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3 02, 2018

USA Stars Partners with iSoccerPath

By Shannon Harvey|2018-02-03T00:51:04+00:00February 3rd, 2018|Press Releases|

(San Ramon, California)- iSoccerPath, the premier education and evaluation company for families of prospective college soccer student athletes, is happy to announce it has been approved to offer it’s college education programs to USA Stars Academy in Northern California. iSoccerPath will be working with USA Stars parents and players to enhance and increase their chances of getting a roster spot on [...]

29 12, 2017

Dallas Jaye Signs 2nd Pro Contract!

By Shannon Harvey|2017-12-29T20:59:51+00:00December 29th, 2017|Misc|

iSoccerPath founders Jeff & Barbara Jaye are proud to announce that their son has signed his 2nd pro contract with Phoenix Rising in the USL. The path that they took as parents watching and learning the recruiting process with Dallas is what prompted them to start iSoccerPath. Helping families navigate all the secret ins and [...]

14 12, 2017

West Texas RUSH – 1st RUSH Club to Attend iSoccerPath College Panels

By Shannon Harvey|2017-12-14T18:33:27+00:00December 14th, 2017|Press Releases|

The West Texas Rush 2002 Girl’s team coached by Patrick Tapia participated at the recent Surf Cup College Showcase over Thanksgiving weekend in San Diego, Ca. The team took advantage of the RUSH Partnership with college education company, iSoccerPath, to attend their first on-field coaches panel during the tournament. The girls, staff and attending parents [...]

13 12, 2017

Walk-On not once but twice wins Heisman Award!

By Shannon Harvey|2017-12-13T20:44:59+00:00December 13th, 2017|Misc|

Heisman Trophy: Oklahoma QB Baker Mayfield goes from walk-on to winner Written By: Ralph D. Russo Posted By: www.nola.com As you all know we pride ourselves in helping our players and parents navigate the tough road to find a college soccer roster spot. We continue to find great success for [...]

12 12, 2017

ASK THE COLLEGE COACH – WHAT DO WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DIVISION 3 SCHOOLS?

By Shannon Harvey|2017-12-12T23:05:38+00:00December 12th, 2017|Ask the college coach|

Welcome to SoccerNation’s “Ask The College Coach” column. In this series we take questions from soccer parents from around the country and have real, currently employed college coaches answer. If you’re interested in having a coach answer your question, please send us an email at news@soccernation.com with the subject “Ask the College Coach”. Dear Ask The [...]

6 12, 2017

The Perfect Gift for your Youth Soccer Player!

By Shannon Harvey|2017-12-06T20:11:58+00:00December 6th, 2017|Misc|

All DVDs only $19.99 *plus shipping/handling GREAT STUFFERS! Do you have a youth soccer player in your family? Our soccer specific education DVDs make a unique gift for those student athletes that wish to compete at the college level. Help them achieve their goal! Delivered before Christmas! iSoccerPath DVDs available for purchase on our website! “College Coach Panel” “How to Interview [...]

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We chose iSoccerPath’s Personal Consulting Program For Our Sons & Got Amazing Results!

We were in need of some additional help for our son who was a rising senior. Our club offered some services however, we felt that we needed to be more proactive in the proces. We found iSoccerPath and Jeff Jaye and took advantage of the private consulting package they offered. My son received 6 one… Read more “We chose iSoccerPath’s Personal Consulting Program For Our Sons & Got Amazing Results!”

Kate F.

Extremely knowledgeable on the topic of “Recruiting During the Covid-19 Virus”.

Jeff & Staff, I just wanted to send a message and share congratulations to you all for developing and hosting the CCL clubs webinar yesterday. We have received positive feedback from our parents and players. I was watching and really enjoyed the timely topics that our families do not always have access to. The College Coaching… Read more “Extremely knowledgeable on the topic of “Recruiting During the Covid-19 Virus”. “

Mayowa Owolabi

Communications & Administration Director | Club Champions League (CCL)

A game changer

Because of our youth sports product, I’ve had the occasion to go into many recruiting company’s portals and your model has done a great job in taking the recruiting process and turning it into an educational model for kids vs. the pay for recruiting one. P.S. I also think that your ability to have the… Read more “A game changer”

