College Resources
COLLEGE CENTER
DC Soccer Club's College Center is designed to give our high school student athletes all the resources necessary for learning about the collegiate game and guide them through the recruitment process.
Compiled by the club's knowledgeable coaches and staff, this page provides extensive documents, links, and information to prepare our players for the next level.
DC Soccer Club prides itself on creating well-rounded student-athletes that succeed both on and off the pitch. Learn more about where our players continue their soccer careers using the graphic.
For more information on college preparation, contact your age group director, or ask your coach.
HIGH SCHOOL AGE GROUP
The boys and girls High School age groups offer a variety of opportunities to help further players' soccer careers. Some recent activities have included Age Group Training Sessions, a College Preparedness Presentation, and the DC Soccer Club Showcase. Be sure to check back for upcoming programs and pictures from previous events.
HIGH SCHOOL EVENTS
College Prep Nights - DC Soccer Club holds multiple events per year to help prepare its players for the collegiate level. These events are centered around the recruiting process and how players should go about contacting coaches. The sessions are led by the High School Age Group Directors who are both coaches at the collegiate level.
DC Soccer Club ID Clinic - DC Soccer Club holds an annual ID Clinic of its High School Age Group, with multiple college coaches in attendance. The sessions are designed to engage the club's players while also getting them exposure to Division I, II, and III programs in the area.
COLLEGE RESOURCE COORDINATOR
Eddie Lima
For over 20 years Eddie Lima has given back to the game as a coach, educator, and Technical Director. He has been a dedicated coach in the Olympic Development Program and has served as a US Soccer National Coaching License Instructor. While Lima served as a Technical Director, he oversaw a 25% growth in player and team participation and received national recognition for his innovative programming.
On and off the field, Lima has had an illustrious career winning championships as a player and coach in Brazil and in the United States. In 2014, he was awarded an NSCAA National Award for the Best Development Program from Recreational to Travel Program at the club level. He coaches the U13 and U14 Blue Metros for DC Soccer Club and serves as the Director of Travel and Coaching Education.