JBC SOCCER RECRUITING FAQ

Who are we?

We provide strategic guidance and support to help players navigate the college soccer recruiting process. We work with players and families to improve presentation, communication, exposure, and alignment so coaches can evaluate them confidently and efficiently.

Who can benefit from JBC Soccer Recruiting?

  • Boys and girls soccer players

  • Rising 8th through 12th graders

  • Transfer and portal players

  • Players pursuing opportunities at all collegiate levels (NCAA Division I, II, and III, NAIA, JUCO)

We are especially well-suited for families seeking structure, honesty, and clarity in an often confusing (and ever-changing) recruiting landscape. Our focus is on building realistic pathways and guiding players  toward best-fit collegiate placement.

Why families choose JBC Soccer Recruiting?

Core Recruiting Strategy & Planning

  • Personalized recruiting roadmap creation

  • Timeline management

  • Goal-setting and pathway development

Continuous Advising & Family Support

  • Regular check-ins and progress reviews

  • Strategy adjustments as recruiting evolves

  • Parent education and expectation management

  • Emotional and decision-pressure support

Player Evaluation & Level Targeting

  • Technical, tactical, and physical analysis

  • Honest level targeting (DI, DII, DIII, NAIA, JUCO)

  • Positional fit and roster need analysis

  • Developmental gap identification

Highlight Video & Media Support

  • Highlight video strategy

  • Full-match film evaluation

  • Feedback on video effectiveness from a coach’s perspective

Social Media & Digital Presence

  • Recruiting-appropriate social media guidance

  • Profile optimization (X, Instagram, etc.)

  • Content strategy that supports recruiting visibility

  • Risk management and digital reputation advising

Scholarship & Financial Education

  • Player vs. academic scholarship education

  • Partial scholarship strategy

  • Financial aid literacy (FAFSA, merit aid, grants)

  • Realistic scholarship expectation management

School Identification & Fit Analysis

  • Target school list creation

  • Academic and admissions compatibility review

  • Player roster and depth chart analysis

  • Culture, coaching style, and program stability analysis

College Coach Communication & Outreach

  • Player email and outreach coaching

  • Message timing and follow-up strategy

  • Phone call and conversation preparation

  • Coach interest tracking and response management

  • Direct coach outreach (when appropriate and fit-based)

Decision-Making & Commitment Support

  • Offer evaluation and comparison

  • Verbal commitment guidance

  • Official and unofficial visit preparation

  • Decision-making frameworks

  • Signing-day readiness support

Exposure & Event Strategy

  • Showcase, tournament, and ID camp strategy

  • Event selection based on player profile

  • Guidance on where not to spend money

Academic & Eligibility Advising

  • NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO eligibility guidance

  • GPA and test scores alignment

  • Admissions timeline awareness

  • Academic scholarship stacking strategy

Transfer & Portal Services

  • Transfer portal entry strategy

  • Eligibility and credit transfer guidance

  • Re-recruitment planning

  • Program re-fit analysis

When does the process begin?

  • 8th–9th Grade: Awareness, education, and long-term development

  • 10th Grade: Strategic planning and communication foundation

  • 11th Grade: Active recruiting engagement and exposure

  • 12th Grade: Final evaluations, decision-making, and placement

While starting early provides more flexibility, late starts are absolutely manageable with focused planning and a clear, realistic strategy.

Do you contact college coaches directly?

Yes—when we believe a player aligns with a program’s competitive level, positional needs, and academic profile.

This focused approach preserves credibility, respects college coaches’ time, and avoids mass, unfocused promotion—allowing each player to be evaluated in the right context

How important are academics in recruiting?

Academics are extremely important and play a critical role in college soccer recruiting.

Strong academic performance impacts:

  • Admissions flexibility within competitive institutions

  • Scholarship stacking opportunities, combining player and academic aid

  • Coach confidence in an player eligibility and long-term success

  • Roster stability and long-term retention within a program

Simply put, strong academics significantly expand a player’s recruiting options and increase overall opportunity at every level.

Do You Guarantee Scholarships or Roster Spots?

No. JBC Soccer Recruiting does not guarantee scholarships or roster spots. Final recruiting decisions are always made by college coaches.

What we do guarantee is a professional, strategic recruiting process. We maximize each player’s readiness, exposure, and alignment with the right programs so they are evaluated in the strongest and most accurate light possible.