| Getting recruited to play softball in college does not | | | | because of the expectations from high school and |
| just happen with out a plan in place. You could be an | | | | travel ball. The bottom line is that after players leave |
| elite player on your high school or travel softball team, | | | | high school the locals lose track of you. They do not |
| but if you are not in the right place or at the right | | | | really keep track on what you are doing at college. A |
| tournament there is a strong possibility of coaches not | | | | little, but not like when you where in high school. |
| knowing who you are. | | | | Sometimes it is better to look into the other divisions of |
| Many parents of players think that as long as there | | | | college. There is nothing wrong with competing at the |
| daughter is playing on a local travel team she is on her | | | | other levels of college. Most of them are still very |
| way to the college of her choice. The college | | | | competitive with very good players just like you. It is |
| recruitment process is one of the most stressful times | | | | better to play and lose a few more games than sit the |
| of a player or parents lives. Playing travel is not | | | | bench on a team that wins more. I would much prefer |
| enough. You need a group effort from player and | | | | to be part of the fight and lose than watch my team |
| parent to come up with a perfect fit. | | | | mates win with me watching from the bench carrying |
| Many players put to much emphasis on playing at the | | | | the soft toss net on to the bus. Put some serious |
| Division 1 level when really it is more about finding a | | | | thought into that when choosing a college. |
| college that is a good fit for the student. Finding a | | | | Just remember when it is time to make that college |
| school with the students major should be the main | | | | choice, make sure that the parents have major input |
| priority. Where it is geographically located should also | | | | into the decision. Parents know there daughters like |
| come into play. How far away from home is | | | | nobody else. Let there opinion count. More detail |
| comfortable with the student. Most players are feeling | | | | information on the college softball recruiting process |
| the pressure of signing with a well known college | | | | can be found at the following website for only 14.95. |