Originally posted by Unregistered
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I would also add:
1. Yes, verbals are a big deal. Nonbinding, but the vast, vast majority of schools honor them, although it is quite a bit more iffy if you're a junior or less and there is a coaching change.
2. Don't get overly paranoid if your child hasn't verballed by the end of junior year. There are LOTS of schools that still will be looking, including quite good ones. However, it's time for a reality check - if Stanford hasn't reached out to you yet, it ain't gonna happen. Also, don't plan on a lot, if any, money from a more prominent D1 school. When all is said and done, you still will see players at very good programs still recruiting players through mid-Senior year (but see - reality check). This also is just mainly D1 top programs - lots of opportunities for other programs.
3. Not to beat a dead horse, but it can't be emphasized enough: Academics will get you more dollars than soccer, and don't go to a school you wouldn't go to if not for soccer.
4. Check out http://www.topdrawersoccer.com/searc...nts&genderId=f for other recruit info. It also has lots of players, star rankings, database searches by school, etc. The list above and this list both have pros and cons and definitely don't cover all players. Both lists will give you a pretty good idea of who's going where, and what schools are taking what type of players.
Good luck!
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