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. 6d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Jun 19

    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 15th15:20 The Communication Window21:51 Proactive Decision-Making29:36 Maintaining a Strategic Approach36:22 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

  5. Jun 12

    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 Background11:01 Recruiting Insights and Priorities19:09 Navigating the Recruiting Process29:06 The Joy of Coaching at Notre Dame36:07 Fifth Year Eligibility and Roster Cap44:20 Advice for Aspiring Athletes50:40 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

  6. Jun 5

    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 Background09:37 Recruiting Process25:33 Full Year Calendar30:56 Impact of Full-Year Sports36:04 Five and Five Rule43:18 Navigating the Recruiting Process49:47 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

  7. May 29

    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

  8. May 22

    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

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