When I am asked by friends and family about how the college athletic recruitment process works, I am left pondering by the absolute vagueness of the question. There simply is not a cookie-cutter response that would work for everyone. With … Continued
Playing soccer in college and potentially receiving an athletic scholarship for soccer is something to consider. Having the ability to play sport in college is a once in a lifetime opportunity that you will remember for the rest of your … Continued
As a high school soccer player who wants to play collegiate soccer, you should know that you will need to reach out to coach and introduce yourself to them. Without taking this step, your chances of that coach knowing who … Continued
Young high school soccer athlete meets a D1 college coach at an EXACT National Soccer Showcase Camp. Contacting College Coaches So you want to play soccer in college? Great! Setting that goal is the first step in the process and … Continued
We’d like you to meet a past camper of ours and true inspiration, Raina Stroescu. She’s a 2019 graduate and plays forward for the Dallas Texans. In July of 2015, Raina was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, a few weeks before … Continued
Alyssa Finelli from Arcadia University reveals the secret to getting any college coach to watch your highlight tape. What Coach Finelli Says About Making a Highlight Tape (Full Transcript) “Number one I would say quality of the video. You wanna … Continued
Michelle Wilson from Queens College shares how specificity focuses and enhances conversations between recruits and college coaches. What Coach Wilson Says About Asking Specific Questions (Full Transcript) “Hi, I’m Michelle Wilson. I’m from Queens College in New York. One tip … Continued
Derek Faulkner from Oregon State University reinforces the importance of positivity and maintaining in close contact with coaches. What Coach Faulkner Says About Maintaining Contact (Full Transcript) “I’m Derek Faulkner, assistant Men’s coach at Oregon State University and my recruiting … Continued
Gareth Tomlinson from Point Loma Nazarene University stresses the important role grades and test scores play in the recruiting process. What Coach Tomlinson Says About The Importance of Academics (Full Transcript) “Hey my name’s Gareth Tomlinson, I’m with Point Loma … Continued
Gina Ramirez from Cal State Dominguez Hills reminds recruits to identify themselves well when contacting coaches. What Coach Ramirez Says About Identifying Yourselves (Full Transcript) “Hi, I’m Gina Ramirez, assistant coach at Cal State Dominguez Hills and my tip for … Continued
| FEATURE | D-1 | D-2 | D3 | NAIA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Scholarships | Full | Partial | No | Yes |
| Academic Flexibility | Medium | High | Very High | High |
| Competition Level | Elite | High | Competitive | Competitive |
| Recruiting Intensity | Very High | High | Moderate | Moderate |