Hey everyone! 👋 I just uploaded a brand-new video where I tried out a different idea this time. It's my first go at this concept, so I’m sure there’s room for improvement. I’d love to hear your thoughts—what worked, what didn’t, and how I can make it even better next time! Check it out below👇 Your feedback means the world to me, so don’t hold back! Drop a comment or send me a message with your suggestions. Steve

Welcome to your Wednesday soccer briefing! ⚽ NCAA and ECNL Under Fire for Freezing Conditions The NCAA and ECNL are facing heavy criticism for hosting the NCAA finals and the ECNL event in freezing Kansas City. A post by @AvaTibor summed up the frustration perfectly: "NCAA, you put our athletes in freezing conditions on the biggest weekend of their college careers. WHY?" Michele Kang’s perspective resonates here: women’s soccer must be athletically entertaining to draw fans who say, “I have to go see this game,” rather than simply supporting women’s sports out of obligation. Cold weather, however, undermines this goal. Studies show that cold conditions reduce sprint speed and power by 5-10%, directly impacting the quality of play. Football, by contrast, understands the importance of protecting its product. NCAA D1 FBS playoff games and championships are held in warm cities or climate-controlled stadiums to ensure the game remains fast, loud, and elite. They also create a party-like atmosphere for fans, broadcasting that energy to engage viewers. Cold weather, on the other hand, kills crowd attendance and engagement. The athletes delivered elite performances on Friday and Monday night despite the conditions, but now it’s time for the NCAA to step up. Returning to Cary for the next two years feels like a step backward. As @AvaTibor asks, “What am I missing?” ⚽ Words of Wisdom: Recruiting Tips @d1scholarship on X shared some valuable advice for college recruiting: "How early is too early in college recruiting? The simple answer is that as long as your athlete is in high school, you're good to start." ⚽ Remember: “It’s not how good you are, but who knows you’re good!” Take action today: - Email college coaches. - Share your story. - Make it happen! Good luck! Steve

⚽ NCAA DI Women’s Soccer Tournament is tonight! - Women’s College Cup Finals:🏆 No. 3 Florida State vs. No. 1 Stanford - 📅 Tonight, Monday, Dec. 8 - 🕗 Time: TBD (ET) - 📺 Watch on ESPNU ⚽ DIII Men’s Soccer Championship - Tufts Jumbos are National Champions!🏆 Tufts defeated Trinity (TX) 2-1 in overtime to claim their fifth national title in program history. - Crazy End!: Tufts tied the game with just 4 seconds left before clinching the win in OT. This marks their first championship since their dominant run from 2014-2019. ⚽ Q&A with Steve: College Recruiting Made Simple - Feeling stressed about the college recruiting process?Join Steve Coxon for a free live Q&A session to get your questions answered and feel empowered. - 📅 Today, Dec. 8th - 🕠 5:30 PM ET - 📍 Zoom Link: Join Here✅ - Please RSVP Here: Sign Up ⚽ Words of Wisdom "Two athletes with identical film. Athlete A: Blank profile, no posts, quiet. Athlete B: Weekly posts, engaging with coaches, visible brand. Who gets the offer? B. Every time. Visibility breaks ties." ⚽ Reminder: "It’s not how good you are, but who knows you’re good!" Take action today: Email college coaches. Share your story. Make it happen! Good Luck! Steve

Morning Motivation - Thursday, Nov 27th! Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🦃☀️⚽ Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and—hopefully—some soccer on TV. Best of luck to all our members who are organizing and preparing for big showcase events this weekend. Let’s make it count! ⚽ Before You Attend Before heading to your showcase, ask yourself these critical questions: - Do the coaches already know who your kid is? - Have they seen your athlete’s highlight videos? - Is there a better than 50% chance this showcase will move your recruiting process forward? If you haven’t reached out to coaches beforehand, you might be invisible. Take the time to email them, introduce your athlete, and share their story. Preparation is key! ⚽ Words of Wisdom From @d1scholarship on X:"Nearly all of our committed alumni families this year stated that they wouldn’t have received an offer without parental involvement in the process. Valedictorians, all-state athletes, heavy volunteer work—it doesn’t matter how talented the kid is; they need help." ⚽ Remember: "It’s not how good you are, but who knows you’re good!" 📧 Email those college coaches, share your athlete’s story, and make it happen! Good luck, Steve

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