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College recruiting, admissions, eligibility, and financial aid — explained.
What parents should do — and what to leave to the player
The hardest part of the process is knowing which chair to sit in. A short guide to helping without taking the wheel.
NCAA, NAIA and NJCAA eligibility, explained
Three governing bodies, three rulebooks. What each one checks, and the one deadline families miss.
Paying for it: aid, net cost, and what soccer actually covers
Soccer is an equivalency sport, so most money is partial. Here is how the pieces fit together — and which form decides what.
Prep school and boarding: the earlier pathway
For families thinking a stage ahead, the prep route has its own admissions process — and its own timeline.
How college soccer recruiting actually works
Who starts the conversation, what coaches are really looking at, and why film and academics decide more than most families expect.
College admissions for the student-athlete
Athletics opens a door. It does not walk you through it. What admissions actually looks at, and when.
The true cost of college soccer
Tuition is the headline, not the cost. How to compare schools on net cost after athletic, academic, and need-based aid.
What college coaches look for in your film
The first thing a coach sees is your film. Here is what makes them keep watching — and what makes them stop.
The college recruiting timeline, grade by grade
What to do in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade — and why starting early changes the outcome.