Good luck….
….to those with DD’s returning back to school to start their spring semester and softball season! Such a bittersweet time - you have them home for a few weeks where some of us are lucky enough to catch...
View ArticleAny one going to Myrtle Beach for spring training?
I know a lot of you are headed to FL but is anyone else going to Myrtle Beach this year?
View ArticlePitching Volume in College?
I did a cursory search of the site and didn’t see anything. Was curious to know how many days a week a college pitcher tends to pitch, including game days and bullpens/practices. 5 days a week on...
View ArticleHow exactly does committing/signing work
My DD asked me this question, and I had no answer. I'd never even thought of it. When your DD commits/signs to play softball, does she still have to apply to the college? Like write the essays, put the...
View ArticleAnyone have any experience transferring D3 to D3?
We're aware of the NCAA self-release forms and the basics concerning it, but maybe looking for someone with first hand experience for practical considerations.
View ArticleReal interest or being played to fill a camp?
DD will be a 2025 graduate and recently set up a Twitter account for recruiting purposes. Recently, she was contacted through Twitter by a D1 school greeting her by name and hoping she had a great...
View ArticlePlaying club ball in college?
Does anyone have any experience with playing club softball in college? Wondering what the level of play is like? Do they practice year around?
View ArticleThings to ask and discuss on a visit...
My DD got invited to go on a visit at a local JUCO. This will be her first visit and should be a good primer before Sept 1st. What kinds of things should she be asking or discussing on a visit?
View ArticleConference realignments
Question for those parents who have high level players considering schools. How is the RE alignment of conferences affecting your DD’s college choices? The PAC 12 teams going to the B1G TEN seems like...
View ArticleMy girls first day back today
Hope everyone had a good summer. My girls went back for their sophomore year with a new coaching staff and a bunch of new girls. They’ve been on campus for 3 days, but today was the first practice and...
View ArticleThe power of a thank you card
My DD had an unofficial visit this past Friday with a D1 Group of 5 school. It was an unofficial visit but did the whole tour, talked with admissions, tried on a uniform, etc. During one of the walk...
View ArticleAnd just like that....DD is **COMMITTED**
And just like that my DD is committed. I'm not even sure what to do without the stress and all. No more camps (except for ones to show face with coaches and other commits). DD will be able to have...
View ArticleNAIA scholarship question
Would it be common for NAIA athletic programs to give money to help recruit students to the school more than to the team to help increase enrollment? She was hoping to be able to make the team and...
View ArticleHow many catchers is too many?
My daughter was offered a spot on a college team that plans on carrying 6 to 7 catchers. This seems like a lot. How many catchers is too many, and is there any advantage to carrying that amount of...
View ArticleNLI Day!
DD is all ready. HS has their event at lunchtime. TB org has their event in the evening. The org has 23 committed players. Been a long time coming...Should be fun. Who else is signing today? Sent from...
View ArticleRecruiting questions
I have a 2026 pitcher starting her sophomore year of school. She is emailing coaches regularly, attending some camps, and keeping up a Twitter (X) account. She will be going into 16U in the fall and...
View ArticleCareers for athletes?
Anyone have thoughts about careers for girls who want to work with athletes for a living? The options I can think of are athletic trainer, physical therapy, coaching, sports nutrition, strength and...
View ArticleDoes winning matter more than anything?
Long time lurker here. So my daughter was recruited by a small JUCO in KS to play ball. We made our visit and loved everything about the school and the coach. So she signs with them and the coach...
View ArticleA Difference in Journey's
Apologies for a long post....... It's amazing how a few decisions can be so impactful during the recruitment phase. I have two daughters who have gone through the recruiting process over the past 4-5...
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