What are the NCAA rules for recruiting?

August 1 before junior year: The NCAA recruiting rules allow coaches to conduct off-campus contact with athletes at their residence or school. Coaches can take seven recruiting opportunities (contacts and evaluations combined) per recruit between September 1 and May 31.

When can college coaches contact soccer players?

June 15
Prior to the summer entering your junior year, forms of direct communication between prospective recruits and coaches are off-limits in most NCAA divisions. For Division I & II schools, no contact can take place until June 15 after the athlete’s sophomore season.

What do college soccer recruiters look for?

Physical Ability: While your height and size aren’t super important, your speed, quickness, explosiveness, and strength are crucial for playing at the next level. College soccer is more physical and the speed of play is quicker. Players will need to adjust to that. Tactical Ability: How well do you know the game?

Can D2 schools recruit?

Division II schools do recruit, but the rules and scholarship capacities differ from that of Division I and Division III. There are specific NCAA restrictions in place for when coaches may contact prospective athletes for Division II recruiting.

When can D2 coaches contact players?

D2 coaches can reach out to recruits starting June 15 after the athlete’s sophomore year via electronic communications, recruiting materials, phone calls and in-person, off-campus recruiting contacts.

When can D2 coaches contact soccer players?

For soccer recruits, NCAA D1 and D2 coaches can’t reach out to athletes until after June 15 of their sophomore year, but this doesn’t mean recruits should wait until this date to contact coaches.

How do college soccer coaches recruit players?

College visits Showcases are a great way for college coaches to see a lot of players in one place, which helps maximize their recruiting dollars. BUT they have limited time to spend watching any given player so it can be a crapshoot if the coach will show up and your player is actually on the field.

How tall is the average college soccer player?

The average height in soccer is right around 5’11“ (181cm). Shorter players tend to be mostly upfront, while teams get taller and taller going all the way back to the goalkeeper. Some of the best players in the world have been undersized, but certain positions have additional benefits to being taller.

How does D2 recruiting work?

For large programs at D1 or D2 schools, college coaches will have a list of nearly 200–300 athletes. Not all those athletes will be joining the team, but the coach will start by giving out offers to the recruits at the top of their list and then work their way down until they’ve filled all open roster spots.

Can a D3 coach talk to a freshman?

As a Sophomore and Freshman in high school You can call the coach at your own expense. College coach can call you an unlimited number of times. Allowed after your sophomore year.