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In July, I sent out requests for College Coaches to fill out our now annual survey. With responses from 125+ coaches, we have have year over year data to compare. I will post of the the highlights, along with a link to download the report. 🧵⬇️
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I have interviewed over 100 college soccer coaches in 2022. I asked them to give me their top dos and don’ts for highlight videos. Some coaches have personal preferences, but many of the answers were universal. Here are the top 5 consensus dos and don’ts for making your video.
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I have interviewed over 150 college soccer coaches in the last 13 months. Here are a few things that may interest those looking to play at the next level:
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Don't you wish you had a map of every college soccer program? Now you do! See a map with every men's or women's college soccer program on our Resources page -
#soccer
#collegesoccer
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I surveyed college soccer coaches to see how they feel about social media posts during the recruitment of an athlete. With nearly 120 responses, here are the results. 🧵
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And don’t forget, the email you send to the coach with the highlight video is just as important. We’ve put together a template vetted by college coaches to help you in writing that introductory email. Get your free PDF at
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In July, we put out our first ever College Soccer Recruiting Survey. We asked college coaches to answer questions about their recruiting practices to help offer a bird’s eye view of the recruiting landscape today. Here are some of the most interesting findings. 🧵
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@ImCollegeSoccer
Remember, the NCAA is not "ranking" schools D1, 2 or 3. Schools choose which division they want to participate in based on how many sports they want to sponsor and at what level.
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What I’m hearing from coaches is that they’re 3-6 months later than usual on their recruiting calendar. FAFSA has put things out of whack. Folks who would normally be looking at 25s are still on 24s, etc.
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With June 15th coming up, you need to be ready with questions for coaches. I polled the coaches I've interviewed and asked them what questions they like to hear from recruits (and what they don't like). 🧵
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Don't you wish you had a map of every women's college soccer program in the country? We have you covered -
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It's Camp Season! We have over 50 new college camps and ID clinics listed here, with more being added all the time:
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I get asked what are some good events that aren't league affiliated that college coaches attend. Based on my interviews, here is my top 10 in no particular order:
Blue Chip
Crossroads
Surf Cup
Jeff Cup
Bethesda
Disney
Dallas Cup
Mayors Cup
Raleigh/NCFC Showcase
Players Showcase
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How close is the competition in men's college soccer? The 138th ranked D1 team (Massey ratings) lost 2-1 to the 22nd ranked D3 team in a spring game. That same D1 one team lost to the
#24
(at the time) D1 team 2-1 during the regular season.
#d3
#d1
#collegesoccer
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As promised, we have updated our camp search to make it easier to sort by male/female camps. Looking for College ID Camps - find them here -
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Don’t. Ever. Quit.
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Tough conversation. Talking to my daughter after her first “real” college showcase where dozens of coaches watched her play. She had some good plays and some really rough ones. It’ll be a learning experience and luckily she gets another bite of the apple tomorrow!
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Recruits - bookmark this along with our earlier list
June 15th & Beyond:🚨
Recruits,
Do you need a list of questions to ask?Do you know what questions they may ask you?
Here’s a list for you.
Do your research well before your calls with coaches.
Be ready to ask & answer questions.
See all photos & 🙏 Repost to help:
#CSTruth
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So for the next 6 days I’m focusing on helping my daughter and a teammate get closer to finding the right fit. We’re on a 6 day road trip where we will see 15+ colleges (D1/D2/NAIA) and do two ID camps over the weekend. Should be a blast!
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55 total responses from college coaches about my survey about players using recruiting sites. Some word for word comments: 🧵
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DO - Have a starting slide showing a photo of you, with name, contact information and other key information like GPA, class year, relevant stats, contact info, etc. Wouldn’t hurt to end with it too. Make sure they know who they're watching.
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New Interview - Ashland University Women’s Soccer – Coach Cayleb Paulino
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@GreatMidwestAC
@ashlandeagles_
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New Interview - Bluffton University Women’s Soccer – Coach Zach Hammon
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@BlufftonWS
@HCACDIII
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I emailed college coaches and said: There are a ton of sites where a recruit can build a profile and use to talk to college soccer coaches. As a Coach, which site do you like the most? Here are the highlights at 50 responses: 🧵
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New Interview - Baldwin Wallace University Women’s Soccer – Coach Jim Wojtkun
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ecnlgirls
@bwathletics
@BW_wsoccer
@OHAthleticConf
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It’s 8:45 am an no calls. I guess no one wants a 47 year old, out of shape dad with no eligibility left. This whole June 15th thing is just a bunch of hype.
