Roadmap to College Soccer : Temple Athlete Advisory Group

Erik Temple
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Talking the soccer recruiting landscape with Erik Temple. Temple a current college soccer coach will lead conversations with fellow college coaches, club coaches and current players to talk everything regarding the recruitment process!

  1. 4d ago

    Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 022 - Parent Episode: What Helps, What Hurts, and What Coaches See

    Twenty two episodes in and we have never made this the main topic. Until now. In Episode 22, Grant and Erik get into the one factor in college soccer recruiting that nobody talks about directly — the parent. What the best soccer parents actually do. What the ones who are hurting their kid's process look like without realizing it. What college coaches are clocking on the sideline during the recruiting process. What happens inside a program when a parent crosses the line. And why the sunk cost of ten years and a hundred thousand dollars in club fees can lead families to force decisions that cost their kid everything. This one is not a knock on parents. It is a guide for them. Every college coach who has been on this show has touched on this topic. Today it gets its own episode. No guests. No filter. New episodes every Friday! Chapters 00:00 Exciting Upcoming Guests01:14 The Role of Parents in College Soccer03:18 The Impact of Parents on College Recruiting04:06 Qualities of Supportive Soccer Parents05:58 Negative Impact of Overbearing Parents08:29 Guiding from the Back09:27 Strategic Parental Involvement13:53 Observing Parental Behavior17:29 Consequences of Parental Behavior21:39 Parental Dominance in Recruiting25:00 Balancing Parental Involvement27:54 Parental Perspective31:22 Coaching and Parenting Parallels35:09 Communication and Boundaries36:16 Sunk Cost Fallacy41:22 Financial Pressure and Decision Making43:47 Financial Impact on Recruiting45:30 Reframing Financial Perspectives46:30 Impact of Financial Pressure Book a free strategy call with TAAG: https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=parent-episode&utm_content=ep22-description

  2. Aug 7

    Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 021 - Marsha Lycan Joins us From William & Mary Women's Soccer

    In Episode 21, Grant and Erik sit down with Marsha Lycan, Associate Head Coach of Women's Soccer at William and Mary — and the first female coach to appear on the podcast. Marsha played at William and Mary in the 1980s, spent decades coaching at the youth and college level, and returned to her alma mater eight years ago to build something alongside her former teammate and head coach Julie Shackford. The result is a program that just sent eight players home who came in together as freshmen and left together as seniors — something almost nobody is doing in college soccer right now. She talks about what the women's recruiting timeline actually looks like, why confidence and parent dynamics matter as much as talent, the story of a recruit who sent an email with the subject line "Is the ink dry yet?" that changed everything, why chasing the D1 label is one of the most expensive mistakes a family can make, and what she would tell every junior year female athlete right now who feels stuck. Every coach we have had on this show says the same thing. This episode is no different. Chapters 00:00 Journey from Player to Coach at William and Mary03:04 The Evolution of Recruiting for High-Academic, High-Athletic Programs06:00 The Role of Mentality and Character in Player Selection08:59 The Significance of Personal Connections in Recruiting14:59 Beyond D1: Relationships, Life Lessons, and Character Development27:00 The Impact of Parental Influence28:21 Challenges in College Soccer Recruiting31:15 The Role of Leadership and Team Dynamics34:14 The Importance of Finding the Right Fit38:56 The Misconceptions of College Soccer Recruiting37:21 The Importance of Confidence and Support System49:00 Recruiting Advice and Insights

  3. Jul 31

    Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 020 - College Soccer Is Back: What Families Need to Know Right Now

    College soccer is officially back. Preseason is underway and the season is right around the corner. In episode 20, Grant and Erik break down exactly what is happening inside college programs right now and what that means for families in the middle of the recruiting process. They cover why silence from a coach during the season is not a red flag, what a college coach’s actual week looks like hour by hour, how to communicate with coaches during the season without being annoying or invisible, why fall is one of the most underrated windows to visit campuses and watch games, and what the one percent looks like when you feel stuck and overwhelmed in the process. 20 straight weeks. No signs of stopping. New Episodes every Friday! Chapters 00:00 Episode 20 Kickoff01:39 Preseason Preparation03:11 The Chaos of Preseason04:42 Communication During the Season15:45 Understanding Coach's Daily Routine20:31 Assistant Coach Communication24:29 Building Relationships in the Industry25:04 The Importance of Assistant Coaches26:12 Leveraging Relationships for Job Placement28:15 The Value of Networking and Proximity29:09 The Significance of Titles and Relationships30:19 The Importance of Campus Visits and Game Attendance31:04 The Impact of In-Person Experience34:17 Taking Control of the Recruiting Process39:49 The Long-Term Nature of Recruiting Book a free strategy call with TAAG:https://templeathlete.com/call-booking-page?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season-starts-communication&utm_content=ep20-description

  4. Jul 24

    Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 019 - The Truth About Every Type of Recruiting Service

    The market for college soccer recruiting help has exploded. There are platforms, agencies, advisors, AI tools, and overseas professional placement companies all competing for the same families. In episode 19, Grant and Erik break down every category honestly — what each one actually does, who it is built for, what it cannot do, and where the lines get blurry. They also get into something nobody is talking about publicly — the growing trend of committed players walking away from college programs at the last minute to chase professional opportunities overseas, what is actually behind that trend, and what it reveals about where youth soccer culture is heading. This one gets real. No guests. No filter. Chapters 00:00 The Evolution of College Soccer Recruiting01:25 The Emergence of College Soccer Recruiting Services02:11 Changes in Youth Soccer Space04:01 The Need for College Soccer Recruiting Services05:26 Challenges in the Recruiting Process08:29 Professional Opportunities in Soccer09:15 The Role of College Coaches11:15 The Impact of Recruiting Services12:28 Different Types of Recruiting Services13:43 Accountability in the Recruiting Process18:15 The Value of One-on-One Time24:49 Transparency in Recruiting Services32:39 The Impact of NIL on College Soccer33:11 The Influence of Sponsorship and Deals34:07 Motivation and Decision-Making36:40 Navigating College Recruitment Services37:40 The Importance of Personal Growth39:07 The Impact of Decisions on Future Outcomes43:12 The Role of College Coaches41:05 The Importance of Personal Character44:08 The Commitment and Loyalty Dilemma49:40 The Influence of College Roster Construction54:00 The Impact of Personal Decisions57:23 The Roadmap to College Soccer

