Recruiting Tips & Blog

You just finished an ID camp. You played well, met coaches, and made some good impressions. Now what? Most players walk off the field and never follow up. That’s a mistake. The coaches who watched you play may not remember you in a few weeks unless you stay on their radar. This guide breaks down exactly how to follow up after ID camps to turn exposure into recruiting opportunities. Get Evaluated by 50+ College Coaches This July Why Post-Camp Follow-Up Matters Coaches evaluate dozens of players at a single ID camp. Following up serves three purposes: Reminds coaches who you are — refreshes their memory of your performance Shows genuine interest — proves you’re serious about their program Opens the door to conversation — gives coaches a reason to email you back Players who follow up maximize their recruiting opportunities.

How to Prepare for an ID Camp: What to Do Before, During, and After

Most players show up to an ID camp, play hard, and hope for the best. The players who leave with real recruiting conversations started do a bit more than that. They arrive prepared, they know how to make the most of the time they have in front of coaches, and they know what to do after the weekend ends. Here is a practical guide to getting the most out of an ID camp. Get Evaluated by 50+ College Coaches This July Before Camp: Set Yourself Up Email the colleges you are interested in — before you arrive.

The summer months are one of the most underutilized stretches of the recruiting calendar. Coaches have more bandwidth than during the fall season, communication restrictions for most divisions are at their most open, and live evaluation opportunities are at their peak. Most players treat summer as a waiting period. The ones who get recruited treat it as a working period. Here are five specific moves worth making between now and August. Get Evaluated by 50+ College Coaches This July

1. Update Your Highlight Video and Send It to Every Program on Your Target List

If you have not updated your highlight video since last fall, coaches are evaluating an older version of you.

College soccer ID camps are an essential part of the recruiting process, offering high school athletes a chance to showcase their skills in front of college coaches. With so many options available, families often face a tough decision: which camp is the best investment for their recruiting journey? If you’re comparing soccer ID camps, it’s important to know what to look for to ensure you’re choosing one that will maximize your exposure and opportunities. Below are five key factors to evaluate when deciding where to spend your hard-earned money.

1. Are the Coaches Actually Attending?

One of the most critical factors to consider when comparing soccer ID camps is whether the coaches advertised are actually going to attend the event.

5 College Soccer Recruiting Myths That Are Still Costing Players Roster Spots   There is no shortage of advice about college soccer recruiting. The problem is that a significant portion of it is wrong — and the families who get hurt are not the ones ignoring the process. They are the ones who are working hard and following guidance that was never accurate to begin with. Here are five recruiting myths that continue to derail players and families, and what to do instead. Get Evaluated by 50+ College Coaches This July Myth 1: NCAA Division I is the only real option.

You sent an email to a college coach two weeks ago. No response. Now what? Do you email again? Wait longer? Give up and move on? Most players stop after one email. That’s a mistake. College coaches are busy, emails get buried, and timing matters. A systematic follow-up approach keeps you on coaches’ radars without being annoying. This guide breaks down the exact email follow-up cadence that works, including templates you can adapt for your own outreach. Get Evaluated by 50+ College Coaches This July

Why Coaches Don’t Respond (It’s Not What You Think)

Before we dive into follow-up strategy, understand why coaches don’t always respond: 1.