COLLEGE RECRUITING 2018

KFJ College Recruiting Hello and welcome to the KFJ college recruiting assistance program. We are happy to provide assistance, guidance and direction during your college search. We know that you have many questions regarding the process and we are eager to help. The KFJ staff are happy to be a part of your process, however, the work must be initiated by you-the player and your family. Please look over this presentation and after you have reviewed it, don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or guidance. A contact slide for where to direct questions is included at the end of this presentation.

Online Resources NCAA Eligibility Center ScholarshipStats.com www.eligibilitycenter.org 2017-18 Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete www.ncaapublications.com ScholarshipStats.com http://scholarshipstats.com/soccer.html

COLLEGE SPONSORED SOCCER DIVISION MEN WOMEN NCAA DIVISION I 205 333 NCAA DIVISION II 214 265 NCAA DIVISION III 415 441 NJCAA 217 181 NAIA 188 198 Info from Scholarshipstats.com

SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN DIVISION MEN WOMEN NCAA DI 9.9 14 NCAA DII 9 NCAA DIII NONE NJCAA 18 NAIA 12 Info from Scholarshipstats.com

ODDS OF A HIGH SCHOOL* SOCCER-ATHLETE PLAYING IN COLLEGE MEN WOMEN Number of HS* soccer players 420,234 388,339 Number of US college soccer players 39,888 38,873 % of foreign students playing college soccer 10.8% 3.6% % of US HS* players competing at any college level 7.9% 9.6% % of US HS* players competing at NCAA DI level 1.1% 2.3% *High school, NOT club soccer participants Info from Scholarshipstats.com

NCAA RECRUITING RULES New NCAA DI rules have restricted the timeline in which sport programs can contact prospects. DII, DIII & NAIA are unchanged It’s the responsibility of the coaches to abide the rules. The burden is NOT on prospect.

Recruiting Calendar – NCAA DI FR SO JR SR You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic X You MAY call, email, text coaches You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches on-campus Sept. 1 Coaches MAY call YOU Coaches MAY email, text, IM You MAY receive recruiting materials Coaches MAY have off-campus contact You MAY make an “official” visit Info from NCAA.com

Recruiting Calendar – NCAA DII FR SO JR SR You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic X You MAY call, email, text coaches You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches on-campus Coaches MAY call YOU June 15 Coaches MAY email, text, IM You MAY receive recruiting materials Coaches MAY have off-campus contact You MAY make an “official” visit Info from NCAA.com

Recruiting Calendar – NCAA DIII FR SO JR SR You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic X You MAY call, email, text coaches You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches on-campus Coaches MAY call YOU Coaches MAY email, text, IM You MAY receive recruiting materials Coaches MAY have off-campus contact Conclusion You MAY make an “official” visit Jan. 1 Information from NCAA.com

Recruiting Timeline FRESH/SOPH JUNIOR SENIOR Establish academic profile Develop your “game” Make a broad list of potential schools Send coaches your schedule and attend ID camps FRESH/SOPH Communicate to coaches - events Narrow down search Make campus visits – official & unofficial Update Eligibility Center Attend ID camps Take ACT/SAT JUNIOR Continue contact with coaches Official visits allowed Complete FAFSA Complete all application info NLI signing in February SENIOR

You better have some CAT in you CHARACTER Be a great teammate. Be a “young professional”. Make the players around you better. Handle mistakes and defeats with class. Be coachable!!! ACADEMICS Good academics opens doors. Set the bar early in HS Know the NCAA standards Prepare for ACT/SAT Good grades = $$$$ TALENT “If you are a good player, we will find you”. Play at the highest level that you can. Be willing to play multiple positions. What are you doing get better when nobody is looking? Source: Paul Biancardi

How to Gain Exposure Don’t wait for schools to recruit you Schools WANT to know that YOU are willing to do the leg-work Work with the KFJ staff to identify appropriate schools and that level at which you can play Ways to get on coach’s radar ID Camps – great early exposure to school, coaches and team ODP – excellent vehicle for extra exposure and development Recruiting Services – no need to spend money, KFJ is your recruiting service. Highlight Videos – Are useful to introduce yourself to a school/coach, however, you shouldn’t rely of this as your only recruiting tool.

Where Do YOU Fit? DI, DII, DIII, NAIA Is this what you, the student-athlete, want? Do you love to idea of it or the reality of it? What type of the following are you willing to accept: Time commitment Academic vs. Athletic balance Social atmosphere

Intro Letter To Coach (Part I) MAKE SURE NAME IS CORRECT Dear Coach The opening paragraph(s) should include your name, grade, and graduation year (bold grad year). It should also state your interest in the school and why. Be specific with your interest. Introduce yourself: Explore the possibility of playing soccer at your school, visiting campus, meeting with coaches/players, watching me at upcoming events Purpose:

Intro Letter to Coach (Part II) Club team and jersey number, high school team and jersey number, position(s). Include brief playing honors/distinctions A good place to give brief description of technical/tactical strengths (sound like a soccer player) Playing Background: GPA, ACT/SAT scores or intended test date(s), class rank, academic interests Academic Background: Include as much detail as possible about upcoming events, locations, and game times Upcoming Schedule Thank them for time. Let them know they can contact your coaches. Include profile if applicable. Closing

Player Profile/Resume First Name, Last name – Class of 20?? (Appropriate photo is encouraged) Kentucky Fire Juniors / jersey# High School name / jersey# Contact Info: Street name & number City, State, zip code Contact phone number Contact email Other info: D.O.B. GPA: ? - Class Rank: ? – ACT/SAT: Score or date taking test (include necessary academic accomplishments) Specific academic interest Club Coach/Contact: Coach name, cell number, email address High School Coach/Contact: Coach name, cell number, email address Individual / Team Accomplishments: -Include notable accomplishments like: captain, championships, ODP, etc Upcoming events: -Event name, location, game time, field number and opponent Player Profile/Resume

Questions About the Process? Many of our coaches have extensive college experience and can provide guidance. Please start by reaching out to one of the individuals below. Boys questions: cjones@mockingbirdsoccer.net Girls questions: tnowak@mockingbirdsoccer.net