X1 Showcase Camp - Columbus

X1 Showcase Camp - Columbus is a men's ID camp hosted by EXACT Sports at Columbus Academy in Gahanna, Ohio on July 18, 2026. It's a single-day event that combines training and gameplay, with all matches filmed in HD video for distribution to NCAA coaches. The camp accepts ages 13–17 and recruits across all NCAA divisions.

This camp is designed for a broad range of developing players exploring college soccer options. Because it draws recruits from multiple divisions and does not limit attendance to a specific grade range or competitive tier, families should expect a mixed-level environment. The single-day format means less total contact time with coaches compared to multi-day or overnight camps. The focus on video distribution rather than live coach evaluation suggests the camp's strength lies in creating portable footage for self-directed recruiting outreach, not in-person coaching assessment during the event itself.

Families considering this camp should know that no registration deadline is posted, which may indicate rolling enrollment through the event date. Cost information is not listed; contact the organizer directly to confirm pricing. Because the head coach does not attend, you should not expect intensive live evaluation by program leadership. Instead, the value proposition is the HD video product itself—families will want to confirm that the footage is actually distributed to coaches and understand how to access and use those files after the camp. Given the multi-division structure, the competitive level and pace of play will vary, so players at the younger or less-advanced end of the age range may find themselves in slower pools than committed U-18 players.

This camp makes the most sense for middle-school and early-high-school players (or younger 9th and 10th graders) who are beginning to explore college soccer and want game film to start their recruiting file. Families already deep into the D1 or top-D3 recruiting process may find the generalist format less useful. If your player is 13–15 and new to ID camp culture, this could be an efficient entry point—just verify the cost and video-distribution process before committing.