CEO/President

Sports Technology Firm

iSoccerPath’s “Private Consulting Program” Parent Testimonial

Working with Jeff at iSoccerPath has not only demystified the college admission/athletic commitment process, but also the personal 1:1 work with my son Chase has helped him take responsibility for his own path. The private consulting program we signed up for has given my son 9 hours spread out over 3 months with each session… Read more “iSoccerPath’s “Private Consulting Program” Parent Testimonial”

10th Grade

Private Consulting Parent

iSoccerPath’s “Private Consulting Program” Player Testimonial

Over the past several months working with Jeff and ISP, I have developed incredibly. I learned how to email and communicate with a college coach, how to make a proper highlight video, how to prepare for ID camps and showcases, and much more. In addition, I’ve gotten a head start on my recruiting that others… Read more “iSoccerPath’s “Private Consulting Program” Player Testimonial”

10th Grade

Private Consulting Client

How iSoccerPath Saved Our Daughter From Quitting Soccer

“Jeff your one hour with us, completely changed her attitude and her mind back to playing soccer in college.” Hello Jeff, I wanted to follow up and let you know how pivotal your meeting was for our daughter today. The last 3 years she has had to experience what happens when you get coaches that no… Read more “How iSoccerPath Saved Our Daughter From Quitting Soccer”

Mom of a 2018 daughter

You got her the tools and education she needed

Jeff- Our daughter just finished her college soccer commitment signing ceremony today. I wanted to reach out and thank you and iSoccerPath for guiding her and our family for over 3 years to make her dream come true. We were in your first group of parents testing your program back when she was a freshman. We stuck with the ISP program for 3 years and as you know there were a lot of emotional ups and downs for all of us. Each time you were there to give us advice when we… Read more “You got her the tools and education she needed”

H & W

Parents of 2018 Soccer Daughter

You had the kid’s best interest at heart.

Jeff & iSoccerPath- I wanted to thank you again for the personal phone call last night with my junior daughter and I. We are beyond grateful for all the help and excellent tips! Like I said … when my husband and I heard you speak I truly felt like you had the kid’s best interest… Read more “You had the kid’s best interest at heart.”

Fran L.

Riverside, CA Parent

I was shocked how much I didn’t know.

I heard Jeff and the college coaches iSoccerPath brought in to speak at a college night hosted by our club last year and learned a ton. I thought I knew a lot about the process but I was shocked how much I didn’t know. I filled my phone with tons of notes and now I’m… Read more “I was shocked how much I didn’t know.”

C.D.

Arizona Parent

Jeff Jaye is the most knowledgeable person

Jeff Jaye is the most knowledgeable person/soccer dad in the United States when it comes to teaching players and parents to get a college roster spot. It does not matter to iSoccerPath, if you’re on your club’s 1st team, or the 2nd team. From the rules of the governing bodies of college soccer to getting families… Read more “Jeff Jaye is the most knowledgeable person”

iSoccerPath Parent

A huge asset.

We were excited to include Jeff Jaye and iSoccerPath to our Elite College ID Soccer Camp this year! Having Jeff allowed us to give our parents and players a unique experience at our camp. We had a separate parent panel during training and then a separate player panel during lunch. Jeff was able to give… Read more “A huge asset.”

Rod Lafauire

Men's Soccer Coach, Occidental College

More informed and clearer on the journey ahead.

iSoccerPath delivered a high quality and informative workshop at Blues Cup 2016 for college bound athletes. Those who attended left more informed and clearer on the journey ahead as they pursue college opportunities. We look forward to working with iSoccerPath again in the future when the opportunity presents… Read more “More informed and clearer on the journey ahead.”

Robbie Mulligan

SC Blues Cup Tournament Director

Informative and very helpful to our campers

It is always great to have Jeff and iSoccerPath as part of our ID camp. Their presentation is informative and very helpful to our campers. One of our goals is to educate the prospective student athletes on the process of obtaining a roster spot and how they should be communicating with coaches. iSoccerPath provides that… Read more “Informative and very helpful to our campers”

Division 2 Head Men’s Coach

July 2018

Made for the parents by a parent

iSoccerPath is a company that has been needed in the industry for a long time now. It is made for the parents by a parent! Understanding the rules and nuances of the process can be difficult, so let the experts help you find the perfect fit for your student-athlete… Read more “Made for the parents by a parent”

Division 1

Head Coach

A personal touch to the process.

