6. College of William & Mary Women's Coach - Julie Shackford

Check out the latest episode of Tales From The Trail by MatchPlay with Julie Shackford the head coach of women's soccer at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Coach Shackford shares her thoughts on communicating with coaches prior to tournaments, finding the right fit, and other topics.

Summary

In this conversation, Julie Shackford, the head women's soccer coach at the College of William and Mary, discusses the recruiting process and what she looks for in potential recruits. She emphasizes the importance of starting the recruiting process early and sending professional emails to coaches. Julie also talks about the significance of passion and grit in players, as well as the role of parents in the recruiting process. She highlights the importance of finding the right fit and culture in a program and advises players to focus on their personal growth and development. Julie also discusses the role of ID camps and visits in the recruiting process and the importance of positive behavior and character.

Takeaways

Start the recruiting process early and send professional emails to coaches.

Passion and grit are important qualities in players.

Parents play a role in the recruiting process and should support their child's growth and development.

Finding the right fit and culture in a program is crucial.

ID camps and visits provide opportunities to learn more about a program and its culture.

Positive behavior and character are important in the recruiting process.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Jefferson Cup

01:03 Recruiting Process and Email Communication

03:21 Starting the Recruiting Process Early

06:43 Importance of Passion and Grit

08:05 Behavior and Attitude on and off the Field

10:27 Role of Parents in the Recruiting Process

13:05 Scholarship Parameters and Financial Aid

15:39 Choosing the Right Fit and Transfer Portal

18:37 Building a Strong Team Culture

20:38 Exemplifying Grit and Resilience

23:45 Passion for the Game and Time Commitment

25:08 Positive vs Negative Recruitment

27:34 Importance of ID Camps and Visits

32:44 Follow-up after Events and Interactions with Coaches

37:23 Importance of Behavior and Character

39:22 Final Thoughts and Advice