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Transitioning to a varsity sport can seem daunting. Most, if not all, varsity athletes will agree, however, that participating in high school and college sports can be incredibly fulfilling! Below are ten pieces of advice for soccer players, coming from varsity players themselves!<\/p>\n
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Many Socceristas find that their teammates become their best friends. Be open to forming close-knit connections. Even if you don\u2019t become besties with every teammate, always be kind and helpful to your fellow socceristas!<\/p>\n
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Most varsity soccer players find that statistics and wins are not the most important thing about choosing a college<\/a> and team. In fact, most Socceristas are happiest when they choose a school for its culture. After all, it is nice to win a game, but it is more important to enjoy soccer and the girls you play with.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Keeping in shape will make the transition into the season much easier. Of course, this doesn\u2019t mean that you should be in full training mode every day of the year, but it does mean that you should be prepared to hit the gym from time to time when you are in the off-season. However, if you don\u2019t, it\u2019s not the end of the world. But be prepared to push a little harder when it comes time to play again!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Varsity soccer can be time-consuming. There\u2019s conditioning, practice, games, and travel\u2014all of this is on top of studying and possibly working! So learning to keep a planner and an organized schedule can be really helpful so that you don\u2019t fall behind in any area of your life. It\u2019s all about balance!<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Speaking of having a lot to juggle\u2014it can be easy to feel too lazy or forgetful about eating. However, it is so important to eat all of your meals so that you can feel like your best self. If you have a meal plan when you get to college, use it!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n When you do make mistakes or can\u2019t quite get something down, reach out! Your teammates, especially those who are older, will love to help you and appreciate your willingness to ask for it. Be honest with yourself about how you can improve. Your team will be thankful for your dedication!<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n3. Stay conditioned year-round<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4. Learn to keep a good schedule<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Maintain your diet<\/strong><\/h2>\n
6. You can always ask for help!<\/strong><\/h2>\n
7. You can also always help!<\/strong><\/h2>\n