The college soccer selection process is extremely demanding and can be a very stressful process for everyone involved, it is refreshing to have a guide like iSoccerPath who knows the ropes and brings a personal touch to the… Read more “A personal touch to the process.”

David Shaffer

RSLAZ Director of Coaching-North

iSoccerPath has been an invaluable resource.

Hello Jeff, Our son committed to one of his top choices last week and iSoccerPath has been an invaluable resource. The iSoccerPath program taught us (both parent and son) how to communicate with coaches and other important people that are in the process that we would have never known existed without ISP. The lessons that… Read more “iSoccerPath has been an invaluable resource.”

The BB Family

2018 Client

Very pleased with the level of focus on the mindset of the player

Hi Jeff – I wanted to say I’m very pleased with the level of focus you keep on the mindset of the player, and educating them on their brand. Along with athletics the focus on soft-skills both in person and in video creation is extremely helpful. And I can’t forget the impact of social networking,… Read more “Very pleased with the level of focus on the mindset of the player”

RB-East Coast Father

2019 Graduate

I recommend this service to those who are aspiring to be college athletes

iSoccerPath staff – iSoccerPath really helped me by teaching me how to get noticed, what camps to go to and most important how to talk and email college coaches. You helped me stay organized with all my college offers and assisted me in the college decision making process. I recommend this service to those who… Read more “I recommend this service to those who are aspiring to be college athletes”

WB -2018 Graduate

iSoccerPath Client

iSoccerPath was very helpful

Good evening Jeff- As a Canadian player looking at playing soccer at the Collegiate level in USA, we found out the unknown was very daunting. iSoccerPath was very helpful in guidance of assessing video footage, educating our daughter on how to connect with colleges based on academics, what we could afford as a family and… Read more “iSoccerPath was very helpful”

C&R

Canada Family 2018

Another iSoccerPath Verbal Commitment May 2018!

Jeff – My unofficial visit went great today. My parents and I spent several hours on campus, and had lunch with the coaches. Everything felt right both on and off the field. I used all the iSoccerPath questions and tips that you gave me and guess what? After leaving the visit, I decided to call… Read more “Another iSoccerPath Verbal Commitment May 2018!”

2019 Grad

iSoccerPath Client

Would not have gotten this opportunity without your service!

Jeff – I Just wanted to let you know going to the ID camp that you recommended turned out to be a great move for me. After the camp the head coach asked me to come back for an official visit. I have never been asked by a coach yet for an official visit so… Read more “Would not have gotten this opportunity without your service!”

2018 Grad

iSoccerPath Client

Thanks for the shared knowledge to help them in their journey!

Jeff – Thanks to iSoccerPath for hosting our 1st Annual -LA Galaxy Cup’s College Education Panels this past weekend. Coaches can’t thank you enough for engaging with these young athletes. The shared knowledge will undoubtedly help them in their journey to become college soccer student… Read more “Thanks for the shared knowledge to help them in their journey!”

Dan Kennedy

LA Galaxy Youth Director

Great feedback from parents and players – all positive!

Jeff – We chose iSoccerPath to host and run our 2018 College Coaches Panel based on several references we received from college coaches. Jeff hosted a great event for our families by planning and running the whole panel. The college coaches who were brought in did an incredible job of providing honest as well as… Read more “Great feedback from parents and players – all positive!”

Paul Gallagher

Director of Coaching - Odyssey SC, Keller Texas

Jeff Jaye and the panel of coaches – fantastic job!

iSoccerPath hosted a College Coaches Panel for our players and parents of Union Sacramento FC. Jeff Jaye and the panel of coaches did a fantastic job presenting information on the different pathways for our players to achieve his/her goal to attend college soccer program. We thank ISP for taking the time to educate our players… Read more “Jeff Jaye and the panel of coaches – fantastic job!”

