Softball

Why You Need a College Recruiting Plan

So you want to play softball in college and think you have the grades and skills necessary to do so.  That’s great!  But do you have a plan?  Even if you’re one of the best on your team or even in your league, you still need a plan.   Hopefully by the time you finished reading [...]

Get Your College Recruiting Questions Answered

One of the most common questions I get asked is. “What do I do to get my daughter noticed?” When it comes to the subject of college recruiting, there are usually two kinds of people (and this goes for both parents and coaches): 1.There are the ones who actually know something about the process and typically have [...]

A Mother Speaks Out About Phelps

I know Phelps is a swimmer and isn’t in the softball world, but he made headlines earlier this month with his marijuana incident. I’m just wondering how you feel about that mishap as a sports parent. I understand that people make mistakes and such, but this guy has been talked about as the “Greatest Olympian [...]

Coaches Out of Hand at Youth Game

“Last night’s game between Unity and Tuscola was just like any other, until witnesses say Unity’s assistant Coach Mike McCarty chest pumped a player from the other team, slamming him to the ground.” What in the world? Why is it that adults are the ones who usually mess up youth sports experiences? We’re supposed [...]

3 College Recruiting Tips for Parents

The college recruiting process can be both exciting and stressful at the same time. So many student-athletes and their families make critical mistakes in this process without even knowing it until it’s too late. With that in mind, here are 3 very basic, yet essential, tips for going through the college recruiting journey. Tip [...]