The College Prep Phase
U15-U19
Boys Coaching Team:
Mark Duffield
Greg Pittman
Girls Coaching Team:
Garret Watson
Kohl Orner
Marc Bentley
The College Prep Phase is the final phase in the Academy Program. Following the area high school program, players begin training to compete and ultimately prepare for college or professional playing opportunities.
College Prep Phase - U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
Performance Phase - U15, U16, U17, U18, U19
** Sibling discounts available upon request - contact playeraccounts@hotspurs-soccer
Additional Programming Opportunities
1 on 1 Training
- Contact phase leader to book a time
Small Group Training
- Contact phase leader to book a time
In the College Prep Phase, an increased emphasis is placed upon collective problem solving -- not teaching an individual player a solution to a problem, but teaching the squad how to discern and communicate game situations and creatively come to team solutions. The Hotspurs player is resilient and adaptable, qualities that are valuable to college coaches (and serve the player well in the classroom as well.)
In addition to the on-field work, Hotspurs conducts the Player Enrichment Series giving the players tools to succeed in the classroom, be resilient in the face of the stresses of growing up, and, with our partnership with the NCSA, unparalleled support in college recruitment. The Hotspurs player and family are supported in choosing the right college for the individual, not just athletically, but academically and socially -- be it a nationally competitive Division I program or a regional Division III program.
Legends of Pittsburgh & Hotspurs Partnership
Our college prep phase players will be supported from a speed & strength perspective with our unique partnership with Legends of Pittsburgh, this will include:
-A fitness plan for each player which will be placed in the players handbook
-Additional opportunity to book extra time with Stefan and his team of coaches
