Parents, There’s something in the recruitment process that people realize too late which is bound to cause some stress; Part 1 isn’t too difficult to piece together — the timeline, the school list, the highlight video. You have all of that here. It’s part 2 is where it gets tricky; and that’s actually navigating the process. For example, how do you stay involved as a parent without creating friction — especially when your athlete is shutting you out? What do you do when coaches stop responding to your athlete? Or how do you know if your athlete is falling behind? Navigating the process once it's in motion is where most parents feel lost in helping their athlete. That's exactly why we built the Parent Advisory — where we guide parents through every stage of navigation. We'll be offering weekly office hours where you can check in and get real answers in real time. On June 9th at 7:30 PM ET we're hosting a free live webinar — we'll teach from our curriculum and give you, the parents, an inside look. Check the calendar for the zoom link and reserve your spot with the link below. Registration: Reserve Your Spot Here If you have any questions before June 9th, just reply to this thread! - Shane

Wanted to flag something for the community. There's a story this week in college athletics that I think a lot of you should pay attention to — players and parents both. Saint Anselm College — a respected D-II program in New Hampshire — just announced they're moving down to Division III. Final D-II season: 2026–27. Full D-III by 2029–30. This isn't a huge mainstream headline — but it's a real signal. Here's what it means depending on where you are in your journey. If you're a player 👇 The biggest thing I want you to take away: don't fall in love with a division label. A "D-II offer" in 2026 isn't what it was three years ago. Some D-II programs are stable and thriving. Others are quietly working out their long-term plans. The label on the front door tells you less than it used to. What actually matters: - Fit. What's the school like academically? What's the campus culture? Could you see yourself there for four years if soccer wasn't part of the picture? - The coach's vision. On a visit, ask directly: "Where do you see this program in three years?" Then pay attention to how confidently they answer. - Roster stability. Pull up their roster from two years ago and compare it to this year's. If half the team turned over, that tells you something about what your experience might look like. The smartest players I work with aren't picking schools by tier. They're picking by fit — and they're asking better questions than their teammates. If you're a parent 👇 The financial landscape of college soccer is shifting. Even at D-II, the scholarship picture isn't what it was. NIL spending and roster volatility are squeezing the dollars available for incoming freshmen. Three things to keep in mind: - Ask for a real four-year cost projection. Not just freshman year. Aid can change year over year, and you want to see the full picture before committing. - Ask about program stability directly. "Is the athletic department's strategic plan public?" "Can we see it?" These aren't rude questions — they're smart ones. The right schools will respect you for asking. - Help your athlete slow down. The pressure to commit early is real, but the schools moving fastest aren't always the ones with the strongest long-term plans.

📅 Live Webinar & Event Calendar This community is built around live learning and real-time clarity. Every month we host a live recruiting webinar. These sessions are: - Free - Interactive - Direct - Not recorded inside the free community If you want clarity, show up live. 🔵 Next Live Webinar Topic: Welcome to Skool & Open Q&A for all attendees April 29, 2026 Time: 8:00pm EST What you’ll learn: - Who ID Clinics are designed for - How to determine which ones are the right fit for you - What you can expect from them - The biggest mistakes players and families make 🔵 Upcoming Topics Webinar 2: Spring 2026; What do I need to be doing right now? PLUS an open Q&A Webinar 3: Workshop #1: Highlight Video Creation & Open Q&A Dates will be posted at the start of each month. Mark it on your calendar. Show up prepared. Bring questions. This is where clarity happens. — Shane