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Do's and Don'ts of College Soccer Recruiting

College Recruiting Effort Yearly Timeline and Tips: A rough timeline of which steps are appropriate for which school year (Some tips are relevant in multiple years)

Always
Work Hard On Your Academics
The Importance Of A Stable Family Life
Who Are Your Friends?
Work Harder, Learn More
Should I Switch Clubs?
Get An Honest Appraisal Of Your Playing Ability
The Importance Of Networking
Show College Coaches You Are Interested In Their Programs
Be Aware Of Recruiting Rules
What About Social Media?

Freshman

Prepare A Soccer Profile
Prepare Video Highlights
Overheard: “I wish we would have started earlier”
Prepare Two Lists Of Colleges
Send Emails To College Coaches
What About ID Camps?

Sophomore
A Personal Website For College Recruiting
Send Emails To College Coaches
Choose The Right Showcases
Prepare A Team Profile Flier
What About ID Camps?

Junior
Parental Emotions
Send Emails To College Coaches
Do I Really Have To Call Coaches On The Phone?
Choose The Right Showcases
Prepare A Team Profile Flier
Show Your Gratitude

Senior
Parental Emotions
Send Emails To College Coaches
Do I Really Have To Call Coaches On The Phone?
Choose The Right Showcases
Prepare A Team Profile Flier
Show Your Gratitude
Strategic Guest Playing
The NCAA Clearinghouse

Again, this is only meant to be a rough timeline – there will most likely be overlap even beyond what is listed.  Information acquired from www.d1soccerrecruiting.com