Established by two ex college soccer players, Sam Henneberg and Victor Cascon, Select Generation identifies international opportunities for North American soccer talent at the collegiate level.
Miami, Florida —
Select Generation is an international soccer agency specializing in talent acquisition for players, scouts, agents and coaches to bring opportunities and exposure for soccer players in North America. Founded in 2022, it has seen over 60 players commit to the NCAA, taken over 150 players for international opportunities, and scouted at more than 30 tournaments across the US and Canada. In August 2024, Sam Henneberg and Victor Cascon founded Select Generation Academy, a football club based in Salamanca, Spain. Select Generation as an agency’s goal is to take talented players who are not associated yet with pro academies, train them for the next level in professional or collegiate soccer, and provide them with opportunities domestically or worldwide.
Under the leadership of ex collegiate soccer players Sam Henneberg and Victor Cascon, Select Generation connects elite level soccer players with opportunities in college and professional soccer. Their agency provides a complete guide to playing soccer at the college level, which can be downloaded at Path to College Soccer | Select Generation.
Select Generation doesn’t act in a standard pay to play agency model found in the USA. They assist emerging soccer players by helping them stay on relevant in navigating the increasingly competitive college recruitment process, also giving opportunities to play and study abroad. They act more as mentors with good knowledge than typical expensive recruiters, who usually commit to any level player if they can afford the services. Recently in the NCAA for soccer, the high number of international players and smaller roster sizes has created significant challenges for players trying to advance in their soccer careers, and this is where Select Generation’s guidance makes all the difference.
The agency’s success is rooted in its focus on talent. It selects players carefully through watching players live and recommendations from trusted sources. They know the US soccer landscape and if a player is competing at a high level. This ensures opportunities for talents and matches skilled players with the premier opportunities.
The Origins of Select Generation
Sam and Victor first crossed paths in 2021 when they both played for NC Fusion U23 in the USL2, a developmental soccer league. Professional team players on the field and good friends off the field, they returned to their respective universities. After graduation, work led both of them to Charlotte, North Carolina, where they lived together. Select Generation started as a hobby, with Sam Victor sharing their knowledge with younger players and connecting them with NCAA coaches through their network in Charlotte.
After a few months, Sam and Victor successfully hosted Select Generation’s inaugural college showcase in Mathews, where 26 players were present. What began as a fun event grew into something much bigger, fueled by their love for the game and their desire to help others in similar situations. They expanded their showcases to the cities of Boston, San Francisco, and New York. In the following events of what turned out to be a defining moment, for now, a popular international soccer talent agency, the two identified the necessity of an organization committed to providing access to talented players who often lack opportunities to advance to the next level. Read their complete story at Select Generation Story.
Today, Select Generation has more than 60 National Collegiate Athletics Association commitments, has scouted at 30-plus tournaments, and has explored and secured more than 150 international opportunities for their players. Their popularity is reflected in the incredible responses that they have received from their families. One of them shared: ‘Amazing time with the select generation and loved making new bonds with new coaches and players. select generation gave me a once in a lifetime opportunity and am very grateful for it.’
For more details and information, please visit https://www.selectgeneration.com/about. Select Generation merchandise is available for purchase at their online store.
Contact Details
Contact person: Sam Henneberg
Website: https://www.selectgeneration.com/
Email: sam@selectgeneration.com
Organization: Select Generation
Published by Stephanie M.
