College Soccer: a Short History
In England during medieval times, players from towns and villages played against rival towns and villages. Apparently there were no known set of definitive rules, and kicking, punching, biting and such violent behavior were permitted.The object of the game was to move the ball to an agreed spot which had been marked out before playing commenced. Hundreds of people took part in the games, and a match could last all day. So violent did these matches become that many attempts were made by the authorities to ban soccer. In fact, during King Edward III"s reign, laws were passed that threatened imprisonment to anyone caught playing soccer. King Edward III"s included this statement: "For as much as there is a great noise in the city caused by hustling over large balls, from which many evils may arise, which God forbid, we command and forbid on behalf of the King, on pain of imprisonment, such game to be used in the city future."
Soccer is now a regulated sport with countless fans across the world; and many among these are high school students. It is usually the case that only the indisputably best players will be approached with offers to play in college soccer teams without having to make any effort. Most soccer players will have to promote their skills and abilities themselves in the process of college sports recruiting.
Fortunately, the Internet has proved to be a useful venue for both athletes and coaches looking for promising players to play in their college soccer teams. D1Athletes is an online community wherein athletes and coaches alike can share and exchange information they need regarding college sports recruiting. D1Athletes offers them a place to build an online presence and gain important public exposure.