CAP Chat Live!
CAP Chat Live! is the #1 Soccer Recruitment Podcast.
We take a deeper dive in the soccer recruitment process.
Host Josh Tyler is the National College Advisory Program Director for Rush Soccer and has 10 years of college coaching experience. Co-host Tyler Tomlinson is the Women’s Head Soccer Coach at Culver-Stockton College and a Regional CAP Director for Rush Soccer.
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May 10, 2024
CAP Chat Live! Elite Players
We discuss various topics related to soccer, including their new book on college soccer recruitment. We also touch on the importance of making direct contact with college coaches and avoiding relying solely on social media for exposure.
The big discussion leads to How to best support elite soccer players who aspire to play at the next level. We approach this topic from the perspectives of a college coach, a parent, and a Rush College Advisory lens. The conversation ends with a discussion on the importance of player development and the role of coaches in guiding young athletes. The conversation explores how to support high-level players, specifically those who are deeply passionate about soccer.
We discuss the difference between a player who loves the game and a player who is a ‘soccer junkie.’ They emphasize the importance of balance and longevity in a player’s development, as well as the need for intrinsic motivation. The conversation also touches on the role of parents in supporting their child’s aspirations and the challenges of defining what it means to be an elite player.
We suggest looking for objective indicators, such as being sought after by other clubs or receiving interest from college recruiters.
TOPICS
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- Make direct contact with college coaches instead of relying solely on social media for exposure.
- Supporting elite soccer players requires a multi-faceted approach from the perspectives of college coaches, parents, and Rush College Kaplans.
- Player development is crucial for aspiring soccer players, and coaches play a significant role in guiding their progress. Supporting high-level players requires finding a balance between pushing them and allowing them to rest and recover.
- Intrinsic motivation is crucial for a player’s long-term development and success.
- Parents should avoid living vicariously through their children and instead support their child’s own aspirations.
- Defining what it means to be an elite player can be challenging, but objective indicators such as interest from other clubs or college recruiters can provide some guidance.
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