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Recruits - I know it’s summer and you’re trying to be outside playing/practicing/swimming and everything but behind your computer. But just taking 15-20 minutes per day between now and the start of school to research and email schools will go a long way!
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More than 15 new college ID camps added this morning, including Notre Dame, Columbia, Texas State, VA Wesleyan and more.
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DO - Keep it short. 3-5 minutes is best, some coaches even said no longer than 4 minutes. They get hundreds of these a season. If they see it's 45 minutes, they'll just skip it and move on to the next one.
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We've now crossed over the 2,000 follower mark! Thanks everyone for your continued support. Keep spreading the word and we'll keep sharing the interviews, knowledge and resources!
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Bumped into
@OLReign
while in Louisville. My daughter will be jealous that I said hi to
@roselavelle
and
@mPinoe
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DON'T - Use video from your backyard or training. The only exception could be for GKs doing focused training with a GK coach. Coaches generally want to see game environments, not how many time you can juggle.
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New Interview - Transylvania University Men’s Soccer - Coach Ben Federici
#CSTruth
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@RecruitSoccerXP
@socceramerica
@TopDrawerSoccer
@TheSoccerWire
@TransyMSoccer
@TransySports
@HCACDIII
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DON'T - Use a bunch of clips from the same game, especially if it is lower competition or a blowout result. Show yourself against the best competition you can, and the more recent the better.
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I'm seeing lots of posts from players about visits, calls and offers from schools. So I put a survey out to college coaches around how they feel about these posts. I'll share results next week!
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DO - Start with your best highlights. Put your best foot forward. Focus on IMPACT plays. Showcase your personality. Clips need to showcase your position ideally, but should include all facets of your game.
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Breaking down the numbers of Division 2 Soccer – A Thread 🧵👇
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College coaches - who wants to jump on the podcast? It's your chance to talk about your school, your program and the college recruiting process. Will be recording episode 200 later this week!
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I have a survey in the field asking college coaches about the state of their current recruiting - How many slots left for 2024 and how many commits already for 2025. Over 50+ replies so far. Will close it out at the end of the week and share!
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DON'T - Use clips that aren’t successful or show poor technique. Don’t have clips of you just standing around. Seems basic, coaches felt it still needed to be said.
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When sharing your video with coaches, be sure to have full game video (ideally from the clips you chose) ready to share and let coaches know you will send them full games upon request.
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Just got done chatting with a top D2 program. Coach mentioned he much prefers getting emails directly from the player instead of through platforms as the platforms add code to emails and it makes them harder to save in their system. Make it easier for coaches!
#collegesoccer
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New Interview - Rogers State University Women’s Soccer – Coach Chris Jones
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@TheMIAA
@rsuwsoccer
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Here's a good overview of one player's recruiting process. Our friend Kelsey at
@staff_pro1213
! And remember, if you need a good sample intro email, you can get the one we developed with college coaches at
IT’S HERE!!!!
My entire recruiting process from start to finish!
Please share this video and let me know your thoughts 🙏🏼
The Recruiting Process Of A NCAA Player
FULL VIDEO HERE^^^^^
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DO - Pick clips from multiple games. Show both attacking and defending, movement w/ & w/o the ball. Highlight your position. Be sure to show some of the build up and what happened after. This gives the coach the full perspective of the play & shows how it contributed to the game.
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There have been lots of questions about the current state of college soccer recruiting. So I asked college coaches to answer 2 questions - 1) How many spots are you still trying to fill for your class of 2024? and 2)How many commits do you have for your class of 2025?
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DON'T - Speed up or slow down any video. Keep it regular speed, and crystal clear. Instant replays aren't necessary either.
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New Interview - Stetson University Women’s Soccer – Coach Jamie Souza
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@JamieSouza_
@StetsonWSoccer
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40th Interview! Washington & Lee University Men’s Soccer – Coach Mike Singleton
#CSTruth
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@RecruitSoccerXP
@TheSoccerWire
@socceramerica
@TopDrawerSoccer
@WLUGenerals
@odacathletics
@WLUmenssoccer
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DON'T - Use blurry or shaky video. Try to get a nice zoom that shows you well, but also gives a coach enough other information about the play, like where you are on the field and who else is around you.
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Wouldn't it be great if there was somewhere you could go to learn all about the recruiting process as well as get some helpful resources to manage the process? Stay tuned...
