The Vale College-ID Clinic is designed for ambitious high school players - looking to take the next step in their development and college recruitment pathway.

This 2-day summer clinic includes U23 Men's on-field training, college-style ID sessions, CT Rush USL-2 exposure, and (NCAA Coaches) recruiting education, where players will gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to compete at the next level, and promote themselves in the recruiting process.

What To Expect

NCAA College Coaches Speaker Series

Players will hear directly from experienced college coaches and recruiting professionals about the college recruitment process, expectations, communication strategies, and their pathway planning.

Speakers include:

• Kamali Webson – UConn
• Austin Farwell – Trinity College
• Greg Cumpstone - CT Rush USL 2, former Colby College
• XG Sports Recruiting agency

Vale Men's U23 & CT Rush USL 2 Exposure

Players will gain access to Vale SC's pre-professional Men's pathway - via exposure to the Vale Men’s U23 training sessions and USL2 CT Rush environments. Participants will experience firsthand the standards, training intensity, and expectations required to progress toward the professional game at these levels.

Residential Academy Introduction

Participants and families will receive early insight into Vale’s future Residential Academy model in alignment with Xavier High School, beginning in 2027. This initiative will provide a full-year developmental and educational environment designed for serious student-athletes pursuing high-level soccer and academic opportunities.

Clinic Leadership

Event Directors

• Kyle Yelin (kyle@valesc.com)
• Colin McComb