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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP

Thanks for the helpful comments.

Also, we are a team of parents and parents who understand the landscape. We understand the role of ID Camps. We are just trying to cover our basis as it relates to showcases.

Are there other showcases outside of the area that attract programs from across the nation. For example, is Disney worth the travel?[/quote]

No!!

Jeff Cup is the biggest League agnostic showcase on the East Coast. And as other posters have said, with Jeff Cup type Tournaments the bracket placement is crucial.

A previous poster was a little off base in regards to coaches walking by at DA or ECNL showcase and will just stop and watch a game. This is pretty false. Coaches have a list of players who have reached out to them and they are on a schedule to fit as many of those kids in as possible. They do not have a lot of time to waste window shopping players. It is a two way street. A player also has to show interest in the school so window shopping yields little results. [/quote]

It's not false.  That's how my DD got recruited.  It definitely happens.  My DS is also in talks from some "window shoppers" he didn't contact via Sports Recruits.[/quote]

That is terrific and glad that it worked out but it is still bad advice for the OP.

Window shopping still rarely happens and when it does it may be just a waste of time if the player isn't interested in the school. As flattering as it may be to be spotted kids should really be focusing on schools where they would be happy to attend if playing soccer was not in the picture. Being window shopped by some small D3 or D2 is fine if it is a school you really want to attend. And this may be a bonus for kids in DA or ECNL who have already reached out to schools they are interested so their net gets a little wider but for the OP, counting on window shopping at this stage in the game without a clear cut schedule of Showcases to attend it is pretty terrible advice.

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Honestly, it's more common than you think.  I am not suggesting that people don't have targeted schools.  I always recommend that, and we do that.  I generally advice 5 schools (2 stretch, 2 safe schools as part of that).  BUT, I know a few other people it has happened to as well.  What it means is schools will focus on the kids on their list, yes.  But while they are headed to a field, waiting on a game, etc, they have eyes.  If they see a great play (not just the average expectation of any DA player), they will ask about the player.[/quote]

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