The College Advisory Program (C.A.P.) provides high school age players and their parents with an introduction to the college recruiting, scholarship, financial support, and selection process. This process can be bewildering at times and the intent of the C.A.P. is to offer factual advice and assist in every way possible. Lobos Rush Soccer Club C.A.P Director, James Beattie will provide guidance but, will not do those tasks that the player and parents can and must do for themselves. On the following page you will find everything you need from information to links, and videos to successfully navigate this process.

For questions about this program, please contact Lobos Rush College Advisory Program Director James Beattie - [email protected] 

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• High School Freshman
•  High School Sophomore
•  High School Junior
•  High School Senior
  

Soccer Recruiting Rules by Division
These rules break down when athletes can receive specific forms of communication from coaches based on their year in high school:

NCAA Division I

• June 15 after sophomore year: Coaches may begin calling athletes, as well as send emails, texts and messages. They can also conduct off-campus communications with athletes and/or their parents. Athletes may begin taking official visits on August 1st before junior year. 

NCAA Division II

• June 15 after sophomore year: Coaches may begin calling athletes, as well as send emails, texts and messages. They can also conduct off-campus communications with athletes and/or their parents. At this time, athletes may start taking official visits.

NCAA Division III

•  January 1st after junior year: Coaches may begin calling athletes, as well as send emails, texts and messages. They can also conduct off-campus communications with athletes and/or their parents. At this time, athletes may start taking official visits.

NAIA and NJCAA
The NAIA and NJCAA men’s and women's soccer recruiting rules are slightly more relaxed than NCAA schools:

• Any time: Coaches can contact student athletes at any time. 
  

Lobos Rush Presents
10th Annual Soccer Elite College Showcase and Speed Networking Event
Boys and Girls Weekend / U15-U19+
February 2-4, 2024
We're thrilled to launch a different kind of College Showcase in 2024!
Yes, this is our 10th Annual Soccer Elite Showcase with a twist. We want players to unleash their potential on and off the soccer field and stand out in front of college coaches. We are gearing up for a great event with plenty of opportunities to meet and greet and ask questions like never before! An undisputed value for any soccer player exploring to play college soccer. Bring your U15+ teams, prepare your players to be engaged, and take full advantage of this Showcase. 

In 2023, teams from TN, AR, AL, KS, MO, IL, MS, FL, TX, OK, KY, and OH joined us. In 2024, we are already expecting a broader reach. What about coaches? Based on ongoing conversations with D1, D1, D3, JUCO, and NAIA coaches and last year's attendance we are looking at 70+ college coaches attending the Showcase. Over 170 teams typically participate in this elite event at the Mike Rose Soccer Complex. While no medal rounds are held, champions are listed in GotSoccer. USYS, US Club, AYSO & USSSA teams are welcome.

Minimum of 3 games guarantee, showcase format
Only local teams will be scheduled to play Friday night games
40 Minute Halves 
Teams have the option to play two games on Saturday or one game each day

• Saturday games begin at 10 am and end no later than 8 pm
• Sunday games begin at 10 am and end no later than 3 pm
• The Memphis Intl. Airport is only a 15-minute drive from the tournament complex

Registration Deadline
Sunday, January 14, 2024

2024 Champions Breakfast & Speed Networking Event with College Coaches
Make College Soccer Connections!
Saturday, February 3, 2024 / 8-9 am
D1, D1, D3, JUCO, and NAIA Coaches in Attendance
A complimentary event for College Showcase participants and their parents
An answer-yielding speed session event designed for players to ask questions to college coaches, college players, and academic specialists in a speed dating format. Come ready to play with speed, on and off the field, and all while having breakfast! – No cost to attend! All players participating in the Showcase and their parents can join the event. Saturday's games start at 10 am. We will provide coaches with a College Profile Book with all your team's information.

Sign up to referee by contacting Mark Herrington