EKS Academy · U13–U16
College Prep
Preparing players for the next level, on and off the field, in partnership with Mid-Atlantic Sports Consultants (MASC).
What EKS Provides
The best preparation for college soccer is becoming a better player. Everything else builds on that.
Development first
College coaches recruit players who are technically strong and understand the game. That is what our curriculum builds, from Pre-Academy to Academy.
Competitive exposure
Academy teams play in N1 and EDP and travel to tournaments where college coaches watch.
Game film
EKS games are filmed and reviewed. Players build a library of footage they can use for highlight reels.
Coach references
Our coaches know every player well and speak directly with college coaches about character, work rate and level.
Our recruiting partner
Mid-Atlantic Sports Consultants
EKS works with Mid-Atlantic Sports Consultants (MASC), a college recruiting firm based in Fairfax, Virginia, that has helped DC-area athletes through the recruiting process since 2012.
MASC guides players and families through every step, from choosing the right schools to making a final decision. EKS coaches and MASC work together so each player's film, profile and references are ready when college coaches start looking.
Visit MASC →- College selection
- Finding schools that fit the player athletically, academically and personally
- Highlight reels
- Turning game film into a highlight video college coaches will watch
- Athletic biography
- A clear player profile with position, stats, academics and contact details
- Contacting coaches
- Organizing outreach to college coaches and following up
- Campus visits
- Scheduling visits and preparing players for conversations with coaches
- Interview practice
- Mock interviews so players present themselves with confidence
- Playing abroad
- Guidance for players interested in opportunities overseas
The Recruiting Timeline
1
8th–9th grade
Focus on development and grades. Start keeping game film.
2
10th grade
Build a highlight reel and player profile. Start a target list of schools with MASC.
3
11th grade
Contact college coaches, attend showcases and ID camps, and plan campus visits.
4
12th grade
Final visits, offers and decisions, with guidance from EKS coaches and MASC.
College recruiting rules and contact dates are set by the NCAA and other governing bodies and change from time to time. MASC keeps families up to date on the current rules.
Interested in the EKS Academy? See how ID sessions work.
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Request an ID session and our coaches will see your player in action and recommend the right team.
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