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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Your DD who was fairly mid about reaching out to college coaches and doing camps, solid player but not a superstar -- how did that end up for them in their college applications? Did they end up getting some attention? Did it help them in the admissions process? Did they play in college? Are they happy? (Assume for this we are talking D3 not D1.)

Our DD has done some outreach, but hasn't as rigorous as say, my 45 year old self in her 15 year old shoes. Some teammates have done more, some less. And now there is a bit of a "oh my god have I screwed this up?" vibe going on. I think things will be FINE and focus on the playing and improving, but also realize that outreach is key too.

That is, is the reality these days that every girl who makes a D3 school team has killed themselves not only to excel on the field but also in the outreach and marketing? Or is it more complicated?

Does anyone have a similar experience they can share? I know this sounds kind of basic but thank you in advance.

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Take a breath you have time. From my experience going through the recruiting process, learning how to advocate for yourself is so important. Focus on the schools she’s genuinely interested in and be intentional about targeting them. Send emails, share video, visit campuses, and attend ID camps to help get on coaches’ radars. Cast a wide net and keep your options open, but never lose sight of academics. At the end of the day, soccer will eventually end, but education lasts. Best of luck to you and your daughter and try not to compare her journey to others. Comparison really is the thief of joy.[/quote]

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