College is a very exciting yet challenging process. You are confronted by so many options and
through it all, you have to make a single choice. Listed below are some common questions and
answers about St. Olaf College Women's Soccer If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office at 507.646.3260 and speak to the coaching staff.
Do you have 2 seasons, fall and spring?
Yes. The traditional fall season runs from mid-August to mid-November, depending on postseason play. The nontraditional spring season will begin in March and conclude the end of April.
How many days a week do you train and how long are the training sessions?
We train or play matches 6 days per week. The training sessions generally last 2 hours each.
What are the training sessions like?
Sessions are designed with the purpose of making you better. Everyday new challenges are placed before you based upon the demands of the game. It is up to you to solve those demands and our staff is there to guide you through. Although intense, sessions are always enjoyable and players come each day refreshed to learn and improve.
What do I do if I have class and a training session or game?
We request that players try to avoid scheduling classes from 3:00 pm-6:00 pm everyday. This is not always feasible. If there is a conflict due to training session, you miss training and go to class. If the conflict arises on a game day, you usually miss class and go to the game. If class is missed, for any reason due to soccer, professors are notified in advance by the student-athlete and you are usually given appropriate time to make-up any missed assignments or tests. Of course, it is up to you to gather notes from fellow students if a lecture was given on that day.
What conference do you play in and what is the competition like? How about out of conference games?
We are members of the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (otherwise referred to as the MIAC). We have twelve members and they are sprinkled throughout Minnesota. Competition amongst member schools is very healthy and each program is always trying to dethrone the other. For non-conference games, we will continue to assemble one of the most challenging schedules in Division III. We seek to play those programs that are among the best in their respective regional and national polls.
There are many factors that will go into the equation of who plays and when. However, you can best prepare yourself by being as fit as possible and understanding that college soccer requires a faster speed of play than the one you are playing now. In the end, if you deserve to be on the field then you will and if you are not, you will know why and what you must do to get there. Every player has the same opportunity, regardless of your year in school.
