The Differences…

Two very high levels of soccer that are attained by very few players are NCAA Division I and Professional. It takes tons of hard work and training to make it to these levels. Even though these are both great achievements, there are numerous differences that dictate which players can make that final leap into the pro's.
For me, speed of thought and understanding of your personal strength's are the key. The higher you go in soccer, the faster the game becomes. You have less time and space to make decisions. Being able to think ahead of the game is crucial to success in the professional rank.
Understanding of your personal strength's is probably not often mentioned. Different players bring different skills to the table. Some players are great passers, some are great in the air, some are great defenders, some are extremely athletic, etc… Knowing exactly what makes you a good player and bringing that to the table every day will make sure your name is on a professional team roster.
These two details can be the difference that pushes you over the top!