Freshman Year

Copy of CAP TO DO LISTS

Start out with sending emails to assistant coaches and be program specific. Emails should include knowledge of the program and it’s never too early to start developing your highlight tape. Begin to take unofficial visits to understand likes and dislikes in colleges.

  • Be sure your College Fit Finder Account is as complete as possible
  • Look into joining College Exposure Camp for the summer*
  • Make a HIGHLIGHT VIDEO
  • Send introduction letters to coaches
  • Go on unofficial visits to colleges
  • Build relationships by making phone calls, send letters and emails
  • Attend Recruiting showcase events or similar

 

Rules/Tips to Remember:

  • Coaches are watching your development throughout high school at camps, in school and on the field
  • Standouts are proactive, it’s never too early for YOU to write a letter or make a call to coaches
  • DI and DII coaches can’t personally contact you until Junior year, but YOU can contact them
  • DIII and NAIA coaches can contact you at anytime
  • Important to do be familiar with the school both athletically and academically

 

As a Freshman, if you have not received your College Fit Finder log in, reach out to your Local CAP Director. This is the official recruitment platform for Rush Soccer