Hurst,
Usually the college coaches will ask for your schedule of games and tournaments to see if they can attend one to watch the player in action. Some accept DVD's but most will require a live look at the player. Yes most of the D1 colleges attend the "big" tournaments and they are watching the players that have spent time expressing interest in there program. Once and while a coach will find a player at one of these tournaments who they don't know and will introduce themselves to the player. If your soccer schedule conflicts with the college then you maybe able to attend an off-season workout or attend the colleges summer camp.
So how much does this cost? The cost is relative to how much time and money you spend promoting your child's soccer skills to coaches. Club fees are just the beginning. Trips to colleges for visits and game watching, along with camps at each school. I thought about adding up the amount I have spent on my child and at this time I don't really want to know the answer. The one thing I know is my child is happy playing soccer and hopes to play in college somewhere.
The cost is not a factor as my child will be able to achieve the goal of going to college and playing soccer. I am happy with that.
