College Pathway · Positional mentorship · Video evaluation

YOUR PLAYER. A CLEARER path. COLLEGE SOCCER.

Help your family navigate college soccer, from eighth grade until your player signs with a college. Personal guidance, positional mentorship and honest video feedback.

Playing outside the US? GSP works with international players

Youth soccer is loud. Camps, rankings, mass emails, promises. Families spend thousands and still never get a straight answer to the only question that matters: where does my kid really stand, and what do we do next? GSP was built to answer that question honestly. Real film. A real coach. A real plan. And a path we walk with you.

No algorithms. No interns. No strangers.

How it works

One path.
walked together.

No runaround, no mystery. Choose the support your player needs, with clear next steps from your first conversation.

  1. 01

    Tell us about your player

    Tell Drew about your player, goals and the program you are considering. An inquiry does not purchase a program or book a call.

  2. 02

    Send your film

    Use GSP Film Room for your game film. If Veo, Baller Cam, Hudl or another platform only provides a viewing link, we will help you prepare an accessible video file for editing.

  3. 03

    Get the honest read

    For a standalone evaluation, receive a video breakdown, written feedback and clear development priorities within 5–7 business days after payment and usable film are received.

  4. 04

    Walk the path

    Choose ongoing mentorship for positional understanding and development, or College Pathway for recruiting guidance until your player signs with a college. Each program has its own agreed scope.

Programs

Your goals.
The right support.

Start with what your player needs. Clear scope, personal guidance and a conversation about fit before you commit. Pricing and payment options come with your personal follow-up, once we know your player.

For college soccer families8th grade and above

College
Pathway

One program fee, paid in full or in three monthly payments
A recruiting plan built around your player and your family.

  • College fit and target-school planning
  • Recruiting profile and film guidance
  • Support with coach outreach and decisions
  • No fixed program length: support continues until your player signs with a college
3 video breakdowns each month

1-on-1
Mentorship

Monthly, 6-month commitment
Understand your position and turn feedback into progress.

  • 3 video breakdowns per month
  • Positional analysis and game understanding
  • Written development plans
  • Guidance to help maximize your player's potential
5–7 business days

Video & Written
Evaluation

One-time
A focused review of your player's game and what to work on next.

  • Video breakdown and positional feedback
  • Written evaluation
  • Clear development priorities
  • Delivered within 5–7 business days after payment and usable film are received
Who you work with

Founder-led.
not a call center.

When you work with GSP, you work with Drew. No handoffs to interns, no outsourced reviewers. As GSP grows, specialist coaches will be invited personally and vetted first, and your family will always know exactly who is working with your player.

Drew Russell
Drew Russell Founder & CEO

Reviews every player's film, writes every evaluation and guides each family personally. College Pathway begins with an intro call; a call is optional for standalone evaluations.

College recruiting D1 · D2 · D3 · NAIA · JUCO

Target schools matched to your player's real level, academics and what matters to your family.

Pro pathway experience Academy, reserves & pro trials

Guidance from someone who came through academy and professional environments and knows what those standards look like.

Are you a club or high school coach? Send a player our way. We keep you in the loop and never go around you.

Refer a player
Drew Russell, founder of Global Soccer Pathways
Drew Russell · Founder & CEO
From the founder

Talent shouldn't
go to waste.

I started GSP because I kept watching good kids miss their shot. Not from lack of talent, but because nobody showed them the pathway. I help each family choose the right support and walk the path with them.

My background is in the game itself. I came up through the Vancouver Whitecaps Residency and played for the Chicago Fire Reserves and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, with trials in Germany along the way. I helped coach at the Chicago Fire while I was on the Reserves, and coached at the Riverhounds too. Back home in Iowa, I founded HD Soccer Training, a private program where I helped players earn college spots and academy trials, and I coach in the club game at CRSA Soccer Club. GSP is where all of that comes together.

Chicago Fire Reserves Pittsburgh Riverhounds Whitecaps Residency Trials in Germany Founder, HD Soccer Training Coach, CRSA Soccer Club

"No fake testimonials. No inflated stats. Players earn their pathway. My job is to make the path clear and walk it with them."

Book a free intro call with Drew
Questions

Straight
answers.

How much does it cost?

Every family gets pricing in writing in a personal follow-up after they reach out, along with exactly what is included. The evaluation is a one-time fee, mentorship is billed monthly with a six-month commitment, and College Pathway is one program fee, paid in full or in three monthly payments. The intro call is free and there is no obligation.

What is your refund policy?

An evaluation is refundable until the film review starts. For mentorship, the current month is earned once it begins. The College Pathway deposit is non-refundable once work starts. You receive the full terms in writing before you pay anything.

How long does College Pathway last?

There is no fixed length. Support continues until your player signs with a college. Families can start as early as eighth grade, and starting earlier gives your player more time to develop and more options.

Do you work with boys and girls?

Yes. GSP works with players in both men's and women's soccer, at every level from club and high school to ECNL, GA and MLS NEXT.

What if my player is not ready for college recruiting yet?

That is common and nothing to worry about. Many families start with a standalone evaluation or mentorship to build the player's game first. We will tell you honestly where your player stands and what the right next step is.

Do you work with players outside the US?

Yes. Evaluations and mentorship work anywhere film can be shared, and College Pathway supports international players who want to play college soccer in the United States, including guidance on eligibility and the recruiting timeline.

My player is under 18. How does that work?

A parent or guardian completes the inquiry, books any calls and handles all communication and billing. We collect only what we need to coach your player well.

What film do you need, and how do I send it?

Recent full-game footage helps us understand decisions and positioning. Once you enroll, you upload through the GSP Film Room with the player's name, jersey number, shirt color and position. If Veo, Baller Cam, Hudl or another platform only gives a viewing link, we will help you export a video file.

Do you guarantee a college placement?

No, and be careful with anyone who does. Players earn their pathway. What we promise is an honest evaluation, real work and a plan matched to the level your player can actually reach.

No pressure, no pitch

Not sure where to start?
talk to Drew first.

A free intro call. We'll give you an honest read on where your player stands and whether GSP is the right fit.