Plenty of Northeast schools still with ZERO public verbal commitments for 2027: Siena Canisius St. Peter's Rider Merrimack FDU Niagara St. Bonaventure Mercyhurst #CollegeSoccer #ClassOf2027 It’s important to take a closer look at these schools and ask yourself some critical questions before making any decisions: - Why don’t they have commitments yet? - Could their lower rankings reflect challenges in recruiting? - Do they have a unique recruiting style, like Siena and FDU, who take a slower approach? - Are they navigating changes, such as a new coach, like St. Bonaventure? Don’t blindly sign up for ID clinics or rush into commitments just because a school catches your interest. Take the time to research, ask the right questions, and ensure the program aligns with your goals—both on and off the field. Thoughts? What questions do you ask before considering a program?

Folks Every Monday, I’ll be reviewing your most recent highlight videos! This is a valuable opportunity to ensure all your hard work translates into a polished, high-quality video that stands out. Here’s why these reviews are so important: 1. Understand what coaches are looking for: I’ll break down exactly what catches their attention and what makes a video effective. 2. Learn and grow: Both parents and players can follow along to gain insights and improve their approach. 3. Make a strong first impression: Your video is often the first thing a coach sees—let’s make sure it leaves a lasting impact. What to do next: - Post your video link - I’ll review each submission and provide quick, actionable feedback to help you improve! 💪⚽ Just an FYI I'm traveling today from Mexico to Orlando so the reviews might spill into Tuesday. Thanks for being patient! Steve

By Jonathan SigalJanuary 30, 2026 Jake Beverlin has more than 140 career wins with UMass Boston. (Courtesy photo) There is no one-size-fits-all approach to college recruiting. Just ask Jake Beverlin, who is the winningest coach in UMass Boston men’s soccer history. He’s also heavily involved in club soccer, now with NEFC, after previous stops at Valeo and New England Surf. A major takeaway from talking with Beverlin about recruiting? The region has a big college soccer ecosystem, which continues to evolve and create new challenges for families to navigate. What’s a non-negotiable when you guys are recruiting, whether it’s on or off the field? We recruit a lot of Brazilian kids, and kids who are really comfortable with the ball. They can’t just be an athlete. I think a lot of schools do well with some really high-end athletes, but not as good of soccer players. We’re a little bit the opposite and try to meet in the middle with athleticism. Another non-negotiable for us is that they kind of have to be soccer junkies. The amount of stuff we make them do year-round, if they don’t love playing soccer, it’ll never work out. We have full-time strength and conditioning coaches, and they’re with them three or four days a week during the offseason. Our training block is usually at 8 a.m., so the guys are up early. The first thing they do in the morning is get up and play. They also have a game marker they have to hit in the summer, and if they don’t, then we would not welcome them back. With how short the preseason is, they’ve got to come in at something close to 95%. That way, we can hit the ground running. On the flip side, what are some areas in the recruiting process that could be a deal breaker? We don’t make any time for players whose heart isn’t in it. If you don’t want to be at UMass Boston, that’s totally cool. We’ll move on. We’re going to ask a lot of you when you’re here, so you really need to have that desire to be part of things.

Only 4.5% of families said "coach connections" were their primary method of getting discovered by college coaches That's extremely low, and confirms a changing landscape where fewer HS, club and travel coaches have meaningful connections. D1Scholarship on X

We tackle the "D1 or bust" mentality head-on, presenting the challenging numbers that illustrate how few high school players actually make it onto a D1 college soccer roster. This video offers crucial recruiting advice for high school athletes, guiding them through the complex college recruiting and recruitment process. Learn how to navigate your soccer scholarships journey with realistic expectations. 📩 For more information, contact us at: [email protected] Connect with us: 📞 Schedule a FREE call with Steve – https://stevecoxonsoccernetwork.com/c... 📸 Instagram – / stevecoxoncsn 🐦 X – https://x.com/SteveCoxonCSN