For parents with a college soccer dream
Is your family ready for college soccer recruiting?Is your family ready for college soccer recruiting?
Take our 2-minute quiz to see how prepared your family is—and what you need to get ahead.
4 questions. Your readiness score. A clearer next step.
See how ready your family is for college soccer.
How old is your player?
Choose an age to continue.
Learn how to build a highlight video that coaches love.
Plenty of match footage, but unsure which clips to send? Learn to choose useful moments and make your player easy to follow.
- Identify your player before the action.
- Keep the decision and outcome in view.
- Check the final cut before sharing.
Included: Highlight-video guide and final-cut checklist.
Start with your match footageKnow what to say in that first coach email.
A blank email can stall the next step. Give your player a clear starting point they can make their own.
- Write a clear subject line.
- Give a specific reason for choosing that school.
- Track replies and plan a useful follow-up.
Included: Four coach-email templates to adapt in your player’s own words.
- To
- Coach [Last name]
- Subject
- 2028 midfielder · [Player name]
Hi Coach [Last name],
I’m [Player name], a 2028 midfielder at [Club / school].
I’m interested in [College] because [specific academic or soccer reason].
Here are my recent highlights: [Video link]. Are you recruiting midfielders in my graduation year?
Thank you,
[Player name]
[Player contact details]
Choose schools for more than the team name.
A college can fit your player’s soccer goals and still miss your family’s needs. Compare the team, academics and cost before building your shortlist.
- Compare the team and your player’s level.
- Research their major and entry requirements.
- Record costs and questions still to answer.
Included: College-list tracker and school-research guidance.
- UCLALos Angeles, CaliforniaTo explore
- StanfordStanford, CaliforniaTo explore
- San Diego StateSan Diego, CaliforniaTo explore
- Soccer
- Team + level
- Academics
- Major + entry
- Cost
- Net price
Put the next step on the calendar. Your included recruiting calendar keeps dates and next steps in one place.
You don’t have to figure it out alone.
Coach Daniel McKell walks you through the decisions that can leave parents stuck: choosing schools, making a video and contacting coaches.
Start with your family’s check-in. See which step needs your attention.
Learn with Coach Daniel.
Move forward with a plan.
Your Soccer Playbook.
Stop guessing about the next step. Learn how to build your school list, prepare your video and reach out to coaches.
- Prepare for college soccer recruiting
- Understand divisions, recruiting rules, costs and highlight videos.
- How to reach out to schools
- Research colleges, write to coaches and prepare for camps, visits and offers.
- 4 included bonuses
- Recruiting calendar, college list tracker, highlight video checklist and four coach email templates.
Course workbook and lesson worksheets included.
$27 one-time payment · 14-day money-back guarantee
FAQs
Clear answers before you take the next step.
How do we start a college soccer recruiting plan?
Start with your player’s graduation year, school interests and family budget. Build a list of colleges to research, collect recent game footage and keep coach conversations in one place. Compare soccer, academics and cost together.
When should parents start preparing for college soccer?
Use the early high school years to understand academic requirements and explore colleges. Ask your school counselor about coursework. Coach contact rules depend on the division, sport and type of contact, so check the current rules before planning outreach or visits.
NCAA recruiting guidanceCan Division III soccer players receive scholarships?
Division III schools do not offer athletics scholarships. They may offer academic scholarships and need-based aid. Ask each college for its full financial aid information and compare the cost your family would actually pay.
NCAA scholarships and financial aidWhat should a college soccer highlight video include?
Use recent game clips that show your player’s decisions and skills in their position. Make the player easy to identify and add their name, graduation year and contact details. Keep full-game footage available if a coach requests it. The Soccer Playbook includes a checklist to help you prepare.
What should my child include in an email to a college coach?
Keep it personal and brief. Include the player’s name, graduation year, position, team, academic information and a working video link. Explain why that school interests them. Check the program’s recruiting instructions and current contact rules before expecting a reply.
What is included in the $27 course?
The Soccer Playbook includes Coach Daniel’s video lessons, a workbook and lesson worksheets. Four bonuses are included: a recruiting calendar, college-list tracker, highlight-video checklist and four coach-email templates. Pay $27 once, with an optional $100 private VIP call at checkout.
Do you guarantee a roster spot or scholarship?
No. Soccer Playbook is a college soccer recruiting course for parents, taught by Coach Daniel McKell. It helps families research schools, prepare video and organize coach outreach. Admissions, roster places and financial aid are decided by the colleges.
How do we access the course and coaching call?
After payment, open your purchase confirmation to access the course. Use your purchase email to sign in again. If you added the coaching call, request a time inside your account. The course has a 14-day money-back guarantee; contact darrius@ultrainapp.com for help.