**Athlete Interviews are posted every Thursday for recruiting advice, what to look for, and more.  

Athlete: Joey Zacchia
School: Sacred Heart University
Height: 5'11”
Class: Graduated
Position: Forward

Joey Zacchia, a former forward for the Sacred Heart men's soccer team, met with us during his freshman season to offer advice on the hardest parts of the recruiting process.

Joey Zacchia just went through the recruiting process so everything was fresh in his mind. Joey talks about the hardest part of the recruiting process, how involved parents should be, reaching out to coaches, advice to those who are not being recruited, what makes a great teammate, and what three characteristics do you need to play at the college level. 

Related school rating: Sacred Heart University

* Originally published on October 7, 2021, by Keirsten Sires