Thought it may be a good point to jump in here as a coach both the DA and USYSA.
The fact that so many SC soccer players are committing to such fine schools is fantastic for each individual and even more so for the younger players in our state. As the current crop move into college and do well it will open up opportinities for the futures of our 12 and 13 year olds that may have not been there in the past. This is ALL good.
DK99- Your choice of the word "incestous" is probably what took the thread into a direction other then just celebrating commitments.
Bottom line is that all coaches will use all resources available to gather as much info as they can before THEY make the final decision on whether that player fits what they are looking for. I don't think you can blame anyone for that.
One final point to also consider is that sometimes it is hard to actually pin point who did what for whom during recruiting as the recruiting coach is using mulitple sources for info. For instance i am quite often asked about players that do not play for my club or team. BD's son is an example of that- he never played for us but i had seen him many times both in USYSA and DA. When asked, i gave my opinion that he was a very very good player who would do well for any college he decided to play for.My point here is not claim another "commitment" but just to highlight that college coaches will ask people whom they have soccer relationships with there opinion on players. It therefore stands to reason why some schools have a pipleine from particular clubs,coaches and / or geographic areas.
The bottom line is that i would bet 99% of the coaches in our State want the very best for each player regardless of club affiliation. Of course it feels great when "one of your own" signs for a college but ultimatley we all want what is best for our players and state. I know i was sure pulling for Enzo Martinez last sunday, as a great SC player. Just as i Was when Joe Amon , summerville sc, was playing in this summer's u17 world cup for the USA.
