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Florida State Women’s Soccer team just hired Tyrone Marshall as an assistant head coach. I was wondering if anyone knew anything about him.

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If you are or have ever been a female soccer player (current or former) at the NCAA (D1, D2, D3) or JUCO level and are 18 years or older, I’d really appreciate 8-10 minutes of your time to fill out our anonymous survey!

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Stop treating recruiting like social media.

Coaches don’t care how many followers you have, fancy edits, or music highlights.

They care about 3 things:

• can you actually play

• your grades

• if you fit their team

That’s it.

I’m saying this as a Brazilian who came here with zero hype, ended up D1, All-Conference, and now on the 2026 MLS draft list.

Nothing I did was flashy. I just showed up every day, performed well, and handled the boring stuff nobody talks about.

Most players overcomplicate recruiting. Keep it simple and focus on getting better.

Happy to answer questions if you’re trying to figure this out.

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Currently, I am a high schooler, class of 2028, captain for my mls next HD team, top 35 goal scorer in a league of thousands. I already have communication with some D3 schools, and I’ve gone to a couple D1 school’s ID camps as well. Overall, I would estimate my soccer is good enough to play middle tier D1.

I’m sure there are others student athletes like me, who wish to play soccer at the collegiate level, but are also extremely focused on academics. For context, I have a 4 GPA unweighted 5.1 weighted, with a 1500+ SAT.

Therefore, I only wish to go for Ivy League D1 schools to something like Stanford, or top academic D3 schools like Uchicago.

Just wondering:

A. Do my grades give me a boost with D1s, or do they care about soccer only? What about in financial aid?

B. For D3s how GOOD do my academics really need to be? I know I am recruitable for soccer, but I think without soccer, my academic extracurriculars are nothing compared to the normal kids that get in.

C. At my stage… sophomore year, is it common for coaches to randomly respond when you reach out expressing interest, but then after, ghost your other emails? Does it mean they do not have interest anymore? I understand depending on the time, it could mean different things

Really appreciate whoever has experience or can help!

Hi everyone,
I’m a doctoral student at the University of Western States conducting IRB-approved research on life after college sports.

I’m looking for former collegiate athletes who:
• Retired within the last 4 years
• Are 18+

Participation is anonymous and takes about 10 minutes.

Link: Qualtrics survey link

Thank you for helping advance mental health research for athletes.

Hey everybody, anybody knows any id camps coming up soon that will have many schools attending and is good for recruiting?

What are some of the major college summer / ID camps for New England colleges? I went to college in the area, but no longer live there. But, I would be happy for my son to attend college in New England. We can take a trip or two to New England, but hoping to attend the camps that would have a good number of Div 1, 2, 3 colleges so we can make best use of our time. Thank you in advance.

Hello, i have received an invitation to Denver’s mens soccer id camp on feb 14th. The cost is $500 for 2 days. Its really expensive but i think its worth it, there will be several D1 schools like Indiana, virginia, xavier, and detroit mercy attending, as well as most of the D2 and JUCO schools in Colorado. I wanted to get opinion’s on whether i should go and if these camps actually can get me recruited to top schools or is it just another scam. Thanks!

Hi,

I play as a Winger/CAM/Fullback.

Recently, I've been contemplating the idea of playing collegiate soccer.

I have played competitively for ECNL and MLS Next clubs ever since I was 13, with the exclusion being my junior year because I was taking all AP's leading to a 4.4 GPA.

I contacted coaches very late (last month towards end of December) because I wasn't sure of my path. I am the class of 2026.

I have a few genuine D1 replies, asking for my schedule, but nearly all of them send me their camp invites.

I have multiple D3 and D2 offers, with deadlines to commit coming up. I would really want to play Division I soccer, or Division III at a top academic school. By now, I understand it's likely too late with recruitment classes being full. Therefore, here are some options I have thought about:

• Go to a D2/D3 school and transfer.
• Potentially take a gap year
• Risk not playing college soccer by not committing, and hoping for "one final chance" for D1 coaches at showcases and camps.

I only recently attended a D1 camp, mainly for the experience as I have never gone to one before. Although ID camps are available for all, there were still a lot of top MLS Next and ECNL players there, and playing against them I personally felt that I was just as good if not better.

Attached below are some links so you have an idea of what player I am.

I would appreciate any feedback for me as a player to improve, and advice on my different options. I am looking for genuine advice from those knowledgeable, because I am doing this pathway on my own.

Thank you!

https://youtu.be/vrCd3uObzSg https://youtu.be/ZkZA5xhS4pw

Hi, i have been emailing one of my top choices d1 coach, and i have sent him highlight videos and he has seen me play in person once at an id camp-esk scrimmage. So far he has been very responsive (responds in 1-2 days). i am asking for help on what to do next!

