Softball Players are Programmed to Persevere

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 at the next level have to continue to work during this time, even if you were told your spring season is over.

Recruits and parents: So many “what if’s” and questions that can’t be answered just yet… but let’s see where we are in a few weeks. Whether you are a senior, freshman or anywhere in between:

• Control what you can control: Recruiting must go on. You can still communicate with coaches, even if you aren’t able to visit, meet, or watch the team.
• Stay positive: Be the calm and the peace in this crazy world. Understand that decisions are being made to protect the greatest number.
• Continue to HUSTLE and have video proof: Workout, hit in the cage, throw in the gym, get outside and get your reps, grab a friend and get better!
• Take time for other important factors: Your health, your family, your grades and test scores… down time is a good thing for kids and families who are ALWAYS on the go with hustle and bustle. Slow down, wash your hands, hug less and fist bump more, and enjoy the time with friends and family.

Our NSR softball families need us more than ever! We are here to make sure we stay the course, know what the next steps are, and continue to have those communications with coaches about our kids. If you don’t have that kind of guidance, what are you waiting for?

Written by Mandi Balduf and Rachel Brown