Many soccer players have the dream to play soccer at the collegiate level but never get the opportunity. The college recruiting process can be competitive and confusing. Many qualified student-athletes go unnoticed simply because they aren’t connecting with the right coaches at the right schools.
Sometimes, a player has their sights set on a college that isn’t recruiting them. Other times, a coach may be interested in a player who has little interest in that particular school. Finding the right fit requires more than talent — it requires a proactive and strategic approach to recruiting.
At Ultimate Student Athlete Recruiting, our goal is to make that process simpler. We help student-athletes identify the right college opportunities, connect with appropriate coaches, and maximize their exposure throughout the recruiting process. Through our network of college coaches, being in the recruiting scene for over 18 years and our player evaluation, we will help you create a marketing plan that will maximize your exposure.
We don’t want your son or daughter to go unnoticed. We want them to have every opportunity to find the right college soccer program and achieve their goal of playing at the next level.
June 15th after Sophomore Year: D1 and D2 schools are allowed to make direct contact such as calls, emails and texts as well as make verbal offers
June 15th after Sophomore year: D1 and D2 schools are allowed to make direct contact such as calls, emails and texts as well as make verbal offers
August 1st before Junior year: Athletes are allowed to begin taking official and unofficial visits with off-campus contact allowed
National Signing Window: Window opens on November 11th and deadline varies by school
Every recruit needs to register and stay academically certified.
Contact happens when a college coach says more than hello during a face-to-face meeting with you or your parents off campus
An evaluation happens when a college coach watches you practice or compete.
A verbal commitment happens when you verbally agree to play sports for a college before signing or being eligible to sign. It is not binding for you or the school.
A visit to a college or university campus that is paid for by the school. This may include certain expenses for the prospective student-athlete and their family.
A campus visit paid for by the prospective student-athlete or their family.
A coach may have face-to-face contact with you or your parents, watch you compete, visit your high school and write or call you
A coach may watch you compete, visit your high school and write or call you, but may not have off-campus face-to-face contact with you or your parents.
A coach may not have face-to-face contact with you or your parents off campus and may not watch you compete or visit your high school. Coaches may still write or call.
A coach may not have face-to-face contact with you or your parents and may not watch you compete or visit your high school. Coaches may still write or call.
Scholarships allowed, although
it varies by school, budget and league.
Full scholarships per school, usually distributed as partial packages throughout the roster.
D3 schools do not give athletic scholarships but may offer merit scholarships and academic financial aid.
Always review the specific scholarship details with the schools you’re interested in and understand NCAA rules before signing any agreement.
