Honest evaluations · Real mentorship · College placement

GET EVALUATED. GET better. GET RECRUITED.

Professional video evaluations, 1-on-1 mentorship, and college placement. Real film, real coaches, honest feedback. For players anywhere in the world.

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. This is exactly what happens from your first hello to commitment day.

  1. 01

    Tell us about your player

    Join the sign-up sheet or book a free intro call with Drew. Two minutes, no payment, no commitment.

  2. 02

    Send your film

    A YouTube, Veo, or Hudl link is perfect. Game film beats highlight reels. Phone footage from the sideline works.

  3. 03

    Get the honest read

    A professional evaluation with skill ratings, a college-readiness score, an annotated breakdown video, and a written report you keep forever. Back in 5–7 days.

  4. 04

    Walk the path

    Monthly 1-on-1 mentorship, school matching from 1,200+ tracked programs, direct coach outreach, and Drew in your corner through commitment day.

Programs

Three ways
to start.

Every program is built on the same thing: real film, watched by a real coach, with honest feedback your family can act on. Pricing and fit are covered on your free intro call, no surprises.

Most families start here 5–7 day turnaround

Video
Evaluation

Send your film. Get a professional written evaluation with skill ratings, a college-readiness score, and a plan to improve.

  • Reviewed by Drew or a vetted GSP coach
  • Written report you keep forever
  • Personal annotated film breakdown video
  • Back in 5–7 days
Ongoing

1-on-1
Mentorship

Monthly film review, personalized session plans, and a live session with Drew. Development that compounds month over month.

  • Monthly 1-on-1 with your GSP coach
  • Film review and session plans
  • All ages. Parents manage under-13 accounts
Men's & women's · Worldwide

College
Pathway

The full path to a US college roster: school matching, a recruiting CV, direct coach outreach, and a shareable player profile.

  • Matched from 1,200+ tracked programs
  • Coach outreach done with you
  • International players welcome
The coaching staff

Real coaches.
not strangers.

GSP is founder-led and staffed by coaches who have done recruiting from the other side of the table. Every coach is invited personally and vetted before they ever see your player's film.

Drew Russell
Drew Russell Founder & CEO

Every family starts with a call with Drew, and every plan carries his signature.

College coaches D1 · D2 · D3 · NAIA · JUCO

Coaches who recruit at the college level, evaluating your player against what their own rosters demand.

Academy coaches MLS academies & pro pathways

Coaches from professional academy environments for players pushing toward the highest levels.

Every GSP coach is invited personally, vetted by Drew, and works from his evaluation rubric. Your family always knows exactly who is working with your player.

Are you a coach? Join the staff
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. Every family starts with a call with me, and then I put the right coach around your player.

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.

Do you work with players outside the US?

Yes. International players are a core part of GSP. Evaluations and mentorship work anywhere film can be shared, and the College Pathway program is built for players around the world who want to play college soccer in the United States, including guidance on eligibility and the recruiting timeline.

My player is under 13. Can they join?

Yes, through a parent-managed account. The parent creates and owns the account, all communication and billing runs through the parent, and the player exists as a profile under it. We collect only the minimum needed to coach well.

What film do you need?

A link is all it takes: YouTube, Veo, Hudl, or similar. Full-game footage tells us the most, but a well-cut highlight reel is a fine starting point for an evaluation. No professional filming required; phone footage from the sideline works.

Do you guarantee a college placement?

No. And you should be careful with anyone who does. Players earn their pathway. What we promise is honest evaluation, real work, and a plan matched to the level your player can actually reach. That's why every program starts with a free intro call: we'd rather tell you the truth than take your money.

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.