College recruiting basics
Key NCAA Division I dates (soccer)
- Anytime: athletes may email/call coaches; coaches can send camp info.
- June 15 after sophomore year: D-I coaches may begin calls, texts, emails and verbal offers.
- August 1 before junior year: official and unofficial visits and off-campus contact may begin.
- Dead/quiet periods apply (e.g. women's soccer dead period Aug 1–11, 2026).
ID camps
ID camps are college-run camps where coaches evaluate players. Target schools you'd actually attend, email the coach before you go, and treat camps as one tool alongside showcase games and club advisors.
Club support
Some Colorado clubs publish college support: Colorado Rush's College Advisory Program, Colorado Storm's college placement advisory, Colorado Rapids Academy's U16+ college education sessions. See individual club pages.
Sources: www.ncaa.org · ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com · www.ncsasports.org
FAQ
When can college soccer coaches contact my child?
For NCAA Division I, coaches may initiate calls, texts, emails and verbal offers from June 15 after the sophomore year; visits start August 1 before junior year.
Are ID camps worth it?
They help most when the player targets realistic schools and contacts the coach first. They are not a substitute for being seen in games.