College Player Pathway - Soccer

07/22/2026

We are excited about this next event with VFN

VFN + CPP College ID Event is coming to Verrado. August 8 and 9.

I'm Christian DeVries, Head Men's Soccer Coach at Paradise Valley Community College and a college coach for the last 30 years across the NCAA, NAIA, and JUCO levels. In three decades of recruiting,

I've learned one thing that never changes: talent shows up everywhere. Opportunity doesn't. Too many players never get seen because of what club they play for, what their family can afford, or what zip code they live in.

That's exactly why this event exists.

Ventura Football Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit built on one mission: Equity, Access, and Opportunity. They create events where high-level exposure is open to every player, not just the ones inside the elite showcase pipeline.

And that's why College Player Pathway partnered with them. VFN gets players in front of the right people. CPP prepares players and families to show their value when that moment comes. Together we can reach and help more players than either of us could alone.

The details:
📅 August 8 and 9
📍 Verrado (Phoenix, AZ)
⚽ Boys High School, Girls High School, Men's Open, Women's Open
🕕 Check-in 6:00 PM | Event 6:00 to 9:00 PM
💵 Early Bird: $20 before August 1 (regular $40)
🎥 Registration includes professional media coverage, match footage, and access to VFN's scouting network

And because access is the whole point: registration scholarships are available for players who need them. Cost should never be the reason a player doesn't get seen.

If you've got a player working toward your next level, or you know a family who does, this is a real chance to compete in front of people who can move their journey forward.

Register link in the Comments

Train the person, not just the player.

In it for the bigger game,
Coach Christian DeVries

04/15/2026

College coaches — your next hidden gem isn't on the elite circuit. They're grinding, competing, and waiting for someone to watch.

The VFN Showcase is coming up Sunday, April 26 at 5 PM in Oxnard, CA. Boys + Girls U18 and Men + Women U23 divisions. All games filmed. Every player gets a profile you can review after the event.

You can attend in person or virtually — either way, you get access.

I wrote about why this event matters and how College Player Pathway is helping bridge the gap between overlooked players and the coaches who need them.

Read the full article here 👇

Register to attend Virtually or In-Person 👇

12/05/2025

We will be attending the Cardinal Classic hosted by Laguna Creek High School. Schedule a session for your team.

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01/31/2024

We are heading up to Washington state

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03/20/2023

Unpopular opinion: raw talent or impressive athletic skills alone won’t help you win the recruiting process.

Coaches are looking for more than that.

They want players who have leadership qualities, a strong mindset, and a dedication to their sport.

Most programs out there charge thousands to teach you how to develop those skills.

But we’re preparing something that will help you plan your way to college.

Want me to tell you when we’re ready?

02/25/2022

🎙𝑵𝑬𝑾 𝑬𝑷𝑰𝑺𝑶𝑫𝑬 𝑶𝑼𝑻 𝑵𝑶𝑾

👉🏻 Episode 25: Junior College Soccer Explained & the Benefits

✅ This SPECIAL Episode features brings together some of the top Junior College Coaches to give you a full breakdown on the benefits of going down the Junior College Soccer route.

SRUSA's Don Williams is joined by;
- Pepe Aragon - Herkimer College (Men's Soccer)
- Christian Devries - Paradise Valley CC (Men's & Women's Soccer)
- Salvatore Galvano - Monroe CC (Women's Soccer)
- Adrienne Sorenson - San Joaquin Delta CC (Women's Soccer)

This is a great listen for all players (and parents) from the Youth and College levels, and beyond.

You can listen or watch it on all good Podcast platforms. Here's some direct links to the episode
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬 https://apple.co/3BTpg2I
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲 https://spoti.fi/33QZYFN
𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐛𝐞 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N019V64bzDw

To catch all our other episodes head to www.sportsrecruitingusa.com/podcast