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0.61 GAA since July 2007 (vs)
(0) 91 Georgia 2007 ODP Region Camp (Georgia)
(0) 91 Tennessee 2007 ODP Region Camp (Tennessee)
(0) 91 Mississippi 2007 ODP Region Camp (Mississippi)
(0) Lakeway Kickers 2007 Atlanta Cup (Tennessee)
(0) Lakeview Thunder 2007 Atlanta Cup (Louisiana)
(0) AFC Lightning 91 Premier 2007 Atlanta Cup (Georgia)
(0) Cobb FC Premier 91 2007 Atlanta Cup (Georgia)
(1) Concorde Fire 2007 Atlanta Cup (Georgia)
(0) Empire United 2007 CASL Tournament USSF Academy Friendly (New York)
(2) Richmond Kickers 2007 USSF Academy (Virginia)
(2) Richmond Strikers 2007 USSF Academy (Virginia)
(1) CASL 2007 USSF Academy (North Carolina)
(0) Greensboro SC 2008 USSF Academy (North Carolina)
(1) CASL 2008 USSF Academy (North Carolina)
(0) North Meck SC 2008 USSF Academy (North Carolina)
(0) South Charlotte 2008 USSF Academy (North Carolina)
(0) North Meck SC 2008 USSF Academy (North Carolina)
(0) Greensboro SC 2008 USSF Academy (North Carolina)
(0) Carmel United 2008 USSF Academy (Indiana)

My stats During 2008:
Minutes Played / Goals Allowed / Team
320 / 1 / Bridge FA U16 USSF Academy
Totals: 320 Minutes Played, 1 Goal Allowed

My stats During 2007:
Minutes Played / Goals Allowed / Team
200 / 5 / Bridge FA U16 Development Academy
175 / 1 / Bridge FA U17 Atlanta Cup [Finalist]
40 / 0 / CASL Shootout (Academy) [Friendly]
350 / 6 / SC Olympic Development Program [Advanced to Region]
110 / 0 / Wando HS JV (AAAA) [West Ashley Tournament Champions]
Totals: 875 Minutes Played, 12 Goals Allowed

My stats During 2006:
Minutes Played / Goals Allowed / Team
420 / 4 / SC Olympic Development Program
100 / 1 (DFK) / CESA Premier U16 Score-at-the-Shore [Quarterfinalist]
140 / 3 / GSA Phoenix Red U16 Atlanta Cup [Semifinalist]
280 / 2 (1 PK) / Bridge FA 90 Red Charleston Cup [Champion]
80 / 2 (1 PK) / Bridge FA 90 Red South Carolina State Cup [Semifinalist]
905 / 7 / Wando HS JV (AAAA) [West Ashley Tournament Champions]
Totals: 1,925 Minutes Played, 19 Goals Allowed
Over the past two years I've played against the best players in the region at the top venues and, no matter what team I play for (Club, ODP, School), I've consistently demonstrated outstanding results: 0.75 GAA
My Contact Information is Available on My Website
Respectfully, Brendan Shumberger

Yeah i've played with this kid. He can't make his high school team or even our cesa b team. Real good..

Pretty harsh! Still, the ad for a free ride was a little bit over the top. If you are good, they will find you.

Every bit helps I imagine. Good luck during your recruiting, Brendan. Be sure to go through the clearinghouse to help speed up the process.

Nice marketing piece and hope that its gets you the results you looking for.

Don’t let the negative critics pull you down to their level.

Best of luck.

If you don't market yourself who will???

Probably should email this to college coaches where he'd like to attend. Can't hurt

All that money your parents have spend and you've paid to play at Bridge and you have to promote yourself??? I'm confused!! Whats is the purpose of playing at these super clubs and you have to promote yourself on a message board. Sounds to me that super clubs are overrated and cash cows!!!!

Wow, yes they derserve to die and burn in hell.

Wow, someone has a chip on the 'ol shoulder. Do you have a child that didn't make a "super club?" Have you seen the USSF Academy League matches? Great level and concept and, yes, college coaches travel and are at the matches.

But, NOTHING guarantees a player will be liked by a coach or coaches: league name, money, club, coach, players around them, etc.

Like beauty, talent is in the eye of the beholder.

Sounds like a bad return on investment if a player isn't recruited.

You never know. The second best goalie in the state might be on the bench behind the best goalie in the state. I give the kid a lot of credit for trying to make his dream come true. Good Luck.

Disclaimer: I have no idea who he is.

Agreed. If it weren't for his club experience and investment he wouldn't have the ability to promote such outstanding accomplishments. Tournaments and ODP are great for exposure, but as anyone who has had the opportunity to listen to collegiate coaches speak knows, every single one of them say they want as much information on a player as they can get. Resumes, videos, etc. are all welcome. Use of the web to reach coaches all over the country is not only smart, it's efficient for the player and the coaches who come across his posting.

Best of luck to you sir for having the confidence in yourself to reach for the next level in a professional and well organized manner.

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Ouch....that would hurt

While advertising one's self on a message board that few college coaches read is one way of getting the word out, the NUMBER ONE way of accomplishing your goal is to pick out the colleges you are interested in (being practical-DI and/or DII) and writing the coach an e-mail expressing interest and attaching a comprehensive bio to the e-mail.
If you wait to be recruited, in most cases it won't happen. Stay on the coaches as time passes, giving them updates on your performance. Also, be sure to attach a copy of your league and high school schedules. You will hear something early next fall when they are out beating the bushes for recruits.
Also, the higher your grades and SAT scores, the more looks you will get. They want to meet the academic expectations for their conference AND win games.
Good luck.

I appreciate all of these comments and have been in direct contact with many coaches across the country. As Manchester stated, marketing is good and the internet is efficient [I just took a marketing class at Wando - Ha!]. I pay for my training through part time work and Bridge Fa has been a great experience in the US Soccer Academy and all. But, no matter what club your on, a coach wants to here from you and about you. I am registered in the Clearinghouse, done the SATs, Giggs: I never said I'm looking for a full ride, I just want to play in college and I'm looking for the right opportunity.

Brendan

Brendan, please come back to this thread and expand on your experience once you've made a decision about where you'll play so others can learn more about what works and doesn't work.

Best of luck to you.

Is this the same kid that quit at Wando?

If so, geesh! I would not want a quitter on my team. You can have all the club (pay to play) stats that you want, but if you cannot be the top keeper on your high school team, then you must not be as elite as you believe.

Brendan: No disrespect meant. I actually admire your dedication to the sport and your pursuit of your dream. I wish you good luck.

do yourself two favors

find a good trainer
find a school you like and then see if they have a soccer team. Do it the other way around and end up not playing, you'll hate college.

find a good trainer? it doesnt get much better than dusty hudocks training

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do yourself two favors

find a good trainer
find a school you like and then see if they have a soccer team. Do it the other way around and end up not playing, you'll hate college.

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The second point is very, very good. Take it from someone who knows