College Recruiting

The Eagle FC College Recruiting Process

Eagle FC is committed to helping players who are dedicated in the classroom and passionate about soccer find opportunities to play at the collegiate level — whether NCAA Div I, II, III, NAIA, or NJCAA. Eagle FC supports recruits with guidance through each step of the process and encourages proactive player engagement. At Eagle FC, we provide the following

  • 1-on-1 recruiting meetings: Schedule time with Eagle FC’s recruiting staff for personalized guidance.
  • College recruiting education: Overview of NCAA recruiting timelines and eligibility expectations.
  • Coach communication strategy: Best practices on how and when to contact college coaches.
  • Showcase & ID camp planning: Eagle FC staff can advise on which events to attend for exposure.
LATEST INFORMATION FROM THE NCAA

Division I Programs: 

  • In-person recruiting is fully permitted (campus visits, evaluations, ID camps, showcases).
  • Coach–athlete contact (calls, texts, emails, social media, video) is allowed starting June 15 after a player’s sophomore year.
  • Official and unofficial visits follow standard NCAA calendars.
  • Off-campus scouting and evaluations are allowed during designated recruiting periods.

Division II Programs: 

  • Division II programs operate under normal NCAA recruiting calendars.
  • In-person recruiting, off-campus evaluations, and campus visits are allowed.
  • Coaches may communicate with recruits earlier than Division I in many cases.
  • Recruiting timelines are more flexible than D1.

Division III Programs: 

  • No recruiting calendars or contact restrictions like D1/D2.
  • Coaches may communicate with prospects at any time (email, phone, in-person).
  • Campus visits and evaluations are allowed year-round.
  • Recruiting is driven heavily by academic fit and admissions timelines.
Direct of College Recruiting - Girls
Direct of College Recruiting - Boys

College Recruiting Process

Freshman Year

  • Build a player profile: stats, videos, GPA & test scores.
  • Learn the recruiting process
  • Begin early school research

SOPHOMORE Year

  • Update highlight video and profile
  • Build a realistic target list of colleges
  • Attend College Showcases / ID Clinics
  • Attend official & unofficial visits where allowed by recruiting calendars.

JUNIOR Year

  • Register with the NCAA Eligibility Center (if applicable)
  • D1 coaches may begin direct contact after June 15
  • Take ACTs / SATs
  • Email coaches with video and profile
  • Attend College Showcases / ID Clinics
  • Take unofficial & official visits (per NCAA rules)
  • Verbal Commitments

Senior Year

  • Finalize College Selection
  • Apply to Colleges
  • Official Visits
  • Commit To School
  • Attend College Signing Night