2024 College Showcase - Friday, Nov. 29 at The Max in McCook (First Ave. and I-55)

Same basic cost since 2010. Any proceeds benefit Buddy's HELPERS 501(c)(3) Making A Difference On AND Off The Field campaign. Each player will receive a tax deductible recpt. for tax filing purposes. 

Resources or background to learn about the event: College coach viewpoints: Click HERE OR HERE; Additional goalie exposure: Click HERE OR HERE; Player reaction: Click HERE OR HERE; ABC coverage: Click HERE; NBC coverage: Click HERE; CBS coverage: Click HERE

Background:

The massive event continues to be a big hit each year with college coaches, as more than 100 total college coaches (D-I, D-II, D-III, NAIA, JUCO) attended last year's event representing some of the following states: Illinois, Missouri, Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska. Coaches love the fact they can watch multiple games at once and see players from all over the area in one stop. 

Most of all, it’s a fun time to interact and play with different players from around the state and showcase your skills. High school coaches oversee the teams. 

Per feedback from college coaches, we will have the following this year: 

Boys and Girls Rising Star Classic (FR-SO) 

Boys and Girls Senior Star Classic (JR-SR) 

Important notes:

Each player will play in 3 games, some will play in 4. Total 120-160 minutes of game time, 7-v-7 AND 10-v-10 games. 

Each player will take part in the combine, testing vertical, agility and 30-yard dash per college coaches' request (30- vs. 40-yard dash).  

Goalies also will have a special combine led by Stan Anderson of Camp Shutout/UIC goalie coach. Results will be provided to players, high school and college coaches. 

Each player and parent(s) will take part in the college soccer informational session before the event and at the event, which is held during its team "bye." Focus areas: Recruiting for all levels, self care, social media dos and don’ts. Speaking lineup will include college coaches and professional athletes. 

Each player will receive a jersey and be able to wear regular cleats, as the turf is brand new state-of-the-art turf.