COLLEGE RECRUITING 2020 KFJ College Recruiting Hello and

COLLEGE RECRUITING 2020

KFJ College Recruiting Hello and welcome to the KFJ college recruiting assistance program. We are happy to provide assistance, guidance and direction during your college search. We know that you have many questions regarding the process and we are eager to help. KFJ is proud to partner with Sport. Recruits to provide the most comprehensive college search process in the area. The KFJ staff are happy to be a part of your process, however, the work must be initiated by you-the player and your family. The Sports. Recruits platform has made this process easier than ever! Please look over this presentation and after you have reviewed it, don’t hesitate to reach out with questions or guidance.

Online Resources NCAA Eligibility Center 2019 -2020 Guide for the College Bound Student-Athlete www. ncaapublications. com Scholarship. Stats. com www. eligibilitycenter. org http: //scholarshipstats. com/soccer. html Sports. Recruits. com

COLLEGE SPONSORED SOCCER DIVISION MEN WOMEN NCAA DIVISION I 205 336 NCAA DIVISION II 210 262 NCAA DIVISION III 421 441 NJCAA 228 201 NAIA 202 195 Info from Scholarshipstats. com

SCHOLARSHIP BREAKDOWN DIVISION NCAA DIII NJCAA NAIA Info from Scholarshipstats. com MEN 9. 9 9 NONE WOMEN 14 9. 9 NONE 24 12

ODDS OF A HIGH SCHOOL* SOCCER-ATHLETE PLAYING IN COLLEGE MEN WOMEN Number of HS* soccer players 493, 631 410, 526 Number of US college soccer players 40, 233 39, 520 % of US HS* players competing at any college level 7. 3% 9. 3% % of US HS* players competing at NCAA DI level 1. 0% 2. 2% *High school, NOT club soccer participants Info from Scholarshipstats. com

ODDS OF A HIGH SCHOOL* SOCCER-ATHLETE PLAYING IN COLLEGE MEN WOMEN Odds of a US high school player making ANY college roster 14: 1 11: 1 Odds of a US high school player making a NCAA DI roster 99: 1 46: 1 Odds of a KENTUCKY high school player making a NCAA DI Roster 152: 1 67: 1 Odds of an INDIANA high school player making a NCAA DI Roster 102: 1 50: 1 *High school, NOT club soccer participants Info from Scholarshipstats. com

NCAA RECRUITING RULES New NCAA DI rules have restricted the timeline in which sport programs can contact prospects. DII, DIII & NAIA are unchanged It’s the responsibility of the coaches to abide the rules. The burden is NOT on prospect.

Recruiting Calendar – NCAA DI FR SO JR SR X X June 15 X Aug. 1 X Coaches MAY call YOU June 15 X Coaches MAY email, text, IM June 15 X You MAY receive recruiting materials June 15 X Coaches MAY have off-campus contact June 15 X Aug. 1 X You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic You MAY call, email, text coaches You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches on-campus You MAY make an “official” visit Info from NCAA. com

Recruiting Calendar – NCAA DII FR SO JR SR You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic X X You MAY call, email, text coaches X X You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches oncampus X X Coaches MAY call YOU June 15 X Coaches MAY email, text, IM June 15 X You MAY receive recruiting materials June 15 X Coaches MAY have off-campus contact June 15 X You MAY make an “official” visit June 15 X Info from NCAA. com

Recruiting Calendar – NCAA DIII FR SO JR SR You MAY receive info for: camps, questionnaires, academics, non-athletic X X You MAY call, email, text coaches X X You MAY visit campus and speak with coaches oncampus X X Coaches MAY call YOU X X Coaches MAY email, text, IM X X You MAY receive recruiting materials X X Conclusion X X Jan. 1 X Coaches MAY have off-campus contact You MAY make an “official” visit Information from NCAA. com

FRESH/SOP H Recruiting Timeline • Establish academic profile • Develop your “game” • Make a broad list of potential schools • Send coaches your schedule and attend ID camps JUNIOR • Communicate to coaches - events • Narrow down search • Make campus visits – official & unofficial • Update Eligibility Center • Attend ID camps • Take ACT/SAT SENIOR • Continue contact with coaches • Official visits allowed • Complete FAFSA • Complete all application info • NLI signing in November

You better have some CAT in you CHARACTER ACADEMICS TALENT • Be a great teammate. • Good academics opens doors. • “If you are a good player, we will find you”. • Be a “young professional”. • Set the bar early in HS • Make the players around you better. • Know the NCAA standards • Handle mistakes and defeats with class. • Prepare for ACT/SAT • Be coachable!!! Source: Paul Biancardi • Good grades = $$$$ • Play at the highest level that you can. • Be willing to play multiple positions. • What are you doing get better when nobody is looking?

How to Gain Exposure Don’t wait for schools to recruit you Schools WANT to know that YOU are willing to do the leg-work Utilize Sports Recruits and work with the KFJ staff to identify appropriate schools and that level at which you can play Ways to get on coach’s radar ID Camps – great early exposure to school, coaches and team ODP – excellent vehicle for extra exposure and development Sports Recruits – no need to spend money on an outside recruiting service. KFJ and Sports Recruits are your recruiting service. Highlight Videos – Are useful to introduce yourself to a school/coach, however, you shouldn’t rely of this as your only recruiting tool.

WHERE DO YOU FIT? DI, DIII, NAIA Is this what you, the student-athlete, want? Do you love to idea of it or the reality of it? What type of the following are you willing to accept: Time commitment Academic vs. Athletic balance Social atmosphere

Intro Letter To Coach (Part I) Dear Coach • MAKE SURE NAME IS CORRECT Introduce yourself: • The opening paragraph(s) should include your name, grade, and graduation year (bold grad year). It should also state your interest in the school and why. Be specific with your interest. Purpose: • Explore the possibility of playing soccer at your school, visiting campus, meeting with coaches/players, watching me at upcoming events

Intro Letter to Coach (Part II) Playing Background: • Club team and jersey number, high school team and jersey number, position(s). Include brief playing honors/distinctions • A good place to give brief description of technical/tactical strengths (sound like a soccer player) Academic Background: • GPA, ACT/SAT scores or intended test date(s), class rank, academic interests Upcoming Schedule Closing • Include as much detail as possible about upcoming events, locations, and game times • Thank them for time. Let them know they can contact your coaches. Include profile if applicable.

First Name, Last name – Class of 20? ? (Appropriate photo is encouraged) Kentucky Fire Juniors / jersey# High School name / jersey# Contact Info: Street name & number City, State, zip code Contact phone number Contact email Player Profile/Resume Other info: D. O. B. GPA: ? - Class Rank: ? – ACT/SAT: Score or date taking test (include necessary academic accomplishments) Specific academic interest Club Coach/Contact: Coach name, cell number, email address High School Coach/Contact: Coach name, cell number, email address Individual / Team Accomplishments: -Include notable accomplishments like: captain, championships, ODP, etc Upcoming events: -Event name, location, game time, field number and opponent

Questions About the Process? Many of our coaches have extensive college experience and can provide guidance. Please start by reaching out to one of the individuals below. Boys questions: sbird@mockingbirdsoccer. net Girls questions: tnowak@mockingbirdsoccer. net