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For the OP, it is not at all true that boys ECNL has better showcases than boys' DA (the boys' DA showcases attract pretty much all of the college coaches), and it's also not true in our region that most DA kids go pro instead of to college.  That being said, if your son can't get to or get on a good local DA team for whatever reason, my advice is to look for teams with coaches who have a history of getting teams to the National Leagues or who have a reputation for placing a lot of kids in college.  You'll have to research club website archives and ask around to figure this out.  Also, don't forget that the academic piece is at least as important as the soccer one.  Good players with great grades and great test scores who take the initiative to stay in touch with coaches during the recruiting years will have good options.  Don't let your kid fall into the trap of thinking that D1 is "better" than D3.  It's all about the fit, and the balance between soccer, academics, and social life.

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Thank you a lot, it is good explanation. I believe that we have to try DA first. Maybe, things will be easier, because my son played VDA a year ago, but left the team, because the team level was not very high, and he also wanted to try high school soccer. If he will not make the team, we will try to make a research. Thank you for advise. [/quote]

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