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Josh Tyler, Rush Soccers National College Advisory Program Director, dives into all things recruitment. The recruitment process is overwhelming and we intend to simplify it.
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TOPIC: CAP Chat Live! Preparing for a Showcase
Preparing for a Showcase
- Emails to send in advance
- What to say to coaches?
- Does the warm up matter?
- What about Team Rosters?
- How Far in Advance should you send emails?
Host: Josh Tyler: National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer
Co-Host: Tyler Tomlinson: Head Women’s Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College
Guest: Steve Axtell
Cortland University
Head Men’s Soccer Coach
New Division I recruiting rules
In 2018, NCAA Division I changed a few recruiting rules in 2018. This will cover just the soccer aspect of the changes. There are different recruiting rules for basketball and football. Keep in mind, this is just a Division I change, not all NCAA.
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