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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Team parents can work with their DOC and coach to make their own tournament.  My kid's Midwest club did that copying a process used by some of the Midwest super clubs.  It worked out great and the clubs still do it.  Basically 4 clubs got together and rented out 2 indoor fields. Play round robin 45 unite games. Invited all the coaches within 100 miles.  Teams were all regional league level (pre encl days) so good but not national championship level. Say top 10 in the state.  Coach turnout was 30-40 each year.  Did it for sophomore year and junior year teams.

It cost us $150 per kid which is way cheaper than an out of state tournament.  Coaches had a separate room and catered in some decent food.

Coaches came because it was a good way to see 60 to 70 local players.  Obviously not going to get coaches from a long way away, but again, most kids are going to a school that is with 150 miles of home

A couple of added thoughts:

1. By beginning of junior year you need to register with the NCAA.  Schools will remind kids of this too. NCAA determines freshmen year eligibility. Your high school counselor can help.  Cost is $60 I believe and can be waived based on need.

2.  Parents and kids need to be realistic about their talent/ability.  My kid is 5'1". That alone basically precluded any interest from power 5 conference schools. Spinning your wheels focusing on UNC when there is no chance is a great recipe for heartache.

3.  Do not be position specific unless your kid is a keeper.  Many kids change positions in college. My kid was always a defender from u9 to u18 and in high school. Every college coach told her they saw her as a striker or right mid because of her small size and good speed. Ultimately she ended up as a center mid by the end of her sophomore year. Why?  Playing time.  The offensive center mid got injured during a game. My kid had been warming up to go in as a defender so the coach put her in until another player could warm up (very cold day).  My kid did well enough to stay in and then start practicing at the position.

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That is a pretty cool idea. Again, it is simple, you just need a college coach see your kid play. There are lots of ways to accomplish that. [/quote]

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