2016 TDS Unsigned Showcases Redesigned

by TopDrawerSoccer

February 22, 2016

Four years ago, we realized that most club and high school soccer players were being missed by the "traditional" recruitment model. Furthermore, college programs across the country told us they were searching for new avenues to network with, and identify, players. This inspired us to start our TDS Combine Series; to connect those who aspire to play at the next level, with those collegiate programs searching for talent. While the combines were a great success, we felt they were not living up to their potential. Thus, we decided to start over...

We asked for, and have listened to, feedback from the events. We've made numerous changes. Players asked for more coaches, parents asked for more information and a more in-depth seminar, and coaches asked for unsigned players that are truly interested in their programs. The result of these changes is our new TDS Unsigned Showcases, and here is how we plan on being better...

Only 150 unsigned players can attend each event to ensure an intimate environment
College coaches will rotate from group to group, allowing for maximum exposure to all in attendance
College coaches from various regions will attend each location
Every player will receive a College Needs List for the colleges in attendance
More coaches at each event - with our goal being over 30 scheduled at each event
TDS staff in attendance to take notes on every player for rankings (Top 150s & Regional) and ratings (stars)
In-depth recruiting seminar - including a recruiting guide and Q&A with college coaches
TDS Skills Challenge testing with national leaderboard on TDS
Bigger and better Best XI articles from each event

2016 Unsigned Showcases schedule:

SoCal - May 21

Atlanta - June 11

DC/Baltimore - June 18

New England - July 9

Raleigh - July 16

Kansas City - July 16

NorCal - July 23

Chicago - July 30

Tri-State - August 6

Dallas - November 19

We already have 100+ colleges scheduled to attend and will be adding more daily. Note - we hosted over 250+ programs in 2015.