College Soccer ID Camps

I have received several emails over the last few months from different universities advertising identification clinics. These clinics are being used to find players who may be college material, but are flying under the radar. The problem is that there is a cost attached, so anyone interested can show up and at the same time…not everyone can. This makes it quite difficult for the more talented players, as they are often outnumbered  by the players who have no chance of playing at the next level.

The only consolation is that they are being watched by educated eyes, so identification takes place. What transpires is that the players are ranked, so that as the day progresses the better players end up playing together. This is unfortunately very obvious to the players who are at the bottom of the talent pyramid. There is nothing wrong with a reality check. These players realize that there is much work to be done, or that the college level is too high.

I think it is money well spent if you are interested in playing college soccer. Most people spend hundreds of dollars to attend showcase tournaments, with only a remote chance of being seen. You are being looked at when you attend the college ID clinics. You may not like where you fall, but at least you will know where you are…