The College Soccer Guy breaks down how ECNL players stack up for college recruitment. Less than 5% of youth players reach college soccer, so ECNL already puts you ahead. Division III interest typically comes in 8th grade and freshman year, while Division I requires demonstrated interest from colleges later on.
What level can you play if you're playing ECNL? I'm The College Soccer Guy and I hope you play college soccer in under 60 seconds, saving the best tips for last. Playing ECNL, on paper, college soccer may very well be in the cards for you. And me just saying that college soccer is in the cards for you is a huge deal. Less than 5% of kids play college soccer. So right off the bat, wow, congratulations, you're playing at a high level of soccer. Now on paper, it's also possible that playing ECNL does not mean anything and you will not play college soccer, but If I see your video, it's likely that I will say to you, look, Division III is possible. If you say, well, I want to know if I can play Division I soccer, that's going to depend on how much interest you have at this point. If you are an 8th grader or a freshman, you don't have interest yet from the Division Is, but you should be getting interest from the Division IIIs. And if we get on a call and you say, look, I have interest already, that means Division I is very likely possible, which is why for our students who are in 8th and 9th grade who are good soccer players, obviously we're starting to get them in contact with Division III schools who are texting with them, inviting them on games to the fall, season and starting to watch them at showcases. Bottom line is, if you're playing ECNL, the chances statistically is that you're no, you will not play college soccer. But if you're playing ECNL, statistically speaking, you are likely the level for the minimum of Division 3 and maybe Division 1 depending on where you are in the process. If you want more help, comment call and we can schedule a call with you and your parents. Talk to you soon.
