What we have been doing, and where we've spent our money, is going to college camps. Camps for schools our daughter is interested in attending. This has been working out very well. We know which of her top schools are interested in her and, which schools she is no longer interested in because of either coaching, players or both. The camps that have the players present are the best. My daughter has become very good at questioning the players that are already at the school. This is very useful in narrowing down her list.
In short, we've been skipping the UA150/JO type events and going to college camps. We're very happy how it is working out. Hope that helps.
Smart move, that's what we are going to do also. You pay $600 just to play in one event in front of coaches who are being paid to be there. Add travel etc. and you can attend three to four prospect days for the same amount.
What's even worse is that we all should have learned that there are only two types of these events.... (1) everyone is invited, which waters down the talent (2) players are selected, which means club coach involvement. If like to see one event, just one, where the players were randomly selected based on play... no background resume, no club coach interference, no location info... just random play. We'd truly see the best kids on the field.
