YOUR #1 RESOURCE FOR COLLEGE SOFTBALL RECRUITING
Does your daughter have the talent? Get her the right exposure. Learn the secrets to college recruiting. Links to teams, colleges, organizations at your fingertips. After having two daughters sign National Letter of Intent I have compiled all my years of experience in one place. Read the books I have read, the letters I have sent and the websites I have visited. It's all right here for you...and it's FREE! You don't have to struggle like I did, searching and searching for all this information. I have made it that much easier for you. Hey, no one said it would be easy but this website helps...and like I said...IT'S FREE! Good luck! It's a fun journey for you and your daughter and the end result is very rewarding for both of you. Bookmark this page as new items are added often.
"What ever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve".
"Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is aimless. Vision with action will achieve".
"What ever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve".
"Vision without action is a dream. Action without vision is aimless. Vision with action will achieve".
INFORMATION YOU WILL FIND ON THIS SITE
- July 1st Has Arrived
- SOFTBALL.COM BIG CLEARANCE ON BATS AND MUCH MORE
- THIS IS A MUST HAVE BOOK
- 2009 COLLEGE SOFTBALL CAMPS
- A MUST READ FOR ANY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE
- RECRUITING TIME LINE...YEAR BY YEAR
- PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
- SAMPLE OF PLAYER PROFILE
- SAMPLE LETTER TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO COACHES
- TAKE THE POLL. TEST YOUR RECRUITING KNOWLEDGE
- GREAT LINKS THAT WILL HELP WITH THE RECRUITING PROCESS
- Softball Equipment
- 2009 USA SOFTBALL COLLEGIATE TOP 25
- FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE SOFTBALL WORLD
- PREPARATION IS ALSO DONE OFF THE FIELD
- Fun Gifts for your Softball Player
- Softball apparel
- Did you know?
- ANSWER TO POLL QUESTION
July 1st Has Arrived
Contact can be made with upcoming seniors
Good luck to all upcoming seniors. Remember to submit your name when we update our signings with the new 2010 class in November.
Good Luck To All!
Good Luck To All!
CLASS OF 2009 NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNINGS
Did you sign a NLI? Share the excitement. We will post all emailed information below. Class of 2009 only please. CONGRATULATIONS!
Email Name,Travel Team, College signed with.
Email Info Here
Email Info Here
- Sara Acosta, Worth Firecrackers, University of Maryland
- Shelby Babcock, Colorado Styxx, University of Arizona
- Jackey Branham, St Louis Chaos, University of Alabama
- Bree Brown, Texas Impact Gold, DePaul University
- Allie Burger, Washington Ladyhawks, University of Oregon
- Katie Cialini, NJ Breakers Gold, University of Maryland
- Kayla Cook, Blazing Angels Gold, Temple University
- Haleigh Dickey, Georgia Blitz Gold, University of North Carolina
- Elisha Elliot, Shamrocks, University of North Carolina
- Stormi Grzybek, Florida Gold, University of South Florida
- Jolene Henderson, Lady Magic, Cal
- Kaylan Howard, Corona Angels, University of Oregon
- Baillie Kirker, Worth Firecrackers, University of Arizona
- Ashley Lane, Orange County Batbusters, University of Michigan
- Tiffany Lawson, East Norriton Heartbreakers, Fairfield University
- Nicole Maier, Jersey Inferno Gold, University of Maryland
- Tisha Mahon, St Louis Chaos, University of North Carolina
- Hannah Milks, Carolina Elite, University of South Carolina
- Megan Morrison, Arizona Hotshots, University of North Carolina
- Haley Nelson, Tri-State Thunder 18U, Salem International University
- Emily Nowicki, NJ Breakers, University of Pittsburgh
- Valerie Ortega, SoCal Diamonds Gold, Villanova University
- Samantha Pappas, South Cal A's, University of Oregon
- Bridget Pasapane, East Coast Elite Gold, DePaul University
- Lindsey Richardson, Tampa Mustangs, University of South Florida
- Ali Robinson, Pennsbury Gems Gold, Temple University
- Krista Rodgers, Davie Power - Black, University of Pittsburgh
- D.J. Slugh, Jersey Inferno Gold, Hofstra University
- Meghan Smith, Shamrocks, Appalachian State University
- Mikayala Shumate, Washington Sidewinders, Fairfield University
- Cara Vitale, Gold Coast Hurricanes, University of North Carolina
- Jordan Wallace, Sorcerer's 18 Gold, Cal
