College soccer

recruiting

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Rooted in trust and connection, Symbiotic Soccer exists to create meaningful relationships that help Young athletes and families navigate to the college level. Led by former and current college coaches with over 17 years of experience, we bring insider knowledge and guidance to every step of the journey. We strategize the right path, empower athletes and parents with education, and promote players properly and effectively. Our goal is simple: informed decisions, real feedback, and the right fit.

WHO WE ARE

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  • ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. PROPER PLACEMENT IS WHAT IT’S ABOUT! (In-person in Nor Cal. Virtual beyond this location.)

  • COMMUNICATION ROADMAP

  • 1:1 ONLINE WORKSHOPS

  • COLLEGE COACH OUTREACH & FOLLOW-UPS

Our Services

ALL services INCLUDe:

  • For those just getting started. Expert evaluation and strategic plan that educates and empowers the athlete and their family to start the recruiting process effectively.

    6 WEEKS TIMEFRAME

    WHAT YOU GET:

    • Athletic Performance Evaluation

    • Symbiotic Soccer Recruiting Blueprint - Strategize, Empower, Promote

    • Email Templates

    • Athletically Aligned College Target List

    • Communication Roadmap

    • 4 - 1:1 Online Workshops w/ a Guidance Coach

    • Unlimited Feedback throughout your recruiting journey

    PRICE $1,000

  • For athletes already in the recruiting process, we step in to re-evaluate what you’ve started and refine it with expert guidance—bringing clarity, strategy, and direction to help you move forward with confidence

    6 WEEKS TIMEFRAME

    WHAT YOU GET:

    • Athletic Performance Evaluation

    • Symbiotic Soccer Recruiting Blueprint - Strategize, Empower, Promote

    • Email Templates

    • Athletically Aligned College Target List

    • Communication Roadmap

    • 4 - 1:1 Online Workshops w/ a Guidance Coach

    • Unlimited Feedback throughout your recruiting journey

    PRICE $1,000

  • Full package recruiting guidance. Expert evaluation and strategic plan that educates and empowers the athlete and their family to start the recruiting process effectively.

    4 MONTHS

    WHAT YOU GET:

    • Athletic Performance Evaluation

    • Highlight Video

    • Symbiotic Soccer Recruiting Blueprint - Strategize, Empower, Promote

    • Email Templates

    • Athletically Aligned College Target List

    • Communication Roadmap

    • 8 - 1:1 Online Workshops w/ a Guidance Coach

    • Unlimited Feedback throughout your recruiting journey.

    PRICE $2,100

    • Highlight Video - $400

    • Club/High School Presentations $600+ (depending on timeframe)

    • SPONSOR A FRIEND. If you have purchased Recruit Kickoff, Navigate or Full Throttle and would like to pay it forward to a family/friend in need for that same service- 30% OFF

Emiria has two plus decades of experience in the college recruitment process, establishing a keen sense of ability to connect and understand players from various backgrounds. She is loyal, passionate, and deeply rooted in the soccer community, making her an excellent source in the recruiting process.”

Margi Osmundon
All American - Sonoma State
2x Captain

Tina helped our daughter see the bigger picture throughout the college soccer recruiting process. she consistently encouraged her to cast a wide net while staying focused on finding a program where she could truly see herself, rather than rushing for the “sweatshirt post.”

Trudy Shug
Mother of a committed 2024

Tina was instrumental in my journey to playing Division 1 soccer at Northwestern University. In just one year of coaching me, she provided support and leveraged her D1 connections to guide me through the recruiting process. truly wouldn’t be a D1 athlete without her knowledge, connections, and dedication to us as young athletes”

Chloe Deakin (McGee)
DeAnza Alumni
Northwestern Class of ‘21

Our Team

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Tina Estrada

Tina Estrada brings a powerful combination of elite playing experience, championship coaching, and modern communication expertise to the recruiting process. Having grown up in the U.S. Soccer Youth National Team system, Tina understands the pathway to the highest levels of the game from the inside out. She is a 2x U.S. Youth National Champion, Parade All-American, 4x All-WCC player, 3x Mountain West Champion coach, NSCAA National Assistant Coach of the Year, and has served as a U.S. Soccer Assistant Coach. Beyond the field, Tina studied Communication and holds a Master’s degree in Cinema Production, giving recruits a cutting-edge advantage in how they tell their story, market themselves, and stand out to college coaches. Tina is passionate about empowering athletes to be seen, heard, and confidently prepared for the next level—both as players and as people.

Founder & Guidance Coach

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Emiria Salzmann

Emiria brings a rare blend of elite coaching experience and genuine care for the whole athlete. A legendary college coach with a Master’s Degree in Sports Psychology, Emiria understands that success in soccer is as much mental as it is physical. She has been inducted into three Hall of Fames, an All-American, is a 3x CCAA Champion, 4x Big 8 Conference Champion, Big 8 Coach of the Year, 3x CCAA Coach of the Year, NSCAA National Coach of the Year, and led teams to nine NCAA Tournament appearances. More than her championships, Emiria is deeply committed to helping players grow with confidence, clarity, and purpose—on the field and beyond. Her work was so impactful, that she is a main feature in the published book “The Beautiful Game: Sixteen Girls and the Season that Changed Everything,” about guiding a young team to a state cup championship.

Guidance Coach

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Guidance Coach

Lauren Hanson

Lauren Hanson is known for her ability to connect deeply and holistically with young athletes and their families, guiding them through the recruiting process with clarity, trust, and care. A former Parade All-American who developed in the U.S. Youth National Team system, Lauren earned a cap with the U.S. National Team and went on to become a 2x NCAA National Champion as both a player and a coach. Her individual honors include being a Mac Hermann Trophy finalist, 2x WCC Defensive Player of the Year, 3x Mountain West Champion coach, and Mountain West Coach of the Year. Beyond her accolades, Lauren is passionate about helping athletes feel supported, understood, and confident as they navigate one of the most important chapters of their soccer and academic journey.

Let’s Work Together

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Symbiotic soccer: Strategize. Empower. promote.

Symbiotic soccer: Strategize. Empower. promote.