Women’s Programs
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Penn State Harrisburg Women’s Soccer – Coach Brandon West
On today’s episode, I speak with Coach Brandon West from Penn State Harrisburg’s Women’s Program. We talk about their school’s recruiting tactics and what they’re looking for in players. We cover what is different about a stand alone program that is still attached to a larger University system. Lastly, we discuss what coaching support as well as academic support his school is able to offer.
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Cape Fear CC Women’s Soccer Program – Coach Ponton
Today's interview is with Coach Ponton of Cape Fear Community College in Wilmington, NC. Coach Ponton used to be on the Men's side at CFCC, but has just made the transition over to the Women's program. We have a great discussion about how community colleges can be a great option for many prospects. We talk about how his program looks to reload talent way more often than a traditional 4-year school. Lastly we focus on students shouldn't be so quick to dismiss going to a 2-year program and transferring to their desired school later on.
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Tusculum University Women’s Soccer Program – Coach Fyffe
Today's conversation is with Coach Fyffe of the Tusculum University Women's program. Tusculum is Division 2 school located in Tennessee. Coach Fyffe is a great person to talk to about Tusculum, because besides being a coach, she was a student and played soccer there. We discuss how their school goes about recruiting and what they look for in players. She gives us some insight into what it's like being a student-athlete at Tusculum. Lastly, we discuss what their team style is and what it is like to be a player there.
