First, get this book. Helpful. She runs a great website on Facebook as well.
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Put your highlights on youtube. Go for about 3-5 minutes. Include with emails. have kid get instagram just for soccer.
Send 15 emails each to D1 and D2 schools. Maybe another 5 to D3 and NAIA. Make sure the school passes the broken leg test. If they can never play again, will they still be happy at that school. Understand only 10-20% of the schools might respond. Also realize that they may miss your emails so send another round 8 weeks later to the same schools. I've heard some players didn't get a response until their 3rd email. One school for my daughter took 7 weeks after her first email before she got a response, with the response being very positive.
During season responses can be reduced to a trickle. Coaches are trying to win. After the season expect the coaches to have a better idea on who they want to keep and what they are looking for. Been told to use the 3 strikes rule. No response after 3 emails, cross off your list.
Decide if playing time is important as well. All our kids have been playing full time. Are they good on the bench for a year or two, or do they want to start as a freshmen. In state could be cheaper, but other states can offer in state tuition.
https://www.wiche.edu/
Not every school stacks academic and athletic scholarships. Additionally some schools and some people consider a full ride all tuition, but doesn't include room and board. 50% of just tuition isn't as good as another school offering 33% of tuition and room and board. Each school, state, and situation is different. Additionally never share what you get. Coaches and other players won't be happy. My daughter and I want a school she likes, wants her to play for them, and gives some money. If that is 25% or 75%, we will be fine.
Help your kid, but they have to write the emails, they have to talk to the coaches, they have to choose the school, they have go to ID camps, and most importantly they have to be flexible. Don't talk about money until both sides are ready to seal the deal. Be honest with the coaches. My daughter has talked with a couple coaches and they asked what schools were interested. She lets them know. We are a 2023 and in the middle of the process. We are still seeing 2022's being recruited. We expect a number of additional schools in the coming months.
Oh, and thanks to everyone that has posted info here, sent me a DM with info and help. I'm available as well for anyone that has a question.