- Paige Williams, Shamrocks, University of North Carolina
- Allison Owen, Georgia Impact, University Georgia
- Katie Rietkovich, South Effingham Angels Gold, University Georgia
- Amberlie Saxton, East Cobb Bullets Gold, University Georgia
- Sara Sikes, Georgia Elite 18, University Georgia
- Shanna Brown, Wagner Gold, University of Memphis
- Sarah Landes, TNT Gold, Stonybrook University
- Shannon O'Shea, Lady Gators Gold, Stonybrook University
- Samantha Rossi, Indian Mills Mystic Gold, Stonybrook University
- Emily Waters, California Desperados, Samford University
- Jessica Jackson, Birmingham Vipers, Samford University
- Brianna Chambers, Atlanta Vipers, Samford University
- Amy Buntin, Jersey Intensity Gold, University of Notre Dame
- Brittany O'Donnell, Jersey Intensity Gold, University of Notre Dame
- Maria Pandolfo, Jersey Intensity Gold, Boston College
- Rachael Senator, Jersey Intensity Gold, Hofstra University
- Tessa Ziemba, Jersey Intensity Gold, Hofstra University
- Cara Stecher, Jersey Intensity Gold, James Madison University
- Jessica McDermott, Nightmare Gold, University of Connecticut
- Lindsey Zigenhirt, Lady Magic, University of California at Berkley
- Bridget Gates, CT. Charmers Gold, Bucknell University
- Brittany Hammer, Delco Diamonds Gold, Seton Hall University
- Shelby Beaver, East Norriton Heartbreakers, Saint Peters College
- Jessie Bryant, Polar Crush, Providence College
- Kayla Trinkle, Delco Diamonds Gold, Saint Francis University
- Lauren Napoli, Electric City Bombers Elite, Marist College
- Meghan Hart, Electric City Bombers Elite, Le Moyne College
- Stephanie Sharpless, West Deptford Storm White U18, Millersville University
- Christina Lausch, Delco Diamonds Gold, Marist College
- Brittany Lischinsky, NJ Breakers Gold, Bryant University
- Alexis Gallagher, East Norriton Heartbreakers, Saint Peter's College
- Vanessa Acosta, Long Island Chargers 18 Gold, Saint Peter's College
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THIS IS A MUST HAVE BOOK
The Mental Keys of Hitting by H.A. Dorfman
This book by H.A Dorfman is one that every successful athlete needs. Dorfman is a full time consultant in sports psychology for the Scott Boras Corporation. He also lectures at major universities and corporations and consults for many professional athletes. This book present practical and proven strategy for developing the mental skills needed to achieve peak performance at every level of the game. A must have book.
"Wherever he is in any given year, we find him and bring him in. The players wouldn't have it any other way. He 'opens doors' and provides insight like no one else. This book is vintage Dorfman. Every player and coach will have one." -- Pat Murphy, Head Baseball Coach, Arizona State University
"...promotes and focuses on a consistent and effective approach to hitting and the game of baseball. Not on the result." -- Merv Rettenmund, hitting coach, Atlanta Braves
"Wherever he is in any given year, we find him and bring him in. The players wouldn't have it any other way. He 'opens doors' and provides insight like no one else. This book is vintage Dorfman. Every player and coach will have one." -- Pat Murphy, Head Baseball Coach, Arizona State University
"...promotes and focuses on a consistent and effective approach to hitting and the game of baseball. Not on the result." -- Merv Rettenmund, hitting coach, Atlanta Braves
The Mental Keys to Hitting: A Handbook of Strategies for Performance Enhancement
Amazon Price: $12.20 (as of 07/06/2009)
2009 COLLEGE SOFTBALL CAMPS.
The following is an ongoing list of college softball camps being offered
College Coaches: Want your camp listed on this site?
Submit your camp information here
2009 COLLEGE SOFTBALL CAMPS
Summer camps are being added daily. Check back often for additional camps.
Do you have interest in a particular college or university? Attending a school sponsored camp or clinic is a great way to put yourself in front of coaches. Make a point of emailing the coach directly to let him or her know that you are attending. And don't forget to thank them after.
- University of Maryland Softball Camp
- Laura Watten's Softball Camp at the University of Maryland
- University of North Carolina Tar Heels Softball Camps
- 2009 Carolina Softball Camps
- University of Texas Softball Camps
- University of Texas offers a variety of camps and clinic throughout the summer.
