-6000 to set up the visit, and be sure to let them know you wish to meet with the coaching staff.
5. Send us Highlights:
Although we don't typically offer spots based on video alone, it can
sometimes be a good starting place for the recruiting process.
6. Come to a Game:
It is of great benefit for you to see us play and get a first hand look
at the level of play, the team's style, and the atmosphere surrounding a
game.
TIMING
We spend the fall,
spring, and summer of a player's junior year to indentify and evaluate
players who we think would be an excellent fit for Messiah--spiritually,
academically, and athletically. By August the identification phase of
our recruiting process is complete and we begin to offer spots. We have
finished our recruiting for the following year as early as September
and as late as January, but for the most part it has been sometime
around November 1st.
For the right kid, Messiah is an awesome
place to be...if you are interested in
learning more, then fill out our online recruiting form and we will get back to you.