Roadmap to College Soccer : Temple Athlete Advisory Group

Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 014 - June 15th : What It Means And The Truth About ID Camps

June 15th just passed — the date D1 and D2 coaches can officially start communicating directly with rising juniors. In Episode 14, Grant and Erik break down what that date actually means in today's recruiting landscape, why it is not the milestone most families think it is, and what a sophomore going into junior year should actually be doing right now. They also get into ID camps. It is summer. The emails are flooding in. And the question every family is asking is the same one — is this school actually interested or are we just filling a roster spot for the weekend? Erik answers that directly and breaks down the difference between camps that move the needle and camps that drain your wallet. No guests this week. Just two brothers with real answers to the questions families are actually asking. Chapters * 00:00 The Significance of June 15th * 15:20 The Communication Window * 21:51 Proactive Decision-Making * 29:36 Maintaining a Strategic Approach * 36:22 Preparation and Execution New episodes every Friday. Follow on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify! HIT THAT SUBSCRIBE BUTTON!!! Book a free strategy call with TAAG: https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=notre-dame-graczyk&utm_content=ep13-description [https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=notre-dame-graczyk&utm_content=ep13-description]

Roadmap to College Soccer Episode 013 - Notre Dame AC on Goalkeeper Recruiting, Best Fit, and More

In Episode 13, Grant and Erik sit down with Mike Graczyk, assistant coach at Notre Dame and the goalkeeper coach behind National Player of the Year and MLS SuperDraft pick Bryan Dowd. Mike has coached at Stanford, New Mexico, and in the USL before landing at Notre Dame, where the Irish have reached two College Cup Finals in the last five years. He breaks down what actually separates goalkeeper recruits at the highest level, why Notre Dame tells families they have to love both soccer and Notre Dame to be successful there, how warm connections shape who gets a real look, and what families get wrong when they feel like they have lost traction in the recruiting process. He also gives his honest take on the proposed two semester season, the Five-for-Five eligibility rule, and what the transfer portal changes mean for high school recruits. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background * 11:01 Recruiting Insights and Priorities * 19:09 Navigating the Recruiting Process * 29:06 The Joy of Coaching at Notre Dame * 36:07 Fifth Year Eligibility and Roster Cap * 44:20 Advice for Aspiring Athletes * 50:40 World Cup Predictions New episodes every Friday. Follow on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Book a free strategy call with TAAG: https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=notre-dame-graczyk&utm_content=ep13-description [https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=notre-dame-graczyk&utm_content=ep13-description]

Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 012 - Villanova's HC on What D1 Coaches Look For in Recruiting

In Episode 12, Grant and Erik sit down with Mark Fetrow, Head Men's Soccer Coach at Villanova University. Mark played at Penn State, was drafted by Vancouver Whitecaps in the MLS Supplemental Draft, and has spent his entire coaching career building programs in the Philadelphia area — including eight years as Associate Head Coach at Villanova before returning as Head Coach in 2023. He breaks down exactly what he looks for in a recruit beyond the field, how warm connections and trusted relationships change who gets a real look, what the full year season and five year eligibility changes mean for D1 programs, and what he would tell a junior year athlete who feels lost in the recruiting process right now. If your athlete is targeting D1 soccer, this episode is one of the most honest and practical conversations we have had on this show. Chapters * 00:00 Introduction and Background * 09:37 Recruiting Process * 25:33 Full Year Calendar * 30:56 Impact of Full-Year Sports * 36:04 Five and Five Rule * 43:18 Navigating the Recruiting Process * 49:47 World Cup and Soccer Predictions New episodes every Friday. Follow on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Book a free strategy call with TAAG: https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=villanova-fetrow-interview&utm_content=ep12-description [https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=villanova-fetrow-interview&utm_content=ep12-description]

Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 011 - The 5th Year Eligibility Rule & What It Means For Recruiting

The NCAA is on the verge of changing college sports eligibility forever — and if your athlete is in the 2027 or 2028 recruiting class, this episode is required listening. Grant and Erik break down the proposed Five-for-Five eligibility model, what it actually means for roster spots, why the 2027 class is most directly in the crosshairs, and how stacking this change on top of the two semester season and transfer portal compression creates a landscape that looks nothing like it did even two years ago. They also get into what it actually looks like when a family lets the recruiting process happen to them instead of driving it — and why that story ends the same way every time. New episodes every Friday. Follow on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Book a free strategy call with TAAG: https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep10-player-perspective&utm_content=description [https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep10-player-perspective&utm_content=description]

Roadmap to College Soccer Episode 010 - From European Academies to Division 1 Soccer

In Episode 10, Grant and Erik sit down with two current D1 athletes — Luke Kirilenko (Wake Forest) and Lewis Johnson (Hofstra) — who both developed in European professional academy systems before navigating the NCAA recruiting process and transfer portal firsthand. They break down what coaches actually look for, how to ask the hard questions when being recruited, what it feels like to be in the transfer portal, and why standing out has very little to do with what happens on the field alone. Luke and Lewis also talk about Mentora, their mentorship platform built by current D1 athletes for youth soccer players looking for guidance, accountability, and real perspective from people who have already walked the path. New episodes every Friday. Follow on YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify! Book a free strategy call with TAAG: https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep10-player-perspective&utm_content=description [https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=ep10-player-perspective&utm_content=description]