Halehale to conduct seminar, ‘Unlock the Path to College Soccer’ for local community

[December 12, 2025 – Harmon, Guam] In an effort to assist more of Guam’s young student-athletes to excel at the intercollegiate level, Guam National Program standout and NCAA Division I athlete Kyle Halehale will be conducting a one-day session, “Unlock the Path to College Soccer” Wednesday at the Guam Football Association National Training Center.

Halehale invites all student-athletes from the middle school and high school level, parents, and coaches to join the workshop, free of charge for all participants. The seminar will begin at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17 at the lanai at the GFA National Training Center in Harmon.

“My main objective in this event is to educate as many people as possible on what to expect during the college recruitment process and to share my experience during my college career,” Halehale said. “The biggest challenge athletes face in pursuing college sports is the fact that Guam is thousands of miles away and there is no direct access for coaches to recruit.

“There are many ways to address this issue, but the biggest thing I would focus on is playing at the highest level possible. In Guam, this means playing for the Matao and Masakåda (Guam Men’s National Team and Guam Women’s National Team, respectively),” the 23-year-old added.

Halehale played four years for Central Connecticut State University, making 47 appearances with five goals scored and three assists. He next was the captain of the Mercyhurst University men’s soccer team, making 16 appearances for the team and playing over 1,342 minutes. Both universities compete in NCAA Division I’s Northeast Conference. Last year, with Mercyhurst University, Halehale was named to the 2024 United Soccer Coaches NCAA D1 All-Northeast Region second team and the 2024 First Team All Northeast Conference. The Mercyhurst University men’s soccer team won the Northeast Conference Division I regular season title Nov. 7, 2024, topping the conference leaderboard with a 5-1-2 conference record (8-7-2 overall) and 17 total conference points, according to the Mercyhurst University Web site.

“Kyle’s experience as a former NCAA Division I player will provide invaluable insight and guidance to our young athletes as they navigate their journey toward higher education and collegiate athletics,” said Ross Awa, GFA Technical Director and Head Coach of the Matao, Guam Men’s National Team. “Intercollegiate football plays a vital role in Guam’s elite player pathway, serving as a crucial bridge between youth development and the senior national team. It offers our student-athletes the opportunity to compete at a higher level, gain valuable experience, and develop their football abilities in a competitive environment while pursuing their academic goals. We are confident that this initiative will greatly strengthen our players, providing them with a clearer pathway to achieve their academic and athletic aspirations at the college level.”

In the hour-long seminar, Halehale will be presenting on eight topics after a brief introduction about himself:

• Levels of College Soccer (NCAA, NJCAA, NAIA)
• Scholarship opportunities in all levels
• Recruiting process being from Guam
• What to look for in a university
• Life as a student-athlete
• Common misconceptions about college sports
• Mistakes to avoid and what to do now
• Mental health as student-athletes

Halehale will close the seminar with a Question-and-Answer session.