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
In a dazzling display of skill and determination, Dylan Crews and the LSU Tigers claimed the 2023 NCAA Baseball Championship, capturing the hearts of college baseball fans nationwide. Their journey culminated in a thrilling clash against the Florida Gators, a rivalry game that added an extra layer of intensity to the championship showdown. Before Dylan … Read more
As the experts in the field of college recruiting, we are thrilled to shed light on a topic that has transformed the landscape of college sports: the college transfer portal. In this blog, we will explore the immense potential and opportunities that the transfer portal offers for student-athletes seeking a fresh start or looking to explore new horizons. Read on to … 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
Every high school athlete that has dreams and aspirations of playing at the collegiate level wonders how to navigate the recruiting process. Should they put their film on Twitter? Should they go to college websites and fill out recruiting questionnaires? Should they email college coaches directly? Basically, “slinging spaghetti against a wall and seeing what … Read more
Social media is an amazing tool that has taken over the lives of many people. It is how people stay in touch with family and friends, stay on top of the news, instant communication, access a wealth of knowledge, and much more. Many young athletes honestly believe that social media is the best avenue to … 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
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