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Another gray area is whether or not to have you doing a quick introduction monologue. Some like it and some don’t, but if you do one, keep it to a quick 10-15 seconds. And skip commenting over any of your clips.
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My sources are saying the roster limit will be 27 for soccer
REPORT: The NCAA is expected to approve increased scholarships across multiple Sports..
- Football 105 (+20)
- Basketball 15 (+2)
- Baseball 34 (+22.3)
- Softball 25 (+13)
- Volleyball 18 (+6)
The NCAA has finalized roster-size limits under which athletic departments
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@RecruitSoccerXP
@ECNLgirls
@GAcademyLeague
@ImCollegeSoccer
We have a survey in the field to college coaches right now with results that don’t fully align with this statement. Stay tuned for our full results report coming in early August
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D3 may not sound as appealing to some, but many programs are just as competitive as higher divisions. Plus many have higher academics too. Check out the top D3 programs and stats here,
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If you do decide to use music, be sure to make sure the lyrics are appropriate and will not offend anyone watching. Also be careful not to have the music or audio be too loud.
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Daughter playing in her first varsity game (as a Freshman) will get a new interview up tomorrow.
#GoPirates
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Looking for College Soccer Camps? Check out our listings put there directly by the colleges themselves!
#collegesoccer
#soccer
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@ImCollegeSoccer
The key is to also add something specific about the school/team/coach that shows you’ve not just copied and pasted to 100 other schools. Spend the extra 5 minutes and dig a little deeper than others. That will make you stand out and it will get read.
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Just putting the final touches on next week's 5 Podcast drop! It was so awesome to get to do some in-person interviews with some amazing coaches. I truly hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed recording them!
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Yesterday was my birthday and today is the birthday of the Discover College Soccer podcast! Can't believe it's been 2 yrs. I've talked to over 225+ coaches and others. If you're in the mood to get me a present, please like, subscribe or leave a review on your favorite platform!
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Special Announcement! Next week we drop an episode every day Monday through Friday! You'll get the 5 coach interviews I did live at the
@UnitedCoaches
convention in Philly.
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It's the spring college soccer season. Most schools try to keep their travel budgets low so they play games against their fellow local schools, meaning you'll see different divisions playing each other. This is a great way to measure the talent of teams and divisions and see...
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Happy New Year to all! Thank you for making 2022 a year to remember. Here’s to even more in 2023!
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New Interview - Gannon University Men’s Soccer – Coach Billy Colton
#CSTruth
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@socceramerica
@TopDrawerSoccer
@TheSoccerWire
@GUKnights
@GannonMSoccer
@PSACsports
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New Interview - SUNY Delhi Women’s Soccer – Coach Zach Ward
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@nacathletics
@SUNYDelhiWSoc
@DelhiBroncos
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No matter what year you are in high school or college, fitness is the lowest common denominator. If you're not fit, you're not playing. Are you doing what you need to be doing outside of normal practices and games to gain that edge?
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@ImCollegeSoccer
True. But don't forget, it's that first highlight tape they see that needs to be strong enough for them to WANT to see you in person.
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DO - Be sure to highlight yourself in each clip to make it easy for the coach to know exactly where to look/who to watch. Arrows, highlights, circles, shadows, etc. work well. Make sure it's a clip you are actually in.
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New Interview - Rockhurst University Men’s Soccer – Coach Tony Tocco
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLboys
@RUhawks
@GLVCsports
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New Interview - Adams State University Men’s Soccer – Coach Justin Gilfert
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLboys
@RMAC_SPORTS
@ASUGrizzlies
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New Interview - Grand Valley State University Women’s Soccer – Coach Sam Tracey
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@gvsulakers
@GLIACsports
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New Interview - Allegany College Men’s Soccer – Coach Dustin Wise
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLboys
@ACMTrojans
@MarylandJuco
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Maintain a high level of academic performance in high school and prepare for standardized tests like the ACT and SAT. Strong grades and test scores can enhance your scholarship eligibility and attract college coaches. There's more $ in grades and test scores.
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Time to head back to FL! It was a great time in
#phl23
, where I got to see so many people and sit down with tremendous folks like
@stracey_1
and
@PlayerStatData
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35th New Interview - Oberlin College Men’s Soccer – Coach Dave Wilson
#CSTruth
#collegesoccer
#highschoolsoccer
@Yeo_MSOC
@Yeo_Athletics
@NCAC
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@RecruitSoccerXP
@TheSoccerWire
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@ImCollegeSoccer
And being seen doesn't just mean at a showcase. It means sending coaches your film and going to ID camps.
