The 5-for-5 rule will turn the game on its head. If you aren’t Day 1 ready to compete with a 23-year-old, you’re invisible. Read today's newsletter

I'm not sure if 2027 and 2028 D1 recruits understand how devastating this new ruling could be for their recruiting!! The new NCAA "5-for-5" rule is a game-changer, and not in the way most parents think. It’s a massive roster clog. Coaches are going to keep 23-year-old "Super Seniors" who already know the system and know how to win games over a 17-year-old freshman they have to teach from scratch. Recruiting is math. If you’re sitting on a verbal commitment, your spot just got a lot less secure. If the seniors aren't leaving, there is no room for you. Period. I have talked to a few D1 head coaches and we all agree on the interpretation of this ruling, although the details still remain murky. What are your thoughts? Are you already pivoting your target list, or are you waiting to see how the dust settles? Let’s hear it in the comments. #NCAAChaos

Class of 2027: Major Roster Updates & The "Do Not Attend" List 🛑The Class of 2027 recruiting board is shrinking faster than many realize. If you're not keeping track of which programs are still signing, you risk "donating" your camp money to schools that already have their rosters locked in. We've just made significant updates to our tracking lists for key programs. Here's what you need to know today: 1. New Player Additions 📈We've added new prospect data to the tracking lists for these schools: - addison.mentz - @stonybrookwsoc - mckenna.gorny - @hcrosswsoccer - @ashlynhebert299 - @stonehillwsoc - @eleni4soccer - @uvmwsoccer - @kennedie_needham - @merrimackwsoc - tarynczick_ - @novawsoccer If these schools are on your radar, check the updated list to see where you stand and ensure your outreach is directed to the right people. 2. The "Do Not Attend" List: Stony Brook & UConn ❌Stony Brook and UConn have officially been added to the "Do Not Attend" list for the Class of 2027. The Reality: Our latest intel and roster analysis show that their 2027 boards are essentially closed. If you're considering attending a summer ID camp or investing time in outreach to these programs, stop. Unless a coach has explicitly told you that you're their top priority, your resources are better spent targeting programs that still have roster spots available.

Don't forget the call today at 10am - The big topic today! "The NCAA is moving to a "5 seasons in 5 years" model. For every high school recruit in this community, the game just got harder" Steve Coxon is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Steve Coxon's Zoom Meeting Time: Apr 30, 2026 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84867795282?pwd=XTOajb2CTdhNcRoKVHfkatdqbztXAH.1 Post your name below if you are attending 👇

Our latest engagement data: 62% Open Rate from D1 Coaches 70% Open Rate from D2/D3 Coaches If you aren't on the desk of the people signing the checks, you're invisible. The Sunday Newsletter is LIVE with the 50-day game plan for '27s - '30s. Get the intel: https://steves-newsletter-07aa53.beehiiv.com/p/so-you-want-to-play-college-soccer-your-50-day-recruiting-sprint-starts-today?utm_source=steves-newsletter-07aa53.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=so-you-want-to-play-college-soccer-your-50-day-recruiting-sprint-starts-today&_bhlid=f5eefac05962e9cd0aa93d93af44d6a559771bd4 #NCAARecruiting