- University of Alabama
- Patrick Murphy Softball Camp at University of Alabama
- University of Tennessee
- The University of Tennessee Softball Camps
- UCLA Bruins - Camps
- UCLA Softball Camps & Clinics
- Villanova University
- Villanova University summer softball camps and clinics
- Eastern Michigan University
- 2009 Eastern Michigan Summer Softball Camps
- Kent State - Softball Camps
- Kent State University Softball Camps.
- Michigan State University
- Michigan State University Summer Camp
- Princeton University
- Princeton University Softball Camp
- 2009 Ohio State Winter Softball Camp -
- 2009 Ohio State Softball Camp
- Cornell University
- Cornell University Summer Camp
- California Golden Bears - Camps
- 2009 Cal Softball Camp
- Virginia Tech Softball Camps
- 2009 Scot Thomas Softball Camps at Virginia Tech
- Penn State Softball Camp
- 2009 Penn State Softball Camps
- Lehigh University
- Lehigh University Softball Camp 2009
- Monmouth University Softball Camps
- 2009 Softball Camps at Monmouth University
- George Mason University Softball Camps
- 2009 Softball Camps at George Mason University
- University of Pittsburgh Softball Camp
- 2009 Summer Softball Camp at the University of Pittsburgh
- University of Oklahoma Softball Camps
- 2009 Sooner Softball Camps
- Boston College Eagles Softball Camps
- 2009 Summer Softball Camps available at Boston College
- Mississippi State Softball Camps
- 2009 Summer Softball Camps at Mississippi State University - Home of the Bulldogs
- College of Charleston Softball Camps
- Summer Softball Camps at College of Charleston - 2009
- Softball Academy @ Williams College
- Prospect camp, rising HS junior and seniors only (2010, 2011). Emphasis on game play, collegiate coaches and umpires coaching/working games. Counselors are Williams College players and assistant coaches. August 11-12, 2009.
- LSU Athletics Youth Camps
- Yvette Girouard Tiger Softball Camps & Clinics
A MUST READ FOR ANY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE
Do you want to get to the next level. This book is a must read.
The High School Athlete's Guide to College Sports: How to Market Yourself to the School of Your Dreams
Amazon Price: $12.21 (as of 07/06/2009)
RECRUITING TIME LINE...YEAR BY YEAR
IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS A HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN:The best place to start as a freshman is to make sure you are on a travel team that gives you the best exposure. A team that has a GOLD level is best even if you are on a 14U or 16U to start.
IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS A HIGH SCHOOL SOPHOMORE:
Start a "resume" or "player profile" listing your daughter's athletic and academic accomplishments as well as contact information for her and her coaches.
IF YOUR DAUGHTER IS A HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR:
Gear up for a lot of work. By now she should be on a
GOLD level team getting the best exposure in both the fall and summer. Make college lists. These lists should include schools that are academically easy and academically hard....athletically easy and athletically hard. Of course these levels are different for each player. What is hard for some might be easy for others. Start contacting coaches via email. Send them her profile and upcoming schedule. Make sure these emails come from her and not mom & dad. Make detailed notes as to who responds and who seems to have no interest. Update them each time you will be attending a tournament or showcase. Let them know your game times, etc. Slowly the list will start to dwindle down.
SUMMER GOING INTO SENIOR YEAR:
If you haven't already done so (if you haven't that is fine) start to visit the schools that have survived the first cut. Contact the coach and see if they are interested in meeting with you on your visit. Most will do so unless they are totally not interested. This is a great way to show that you are interested. Follow up with an email after the visit. Your list will be cut down again. Hopefully to the final 5 or so. Now, let the offers come in.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
Learn the skills and drills needed for success
Softball Skills & Drills
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 07/06/2009)
SAMPLE OF PLAYER PROFILE
Here is a sample of information to put in your own personal player profile.
NAMEAddress
Address
Phone #
email address
Parents: XXXX
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 127
Position: 3B 1B
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Home to 1st: 3.0
School Team:
Level: Varsity (Captain)
2008 Travel Team:
2007 Travel Team
School and Academic Information
_____________________________________________________________________________
NAME OF SCHOOL
Address of school
Address of school
Graduation Year: 20XX
Honors: List awards/honors
Activities: List activities
GPA: 3.5
Interested Major: List interested major (if known)
Athletic Accomplishments
2008: All County; All Conference; All State - Softball HS State Champs
2007: All Conference; All-State
Current Stats
_____________________________________________________________________________
2007 HS : .395 batting avg.; 32 Hits, 2 HR, 25 RBI, No Errors in 16 PO & 36 Assists
2007 Summer Travel : Finished the season with a .329 batting avg, .465 OB%, .965 fielding avg. Lead the team in 7 categories including total hits at 46, slugging percentage at .443, doubles at 7, triples at 5 and sacrifices at 6.
