Dallas Tornado
Collins attended school in the Wayne Central School District where he played both basketball and soccer. He attended SUNY Oneonta where he was the captain of the men's soccer team for three seasons. In 1978, the Dallas Tornado selected Collins in the second round of the North American Soccer League. He played outdoor soccer with the Tornado through the 1981 season. He also played the 1979-1980 indoor season with the Wichita Wings of the Major Indoor Soccer League and the 1980-1981 NASL indoor season with the Dallas Tornado.