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When creating your highlight videos, be sure to not speed up or slow down any of the videos. Keep it normal speed. You don't need instant replays either. Coaches will rewatch if need be.
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There are loads of 2yr programs and small NAIA/NCCAA/USCAA schools and even some D3 ones that are practically begging for players each year. If you want to play college soccer, there are opportunities. But, it may not be your right fit in terms of location, cost, academics, etc.
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Did you know… Soccer started as an organized college sport in the USA following the Civil War. Princeton and Rutgers Universities played the first intercollegiate soccer match Nov. 6, 1876, in New Brunswick, N.J. Rutgers won the match 6-4.
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Making memories, like the first Waffle House visit for one of the girls
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I love meeting college coaches and talking to them about their programs. Hopefully recruits out there love it too. It makes the process much more rewarding if you approach it as fun instead of a daunting chore. You get to choose how you frame it, so choose wisely.
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Mark your calendar! For the week of Feb 6 we're dropping a new pod everyday! You'll hear all my live, in-person interviews from the coaches I sat down with while at
@UnitedCoaches
in
#PHL23
!
PS - Also launching something else that week! Stay tuned for more!
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The biggest gray area is around the use of music. Some coaches are fine with adding music and letting it showcase your personality. Others prefer hearing the soccer environment. Yet others will just mute the video all together.
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D2 can be a great blend of high quality soccer in a smaller school environment. Check out over 30+ interviews with D2 coaches -
#collegesoccer
#soccer
#d2
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New Interview - Colorado State University Women’s Soccer – Coach Keeley Hagan
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@MountainWest
@CSURams
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New Interview - Newman University Women’s Soccer - Coach Dylan Gruntzel
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@NewmanU
@NewmanJets
@Newmanjetswsoc
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New Interview - Hampden-Sydney College Men’s Soccer – Coach Patrick Bain
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLboys
@HSC_soccer
@odacathletics
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Big News - Discover College Soccer will be on Podcast Row at the
@UnitedCoaches
Convention in Philly! Can't think of a better place to grab some interviews and share what we're doing. Who else is coming?
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New Interview - St. Bonaventure University Women’s Soccer - Coach Steve Brdarski
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@atlantic10
@GoBonnies
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They also want smart, coachable players with good attitudes. And they are always watching, listening, looking and reading (your social media). That means the way you warmup, talk to coaches, referees, teammates and your parents.
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9th Graders! Identifying possible majors and that initial list of 30-50 schools is crucial. Walking around visiting schools near you to get an idea of what you like and don't is invaluable. This is the stuff that doesn't get talked about that is super important!
Recruiting Timeframe: 8th-12th grade!
8th grade: There is something you can start doing in the recruiting process.
-Find the club soccer program that has the history of accomplishing your long term college soccer goals.
9th-12th grade,👇Some things to start doing.
#CSTruth
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Was recording an interview today and heard the wife scream. Had to politely ask the coach for a pause. Came in to find this guy. Never a dull moment.
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New Interview - Marietta College Women’s Soccer – Coach Sean Kaighin
#collegesoccer
#cstruth
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@MariettaPioneer
@OHAthleticConf
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New Interview - Coker University Women’s Soccer – Coach Tony Vu
#soccer
#collegesoccer
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@SAC_Athletics
@CokerUWSOC
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Great look at ballpark timelines for each division. As said, not hard and fast rules, but a great overview.
🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨
Recruiting Timeline For College Coaches
A Timeline of when College Coaches generally start giving offers and recruits start Verbally Committing.
1. NCAA D1
2. NCAA D2
3. NCAA D3
4. NAIA
5. Junior College
See the 4 pages below: 👇🚨
#CSTruth
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I love the
@UnitedCoaches
convention. Meeting new people and seeing old friends. Ran into the one and only
@dudapavao
at baggage claim in
#phl23
. You know she’s gonna be 🔥
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#flashbackfriday
#FF
- Cape Fear CC Women’s Soccer Program – Coach Ponton
#soccer
#collegesoccer
#flashbackfriday
#FF
@ImCollegeSoccer
@TopDrawerSoccer
@socceramerica
@TheSoccerWire
@ECNLgirls
@goseadevils
@Region10Sports
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