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Recruiting Advice: What college soccer coaches look for in forwards

By Jonathan SigalDecember 19, 2018

Belchertown, Mass., native and former UMass forward Alex DeSantis. (Thom Kendall)

What does it take to become an impactful forward in college soccer?

Rather than offering our own thoughts, we wanted readers to hear directly from the college coaches themselves. To accomplish that, New England Soccer Journal linked up with seven area coaches across men's and women's soccer, plus all three divisions.

The results are raw, authentic responses from coaches who have found widespread success at their respective institutions. They're the ones on the sidelines recruiting the next generation of college soccer players, so their insights should be particularly valuable.

This installment is one part of our new recruiting series, which will act as a resource for aspiring student-athletes who seek a home at the next level. Answers present and future relate to on-field and off-field matters.

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