Not at all. Good grades and good test scores will open more doors than anything, including being a good player. The most important step is the most simple one, simply letting a coach know you are interested. Sounds too simple but I've been amazed at how many players and parents don't contact the schools they are or might be interested in. I've had college coaches tell me very clearly that outside of the players who absolutely jump off of the field at them, they will spend the bulk of their time recruiting girls who have expressed interest in the school.Or is playing for a we'll known team essential?