Why You Should Really Thank Your Club Coach
It’s time to shine the spotlight on someone who is instrumental in your development and growth: your club coach.
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- Aug 20, 2018
- 3 min
Parent's Perspective: Make the Right College Decision for the Right Reasons
This family experienced its fair share of highs and lows, made lots of sacrifices, and tackled many new challenges along the way.
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- Aug 13, 2018
- 3 min
Parent's Perspective: Go Where You're Wanted Most
Here's a look inside one family's recruiting journey from a parent’s perspective, which I think you’ll find both relatable and encouraging.
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- Aug 6, 2018
- 3 min
How to Make the Most of Your ID Clinic Feedback
As the summer begins to wind down, many of our clients find themselves returning home after various college ID camps and clinics. Along with the unforgettable experience of attending these camps alongside other players with the same NCAA dreams, our clients also come home with a lot of feedback. College coaches use the camps as an opportunity to evaluate and assess potential and even committed recruits and determine whether a given player would be a good fit for their program
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- Jul 30, 2018
- 3 min
Top Questions College Coaches Ask Recruiters About Players (Part Two)
Recruiting isn’t about ticking boxes or having the answers to a test. Each college applies unique criteria to evaluate potential recruits.
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- Jul 23, 2018
- 3 min
Top Questions College Coaches Ask Recruiters About Players (Part One)
Coaches don't just care about a player’s performance on the field, Here are the top questions college coaches ask recruiters.
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- Jun 19, 2018
- 3 min
How to Improve Your Chances of Being Recruited
Here are some recruiting tips to help alleviate the stress and frustration that seem to go hand-in-hand with the journey to college.
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- Jun 11, 2018
- 2 min
Four Shared Traits of Successful Collegiate Athletes
I have seen these four characteristics again and again as themes in collegiate success stories.
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- Jun 5, 2018
- 4 min
Seven Sure Signs You Need Extra Soccer Training
To get to the next level in your soccer career, you’re going to need to put in work in addition to team practices and games.
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- May 28, 2018
- 4 min
D1 Soccer Standout Reveals the Secret to Handling Performance Pressure and How She Got Comfortable w
Learn how a well-known Division I attacking standout describes her mindset and some of the habits that have led to her success.
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- May 28, 2018
- 3 min
Here’s Why College Coaches Aren’t Responding to Your Emails...and What You Can Do About It
The college recruiting process can be rocky, filled with countless unknowns and frustrations. More often than you’d like, you may find yourself wondering why you haven’t received a response for a coach after sending them multiple messages. While I can’t pinpoint the reasons a specific coach is not responding to you, here are some common scenarios I see players encounter: They’re In-season College coaches’ lives are unbelievably hectic in-season as they balance planning practi
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- May 21, 2018
- 2 min
How to Support Your Child During the Recruiting Process
At our recent College ID Combine, college coaches shared their insights about the role a parent plays in the recruiting process.
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- May 14, 2018
- 4 min
A Simple Guide to Understanding NCAA Commitments
To help you navigate this potentially confusing process, here's a list of answers to some common questions about college commitment.
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- May 7, 2018
- 2 min
CBW Soccer Elite's College ID Combine Creates a Unique Recruiting Environment for 30 Female Socc
This past weekend, CBW Soccer Elite held its first college ID combine at the Providence Day School campus in Charlotte.
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- Apr 28, 2018
- 2 min
Coach Chris's Advice for Standing Out on the Field
Here’s my advice to help young players remain calm under pressure.
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- Mar 7, 2018
- 2 min
Unforgettable Day with Virginia Tech Women's Program
On a cold and rainy February morning, I visited Virginia Tech’s women’s soccer program. What I experienced was well worth the trip.
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- Feb 5, 2018
- 3 min
Great Things Are on the Horizon for Youth Soccer in Charlotte
It has been a fantastic first year planting roots in Charlotte and having the privilege to work with so many wonderful players and parents.
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- Dec 2, 2017
- 2 min
CBW Soccer Elite Hosts Winter Showcase Prep Clinic
Parents were able to address questions and concerns, while the players got clarification on tactical and technical challenges.
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- Oct 24, 2017
- 3 min
Enjoying the Unique Environment of Wake Forest Soccer
Walking around the Wake Forest campus, I had a sense of déjà vu: the beautiful greens, compactness, and excitement reminded me of England.
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- Oct 3, 2017
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Exceptional Visit to Duke's Soccer Program
My trip to Duke was exceptional! My first stop was the campus cafeteria, which looked like a mall with multiple levels connected by escalators, with every kind of cuisine imaginable. After a sushi lunch with the assistant coaches of the men's and women's soccer programs, I took a tour of their athletics facility and joined the head coach, Robbie, in the meeting room, where the team was doing a pre-training meeting before their session. In these meetings, the coaches discuss t