Get to practice early and stay late working on your skills. You can always get better. I soccer is choosing to compete at the highest level in college athletics. Be prepared to commit yourself and demand more out of yourself then ever before. I athletics places greater expectations on the coach, the athlete and the overall program.
Athletic departments commit the resources and expect teams to perform at a very high level.
Winning is a high priority and not winning can cost jobs, scholarships, and resources. Some athletes will feel like they are sacrificing to compete at this level, others will welcome the competition and thrive on the pressure. The 20 hours a week of practice time can sometimes become 30-40 when you add in the volunteer time in the weight room, training room for rehab, and reviewing game videos. College coaches are always looking to recruit better players than are currently on the team. You may have been a four-year starter in high school, but when you arrive at college your freshman and sophomore year may be spent on the bench.