Every Saturday, fans see the bright lights, the packed stadiums, and the Top-12 rankings scrolling across the bottom of the screen. What they don’t see is the years—sometimes decades—of work that go into building a college program capable of competing at that level. A playoff contender isn’t built in a season, and it definitely isn’t … Read more
Every November, pictures flood social media of athletes sitting at tables, signing their written offers. Families celebrate, schools hold ceremonies, and teammates cheer. For many, Signing Day looks like the beginning of a dream. In truth, Signing Day is the end of a process that started years ago. The Reality By the time the ink … Read more
A cancelled showcase can feel like a punch in the gut. You’ve trained hard, paid the fees, and were ready to compete in front of college coaches, only to wake up and find out it’s off. It’s disappointing, no doubt. But here’s the truth: college coaches aren’t losing sleep over it. They’ll just head to … Read more
When it comes to college recruiting, every coach has a “box.” Inside that box are the key metrics, stats, and attributes they recruit by position—height, weight, speed, vertical jump, throwing velocity, batting average, GPA, and more. These position-specific benchmarks help coaches identify athletes who fit their program’s needs. But here’s the truth: that box looks … Read more
Every high school athlete is told to reach out to college coaches. And most of them do. That’s why coaches are flooded with emails every single week. The sheer volume is overwhelming. Hundreds of athletes are introducing themselves, sharing highlights, and asking to be considered. Why Your Email Doesn’t Stand Out The truth is, your … Read more
Several weeks ago, the whole world got turned upside down with COVID-19 and the impact on the world, the nation, and the Spring sports community, including softball. And as families and college prospects learn to adjust at home, they’re no longer able to go to team practice…they can’t go to their normal lessons 2-3 times … Read more
Baseball players are born to compete. We are always finding ways to get that competitive edge over our opponents. Through these uncertain times, that opponent has become ourselves and the player we want to be. It is easy to sit around and do nothing while you wait to find out what is going to happen … Read more
As a softball player you are programmed to persevere. If you are going through a slump, you keep swinging. If you are having trouble hitting your spots, you keep pitching. This same mindset is what will get you through the recruiting process as you experience the effects of COVID-19. The players who dream of playing … Read more
An athlete’s athletic ability is something college coaches look for when recruiting. But there are some other traits college coaches want in a prospective student-athlete. Athleticism: First and foremost, you must have the skills to play in college. Or at least skills that match what a college coach is looking for in your recruiting class. … Read more
Official visits and even unofficial visits are a critical time for athletes in the recruiting process. How they go most times determines if the athlete will receive a scholarship offer. Visiting with a college coach and taking a tour of the university helps athletes figure out if the school is the right fit for them. … Read more
