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⚽️ Wednesday Soccer Roundup: The Changing Landscape of College Scholarships, Recruiting Wisdom, and More!
Welcome to your Wednesday soccer briefing!
🏆 What Do Soccer Scholarship Offers Look Like for the Rest of Us?
(An honest look at three real offers and why “28 full scholarships” isn’t what it sounds like)
@CollegeSoccerConfidential has a great article on the changing landscape of the college scholarship world.
When families think about “soccer scholarships,” many still imagine full rides: tuition covered, room and board included, and a payoff for years of club soccer investment.
But that expectation has always been shaky—and even with recent NCAA rule changes, it’s still not the reality for most families.
Here’s a quick breakdown:
The Old Model
- Division I women’s soccer programs were capped at 14 total scholarship equivalents.
- Scholarships were split into partial awards across rosters of 25–32 players.
- Full rides were rare, reserved for elite national-level recruits.
The New Model
- Division I programs can now offer up to 28 full scholarships.
- On paper, this sounds like a game-changer.
- In practice? Very little has changed.
What’s Actually Happening
- Most programs are still operating at or below the old 14-scholarship level.
- Scholarship dollars depend on school budgets, which haven’t increased.
- Full rides remain rare, except for elite talent at top-tier programs.
Key Takeaway: The rule changed, but the money largely did not.
For a deeper dive into real scholarship offers and what they look like, check out the full article here: Read More
🧠 Recruiting Wisdom
Coach Jennifer Turner (@CAASoftballAdv) shares some powerful advice:
"Recruiting Success = Right Place. Right Time.
One of the hardest lessons in the recruiting process is this:
Sometimes it’s not about how good you are — it’s about when and where you show up.
You can be talented.
You can be working your tail off.
You can be doing “everything right.”
And still… the timing just isn’t aligned yet.
College coaches recruit based on needs, not just ability.
Graduating classes change.
Roster spots open unexpectedly.
Injuries happen.
Transfers shift priorities.
Budgets change.
That’s why one camp can feel quiet…
and another suddenly turns into real interest.
Same player. Same skills.
Different moment.
This is why:
• You keep showing up
• You don’t quit after one no (or silence)
• You cast a wide net
• You stay prepared even when it feels slow
Because when preparation meets opportunity — that’s when recruiting clicks.
Right place.
Right time.
Right attitude.
Your job isn’t to control the timing —
it’s to be ready when the timing finds you.
Stay patient. Stay persistent. Stay confident"
⚽ Key Reminder:“It’s not how good you are, but who knows you’re good!”
Action Steps for Athletes
Take control of your recruiting journey today:
- Email college coaches—Introduce yourself and share your goals.
- Update your highlight video—Make sure it reflects your latest skills.
- Share your story—Use social media (especially X!) to showcase your journey and achievements.
Stay patient, stay persistent, and stay confident. When preparation meets opportunity, that’s when recruiting clicks!
Best,
Steve
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