Welcome to the Columbia Premier Soccer Club College Prep Program!
Our College Recruitment Coordinator for Girls Programs, Erin Lutz, leads our college advisory efforts with the support of the club’s coaching staff and College Prep Committee. Erin works closely with coaches, team managers, players, and families to provide guidance, education, and resources throughout the college recruiting process. With experience as both a student-athlete and a college coach and recruiting coordinator, Erin understands the many aspects of the journey and is committed to helping each player find the college opportunity that best aligns with her athletic, academic, financial, geographic, and personal goals.
At the heart of our College Prep Program is a player driven, Best Fit philosophy. Our goal is to empower players to take ownership of their recruiting journey by providing the knowledge, tools, and confidence to make informed decisions about their futures. Through educational workshops and resources, players and parents can learn more about the recruiting process, academic requirements, financial aid, and the steps involved in connecting with college programs. Our staff and coaches bring valuable college playing and coaching experience, along with relationships and connections within the collegiate soccer community.
Our annual Alliance ID Camp and Showcase, along with our Clash at the Border tournament, provide student-athletes with opportunities to compete in front of college coaches. We also offer resources to help players create highlight videos, an important tool for introducing themselves to college programs and showcasing their abilities.
As our players transition from youth soccer to post-secondary education and collegiate athletics, we also encourage our alumni to continue their development with our adult first teams, the [Vancouver Victory Women’s and Men’s teams] (http://vancouvervictoryfc.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com). These teams provide opportunities to train and compete in a highly competitive environment, helping players continue to grow and prepare for the next stage of their soccer careers.
Our College Prep resources and programming are designed to support Columbia Premier players and alumni as they explore their collegiate opportunities. We understand that every player’s journey is unique, and our goal is to make the recruiting process more accessible, informed, and manageable for players and their families. We hope you find helpful information and resources here as you navigate the exciting possibilities ahead.
Thank you for your interest in the Columbia Premier College Prep Program!
Erin Lutz, MSB, USSF B
College Recruitment Coordinator, Girls Programs Columbia Premier Soccer Club
erin.lutz@columbiapremier.com
Collaboration with Colleges
The importance of getting on college campuses during your high school years cannot be overstated. The Columbia Premier are working with local colleges to host Columbia Premier games, trainings, and to provide campus tours. Looking to go to college outside the area? Take a virtual tour of the campus! There are 100s of colleges to view by clicking HERE.
Working with team managers, the Columbia Premier staff will arrange such visits periodically throughout the year for our high school age teams.
We are also working with local coaches to come to Harmony Sports Complex to run guest training sessions for our teams.
Important College Links
FAFSA
Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. Click HERE to go to FAFSA.
NCAA Eligibility Center
The NCAA Eligibility Center certifies whether prospective college athletes are eligible to play sports at NCAA Division I or II institutions. It does this by reviewing the student-athlete’s academic record, SAT or ACT scores, and amateur status to ensure conformity with NCAA rules. Click HERE to go to NCAA.
NAIA Eligibility Center
The NAIA Eligibility Center is responsible for determining the NAIA eligibility of first-time student-athletes. Any student playing NAIA championship sports for the first time must meet the eligibility requirements. Click HERE to go to NAIA.
College Recruiting Guide
Please download our College Recruiting Guide by clicking HERE.