In this short advisory video, the speaker explains a common misunderstanding among high school soccer players about college coaches' purpose at showcase events. He argues that coaches attend showcases not to discover new talent but to verify players they have already identified through video, references, and prior scouting. To capitalize on this, he advises players to email coaches before the showcase asking, “May I ask to shake your hand in person at the showcase?” This request serves three functions: it secures a meeting, confirms the coach’s attendance at the player’s game, and, if the coach declines a formal handshake, signals that the coach still recognizes the player’s graduating class and is interested in meeting informally. The speaker emphasizes that this tactic yields the best responses for showcase interactions. The video ends with a promotional call‑to‑action directing viewers to a link in the bio.
