What to Expect for Players
Prior to the Event:
Please make sure you complete your resume online and pay by the deadline to be included in the book the college coaches receive. We cannot guarantee any late completions will be included in the book.
Schedules and team assignments will be posted at the event with player's numbers, field assignments, and the names of all the participants.
If there are colleges you are interested in, contact the coach and inform them you are participating in the event. (Links to all NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA Colleges are listed in the "College Links" page of this web site) There will be a good number of college coaches in attendance so contact any and all coaches you are interested in playing for. Tell them about the event and that all players in the event will be playing throughout the day. Depending on your grade, the coach may or may not be able to speak with you at the event.
The Day of the Event:
Please arrive 1 hour prior to your first game to check-in, pick up your shirt and get any other items being handed out.
Make sure you are well rested and ready to play.
Although you register as an individual, once you are on the field you are with a team. Play your best during every game! Coaches notice individual skills as well as team players.
Refreshments and food are available at the facility concession stand.
After the Event:
We will post a list on the web site of all the college coaches that were at the event. If there are any colleges you are interested in, contact the coach and express your interest.
Review the Sport Source book to find colleges that interest you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I send my registration form?
You must use the online registration. Do not mail registration information.
Who can I contact with questions about the event?
If you have questions, contact Ed Bernstein via e-mail or call 216-781-1010. Do not call any of the Facilities with event questions.
I am a parent, can I watch the combine?
Yes, parents can watch from the lower level area near the walkway. Parents are not allowed on the fields or in the balcony.
What is Sport Source?
The Sport Source is a book which lists soccer information from every college in the USA. It is a great resource for a player to gain information about schools.
When will I hear from the colleges?
There are specific rules about college coach contact with players. Please visit the NCAA website for information. If a coach is interested in a player and the coach is permitted to contact the player according to NCAA rules, then it is up to that coach when the contact occurs. Parents and players may be able to contact coaches for schools of interest, please review the NCAA rules for clarification. There are no guarantees that any of the attending coaches will contact your player.
Will my son/daughter be playing with his/her current teammates?
No, this is not a team event. All players register as individuals. Players are assigned to teams by the event director based on age and position.
How long will my son/daughter be at the combine?
You will receive your schedule at least 4 days prior to the event. Plan on being at the facility for at least 3 hours.
