THE TOP COLLEGE SOCCER ID CLINICS IN THE COUNTRY
  • APRIL ID CLINIC
  • JULY ID CLINIC
  • AUGUST ID CLINIC
  • RECRUIT CORNER
  • COLLEGES THAT HAVE ATTENDED
  • COACH REGISTRATION

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Why JUST PLAY ELITE ID CLINICS?

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WHY ARE JUST PLAY ID CLINICS THE BEST EVENTS IN THE MARKET PLACE?

JUST PLAY ID Clinics are organized and run by college coaches for college coaches and for players. Here
are some of the reasons why we believe we have THE BEST ID Clinics in the country:

*COACHING NETWORK*
  • Our staff is made up of top professionals at the best colleges & universities primarily in the
Northeast. We have a network of over 75 programs that we invite to work our events.

*HANDS ON APPROACH*
  • We are college coaches that meticulously organize and run each event for coaches to be able to
see and evaluate players. Our staff of college coaches interacts with players through the entire
event – running each session, coaching every match, and answering questions before, during
and after the event.

*MAXIMUM EXPOSURE IN A 1-DAY SETTING*
  • Our clinics are strategically designed to showcase players in 3 settings – a technical college
session progressing to small-sided games progressing to full-sided games. Our 3-hour window
translates to a little over two hours of real playing time. This guarantees that players stay fresh
and at their top level throughout the event avoiding fatigue from being overplayed.

WHY ID CLINCS?

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Why should prospective recruits make sure to add specific targeted ID Clinics in their playing calendar?

***Guaranteed playing time in front of college coaches***
As a player, at any event where college coaches are attending you want to say you had the opportunity
to showcase your abilities in a meaningful way. JUST PLAY Elite Clinics format guarantee you will play
meaningful small-sided and full-sided game minutes in front of every college coach that attends our
clinics. Our events are 3 hours long where players maximize exposure at high level without being
overplayed risking injury or a dip in form on the field.

Why is this different/better than a showcase tournament?
  • A college showcase may have 100 or more coaches attending but only a small percentage will
actually attend one of your matches. Not every college coach will see you at a showcase. Most
college coaches have a list of targeted players they are there to see and have a limited window
to get to those games as so many overlap.
  • Few coaches spend more than 20-25 minutes at a particular game. This leaves so many variables
up to chance. Did I play in those 20-25 minutes? Did I play well? Was my opponent competitive?
Did I play in my best position (most showcases you play multiple positions)? Was my team
playing well? Was this our first or second match of the showcase or were our legs cooked for a
game later in the tournament?

***College Coaches will coach you first hand***
After working for 10 years on our business, we at JUST PLAY have built a great network of fantastic
coaches where we can hand pick and invite the best coaches in our region to work our events. As a
player you have a chance to play in one of their college sessions, and be coached in a match during our
event by those coaches. You will get a sense for their playing philosophy, coaching style, what they are
looking for in your position, and who they are as a coach. It is a rare opportunity to get firsthand
feedback while also determining whether that coach fits what you are looking for at the next level.
Why is this different/better than a showcase tournament?
  • Division I and Division III coaches are not allowed to invite players to participate in training
sessions with their teams. So unless you play on one of those college coaches’ club teams, you
likely will not have another opportunity to participate in one of their training sessions.
  • We believe this is one of the key factors in determining “right fit” when selecting a school – “will
I enjoy playing on a daily basis for this coach?” This is not something you can determine at a
showcase.

***JUST PLAY Clinics create an environment for real competition***
JUST PLAY Clinics are an IDENTIFICATION and SELECTION process. Coaches are looking for the top
players to separate themselves over the course of the event. Players are given the opportunity to do this
during the three phases of the day – college coaching session, small-sided games, full-field matches. You

are there to show why your physical tools, mentality, coachability, and technical abilities are better than
the other guys at our event, simple as that. Over three hours the cream usually rises to the top.
Why is this different/better than a showcase tournament?
  • Most youth showcases these days are friendlies where the results don’t matter. Focus and
competitive edge can often dip in these games. Remember results matter and are very
important in the college game.
  • In showcases, coaches often rotate players because they want to give every player the
opportunity during the event. You may not get the chance to play your best position in front of
the coach you were hoping would watch you play.

QUESTIONS TO ASK THE COACHES AT ID CAMPS

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During the recruiting process, below are some questions you should ask of college coaches:
  • Are you recruiting players in my position in the upcoming recruiting class?
  • What qualities do you look for in a player in my position?
  • What formation do you play with your college team?
  • What are the roles and the responsibilities of the players in my position?
  • What does the culture of your soccer program look like?
  • Can you tell me what the academic and training calendar looks like for a player in your program?
  • How much extra strength and conditioning is required or provided in your program?
  • How often do you like to see your recruits play live?
  • Are video clips important to you? If so do you prefer full games or shorter highlight clips?
  • Would I be able to do an official visit at some point during my senior year and what would that visit entail?
  • Do you offer recruits roster spots or walk-on tryouts? Where do you see me fitting into the recruiting class and your team’s plans?
  • How does your financial aid process work?
  • Do you offer athletic scholarships and academic scholarships?
  • What is the GPA you look for from players in your program?
  • Are there other requirements of the players in your program away from the soccer field such as community service or fundraising?
  • APRIL ID CLINIC
  • JULY ID CLINIC
  • AUGUST ID CLINIC
  • RECRUIT CORNER
  • COLLEGES THAT HAVE ATTENDED
  • COACH REGISTRATION