Roles + Responsibilities
You own your recruitment.
Eastside provides structured support along the way.
Finding the right college fit takes time, preparation and teamwork. Players take the lead in their recruiting journey, supported by families, coaches and staff. Eastside FC provides technology, education and guidance, with coaches helping players connect with college programs and advocating on their behalf along the way.
Everyone has a role in helping players explore their options, make informed decisions and find a college environment where they can thrive academically, athletically and personally.
Player
You lead your recruiting process
It should reflect your own goals and priorities. Taking ownership means becoming an active, informed participant while learning when and how to seek help from coaches, family, and others.
Define academic, soccer, and personal goals
Prioritize development and academic performance
Research colleges and build a realistic school list
Maintain an accurate recruiting profile and current video
Lead communication with college coaches
Prepare for showcases, calls, and campus visits
Seek Eastside FC coach feedback and discuss advocacy
Share recruiting updates with your Eastside FC coach
Track conversations, deadlines, and next steps
Follow up and complete agreed actions
Evaluate opportunities and make informed decisions
Parents + Guardians
Parents support player's ownership and help with informed decisions
Parents and guardians provide perspective and stability during a process that can feel uncertain. Their role is to help their player grow in independence while making thoughtful decisions together about education, soccer, and family circumstances.
Understand the recruiting process and EFC’s support
Help clarify academic, financial, and personal priorities
Encourage players to lead communication and follow-through
Support organization, deadlines, and travel logistics
Encourage players to seek coach feedback and guidance
Help evaluate college fit, costs, and opportunities
Provide perspective and emotional support
Respect the player’s goals and final decision
Team Managers + Volunteers
Team managers and volunteers carry out assigned team and event support
Team managers and volunteers help create the conditions for a well-organized recruiting event. Their support gives players and coaches more capacity to focus on competition and recruiting conversations.
Coordinate team travel logistics
Communicate event schedules and changes
Prepare and distribute team recruiting materials at showcases
Track and report college coach attendance
Coordinate game filming and footage access
Provide post-event feedback
Eastside FC Coaches
Our coaches develop, evaluate, guide, and advocate for players
What does coach advocacy look like?
The team coach connects a player’s development with their college aspirations. Through an ongoing relationship with the player, the coach provides the perspective and credibility needed to pursue suitable opportunities.
Serve as the player’s primary contact for recruiting guidance
Understand each player’s college goals and priorities
Provide honest evaluations and development feedback
Help players build realistic college lists
Prepare players for showcases, ID camps and college coach conversations
Agree with players on when and how to provide advocacy
Communicate with college programs about potential player fit
Record meaningful recruiting conversations and share feedback
Follow through on agreed outreach and post-event actions
Review progress and involve directors when additional support is needed
Eastside FC Directors
Our directors lead recruiting support within their respective pathways
Directors translate club expectations into consistent support across their teams. They provide oversight and additional expertise so each player’s recruiting experience benefits from the broader club, alongside their team coach.
While directors may provide additional relationships, perspective, and support, the player's coach remains the primary advocate and main point of contact throughout the process
Ensure consistent recruiting support across teams
Set expectations for coaches and monitor follow-through
Review player goals, evaluations, and recruiting progress
Help coach align college targets with player ability and priorities
Build and maintain relationships with college programs
Coordinate coach advocacy and targeted college outreach
Lead showcase recruiting strategy and staff assignments
Identify players needing additional guidance or support
Help players evaluate opportunities and navigate decisions
Review recruiting outcomes and recommend improvements
Eastside FC College Recruiting Support
The admin build, coordinate, and improve the recruiting system
The administrator builds the structure that makes recruiting support organized, accessible, and repeatable. This role helps turn staff expertise into a coordinated program that players and families can understand and use.
Define and maintain recruiting processes and playbooks
Develop educational materials for players and families
Manage recruiting technology, access, and onboarding
Maintain the recruiting calendar and send timely reminders
Coordinate showcase preparation, reporting, and follow-up
Organize college combines, alumni panels and other events
Maintain recruiting records
Promote recruits, commitments, and alumni stories
Maintain alumni connections and track college outcomes
Collect feedback and report on program effectiveness
Identify gaps and coordinate process improvements
Eastside FC, Director of Soccer
The DOC sets standards and ensure accountability
The Director of Soccer sets the direction for the College Pathway and is accountable for the club’s ability to deliver it. This role connects recruiting support to EFC’s development philosophy and ensures the program remains consistent as staff, teams, and player needs change.
Define College Pathway philosophy, standards, and support expectations
Ensure directors, staffing, and resources deliver on program commitments
Approve recruiting priorities and showcase strategy
Build college relationships and uphold credible evaluations and advocacy
Resolve escalated concerns and guide program improvements