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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Not just the change in the letters. Here are a few facts that will impact recruiting:

1. ECNL is now stronger. All but a few of the strongest DA clubs are now in ECNL. ECNL also picked up Pipeline.
2. GA is diluted. 
3. College AD budgets are being cut as we speak. If they hit ten showcases before, they will hit five next year.

Given the above, where do you think coaches will go? They will prioritize the league with an established track-record of producing talent and the fact that the showcases will include the top DA teams and players will make it more attractive to coaches. I imagine that ECNL will increase the number of showcases. I also think the better avenue for any GA team is to also schedule to play in a major showcase like JefCup. [/quote]

Coaches will go where they have interested players. If any player is hoping for a coach to discover them at a showcase, they are doing their recruiting wrong. Contact the coaches you are interested in, go that school’s ID camp, let the coach know where you will be playing. If they are interested, they will come and see you play. Leagues don’t develop talent. [/quote]

Again, where will ore elite players on a coaches radar likely play? Last Fall it was probably ECNL and DA. Given that the top teams are now in ECNL, they will head there. Maybe they hit one GA showcase and one non ECNL/DA showcase but not multiple.[/quote]

I’m a scout. I could care less about your team or league (as long as you are playing competitively for your region). I go watch players who are interested in my program and are a good fit for my school. I don’t waste time on watching random games looking for talent - that is not how the system works. I have a list and can get through it without any showcases. I want to see you at my ID camp, that is where I can really evaluate you. If I can’t fill my recruiting class, I call a couple of local coaches I know and pick players from their program. [/quote]

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