Rookie: Surviving Your Freshman Year of College Soccer
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Great info for the athlete headed to play in college.
I bought this because as a high school coach, I enjoy all of Dan Blank's books and think whether they're written for the athlete or the coach, they give me insight as to what I can do to help prepare my high school athletes compete at the college level if they decide to do so. I also thought it would be a great read for my daughter who will be beginning her college playing career this coming fall. As with all of Dan's books, it's a quick easy read packed with helpful info. I actually have and listened to this (and Soccer IQ) on Audible, yet chose to buy the hard copy as well for easy highlighting and reference. This book lets athletes know what will be expected of them when they arrive, the attitude to have to be a competitor, and the attitude to have in order to be a team mate. Definitely recommended for any athlete headed to college (and can even be used for high school athletes as well).
Dear Universe...thank you for Dan Blank!💖⚽️💖
I have read all of Dan’s books and I love them all!! This one is no different. And even though it’s about the college rookie year, there is still plenty of information that hold true for any age level. As a girls soccer coach myself, I can honestly say that Dan’s insight on the female athlete is spot on! Every girls coach in any sport should invest in all of his books right now. Save yourself some time, add them all to your cart right now and then enjoy the ride 😁 They are quick reads with witty humor and a genuine love for the game and the athletes 💖
Pre-college soccer gospel
As someone who both had success and flamed out gloriously in college soccer, I can attest to the fact that everything in yhis book is 100% accurate, especially at larger programs. Every inbound college player, male or female, should read this and even high school players.
Make the Team and be a Starter
When I went to college I didn't play College Soccer, I played College Ice Hockey. My son is 12 and my daughter is 9 so they are not potentially going to play college soccer for several more years (if at all). When I bought this book I was not sure I'd be able to relate and enjoy it as much as Dan Blank's Soccer iQ volumes. Man was I wrong. Rookie was not what I expected, it's way better and not just for soccer players, it's for any type of athlete in my opinion. This book provides great advice on how to compete with peers (with respect and courage), earn a spot for yourself on the "starters roster" and also "playing time". I believe this book would also be a great read for high school athletes who attend schools where there are preseason tryouts and competition to "make the team". For me this book was a fun read and contains advice that not only pertains on the field but to all other aspects of student athlete life, like how to handle their celebrity like status within their own school bubble. Highly recommend.
Great nuggets of advice for any player!
I can’t wait to use some if these points as a way to help prepare my players fir their collegiate careers. The points in this book cover a lot of ground. And I think this should be required reading for any players, prior to getting in the bus, plane or car for the trip to their first preseason practice.
Easy, interesting read
I bought the author's two Soccer IQ books. I decided to buy this to give to a soon to be rookie college soccer player. Browsed thorough Rookie and find it similarly good easy read as his Soccer IQ books. Among other things, this book discussed first impressions, earning trust and playing time, and understanding how winning games to maintain his/her job is the coach's priority. I think many of the author's advice could apply to other college sports and even to high school sports and would buy this again for my own kids or to give as a gift.
They were hesitant at first since they do not love to read
Well written advise, read this book with my twin sons who will both be student athletes ( soccer) next year in college. They were hesitant at first since they do not love to read. However, they quickly became engaged and were sharing insights and parts they liked. They have many take aways. I enjoyed the conversations it prompted as well. I would highly recommend this book to student athletes and their parents as well. I have told some of my soccer parent friends and will continue to do so.
Essential for any sport entering HS or college
Essential reading for competitive players and their parents. Useful for a very wide variety of sports not just soccer. Don't wait until you are headed for college either. This advice is extremely valuable for any and all players in competitive sports programs - in clubs, entering freshman year of HS or college. Concise and effective. Thank you very much Dan Blank!
winning a spot on the team and fitting into the team better than I anticipated
As with all of Dan Blank's books this was exceptionally well written, however, I felt their was one glaring aspect that was not covered enough. College soccer is based on the Academics-Athletics-Social pyramid. This book covered the athletics and social aspects: winning a spot on the team and fitting into the team better than I anticipated. His advice in these areas is exceptional as always. That being said, I was disappointed with the lack of advice on the student part of being a "student athlete". Although he does mention study hall, tutors and has one chapter on academics I just don't believe the book had enough of it to be considered a comprehensive guide, nothing will see you off a team faster that academic ineligibility. That concept may not be foreign to former high school players, but former club players may not anticipate the need for good grades and academic recognition.
We loved your book, thank you....
Excellent perspective that will help our daughter immeasurably. I was recommended to us by NCSA recruiting service in Chicago, it's truly a must read for an incoming freshman player AND great for parents too. I have recommended it to several other parents...Our daughter seems to be taking it all in and is preparing diligently for that first two weeks of training that Dan Blank talks about for new players. Anxious to see it all unfold...thank you, Dan Blank...a soccer dad in Oregon
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