D1 Soccer Recruiting Guide

Men: 9.9 (equivalency). Women: 14 (equivalency). Can be divided among up to 25+ players. Can be divided among players.

D1 Soccer coaches prioritize: elite athleticism: speed, strength, explosiveness, high-level club experience: ecnl, mls next, ga, technical excellence, competitive experience: national tournaments, odp, youth national team. Your highlight video should demonstrate these qualities through competitive game footage.

Start by creating a professional highlight video with tracking circles to identify yourself in game footage. Around 350 schools compete at the D1 level, so research the D1 Soccer programs that match your academic and athletic profile. Email coaches directly with your video link, athletic resume, and academic information. Attend showcases and camps where D1 coaches evaluate prospects.

For D1 Soccer, the recruiting timeline depends on the specific rules. D1 coaches can send recruiting materials starting June 15 after your sophomore year, with calls beginning September 1 of junior year. Start building your highlight video as early as possible.

Your D1 Soccer highlight video should be 3-5 minutes long and include competitive game footage that demonstrates the skills coaches at this level evaluate. Use tracking circles to make yourself identifiable on every play. D1 coaches want to see elite-level skills against top competition.