Brandon Cavitt

Director of Coaching - Union Sacramento FC

What a great addition to our program

Thank you to iSoccerPath for their involvement in the Rush Select college panel. This is a great addition to our program and will no doubt improve the overall level of programs and services that Rush Soccer… Read more “What a great addition to our program”

Andrew Vanover

College Advisory Program Director - Rush Soccer

Get started early and follow the iSoccerPath program

Jeff Jaye and iSoccerPath have been a very valuable resource for us in the college education process. We got started quite late with recruiting due to a total lack of knowledge about how the recruiting process works. Luckily we met Jeff at a college ID camp and he was able to guide our son through… Read more “Get started early and follow the iSoccerPath program”

Parents of Senior 2018

We are very pleased with the results

Jeff had great ideas for what to include in introductory letters to prospective coaches. His team was helpful in reviewing and offering editing ideas for our son’s highlight video. He saved us money in helping us decide which ID camps would be helpful and which ones to avoid. We are very pleased with the results:… Read more “We are very pleased with the results”

B & S

Parents of Senior 2018

My experience with iSoccerPath has been phenomenal

My experience with iSoccerPath has been phenomenal. If you stick to the course and instructions you’ll really benefit but you get out what you put in. If it wasn’t for the help of Jeff and iSoccerPath I wouldn’t have the opportunities with the colleges I have today. Thank you for… Read more “My experience with iSoccerPath has been phenomenal”

2018 graduate -ISP client

The program is going to make a difference

Thanks to Jeff and iSoccerPath for giving our families great insight into the college education process. Our families thought the panel was valuable and left with a better understanding of the tools available to them and the effort needed to help them get noticed for the best opportunities — no matter what team they’re on.… Read more “The program is going to make a difference”

Jim Tindell

Executive Director, TSC Hurricane

It is nice to be ahead of the curve for a change

Jeff, Our daughter has committed to playing soccer at the University of Montana. She traveled last weekend for her official visit and has submitted her academic application for early acceptance. She is really excited and can’t wait to become a college soccer player! Her closet is filling up fast with their gear! I did pass… Read more “It is nice to be ahead of the curve for a change”

Family of 2018 isoccerpath

In her Dream School in less than 3 months

Our daughter has committed to her dream school! Thank you iSoccerPath for all your help. Your company was a huge help in finding our daughter a spot in less than 3 months. You taught her how to write emails that the coaches would open and after 113 emails that you kept her on track on,… Read more “In her Dream School in less than 3 months”

The B***** Family 2019

Clear experts in the field!

Jeff and the iSoccerPath team are clear experts in the field of transitioning from club and academy soccer to college play. Leading the way with undeniable experience and clever insights, time spent with Jeff is a must for any aspiring college player. With thousands of college options, and limited resources, serious parents and their children… Read more “Clear experts in the field!”

Christopher Pepe

General Manager, Juventus SC, Redwood City (CA)

iSoccerPath program is at Surf Cup!

Once again, we at Surf Cup Sports want to thank Jeff and all of the iSoccerPath staff for adding their very valuable college coaches panels on the fields during Surf Cup College Showcase weekend. The feedback we get back from players and parents, as well as college coaches from all over the Country is so… Read more “iSoccerPath program is at Surf Cup!”

Rob Haskell

Director, Surf Cup Sports

Deeply grateful for all your help

Thanks Jeff for all your help and advice. We just had a meeting with our first head coach yesterday and have several more visits to come over the next few days. What you shared from all the information that you have accumulated, through experience and conversations with college coaches, has been invaluable in preparing us.… Read more “Deeply grateful for all your help”

S.L.

