The NCAA transfer portal is a hot topic, and for good reason. While it was designed to give college athletes more freedom, its effects are now being felt by high school recruits. The portal and the “win-now” mentality it has created have made the recruiting landscape more competitive and confusing than ever. This new reality … Read more
For thousands of high school athletes across the country, the dream of playing sports at the college level is both motivating and daunting. The recruiting process is not just about talent, it’s a complex journey that unfolds over several years, involving decisions that shape an athlete’s future. From the outside, recruiting may appear as simple … Read more
It’s a question many athletes and parents ask: Do my high school stats matter to college coaches? While it might seem like impressive numbers on a stat sheet would be a key part of getting recruited, the truth is, stats are far less important than most people think.
The Contact Period is a designated time on the NCAA recruiting calendar when college coaches are allowed to have face-to-face contact with a recruit and their family, both on and off campus. This includes watching athletes compete, home visits, and official/unofficial visits. Communication via phone, text, and email is also fully permitted. What Coaches Can … Read more
One of the biggest questions high school athletes and their families ask is: How do college coaches find players? While many assume it happens at a big showcase or on social media, the truth is much more behind the scenes. College recruiting is a business of efficiency. Coaches have limited time, tight budgets, and specific … Read more
National Scouting Report Softball Combines have become a big part of my weekends lately. We have a blast being able to get free metrics done for athletes wanting to play in college. At the same, we get to evaluate their talents. Having been a pitcher all my life, I, of course, work the pitching station. … Read more
The late, Coach John Wooden (former Men’s Basketball Coach at UCLA) was not only a winner, he was one of the best at “personal development”. He knew it was “people” who would help him achieve his goals. Whether people will admit it or not… most are starving for someone to break out of the pack … Read more
Following a long spring with a shortened high school and college softball season, travel/club softball across the country has started back up… and all I can say is “It was wonderful seeing the game played again”! Across the country, softball teams have begun to get out to just “play” and “compete”. What a blessing it’s … Read more
We have all heard the stories about spring sports and the basketball tournaments, but we haven’t heard very much about how this pandemic is affecting college football. I guess the main concern we need to address is the fact that there is no off campus or face to face recruiting happening. Make no mistake, recruiting … Read more
If you hope to be recruited and play college sports, there are three mistakes you can’t afford to make in high school: 1. Thinking Grades Don’t Matter Grades should be your No. 1 priority! Don’t wait until your sophomore or junior year because that is too late. Coaches want athletes who can be successful in … Read more
