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Where are the showcase tournaments for the 2008's? How is my son supposed to get signed up to play D1 if he is not seen this year? He is the best kid in CT so would easily crush everyone else
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostWhere are the showcase tournaments for the 2008's? How is my son supposed to get signed up to play D1 if he is not seen this year? He is the best kid in CT so would easily crush everyone else
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My daughter is trying to get recruited for college. She has interest from DII schools and DIII so far (DI has tougher rules on contacting as far as we understand, so I really don't know where that stands). She does not play ECNL or DA, but does play for a regional club. Her club does attend showcases. In looking at DI rosters, it seems that most of those players were ECNL or played ODP. My daughter does not do either. She never tried out for either because it simply costs way too much from what I understand. When you are paying for college for multiple children, cost is an issue. My question is, does anyone know if those schools would even consider her? She is good enough to play ECNL/ODP. Players she has competed with/against are now there, and we were able to get a fairly good gauge on the level of play from that (I am by no means saying she is the best player in the state, we recognize that she has areas of strengths and weaknesses so nobody get all worked up about that please).
Just wondering if DI coaches would bother looking at her to give her a chance. If anyone has any experience, I would love to hear.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy daughter is trying to get recruited for college. She has interest from DII schools and DIII so far (DI has tougher rules on contacting as far as we understand, so I really don't know where that stands). She does not play ECNL or DA, but does play for a regional club. Her club does attend showcases. In looking at DI rosters, it seems that most of those players were ECNL or played ODP. My daughter does not do either. She never tried out for either because it simply costs way too much from what I understand. When you are paying for college for multiple children, cost is an issue. My question is, does anyone know if those schools would even consider her? She is good enough to play ECNL/ODP. Players she has competed with/against are now there, and we were able to get a fairly good gauge on the level of play from that (I am by no means saying she is the best player in the state, we recognize that she has areas of strengths and weaknesses so nobody get all worked up about that please).
Just wondering if DI coaches would bother looking at her to give her a chance. If anyone has any experience, I would love to hear.
My experience is that in situations of financial need, clubs will make it work for the players. Don't let the economics hold her back. The difference between a CFCU team and an above average CT premier team is massive and frankly college coaches know that.
Coaches (D1) recruit from the ECNL and now DA because that's where the majority of the top end talent is. The games are fast and competitive and allow a coach to see how a player handles significant pressure. It most simulates what they might expect in the college game.
If you are intent on staying with the small club, I'd suggest attending as many ID clinics as possible and then having the club coach contact the school for feedback. Its probably your only choice as D1 coaches aren't going to attend low level showcase events.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostYour best bet is to try to have her tryout for a top club team.
My experience is that in situations of financial need, clubs will make it work for the players. Don't let the economics hold her back. The difference between a CFCU team and an above average CT premier team is massive and frankly college coaches know that.
Coaches (D1) recruit from the ECNL and now DA because that's where the majority of the top end talent is. The games are fast and competitive and allow a coach to see how a player handles significant pressure. It most simulates what they might expect in the college game.
If you are intent on staying with the small club, I'd suggest attending as many ID clinics as possible and then having the club coach contact the school for feedback. Its probably your only choice as D1 coaches aren't going to attend low level showcase events.
You don't have to play at a top club to be recruited but you will have to work more at it. There are many levels of programs out there and D3 schools should not be overlooked. Take a look at how many roster spots there are out there
http://www.scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html
However, she needs to better target her schools to ones that take more players like her. )lower level D1, D2 and D3). If rosters are filled with top ECNL players with loads of accolades, ODP and possibly NT callus her odds are very, very slim of making a roster let alone actually playing. ID events are a possible path, preferably at the schools she's most interested in rather than the big multi school events. Like with showcases it's important that she establish contact with the staff BEFORE the event so they know to look out for you. But again go to events at schools that are a good academic and soccer fit. Don't shoot way above your ability hoping to get "discovered". You're just padding the coach's budget.
Most importantly target the best academic fit. In the end that degree and being at the right school matters more than soccer ever will. In addition, coaches love good students who won't struggle and don't require a push with the admissions office.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostMy daughter is trying to get recruited for college. She has interest from DII schools and DIII so far (DI has tougher rules on contacting as far as we understand, so I really don't know where that stands). She does not play ECNL or DA, but does play for a regional club. Her club does attend showcases. In looking at DI rosters, it seems that most of those players were ECNL or played ODP. My daughter does not do either. She never tried out for either because it simply costs way too much from what I understand. When you are paying for college for multiple children, cost is an issue. My question is, does anyone know if those schools would even consider her? She is good enough to play ECNL/ODP. Players she has competed with/against are now there, and we were able to get a fairly good gauge on the level of play from that (I am by no means saying she is the best player in the state, we recognize that she has areas of strengths and weaknesses so nobody get all worked up about that please).
Just wondering if DI coaches would bother looking at her to give her a chance. If anyone has any experience, I would love to hear.
YU gets kids picked up and nobody plays ODP anymore
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostIf shes good they will look at her- they dont care where she plays
YU gets kids picked up and nobody plays ODP anymore
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