In 1985 he was awarded the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) 1-A Division Player of the Year.
Palic graduated from Santa Clara University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1985 to 1988.
[5] In 1989 he received the Victor Corsignlia Award, given annually to Santa Clara University's top senior male athlete.
[7] In 1987, Palic spent the collegiate off season with the San Jose Earthquakes of the Western Soccer Alliance.
The San Jose Oaks where the last amateur team to win the US Open Cup.