ID/showcase camps are not “go and get an offer.” You’re mostly buying eyes and feedback.
Bottom line: ROI is real when target coaches and level band are clear and film is already solid. If the list is vague, build the base first.
What you actually buy
Visibility, short evaluations, sometimes feedback—not a guaranteed offer.
When camp ROI is real
Confirmed targets; solid film; budget that doesn’t break the family; a post-camp follow-up plan.
When to skip or delay
DI-or-nothing fantasy; no school list; stale film; painful cost.
Before / after
Before: who should see you, what to show. After: thanks + updated film + next ask.
Next step
Your Next Pitch Starts Here.