MPS devotes significant time and resources towards ensuring all players are fully prepared for the college process and receive significant support throughout their application.
- College liaison officers. Senior MPS coaches Peter Bradley (boys) and Mark McDevitt (girls) provide mentorship to all High School players within the Premier program. All sophomores attend a team meeting while all juniors and seniors (if required) will receive an individual meeting with their liaison officer. In addition Head coaches will be on hand to provide references and make calls to college coaches.
- Support documents. MPS players receive access to support materials which provide an overview of becoming a student athlete, timelines within the application process and correct protocol for contacting a college coach.
- Showcase Opportunities. All MPS players U16 to U18 take part in the April College Showcase camp. Players receive guest sessions from college coaches, attend seminars and participate in showcase matches in front of specially invited college coaches. MPS also hosts a Thanksgiving showcase and sends teams to a number of college showcase tournaments throughout the season including Disney, Las Vegas, PDA and Potomac.
- College profiles. All MPS U16 to U18 players create an online profile on the MPS website which they can direct college coaches to.
- Partnership with College Soccer Advantage (CSA) . MPS has a partnership with CSA which provides players access to CSA resources and discounts to CSA services including their online mentorship program.
- MPS franchise network. In recent years MPS have launched Maine Premier Soccer, New York Premier Soccer and Florida Premier Soccer. As the growth and reach of the MPS organization grows players interested in colleges in different areas of the country can tap into the MPS network of coaches and partners.
Ryan and Matthew Shea (MPS Crusaders & Boston University)
