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[quote=Anonymous]There are lots of levels of college soccer -- three ncaa divisions and naia.  The top Div I schools will be the most competitive, but there certainly are Div III teams that could easily beat weaker Div I teams.  The key is to find a school that works academically, athletically and socially.

The poster above with their son who was communicating with coaches at 2 schools and ended up not getting a scholarship offer from either school illustrates the need to be in control and proactive.  It sounds as though their son may have been strung along in the recruitment process as a kind of "plan b" for the coaches while other kids they were more interested in were deciding.

Moving away from that specific poster's situation which I know nothing about except what the poster noted -- once you have figured out if there is some real mutual interest do not wait to bring up the commitment.  Coaches will not be insulted.  Ask specific questions about what is being offered and get/give a firm commitment.  Yes -- nothing is binding until the national letter of intent in a kid's senior year, but -- college soccer coaches do honor their commitments as the failure to do so will make recruiting next to impossible.  There are things that can change the offers, of course, e.g. the kid getting into trouble, not maintaining grades, and possibly getting injured.  Be specific about what happens in the event of an injury.

Don't be shy about addressing the specifics of an offer.  Don't be shy about confirming that it is a commitment by the coach.  Do not let the coach string your kid along without knowing the specifics.  Maybe your kid is willing to wait to see if a spot opens, and maybe your kid's "plan b" will wait as well.  Just be sure where everyone stands.  [/quote]

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