College soccer recruitment works like job hunting: who you know matters more than going it alone. Ask your current coach to be a reference when college coaches call, and use any connections to target programs. Your network is what sets you apart.
Are you a go-getter? Do you think you have to do it all on your own? Do you say to yourself, "I can do it on my own. I don't need anybody's help." Well, I want to change your mind. I think it's so important to use any connections that you might have. Playing college soccer is no different than getting a job. It's all about who you know and being in the right place at the right time. How do we increase your chances of being in the right place at the right time? Knowing the right people. If your coach knows somebody that may know the coach of the team you want to go to, please use your coach as reference. When I say use your coach as reference, I'm not saying tell your coach to call him. Your coach is busy. He's got 25 other players to deal with. Encourage the college coach to call your coach, and you can say that in an email. Sometimes you might have a private coach, or maybe you have a friend of a friend that knows the coach. Use that connection as well. Anything that makes you stand out amongst your peers. I want to help you play college soccer. Please reach out if I can help you.