2018 grad year soccer parent

A connector from the club game to the college game

Made for the parents by a parent. There is finally a connector from the club game to the college game. The college recruiting process is unique for everyone and with so much information out there, iSoccerPath focuses on the most pertinent material to help young prospective student-athletes find the correct… Read more “A connector from the club game to the college game”

Division 1 Men’s NCAA Final Four Head Coach

I look forward to accomplishing my dream

I want to thank iSoccerPath for your support throughout my junior year. The iSoccerPath Premier 11th grade program really helped me make some tough decisions and made the college selection process easier on me. I look forward to accomplishing my dream of playing college soccer. Once again, thanks a ton and I really appreciate your… Read more “I look forward to accomplishing my dream”

2018 Grad Year iSoccerPath Client

Great insight that will make the process easier

Thank you so much for putting on such a great event for the parents and players of Peninsula SC. Coaches Gabe, Robin, Collin, and Tracy we can’t thank you enough for taking the time to come educate everyone on some of the steps that need to be taken to make it to the next level.… Read more “Great insight that will make the process easier”

Mike Sharabi / Val Henderson

Directors of Coaching, Peninsula Youth Soccer Club

Phenomenal job of educating players and parents!

iSoccerPath does a phenomenal job of educating players and parents in the college process. Seeing it all through the lens of both a head college coach and club soccer coach, iSoccerpath bridges the gap between myth and reality when it comes to recruiting, what coaches are looking for and how to go about finding the… Read more “Phenomenal job of educating players and parents!”

Head Women’s Soccer Coach

A fantastic resource for navigating the ambiguous landscape of the soccer recruiting process

iSoccerPath is a fantastic resource for navigating the ambiguous landscape of the soccer recruiting process. My son attended a seminar and it really helped him better understand what coaches were looking for and how best to communicate with them on the journey towards what college to attend. In the end iSoccerPath provided specific suggestions and… Read more “A fantastic resource for navigating the ambiguous landscape of the soccer recruiting process”

Cox Family

iSoccerPath provides comprehensive information.

iSoccerPath provides comprehensive information on how to navigate through the entire recruiting process. Hopefully with their help you can enjoy an exciting journey finding the right college fit for… Read more “iSoccerPath provides comprehensive information.”

Head Coach

Men’s Pac 12 Division I Program

A combination of experienced and thoughtful staff.

ISP offered invaluable information that helped us navigate the complex college admissions system! A combination of experienced and thoughtful staff makes for a great service for those players really serious about participating at the next level. Thank you… Read more “A combination of experienced and thoughtful staff.”

Benjamin G.

Parent

Received guidance whenever I have requested it

Before working with ISP I was completely clueless and in the dark about what colleges would be a good fit soccer wise as well as how to even initiate the process. Over my time working with ISP I have received guidance whenever I have requested it and I know I am much more on track… Read more “Received guidance whenever I have requested it”

Player

We are so glad we started and look forward to the upcoming years.

Our son has been on the iSoccerPath program for the past three months. Soon after we enrolled him, Jeff set up a very nice meeting for our family. He introduced us to the program and answered every question we had. That allowed our son to create his first list of target colleges with confidence. It… Read more “We are so glad we started and look forward to the upcoming years.”

Dan

The guidance and support to make the right choices.

I have known Jeff Jaye for many, many years. We are now lucky enough to have him and iSoccerPath team on our side to help guide us through the rough and tumble world of competitive soccer. He has given our oldest daughter the guidance and support to make the right choices on her journey to… Read more “The guidance and support to make the right choices.”

Parent

We are very happy that ISP will be with us throughout the journey.

Before we started working with ISP, the college admissions process was very murky and my son was having a difficult time getting started. ISP’s advice has been very comprehensive -starting with an evaluation of soccer skills, guidance on identifying “best fit” colleges based on academics and soccer abilities, contacting coaches, identifying camps, etc. It has… Read more “We are very happy that ISP will be with us throughout the journey.”

Parent

The experience and knowledge of iSoccerPath team has been invaluable.

We have always been supportive of our son’s goal of attending college while pursuing his aspirations of playing soccer at the highest level. The preparation and strategy required to navigate this path can be overwhelming and unclear. This is where the experience and knowledge of iSoccerPath team has been invaluable. They have helped us identify… Read more “The experience and knowledge of iSoccerPath team has been invaluable.”

