Most soccer parents waste thousands on showcases that don't matter. 25 years coaching. I'll show you what coaches actually care about. Free timeline ๐
What college coaches actually look for
After 25 years of coaching soccer, I can tell you what college coaches actually look for in a recruit.
It's not what most parents think.
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Step 4: DECIDE (11th grade springโ12th grade fall)
โข Official visits (D1: max 5 paid visits)
โข Compare financial aid packages (athletic + academic)
โข Commit to the best fit
โข Sign NLI (D1/D2) or make verbal commitment (D3)
What college coaches actually look for
After 25 years of coaching soccer, I can tell you what college coaches actually look for in a recruit.
It's not what most parents think.
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What to do this week if you have a sophomore or junior:
โ Build a 3-minute highlight tape
โ Write an athletic resume (1 page)
โ Make a list of 20โ30 target schools
โ Have your player (not you) send 5 intro emails
That's more than 80% of families ever do.