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The 2028 to 2030 recruiting timeline, on one page

Every milestone that matters for the classes of 2028, 2029 and 2030, from freshman fall to the June 15 contact date to commitment, in the order it actually happens. Built from NCAA rules and our day-to-day work with ECNL families, not recycled internet advice.

The dates coaches care about, and the ones they do not
What each season is for, so nothing gets rushed or missed
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Pitch & Profile Recruiting timeline · 2028 to 2030

Girls' soccer · NCAA D1 rules current as of July 2026 One page

Freshman
fall

Build the foundation

First real film from league matches, honest 25 to 30 school list, grades locked in from day one.

Freshman
spring

First introductions

Player sends her first emails with film. Coaches can read them, they just cannot reply with specifics yet.

Soph
fall

Get seen at league events

Coaches scout showcases two classes out. Share schedules ahead of every event weekend.

Soph
winter

Sharpen the list

Cut to 15 to 20 researched schools across divisions. Update film with a full sophomore season.

Soph
spring

Official ID camps, chosen carefully

School-run camps at genuine targets only. Transcript ready, NCAA Eligibility Center profile created.

June 15
after soph yr

D1 contact opensKey date

Coaches can now call, email back, and talk recruiting. Prepared families get the June 16 phone calls.

Junior
summer / fall

Real conversations

Calls, campus visits, camps at schools showing genuine interest. Interest gets sorted from politeness.

Junior
winter / spring

Offers and honest math

Compare full cost of attendance, not headline scholarship numbers. Academic pre-reads where relevant.

Senior
year

Commit, apply, sign

Verbal commitment, application and aid paperwork, National Letter of Intent or Ivy/NESCAC admission.

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