Quote:

Much has been made about exposure on a regional and national level. Were many of the SC players who are currently on D-1 programs in the state recruited by top programs from around the country? If not, why not?

Probably not, because there are many of the same caliber players in NC, GA, etc. in which those schools can get players that are "in-state" and thus, lower tuition. SC has the added value of recruiting a local kid in hopes that if they have good academics, then with LIFE scholarships and such, the player is very cheap or what is termed a "free" player, because none of the 9.9 scholarships for soccer are having to be spent on that player.



So the South Carolina player (assuming he/she is a good student) is relatively "cheap" for USC, Clemson, CofC, etc.

If the player is really good, these schools should be fawning over them.

How good is "really good"....with repect to the players from GA, FL, NC, etc. that these coaches are also looking at?

Kids play sports because they find it fun. Eliminate the fun and soon you eliminate the kid.