Lilleshall Showcase

Showcasing via combined trials or tours both form important parts of  PASS4 Soccer Networking on behalf of our Network Members.

Showcases for visiting US university soccer coaches were held in December 2007 at Gateshead, Bradford, Bristol and Cobham (Surrey) for players seeking entry to an American university or college in September 2008. Over 70 players took part and 43 US universities were represented. 

For players seeking US soccer scholarships in 2009 PASS4Soccer will be staging its major male showcase at the magnificent Lilleshall National Sports Centre on 16th and 17th  December over 2 days. This affords PASS4 Network players and US coaches to be in residence to be able to meet each other. There will also be a presentation of US coaches from each of the 5 institutional systems offering soccer scholarships and places.All the games will be recorded on video and each PASS4 Network player will be given a free editable copy of the games video for their CV.

PASS4SOCCER is often asked about UK Selection or Assessment trials. In short we do not have them as these are both unnecessary and expensive for potential student athletes and their parents.

Think about it. Why attend a "trial" or  "assessment" involving perhaps significant travel and perhaps stay overnight to attend a personal meeting or take part in a run out without playing a competeive match in front of US university recruiting coaches present? Why at that stage are you and your parents then asked to commit on the spot to paying a further £1600 to £2000 without knowing all the important facts such as at what level of ability you can play at, where will you go, what will the costs be, etc? Then when you change your mind have to fight for a refund because you were unaware of all the facts before signing any agreement!

As an Elite or Talented player you will be playing for or have recently played for a team as part of a PFA Scholarship, an Academy, Centre of Excellence, Elite College Academy, County Scheme or High School managed under a professionally qualified coach. If you are not in education you should still be under formal training with a qualified coach. PASS4 are in touch with UK coaches who know your game and US university coaches who know us and trust our judgement.

If you wish to take part or seek further information contact Daniel Gray on 0191 229 5236 or 07763749028 or email daniel@pass4soccer.com.