Comprehensive Guide to College Soccer Recruiting 2020
Explore the world of college soccer recruiting in 2020 with valuable insights, statistics, scholarship breakdowns, and odds of high school soccer players making it to college teams. Learn about NCAA rules and find helpful resources to navigate your college search effectively.
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COLLEGE RECRUITING 2020
KFJ College Recruiting Hello and welcome to the KFJ college recruiting assistance program. We are happy to provide assistance, guidance and direction during your college search. We know that you have many questions regarding the process and we are eager to help. KFJ is proud to partner with SportRecruits to provide the most comprehensive college search process in the area. The KFJ staff are happy to be a part of your process, however, the work must be initiated by you-the player and your family. The SportsRecruits platform has made this process easier than ever! Please look over this presentation and after you have reviewed it, don t hesitate to reach out with questions or guidance.
Online Resources NCAA Eligibility Center www.eligibilitycenter.org 2019-2020 Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete www.ncaapublications.com ScholarshipStats.com http://scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html SportsRecruits.com SportsRecruits.com
COLLEGE SPONSORED SOCCER DIVISION NCAA DIVISION I NCAA DIVISION II NCAA DIVISION III NJCAA NAIA MEN 205 210 421 228 202 WOMEN 336 262 441 201 195 Info from Scholarshipstats.com
SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN DIVISION NCAA DI NCAA DII NCAA DIII NJCAA NAIA MEN 9.9 9 NONE 24 12 WOMEN 14 9.9 NONE 24 12 Info from Scholarshipstats.com
ODDS OF A HIGH SCHOOL* SOCCER-ATHLETE PLAYING IN COLLEGE MEN WOMEN Number of HS* soccer players Number of US college soccer players 493,631 410,526 40,233 39,520 % of US HS* players competing at any college level % of US HS* players competing at NCAA DI level 7.3% 9.3% 1.0% 2.2% *High school, NOT club soccer participants Info from Scholarshipstats.com
ODDS OF A HIGH SCHOOL* SOCCER-ATHLETE PLAYING IN COLLEGE MEN WOMEN Odds of a US high school player making ANY college roster Odds of a US high school player making a NCAA DI roster Odds of a KENTUCKY high school player making a NCAA DI Roster Odds of an INDIANA high school player making a NCAA DI Roster *High school, NOT club soccer participants Info from Scholarshipstats.com 14:1 11:1 99:1 46:1 152:1 67:1 102:1 50:1
NCAA RECRUITING RULES New NCAA DI rules have restricted the timeline in which sport programs can contact prospects. DII, DIII & NAIA are unchanged It s the responsibility of the coaches to abide the rules. The burden is NOT on prospect.
Recruiting Calendar NCAA DI FR SO JR SR You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic You MAY call, email, text coaches You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches on-campus Coaches MAY call YOU Coaches MAY email, text, IM You MAY receive recruiting materials Coaches MAY have off-campus contact You MAY make an official visit X X X X X June 15 Aug. 1 June 15 June 15 June 15 June 15 Aug. 1 X X X X X X Info from NCAA.com
Recruiting Calendar NCAA DII FR SO JR SR You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic You MAY call, email, text coaches You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches on-campus Coaches MAY call YOU Coaches MAY email, text, IM You MAY receive recruiting materials Coaches MAY have off-campus contact X X X X X X X X X X X X June 15 June 15 June 15 June 15 X X X X You MAY make an official visit June 15 X Info from NCAA.com
Recruiting Calendar NCAA DIII FR SO JR SR You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic You MAY call, email, text coaches You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches on-campus Coaches MAY call YOU Coaches MAY email, text, IM You MAY receive recruiting materials Coaches MAY have off-campus contact You MAY make an official visit X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Conclusion Jan. 1 Information from NCAA.com
Establish academic profile Develop your game Make a broad list of potential schools Send coaches your schedule and attend ID camps FRESH/SOPH Recruiting Timeline Communicate to coaches - events Narrow down search Make campus visits official & unofficial Update Eligibility Center Attend ID camps Take ACT/SAT JUNIOR Continue contact with coaches Official visits allowed Complete FAFSA Complete all application info NLI signing in November SENIOR
You better have some CAT in you TALENT If you are a good player, we will find you . CHARACTER Be a great teammate. ACADEMICS Good academics opens doors. Be a young professional . Set the bar early in HS Play at the highest level that you can. Know the NCAA standards Make the players around you better. Be willing to play multiple positions. Prepare for ACT/SAT Handle mistakes and defeats with class. What are you doing get better when nobody is looking? Good grades = $$$$ Be coachable!!! Source: Paul Biancardi
How to Gain Exposure Don t wait for schools to recruit you Schools WANT to know that YOU are willing to do the leg-work Utilize Sports Recruits and work with the KFJ staff to identify appropriate schools and that level at which you can play Ways to get on coach s radar ID Camps great early exposure to school, coaches and team ODP excellent vehicle for extra exposure and development Sports Recruits no need to spend money on an outside recruiting service. KFJ and Sports Recruits are your recruiting service. Highlight Videos Are useful to introduce yourself to a school/coach, however, you shouldn t rely of this as your only recruiting tool.
WHERE DO YOU FIT? DI, DII, DIII, NAIA Is this what you, the student-athlete, want? Do you love to idea of it or the reality of it? Time commitment Academic vs. Athletic balance Social atmosphere What type of the following are you willing to accept:
Intro Letter To Coach (Part I) Dear Coach MAKE SURE NAME IS CORRECT Introduce yourself: The opening paragraph(s) should include your name, grade, and graduation year (bold grad year). It should also state your interest in the school and why. Be specific with your interest. Explore the possibility of playing soccer at your school, visiting campus, meeting with coaches/players, watching me at upcoming events Purpose:
Intro Letter to Coach (Part II) Playing Background: Club team and jersey number, high school team and jersey number, position(s). Include brief playing honors/distinctions A good place to give brief description of technical/tactical strengths (sound like a soccer player) Academic Background: GPA, ACT/SAT scores or intended test date(s), class rank, academic interests Upcoming Schedule Include as much detail as possible about upcoming events, locations, and game times Closing Thank them for time. Let them know they can contact your coaches. Include profile if applicable.
First Name, Last name Class of 20?? (Appropriate photo is encouraged) Kentucky Fire Juniors / jersey# High School name / jersey# Contact Info: Street name & number City, State, zip code Contact phone number Contact email Other info: Player Profile/Resume D.O.B. GPA: ? - Class Rank: ? ACT/SAT: Score or date taking test (include necessary academic accomplishments) Specific academic interest Club Coach/Contact: Coach name, cell number, email address High School Coach/Contact: Coach name, cell number, email address Individual / Team Accomplishments: -Include notable accomplishments like: captain, championships, ODP, etc Upcoming events: -Event name, location, game time, field number and opponent
Questions About the Process? Many of our coaches have extensive college experience and can provide guidance. Please start by reaching out to one of the individuals below. Boys questions: sbird@mockingbirdsoccer.net Girls questions: tnowak@mockingbirdsoccer.net
