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JAK, the reason the college coaches don't look for soccer players at the high schools is because NOW, there are the showcase events. This has really only to begin to occur with great regularity the past few years. I agree with GB, it is a "money thing" with the Clubs. They want to control and get paid from the players and families year round. Thus (and they are smart to do this) they have created year round showcases and events to keep the players involved resulting in some conflicts during the high school season. Before the showcase events became as numerous as they are now, the college soccer coaches DID come to the high schools. At one time (and only a few years ago) most State High School Leagues forbid a student playing Club during the High School season. It was not a rule to penalize the Clubs, but a rule to assure these players got some rest and actually had some time to do schoolwork and study.



I guess I'm missing something. I played club and HS 20+ years ago. I went to showcase tournaments. I even went to Florida (Tampa at that time) after Christmas. I was recruited and had offers to play. I couldn't get the schools that were in my town to come to see a high school game. I don't think this is a recent invention by club directors.