Has anyone's kid participated in this clinic? Is it worth it?
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My son attended a couple of the Harvard clinics. He thoughts they were very well run and competitive. But there can be a range of talents. He liked the coaching staff and said they did a very good job. It is worth it if your child is targeting Harvard as a place to play. If not, I would recommend finding clinics where his target schools will be attending.Originally posted by Guest View Post -
Thank you! My daughter is still a freshman but we got an email from them and I thought it would be a good opportunity for her to learn a bit more about college soccer.Comment
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It could help her to learn what these camps are like to prepare for future camps. They won't be able to speak to her much because she is only a freshman. She will need to be able to compete and show promise. If not, the coaches may cross her off (somewhat). These coaches don't have much time to see players a lot.Originally posted by Guest View PostComment
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It's not a bad idea to get some experience before the big recruiting push starts. She can see how the process works, see where she fits in. Targeting well is critical to recruiting. If she's completely overwhelmed that's a good data point. Same if she handles herself well against older players. If it's close by and you can afford it give it a go.Originally posted by Guest View Post
BUT, treat it as a learning experience not actual recruiting. She will be inundated with "invites" that are just mass emails, especially if she's on a good team/club. Schools are using the camps to 1) get a closer look at players they're already interested in (have seen at showcases or have reached out to them) 2)look for the occasional diamond they haven't seen yet. 3)pad their budgets.
During the learning process it's usually it's better do 1-2 of these at schools that you're not targeting in case it doesn't go well. Pick programs that are a similar level or same conference as ones you will be targeting later. Again, it's part of the learning process. The more you know to help target effectively, the greater the odds of success.Comment
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Agree with above. Good post.
TS can’t say what’s worth it to you. All about your expectations. Want the shirt, and a cool experience nearby - worth it
Want a a gilded path thru Admissions - change her name to Josefsdottir.Comment
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The very best piece of advice we got when recruiting started was to attend a couple of ID camps that our player wasn't super interested in. It's a good way to get a feel for how the days go, what the flow is, how to behave, etc. He did 3 1 day clinics, and 1 overnight over his sophomore year, and by the time he was a Jr, he knew what he was getting into. mComment
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