Canton, NY – The SUNY Canton men's soccer team will be hosting a prospect ID Clinic on Saturday, April 13 from 2 to 5 PM for prospective student-athletes in grades 9-12, as well as those enrolled in junior colleges or four-year colleges who have filled out the proper release paperwork and documentation.

"Our spring ID clinic gives us a great opportunity to assess last minute prospects for the coming season, as well as get a great start on bringing rising seniors to campus for the first time," Head Coach Tim Penrod said. "With our move to the SUNYAC this fall, the recruiting timetable gets pushed ahead even more, so the opportunity to identify future student-athletes in the spring, before the summer showcases and camps, is invaluable. I cannot overstate how important our clinic is to our recruiting process.
 
Unlike other ID camps and clinics, the SUNY Canton event provides an opportunity for participants to experience a full training session, work with coaches and current players, and gain a better understanding of the coaching styles of the men's soccer staff.

"We want prospective student-athletes to leave campus with a full understanding of the expectations we have as a staff, and provide them an opportunity to get a good feel for what we're about, both on and off the field," Penrod noted.
The clinic will include a full training session, goalkeeper specific training, and the opportunity to play in both small-sided and 11 v. 11 games. In order to ensure quality opportunities for the coaching staff to observe each participant, registration will be capped at 35 participants, with a maximum of six goalkeepers.

While the schedule is subject to change, the below schedule will give interested parties a rough layout of the day:

• 1:15 PM – Registration Opens
• 2:00 PM – Clinic Begins
• 5:00 PM – Clinic Ends
• 5:15 PM – Information Session (optional)
• 6:00 PM – Event Ends

The registration fee for this event is $85. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. Once the cap of 35 participants is reached, a wait list will be created and maintained. To register, please use the following link: https://forms.gle/AP1ZJd5ffRe35Vph6. A member of the coaching staff will confirm your registration with you within 24 hours of completing the form.

Payment can be sent in advance via check or money order, made payable to "SUNY Canton Athletics" with "Men's Soccer" in the memo line. Cash or check payment the day of will also be accepted. If paying in advance, please send checks to:
Timothy Penrod
Head Men's Soccer Coach
SUNY Canton
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617

A participation waiver must also be completed prior to the start of the clinic. Participants under the age of 18 will require a parent/guardian signature. Waivers will be sent out from the coaching staff at least 10 days before the clinic.

For any questions about the ID clinic, please contact Tim Penrod, Head Men's Soccer Coach, at penrodt@canton.edu or 315-386-7422.
   
About SUNY Canton
As Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs, SUNY Canton delivers quality hands-on programs in digital design, engineering technology, health, management and public service. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY's leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. The college placed first in 14 categories in a SUNY-Wide Student Opinion Survey, most notably in career services, tutoring, library resources, and classroom facilities. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity esports and cheerleading.