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CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.
Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women’s Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for Rush Soccer. The are the Co-Authors of The Ultimate College Soccer Retruitment Roadmap and together have over 30 years of college coaching experience
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June 2, 2025
The Pause of International VISAs
CAP Chat Live!
Host: Josh Tyler & Tyler Tomlinson
In this episode of Cap Chat Live!, hosts Josh Tyler and Tyler Tomlinson reflect on the end of season five and discuss various topics including trends in college athletics, particularly regarding scholarship changes and the impact on recruitment. They also address parent questions about coaching decisions in youth soccer and the importance of club culture over platform identity. The conversation emphasizes the need for players to navigate their options carefully and the significance of a supportive environment in youth sports. In this conversation, Tyler Tomlinson and Josh Tyler discuss the competitive nature of youth sports, particularly in college soccer, and the implications of a cutthroat environment versus a supportive culture. They also delve into the recent pause on international student visa appointments and its potential impact on college soccer programs, especially smaller schools that rely on international recruits. The discussion wraps up with their summer plans and upcoming events in the soccer community.
Takeaways
- This is the end of season five of Cap Chat Live!
- Many Division One colleges are considering offering 28 full scholarships.
- The pressure on coaches to recruit effectively is increasing.
- Players should not quit the sport if they don’t secure a spot.
- Clubs should ideally announce coaches before tryouts.
- The coach should lead the tryout sessions for better identification.
- Trust in the club’s ability to place the right coaches is essential.
- Avoid clubs that create a negative environment for players.
- The importance of club culture outweighs the platform’s prestige.
- Youth players should focus on development rather than just competition. The culture in youth sports can be competitive and cutthroat.
- A positive environment can still exist in competitive settings.
- Cutthroat environments prioritize success over development and happiness.
- Transparency and honesty are key in managing team dynamics.
- International student visa policies are currently affecting college soccer recruitment.
- The pause on visa appointments could lead to roster changes for many schools.
- Smaller schools may struggle without international recruits.
- Social media checks are becoming a focus for visa approvals.
- Summer events and camps are crucial for player development.
- Maintaining a good culture can lead to success in sports.
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