St. John's University Athletics
Women's Soccer Frequently Asked Questions
2/22/2008 12:00:00 AM | Women's Soccer
Recruiting Process
What major tournaments are you attending this year?
Las Vegas Invitational, PDA Showcase, Texas Shootout, Region 1 ODP Tournament, Regional Championships, Surf Cup, WAGS, Disney.
What is the best way to make an initial contact with the coaching staff?
It is best to contact any member of the coaching staff via email. Be sure to include your graduation year when introducing yourself, a player profile and a list of upcoming games or tournaments where we can watch you play.
When can a college coach return my email?
A member of the coaching staff can not reply to your email until September 1 of your junior year.
When can a college coach return my phone call?
A member of the coaching staff can not call you back until July 1 of the summer before your senior year.
When is it best to schedule an unofficial visit?
We suggest scheduling an unofficial visit during the week, as long as it is not too difficult to miss school. You can get the best feel for the campus while class is in session and we can arrange for you to meet with academic advisors. It also is beneficial to schedule when we have a fall or spring home game.
University and Academics
Where is St John's University located?
The main university campus is located in a residential area of Queens, N.Y., which is only 13 miles outside of New York City.
What is the average class size at St John's?
25 students.
What is your team GPA?
We are proud to say that our team currently holds a 3.46 GPA and is tied for 30th in the nation out of 295 teams from Division I to Division III.
Do the players on your team live on campus?
We encourage all freshmen to live in one of the six dorms on campus. A majority of the upperclassmen choose to move off campus and live in local apartments together, all within walking distance of the University. St John's also owns off-campus apartments 1.5 miles from the university and will open on-campus townhouses in the fall of 2008.
How often do the girls miss class for in-season travel?
The players tend to miss class on Thursday afternoons and on Fridays. Through the Student Athlete Center for Excellence they receive waivers to give to their professors for the absence and to reschedule or make-up the work. Each player also receives a laptop to keep up with their assignments on the road.
Athletics
In which conference do you play?
We are a member of the BIG EAST Conference, which is the largest Division 1 conference in the country with 16 teams. The 16 member institutions are Cincinnati, UConn, DePaul, Georgetown, Louisville, Marquette, Notre Dame, Pittsburgh, Providence, Rutgers, St. John's, Seton Hall, University of South Florida, Syracuse, Villanova and West Virginia.
How many members do you have on your team?
We generally prefer to keep between 26 and 28 players on our roster.
When do you travel?
The BIG EAST schedule is currently arranged so that we play on Friday/ Sunday throughout the season. We usually leave on Thursday night after class and return home late Sunday night.
