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With Rush’s College Advisory Program (CAP), players get the step-by-step support they need to navigate the college recruitment process with confidence. From building relationships with college coaches to tracking academic progress and setting clear goals, CAP helps you stay on course and make smart decisions for your future. Whether you're aiming to play at the next level or exploring academic opportunities, our experts are here to help you every step of the way.

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College ID Camps

Step onto the field with College Coaches for a weekend that goes beyond training and games. Compete, grow your game, and experience the Rush Way while showcasing your talent in front of collegiate decision-makers. These events also serve as key recruiting opportunities for the prestigious Rush Select program, opening doors for players to reach the next level. All skill levels are welcome, bring your passion, and we’ll help unlock your pathway.

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Cap Chat

CAP Chat is the #1 soccer recruitment podcast in the United States! Josh Tyler and Tyler Tomlinson dive into all things recruitment. The recruitment process is overwhelming and we intend to simplify it while having fun at the same time!

Latest Episodes

Live from Nike HQ: Today's College Landscape

Live from the Nike HQ for the Rush Summit annual meeting. Josh Tyler moderates a college coaches panel to discuss the Current College LandscapePANELISTJACOB LISSEK: DENVER UNIVERSITY: MEN'S SOCCER AND RUSH SELECT DIRECTORTYLER TOMLINSON: CULVER-STOCKTON COLLEGE: WOMEN'S SOCCER AND REGIONAL CAP DIRECTORBRANDON PORTER: PACIFIC UNIVERSITY: MEN'S SOCCER The conversation covers the impact of recent changes in college athletics on recruitment strategies, player eligibility, and the role of clubs in player development. It also emphasizes the importance of relationships, quality tournaments, and highlight videos in the recruitment process.TakeawaysRecruitment strategies are evolving due to recent changes in college athletics.Highlight videos, relationships with colleges, and the quality of tournaments are crucial in the recruitment process.Chapters00:00 Impact of Recent Changes in College Athletics01:12 Recruitment Strategies and Player Eligibility05:28 Role of Clubs in Player Development23:42

Implications of the Five and Five Rule

The conversation covers the impact of the five and five rule in college athletics, the challenges of load management in preseason, and the implications of the rule change on high school seniors and gap year programs. The conversation covers the changing landscape of college recruitment, the impact of rule changes, and the role of ID camps and ODP in the recruitment process. It also delves into the importance of effective communication and the use of traditional methods in modern recruitment strategies.TakeawaysLoad management in preseason affects player rest and team bonding.The five and five rule has implications for high school seniors and gap year programs. Recruitment landscape is evolvingImportance of effective communicationChapters00:00 Implications of the Five and Five Rule23:32 Changing Landscape of College Recruitment27:07 Role of ID Camps and ODP in Recruitment31:30 Importance of Effective Communication in Recruitment

The Death of the Redshirt: Inside the NCAA’s New "5-in-5" Rule

The conversation covers the announcement of a new NCAA rule change, its impact on compliance officers, types of waivers and redshirts, challenges for high school seniors, recruitment challenges, impact on college rosters, the death of the traditional redshirt year, scarcity problem, gap year programs, impact on lawsuits, impact on team depth and the transfer portal, reclassification, and the interpretation of rules.TakeawaysImpact on high school seniors and college recruiting classesRise of gap year programs and reclassificationImpact on team depth and the transfer portalChapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties05:12 Impact on Soccer Rosters11:01 Scarcity Problem and Gap Year Programs16:29 Rise of Gap Year Programs22:34 Reclassification and Interpretation of Rules29:50 Impact of Clock Start Date

Meet Your CAP Director

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Josh Tyler

National CAP Director

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