College Soccer ID Camp Recruiting Blog
Real talk about college soccer ID camps, recruiting, and the journey from club to college — from a coach, engineer, and soccer dad who's living it.
Soccer ID Camps in July 2026: The Last Window Before Fall Recruiting Locks In
July 19, 2026 · 7 min read
July is the last real month of summer ID camp activity. Here is how families should use July 2026 camps strategically before preseason and fall recruiting take over.
The Ultimate Soccer ID Camp Packing List
May 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Don't let a forgotten piece of gear or a lack of preparation ruin your evaluation. Here is everything you need to bring to a college soccer ID camp, from gear to nutrition.
Division I vs. Division III: Which Level is Right for You?
May 19, 2026 · 4 min read
The 'D1 or bust' mentality causes many families to overlook incredible opportunities. We break down the real differences in recruiting, scholarships, and the daily life of a college soccer player.
How to Email a College Coach (With Templates That Work)
May 18, 2026 · 6 min read
The initial email is your foot in the door. Most athletes send generic blasts that get deleted. Here is how to write a targeted, professional email that actually gets a response from a college soccer coach.
What We Got Wrong, and Right, About ID Camps
May 15, 2026 · 6 min read
ID camps aren't a scam, but they are misunderstood. After navigating a major injury and a D1 commitment, here's what we learned about which camps matter and why.
Rehab Didn’t Pause Development, It Became Development
May 10, 2026 · 6 min read
When an athlete gets hurt, most families see it as a 'pause' button. We learned that the rehab process builds qualities — discipline, body awareness, and mental toughness — that normal competition often doesn't.
Soccer ID Camps in May 2026: How to Pick the Right Ones Before Summer
April 24, 2026 · 6 min read
May is a useful but tricky ID camp window. Here is how families should use May 2026 camps to prepare for summer without wasting money on random exposure.
Your Highlight Video Has 60 Seconds to Earn Attention
April 23, 2026 · 16 min read
What our recruiting journey and YouTube data taught us about making coaches keep watching — and why the first 60 seconds of your highlight video decide the rest.
What We Got Wrong, and Right, About ID Camps
April 22, 2026 · 13 min read
Lessons we learned the hard way during my daughter's recruiting journey after an ACL tear — when ID camps helped, when they didn't, and how to tell the difference.
An ACL Tear, a Lost Year, and a D1 Opportunity
April 21, 2026 · 10 min read
What we learned about injury, recruiting, patience, and staying in the fight — a father's account of his daughter's road from an ACL tear at regionals to a Division I offer.
The Complete NCAA Soccer Recruiting Calendar for 2026-27 — D1, D2, D3 Rules Explained
April 9, 2026 · 16 min read
Dead periods, contact periods, evaluation windows — the NCAA recruiting calendar is confusing. Here's every date and rule you need for D1, D2, D3, and NAIA soccer recruiting in 2026-27.