Odds are tough depending on the situation
Not every D1/D2/D3/JUCO/NAIA baller played MLS next or ECNL and not every MLS Next baller went to college or pro sadly
So my advice is to "Stay humble and make the best of your situation and control what you can” ❤️🫶🏽
I include recruiting services/social media in this discussion because athletes are enticed to spend the short off-seasons they do have, at camps/showcases where the priority is to EXPRESS their ability just like in competition. Off-seasons should be spent DEVELOPING abilities.