The Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club have developed a program to introduce High School sophomores, juniors, and seniors to the college recruiting process. The comprehensive program includes powerpoint presentations and individual meetings for players and families interested in the college recruiting process.
Girls interested in receiving college guidance may contact Andy McIntosh at 804-644-5425 ext 306.
Boys interested in receiving college guidance may contact Leigh Cowlishaw at 804-644-5425 ext 303.
It occurred to me the other day that while the subject of recruiting is well covered with regard to other American sports, it's hardly ever discussed in soccer.
So how do parents and players find out about the process? What are the questions that should be asked? Are those "recruiting services" that fill your mailboxes worth your time and money?
The answers I got from two experienced coaches at college women's Division One programs — about combines, video tapes, the aforementioned services — might surprise you. The biggest surprise however was discovering that more of the onus falls on the players than they know.
