OPSM is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with TKO Premier SC, Southwest Michigan’s premier soccer organization since 1983, to enhance collegiate recruitment opportunities for TKO athletes. This collaboration will give TKO players direct access to OPSM’s expertise in collegiate placement, offering clear pathways for athletes to extend their soccer careers at the collegiate level.
TKO Premier SC, renowned for its top-tier coaching staff and commitment to player development, provides a comprehensive training environment for all levels of play. With a year-round training program and certified coaches—the most in Southwest Michigan—TKO Premier SC is dedicated to cultivating talent and creating opportunities for youth soccer players. TKO athletes train two nights per week during the fall and spring, with additional sessions in winter, and their DA and National League teams train even more frequently.
Through this partnership, TKO players will now benefit from OPSM’s personalized recruitment services, designed to help them find the best collegiate matches for their academic and athletic aspirations. OPSM’s recruitment platform features custom player profiles, direct communication with college scouts, and tools to simplify the complex recruitment process.
“We are so excited to be working with Lauren and the team at OPSM,” said Rich Labadie, the DOC of TKO Premier in Kalamazoo, MI. “Their individual attention and the broad function of the sports platform allow our players to find the best match to extend their playing careers. All of this will lower stress and help our players navigate a process that can become very overwhelming.”
The OPSM-TKO partnership aims to reduce the challenges of collegiate recruitment by providing athletes with expert guidance, structured pathways, and connections to top college programs. Together, OPSM and TKO Premier SC are committed to opening doors for players to achieve their collegiate soccer goals while continuing to develop their skills on and off the field.
