Lots of people on here getting all worked up about which club is better than the other, spending lots of $ and time etc. The reality is only 1-2% of HS soccer players go on to play D1. That’s just the facts. Boys are around 1% and girls 2%. So don’t buy the bs that is being sold out there. If you include all collegiate divisions you’re looking at between 6-7% HS players actually playing college soccer, the majority of those being D3. Just think about that, on a roster of 20 on average only 1-2 will play D1. Of course that does not mean giving up on it, but be realistic with your options and choices. Some academies like PDA have a proven track record but you pretty much have to be on the top team. Others have zero track record, just check their websites. If you see nothing on there then you know you might be taken for a ride. Either way the stats are pretty sobering...
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostLots of people on here getting all worked up about which club is better than the other, spending lots of $ and time etc. The reality is only 1-2% of HS soccer players go on to play D1. That’s just the facts. Boys are around 1% and girls 2%. So don’t buy the bs that is being sold out there. If you include all collegiate divisions you’re looking at between 6-7% HS players actually playing college soccer, the majority of those being D3. Just think about that, on a roster of 20 on average only 1-2 will play D1. Of course that does not mean giving up on it, but be realistic with your options and choices. Some academies like PDA have a proven track record but you pretty much have to be on the top team. Others have zero track record, just check their websites. If you see nothing on there then you know you might be taken for a ride. Either way the stats are pretty sobering...
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostLast year, PDA had something like 51 players from 4 teams committed to playing college (a mix of D1/2/3), so it's definitely more than just the "top team" in terms of players going on to play college. And there were some on the "top team" that chose to play D3, as well as some from the "non-top team" that went to D1 programs. I will agree that if you want to play at a P5 college, then likely you will need to be on the top team. But for everything else, there's a reasonable chance if you are a decent player playing on any one of these teams.
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Of all players, yes those figures are true. When you get to ECNL or even GA, the numbers jump drastically and the vast majority of kids play college and a big %of that is D1. How many go on "full rides" is up for debate and harder to really understand.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostOf all players, yes those figures are true. When you get to ECNL or even GA, the numbers jump drastically and the vast majority of kids play college and a big %of that is D1. How many go on "full rides" is up for debate and harder to really understand.
Where it gets harder is with the leagues below the top two. Even with a top EDP team maybe half a dozen get recruited but will tend to be low level D1 and D2/D3. Parents should spend some time studying rosters to see what level most players came from
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostI agree PDA has a great track record, out of those 4 teams (3 of which are ECNL) about 20 ended up being D1. So 20 out of say 80 players is a great % for D1. It’s clubs like CSA, PSA etc. that are likely in the 1-2% range. Anyway, focus on academics as well! The $ could be much higher than for soccer there.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostAlways focus on the grades. A smart soccer player will have many more options. In the end the education is what matters. Strong applicants can receive substantial merit money that stays with you all 4 years.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostLots of people on here getting all worked up about which club is better than the other, spending lots of $ and time etc. The reality is only 1-2% of HS soccer players go on to play D1. That’s just the facts. Boys are around 1% and girls 2%. So don’t buy the bs that is being sold out there. If you include all collegiate divisions you’re looking at between 6-7% HS players actually playing college soccer, the majority of those being D3. Just think about that, on a roster of 20 on average only 1-2 will play D1. Of course that does not mean giving up on it, but be realistic with your options and choices. Some academies like PDA have a proven track record but you pretty much have to be on the top team. Others have zero track record, just check their websites. If you see nothing on there then you know you might be taken for a ride. Either way the stats are pretty sobering...
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostThis is a very accurate post because a player has to make their own opportunities. If payers do their research they will see what their chances are in playing at what level of college soccer. Everyone has dream schools and not enough are realistic. The top team at PDA has a distinct advantage. The advantage being the top players identified early on have been with this team o recruited from another team/club. If you look at the rosters of college programs and you see they only recruit ECNL then you know your chances are very slim if you play in another eagle. Those are the facts. It’s not sobering if your realistic about your talent. When you attend an ECNL showcase you and you see thousands of players from all 4 regions and 50 games being played simultaneously you get an idea how many players want to play in college.
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Why does everyone keep saying 1-2% of a 20 player roster is 1-2 kids? Am I missing something?
1-2% equals 1-2 players out of a 100 player roster
Or have I misunderstood something?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhy does everyone keep saying 1-2% of a 20 player roster is 1-2 kids? Am I missing something?
1-2% equals 1-2 players out of a 100 player roster
Or have I misunderstood something?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostJust like athletic money does. If you really want to focus on grades, why play at all?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhy does everyone keep saying 1-2% of a 20 player roster is 1-2 kids? Am I missing something?
1-2% equals 1-2 players out of a 100 player roster
Or have I misunderstood something?
However, when it comes to CLUB teams some will have 100% playing in college, many D1, while others will place a handful mostly on lower level programs, and others still may will place none.
As for all the discussion about PDA's placements its a bit of the chicken and the egg. Top players are attracted to the club because of their placement record, and their placement record is good because they get top players. Yes clubs can help get players onto rosters but most of it is up to the player's hard work both on and off the field. They have to market themselves, work their butts off and perform when coaches come to watch them.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Post1-2% of all HS players. On average a typical HS roster might have 1 D1 player on it. Yes that's > 1-2% but you're focused on the wrong thing. The point is overall very few will get through the very tight funnel into college ball at any level and even fewer for D1.
However, when it comes to CLUB teams some will have 100% playing in college, many D1, while others will place a handful mostly on lower level programs, and others still may will place none.
As for all the discussion about PDA's placements its a bit of the chicken and the egg. Top players are attracted to the club because of their placement record, and their placement record is good because they get top players. Yes clubs can help get players onto rosters but most of it is up to the player's hard work both on and off the field. They have to market themselves, work their butts off and perform when coaches come to watch them.
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