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.Chapters00:00 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 PredictionsNew 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