Parent

An outstanding educational resource

iSoccerpath is an outstanding educational resource to teach prospects and parents the ins and outs of the [college soccer’s] environment. I have known the owner and partners for decades and this group truly cares about the student-athlete’s well being. They absolutely provide a fantastic service to those who take advantage of their… Read more “An outstanding educational resource”

Soccer Coach

Division 1 Head Mens

Continue to be impressed

Wow, continue to be impressed with you and ISP’s guidance, thank you! The ISP team has been pivotal in help kickstarting this whole process and look forward to your continual… Read more “Continue to be impressed”

Forever grateful

We really appreciate all your hard work and dedication. On a more personal note, thank you for all the support you gave Connor this season. He was the odd man out this year as the coach really did not have to give him an opportunity to play since he already had two returning varsity players… Read more “Forever grateful”

Tetzloff family

Passion for soccer and kids that is rarely matched.

I have worked with Jeff for many years and can easily attest to his passion for soccer and kids is rarely matched. I know Jeff and his iSoccerPath staff will have the best interest of these young players in mind, while working tirelessly to find them the right fit for a university and its soccer… Read more “Passion for soccer and kids that is rarely matched.”

Head Coach

Men’s Pac 12 Division 1 Program

We will forever be grateful for your confidence and outreach.

Jeff Jaye has great soccer knowledge needed to get players noticed. Jeff not only took an interest in our daughter to help get her noticed by coaches, but followed up with recommendations which lead her to a spot on the college team of her choice. Jeff has gone above and beyond to help our daughter… Read more “We will forever be grateful for your confidence and outreach.”

Joe & Lynn

A very knowledgeable and experienced administrator.

Jeff is a very knowledgeable and experienced administrator. Jeff is very passionate about the game of soccer and help guide young men/women on the complex journey from youth soccer to the collegiate soccer world. Having experienced this journey with his own children , he is very able to present and execute an individual game plan… Read more “A very knowledgeable and experienced administrator.”

Coach Erik Visser (ret.)

University of San Francisco Mens Division

An excellent resource to have for those athletes interested in playing at the next level

Jeff and iSoccerpath provided guidance to our daughter navigating the college process and determining what steps she should expect to take next in her college search. His years of experience in the soccer community make him an excellent resource to have for those athletes interested in playing at the next level. Our daughter will be… Read more “An excellent resource to have for those athletes interested in playing at the next level”

A big thank you.

Upon casual introduction at a Premier College Showcase, Jeff took interest in our daughter’s dream of playing college soccer. Coming from Nebraska and catching the eye of colleges 3K miles away proved very tricky. We owe a lot to Jeff for using his network to communicate that our daughter truly had a passion to contribute… Read more “A big thank you.”

Shane and Theresa McClanahan

A wealth of experience and integrity to the college admissions process

Jeff and his team brings a wealth of experience and integrity to the college admissions process. Their insight into what student athletes and parents need to do to prepare themselves for the next level stems from taking kids through the process many times. They have been a pleasure to work… Read more “A wealth of experience and integrity to the college admissions process”

Jeff

Division 1 Women’s Soccer Head Coach WCC

iSoccerPath has been invaluable for our daughter

Even though our daughter is in the ECNL, we still felt we needed the extra help to stay ahead of the recruiting process. Our daughter started with iSoccerPath and Jeff Jaye when she was an 8th grader and she is now heading into her sophomore year in high school and we could not be more happy… Read more “iSoccerPath has been invaluable for our daughter”

MH and WK

Parents ECNL player

iSoccerPath is the best thing we did for our son!

Jeff – We just wanted to take a moment to let you know that you are the best thing we did for our son as we would be so lost without your perspective. Plus you seem to have the same values that we do – which is an added… Read more “iSoccerPath is the best thing we did for our son!”

R.M.

Parent of 2018 recruit

Many thanks for your time and inspiring words

Just a quick note to thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me yesterday at Brandi Chastain’s soccer clinic in San Mateo. Being a single parent, disabled with a crazed soccer loving girl is quite challenging. As I said yesterday, my daughters father is not involved in her life and not… Read more “Many thanks for your time and inspiring words”

T.L.

San Francisco

We could not be more happy with your service

We wanted to let you know that our daughter just committed to one of her top choices this week and she is absolutely thrilled. We started with iSoccerPath 3 years ago and with your help and guidance, our daughter learned and implemented the iSoccerPath program which made her responsible for doing most of the work… Read more “We could not be more happy with your service”

Family of 2019 Daughter

California