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[quote=soccer424][quote=anonimouswon]At showcases/tournaments, college coaches know talent whether the player is on a winning or losing team.  That's why you see even B team players being recruited because a college coach may have a need for a certain type of player.

I've seen A team players who aren't the stars of the team get recruited to college over star players because they are technical, athletic, have a high soccer IQ and fit the teams style of play.

I've seen star players get passed over because they have no soccer IQ or know how to play team soccer.

Some of it is luck and timing too.  A coach might be looking for a certain player and your kid might be what the team needs at that time.  If your kid is interested in a particular college you should begin to attend those college summer soccer camps and do what you can to get on that college coach's radar.

Ultimately, college coaches can spot talent when they see it so if your kid is playing in showcases/tournaments college coaches are already looking at them. [/quote]

I agree with all of this.  I would add that most scouting is still done regionally, with the exception of those few national showcases, because soccer recruiting doesn't have a huge budget to travel around the country.  You should also identify where those college coaches will be and focus on getting in front of them, rather than just trying to get them to come to you.  A result of those budget constraints is that most of their recruiting will be done at their camps and the few events where they can see multiple kids they're recruiting at the same time.  Make it easier for them to see your kid and their interest.
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