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    A couple of college coaches told us that only about 1 in 3 “top recruits” work out as well as you expect and recruit because you have to recruit them so early. The colleges love the new later recruiting timeline. Now they can be interested but don’t have to act on it until junior year. Colleges will now be able to see how they pan out compared to the later bloomers. A better fit will be found for all.

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      Also don't forget that when families say they got a "full ride" that often means a combination of athletic, merit and financial aid. Full athletic rides are not common. If a coach is giving a full scholarship up for one player that doesn't work out then they are a terrible talent evaluator. A full ride player is expected to be an impact player and even as a frosh would be getting good PT to see if they're earning their keep. Poor attitude and personality conflicts can also contribute to no PT.

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        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
        A couple of college coaches told us that only about 1 in 3 “top recruits” work out as well as you expect and recruit because you have to recruit them so early. The colleges love the new later recruiting timeline. Now they can be interested but don’t have to act on it until junior year. Colleges will now be able to see how they pan out compared to the later bloomers. A better fit will be found for all.
        Yes, the later timeline is beneficial for us. More pressure in a tight window but more data. It also allows us to evaluate and place more mature internationals.

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          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
          Yes, the later timeline is beneficial for us. More pressure in a tight window but more data. It also allows us to evaluate and place more mature internationals.
          No one forced you to take on immature young players before. You all did that all by yourselves

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            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
            Using basketball recruits as examples don't work. Each bball recruit gets a full ride. A 1 for 1. His replacement will get a full ride from UK as will he where ever he lands.

            In the land of 14 schollies in a fully funded soccer program ( so some programs do not have 14), a full ride in soccer is very different.

            Maybe the kid did not live up to her part by coming in hitting all the marks for fitness either. We do not have the full story here me thinks.
            You missed the point, which is that even at the very top-tier a great outcome is not guaranteed. And if you saw the kid and watched him play fitness is not his issue.

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              Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
              No one forced you to take on immature young players before. You all did that all by yourselves
              Well, the old rules sort of forced the early recruiting. If colleges didn’t jump on the early blooming stars, some other college would and they colleges who waited wouldn’t get the 1in 3 early bloomers that continued to bloom. Fear of missing out is huge when your job is on the line depending on wins.

              On the other hand, taking so many players so early, filled the rosters with 2 out of 3 that didn’t pan out as planned, with no room left to snag the later blossoms that perhaps will bloom even brighter on a college roster. Wonder if there were any top coaches that kept most spots open till later in the game and then pounced on bright later bloomers. A risky strategy that might’ve paid off. Now college coaches will have much more time to see the dust settling, like on the boys’ side. It will be better for everyone, including those early bloomers that other later bloomers catch and pass. Even the early bloomers that level off at a lower level, will find more playing time at a better fit school and will be happier in the long run. Transfers should go down.

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                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                Yes, the later timeline is beneficial for us. More pressure in a tight window but more data. It also allows us to evaluate and place more mature internationals.
                I have seen multiple bust internationals too. Nationality does not guarantee success.

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                  Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                  You missed the point, which is that even at the very top-tier a great outcome is not guaranteed. And if you saw the kid and watched him play fitness is not his issue.
                  Wrong. Fitness in youth is must different than fitness in college.

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                    Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                    I have seen multiple bust internationals too. Nationality does not guarantee success.
                    Take a look at team rosters and see who's getting the most PT.

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                      Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                      Take a look at team rosters and see who's getting the most PT.
                      No internationals on UVA. #1 team most of the year.

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                        Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                        Wrong. Fitness in youth is must different than fitness in college.
                        Wrong? Do you know the kid? You saw him play this year? I did. Looked to be in phenomenal condition (in college) this year. His issue had nothing to do with his fitness.

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                          Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                          No internationals on UVA. #1 team most of the year.
                          Take a look at UVA's men's team, lost in the finals to Georgetown in PKs this year - 9 international players, 3 of whom are freshmen and didn't play, but the other 6 averaged over 1900 minutes for the season. Internationals aren't as big a factor on the women's side but they are growing fast. They've had a big impact on the men's side for awhile now and also keep growing.

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                            Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                            Wrong? Do you know the kid? You saw him play this year? I did. Looked to be in phenomenal condition (in college) this year. His issue had nothing to do with his fitness.
                            Is this about one kid? I thought this was a blog about scholarships. My mistake.

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                              Are only D1 soccer schools with FBS football teams fully funded? What about programs with FCS teams?

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                                Originally posted by Unregistered View Post
                                Are only D1 soccer schools with FBS football teams fully funded? What about programs with FCS teams?
                                I am aware of fully funded womens teams without football as well. I am not sure about guys

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