Does size matter in softball recruiting? Absolutely! But it’s not the “be all, end all.” In college recruiting, we call it “the box.” Does a kid fit “into the box” as per her position, etc.? There are some coaches who recruit by the box, and some coaches who believe “it’s not how big they are, but … Read more
Young athletes walk a tightrope. Some make it to college. Others drop off. The fall is often life-threatening. How is it that a good high school athlete and kid fails to play at the next level? How can a youngster who was perhaps a can’t-miss prospect lose his or her way over a two- or three-year … Read more
Some athletes’ exceptional talents can’t be denied when their opportunity arrives. Tylar Vernon is one of them. Not often do we see the likes of this highly talented, young softball player. A 5-foot-9, 150-pound catcher from Pangburn (Ark.) High School, Tylar has produced a stat line this spring which is hard to believe — especially for … Read more
Former National Scouting Report prospect Amber Flores has risen from obscurity to the top in everything she’s pursued in softball, academics, and life. She is an extraordinary person in every sense of the word. Her infectious, positive attitude and upbeat approach have catapulted her to unexpected heights. A native of Southern California Flores is proud of her roots. … Read more