  5. Jul 17

    Roadmap to College Soccer Episode 018 – A D3 Player's Take on Recruiting & College Soccer

    In Episode 18, Grant and Erik sit down with Alessio Crisanetti-Walker, a rising senior at the University of Rochester and former Sporting Delaware player who Erik coached through the recruiting process firsthand. Alessio talks about what it actually felt like to wait for June 15th and hear nothing, how he broke out of the D1 or nothing mindset, why Rochester checked every box on his best fit list, what the transition from elite club soccer to the college game really looks like, and why three years in he has zero regrets about choosing a top academic D3 program over a Division 1 offer. He also talks about spending a semester abroad in Milan, being a research assistant helping a professor write a book, and what none of that would have looked like if he had chased a logo instead of a fit. If you have ever questioned whether D3 is worth it — this episode is the answer. Chapters 00:00 Early Soccer Journey01:27 Transition to College Pathway03:05 Overcoming Adversity09:17 Recruiting Process14:59 Finding the Best Fit18:27 Coach's Perspective23:53 Networking and Warm Connections25:56 Breaking Out of the D1 or Bust Mindset26:18 Choosing Best Fit28:07 The Division Label34:45 Transition to College Soccer44:43 The College Experience Book a call today : https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=notre-dame-graczyk&utm_content=ep13-description

  6. Jul 10

    Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 017 - The Truth About the Transition From Youth to College Soccer

    Nobody prepares athletes for what actually happens when they step onto a college soccer field for the first time. In episode 17, Grant and Erik pull back the curtain on everything families don't talk about — the off-field life shock, the physical and tactical gap between club and college, competing against older and more experienced players, navigating team culture as a freshman, and what actually determines whether a kid earns minutes in year one. They also get into the US men's national team's World Cup exit, what it reveals about the deeper structural problems in American soccer development, and why the college game's current format may be part of the problem. If your athlete is preparing for this transition — or you want to understand what they are actually walking into — this episode is required listening. Chapters 00:00 Transitioning to College Soccer05:35 Challenges for Freshmen Athletes11:23 Differences in College Soccer21:04 Adversity and Mindset in College Soccer26:00 Tactical Considerations in College Soccer28:59 Fitness Demands and Role Acceptance30:04 Understanding Your Role and Accountability32:22 Differences Between Club and College Soccer34:10 Challenges in College Soccer Culture36:15 Fitting into the Team Culture and Leadership39:21 Development for College vs. National Team Soccer Book a call today : https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=notre-dame-graczyk&utm_content=ep13-description

  7. Jul 3

    Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 016 - The Most Underutilized Window in College Soccer Recruiting

    It is early July. Club season is winding down. College coaches are six weeks from preseason. And most families are taking their foot off the gas at exactly the wrong time. In episode 16, Grant and Erik break down what is actually happening in the college soccer world right now — what coaches are doing, what they are looking for, and why this specific window between seasons is one of the most underutilized opportunities in the entire recruiting process. They also get into why so many families end up in a hamster wheel of uncertainty, what unofficial summer visits actually look like, how to build a real target list before August, and why treating recruiting advisory as a luxury instead of a necessity is one of the most expensive mistakes a family can make. No guests this week. Just real talk about what is happening right now and what to do about it. Chapters 00:00 The World of Soccer05:00 Recruiting and Commitment Timelines10:21 Time Management and Visits17:23 Opportunity Cost of Inaction24:17 Building Relationships and Progress30:04 Confidence and Preparation39:36 Taking Control of Recruiting46:29 Hope and Expectations for the USA Game Book a call today : https://templeathlete.com/strategy?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=notre-dame-graczyk&utm_content=ep13-description

  8. Jun 26

    Roadmap To College Soccer Episode 015 - World Cup Edition from LA

    The episode features a discussion on the World Cup excitement, updates from the NCAA, the impact of the five-year rule, recruiting implications, roster management challenges, coaching decisions, recruiting strategy, considerations for student-athletes, impact on youth soccer and college programs, challenges for coaches, recruiting realities, discussion on the full-year season, concerns and questions on the season schedule, committee and NCAA decision-making, momentum and impact of the World Cup, and updates on rule changes including the transfer portal and roster adjustments. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the personalized recruiting landscape, finding the best fit, relief and reassurance in the recruiting process, the cultural impact of the World Cup, the global growth of soccer, the impact of the expanded World Cup format, the high stakes and unpredictability of the game, the World Cup experience in LA, anticipation for the next game, and the conclusion and gratitude for the support. The hosts also discuss the unifying power of the World Cup and the diversity of play styles, emphasizing the impact of MLS on CONCACAF and the global growth of the game. Chapters 00:00 World Cup Excitement05:35 Roster Management Challenges10:45 Coaches' Approach and Recruiting Guidance16:37 Committee and NCAA Decision-Making22:13 Personalized Recruiting Landscape28:22 World Cup Cultural Impact33:49 Diversity of Play Styles40:14 World Cup Experience in LA 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

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