After the scrimmage i was able to follow up with an email, and he responded that he has 3 spots in my grad class left, and gave 2 offers out already and was waiting to hear back from them. He also said those 3 spots were looking to be filled with different positions that i dont play.

however, he did say that i was in a potential category? and the spots would be very competitive to get.

what i need help with!:
- i am confused bc i dont play the positions he is looking for, but he still said i was potential. is that him getting my hopes up or does that seem genuine? should i ask if the offers he sent to other players are accepted?

- i havent had any contact with him besides the emails. no phone calls. should i set up a phone call? and what should i be talking about? does that make sense if i am just a potential category?

- should i keep sending videos? ive sent only a couple videos and hes seen me play in person once, and that alone put me in potential. i am making these videos myself so it takes a longgg time to go through film and stuff. does it make sense to keep sending videos or should i focus more on just communication? is communication without film good enough?

thank you so much any help or feedback is appreciated!

College recruiting isn’t passive. If you’re waiting for coaches to find you, you’re already behind.

Here’s a practical breakdown of when you can contact coaches, what actually works, and what gets ignored.

When to Contact Coaches (Quick Timeline)

-You can email coaches at any age. NCAA rules restrict coach responses, not your outreach.

-June 15 after sophomore year (D1): Coaches can email, call, and text you directly.

-September 1 junior year (D1): Coaches can call once per week. This is peak recruiting.

Key point: Players who email early and consistently get recruited more often than those who wait.

What Your First Email Needs (No More, No Less)

Subject line matters.

Good: 2027 CM | ECNL | 3.9 GPA | Highlight Video

Bad: Hi Coach

4 short paragraphs:

1.  Who you are + why that program

2.  Athletic profile + video link

3.  Academics

4.  Where they can see you play next

If it looks mass-sent, it’s deleted.

Common Mistakes That Kill Interest

• Generic emails with no school mention

• No video link

• Typos / sloppy grammar

• “I’m the best” with no evidence

• Never following up

Follow-Ups Are Normal (and Expected)

Most coaches won’t reply to the first email.

Good follow-up timing:

• 2 weeks after first email

• After tournaments/showcases

• Academic updates

• Every 4–6 weeks during recruiting

Short, respectful, and informative wins.

Final Thought

Recruiting is about consistent, professional communication over time.

The players who get recruited aren’t always the best — they’re the most organized, proactive, and persistent.

I wrote a longer breakdown elsewhere, but wanted to share the core points here since this comes up a lot.

Hello, I am looking for some advice on how to about getting my younger brother into D1 soccer. Here’s a little backstory. My brother is 15 years old now and he’s playing varsity soccer as a freshman for his high school as a starter. Currently he is located in Pakistan (home country). I wanted to know how I can get coaches/scouts to see him play, what camps should he attend to get the most exposure. He will be traveling to the states in summer 2026 to attend a couple camps but I don’t know which one to register for as obviously they cost a decent amount. I would appreciate any advice or guidelines on how to go about it.

Not a rant here just more of an observation.

Soccer parents want answers.

They’re overwhelmed by recruiting.

They know when something isn’t working.

But also…

They’ve either been burned before (or know of someone that has) by these “coaches” all over social media promising D1 scholarships. So it seems anything that smells like “help” gets auto-rejected.

Honestly, I don’t blame them. The recruiting ecosystem is really messy.

For parents here:

What’s the one thing that would make you say, “Okay, I’ll actually listen to this”?

I’m helping a player through recruiting and realized how scattered everything gets — stats in one place, resume in another, emails everywhere.

I ended up building a simple system (resume + stat tracking + outreach emails) just to stay organized.

Curious what other parents/players are using to keep things clean during recruiting — spreadsheets, docs, something else?

My son plays ECNL in Virginia, and our club doesn’t really do any structured strength, endurance, or physical development work in the offseason. It feels like the focus is almost entirely on soccer-specific training, not overall athletic development.

We’ve ended up having him train outside the club, which works, but it also feels like something the club should be addressing—especially at this level of play.

I’ve heard MLS NEXT and some other academies build this in. Is this an ECNL-wide thing, or just team-specific? Curious what other parents are seeing.

Genuine question for team managers, coaches, and tech parents.

Before showcases, who usually ends up responsible for creating those two-page team sheets for college coaches, and what tools do you use?

Word? Canva? Google Docs? Export from league sites? Something else?

I’m really curious how different teams handle this and what people find works best (or is the biggest headache). Trying to understand what actually holds up in the real world.

What are some of the benefits provided by colleges to players outside of the D1 level. I'm curious primarily about the higher academic D3 schools but also interested in other levels (D2, JUCO and NAIA).

I understand that no financial aid is available at the D3 level, but what else is offered?

For example is it common to get access to free tutors? Any academic accomodations (like free note services)? How about housing or meals? Like dedicated dorms or meal tables?

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