College men's soccer recruiting service
College Men's Soccer Recruiting Help That Only Gets Paid in Full When Your Son Makes a Roster
Club seasons, showcases, ID camps and years of training. Your son wants to play college soccer, and he's good enough to be seen. The question is whether the right coaches are actually watching.
Money-back guarantee. $3,000 of it only when your athlete gets a roster spot.
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- Former D1 player
- 6 years as a college recruiting coordinator
- San Diego-based
How college men's soccer recruiting really works
For most players, college men's soccer recruiting runs through club soccer. College coaches spend much of their recruiting time at club league showcases and national events, at their own ID camps, and watching game film. High school soccer can help, but in many areas the club season is where coaches do most of their evaluating.
That creates a challenge. At a big showcase, a coach might watch dozens of games in a weekend and only catch a few minutes of your son's. If he isn't already on that coach's list, or if the coach doesn't know what to watch for, it's easy to be missed. Getting on the radar before the event, with good film and a credible reference, changes the odds.
The college men's soccer recruiting calendar
Under current NCAA rules, Division I men's soccer coaches can begin recruiting communication with high school players (calls, texts, emails, direct messages) on June 15 after sophomore year, and official and unofficial visits can begin August 1 before junior year. Division II coaches can generally begin contact June 15 after sophomore year as well, while Division III, NAIA and junior college programs have more flexibility.
Because contact opens that early, the sophomore and junior years are a key window. Your son can email coaches, send film and attend camps before then; coaches may just be limited in how they respond. Rules change, so we check the current calendar for his grad year.
What college soccer coaches look for
- Technical quality: first touch, passing range, comfort on the ball under pressure and finishing.
- Tactical understanding: positioning, decision-making, movement off the ball and reading the game.
- Athleticism: speed, endurance and physical presence appropriate to his position and the level.
- Mentality and academics: work rate, coachability, leadership and grades.
Soccer coaches value full-game film as much as highlights, because it shows decision-making and work rate over 90 minutes. A short highlight video to get attention, backed by full matches when asked, is the standard combination.
Find out where your son fits. It's a free 30-minute call with Chase.
The men's soccer landscape
Men's college soccer is played at Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college programs. Following the 2025 House settlement, Division I schools that opted in now carry a 28-player roster limit, which for many programs was smaller than the rosters they used to carry. With fewer Division I spots at those schools, and many programs also recruiting internationally, a balanced list across levels is essential.
The offer: $6,000 total, half deferred until he signs
The price is the same in every sport we serve: $6,000 total per family.
- $3,000 upfront to start the work.
- $3,000 only when your son signs with a school or earns a college roster spot. If that never happens, you never pay the second half.
- Money back if your son doesn't get a college roster spot.
- Money back after a career-ending injury.
We'll walk through the full terms with you on your free call.
Who's behind it
The Athlete Market is led by Chase Grant, a former Division I player, a six-year recruiting coordinator at Palomar College and a long-time San Diego-area coach who is well connected at the collegiate and youth levels. He's also a college professor, so he understands the academic side of the decision as well as the athletic side.
Recruiting in men's soccer has its own calendar and culture, but the job underneath it is the same one Chase did from the coach's side of the desk: evaluating players honestly, sorting through emails and video, and deciding who was worth a phone call. He draws on a network of current and former college coaches and mentors, and a recommendation from someone a coach trusts carries weight a cold email rarely does.
How we work with soccer families
- An honest evaluation of his film and playing history, and the levels that fit.
- A target list built around soccer fit, academics, cost and playing time.
- Film and outreach help so coaches know exactly when and where to watch him.
- An event and ID camp plan focused on programs on his list.
- Introductions and decision support through visits, offers and signing.
What families say
“Chase single handedly helped my son get into college. He wasn't the biggest or fastest kid, but with his guidance and network it made a huge difference and opened up an opportunity that might not have been there.”
“We did not really know the landscape of how to play at the next level, and we finally found the blueprint of someone who cares and gave us that info in a genuine way.”
“This was super beneficial for my son as he really developed over the course of his high school career and received a d2 scholarship. I do not know where he would be without the guidance and expertise of a real college coach and former pro player.”
Frequently asked questions
How much does your men's soccer recruiting service cost?
$6,000 total per family: $3,000 upfront and $3,000 only when your son signs with a school or earns a college roster spot. Money back if he doesn't get a roster spot or suffers a career-ending injury.
When can college soccer coaches contact my son?
Under current NCAA rules, Division I men's soccer coaches can begin recruiting communication on June 15 after sophomore year, with visits allowed from August 1 before junior year. Other levels are generally more flexible.
Is club soccer or high school soccer more important for recruiting?
In many areas, college coaches do most of their evaluating at club events and ID camps. High school soccer still matters, but club exposure and good film are usually central.
Are ID camps worth it?
They can be, when the camp is at a school on his list and the coaches running it are actually recruiting his position and class. Be selective.
Should I send highlights or full game film?
Both. A short highlight video gets attention; full-game film shows decision-making and work rate, and many soccer coaches will ask for it.
Do you help with all levels of men's college soccer?
Yes: Division I, Division II, Division III, NAIA and junior college.
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