Contacts
_____________________________________________________________________________
H.S. Coach: XXXX
Phone:
e-mail:
Travel Coach: XXXX
Phone:
e-mail:
If you are a Junior in high school the letter below should be emailed to all the college coaches on your list before spring.
SAMPLE LETTER TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO COACHES
Below is a sample letter that you can use to introduce yourself to college coaches. Make sure the letter is signed by the player and not the parents. Make sure that you attach a profile or add a link to a video that is able to be viewed online
Dear Coach (LAST NAME OF COACH),I am currently attending (NAME OF SCHOOL) in (NAME OF CITY, STATE) and will graduate with the class of 20xx. While conducting a college search, I discovered that your school fits my interests in a number of areas. In an effort to prepare for the next step in my education, I would like to find out more about what your college has to offer. I am also very interested in learning more about your softball program.
Please send me catalog or other literature about your college and your softball program. Also, please provide information about any softball camps conducted by your program.
Attached, please find my profile which lists both academic and athletic accomplishments. I would welcome your review of my qualification and interests to see if they would match your school.
Please let me know if you need any further information. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
NAME
ADDRESS
ADDRESS
PHONE NUMBER
TAKE THE POLL. TEST YOUR RECRUITING KNOWLEDGE
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GREAT LINKS THAT WILL HELP WITH THE RECRUITING PROCESS
The following links are great resources for putting your daughter in front of the right people. By exploring some of these websites it can help you to determine the schools she might be interested in or if you are at the beginning of the process, what teams will give her the most exposure.
- Spy Softball
- Mr. Rayburn Hesse has been around the softball fields for quite a while. He reports from all the major softball tournament. His website has a ton of information.
- National Fastpitch Coaches Assocation
- Great site. Lists all Division I, II and III colleges with links to the school's website.
- 2008-09 Division I Softball Recruiting Calendar
- NCAA Recruiting Calender for Softball
- Team NJ Fastpitch Softball Home
- One of the best college showcase teams and showcase
- CSTV.com: #1 in College Sports
- CSTV.com: College Softball Rankings
- Amateur Softball Association of America (ASA)
- National Governing Body of Softball
- Amateur Softball Association: Gold National Championship
- ASA Gold National Championship
- Softball - News - BIG EAST Conference Athletics
- The home for the BIG EAST Conference: Notre Dame, Marquette, Cincinnati, Connecticut, DePaul, Georgetown, Louisville, Pitt, Providence, Rutgers, St. John's, Seton Hall, USF, Syracuse, Villanova and West Virginia. Access information on your favorite team for all BIG EAST sports: football, basketball,
- Official Web Site of the NCAA
- Official website of the NCAA
- NCAA Eligibility Center Online
- A direct link to the NCAA Eligibility Center and all current academic and recruiting guidelines.
- National Letter of Intent
- This web site will provide information, including signing dates, on the National Letter of Intent.
- A Directory of Softball Web Sites : SoftballWeb.org
- A Directory of Softball and related web sites
- NCAA Recruiting Time Line
- NCAA Recruiting Time Line
- TNT Tournaments
- tnt tournaments
- Champions Cup.org
- Official site of Champions Cup
- Rising Stars Home Page
- Rising Stars Showcase Tournaments
- Pac-10 Conference - Conference of Champions Official Athletic Site
- The Pac-10 Conference Official Athletic Site, partner of CSTV Networks, Inc. The most comprehensive coverage of Pac-10 Conference - Athletics on the web.
- Big Ten Conference Official Athletic Site
- The Big 10 Conference Official Athletic Site, partner of CSTV Networks, Inc. The most comprehensive coverage of Big 10 Conference Athletics on the web.
- The Southeastern Conference
- Southeastern Softball Conference. Home of Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, S. Carolina, Kentucky, Alabama, LSU, Auburn, Miss State, Ole Miss, Arkansas.
Softball Equipment
Wilson A360 Series Slow Pitch Glove (13-Inch, Right-Handed Throw)
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Mizuno Women's Speed Trainer Fastpitch Cleat,Royal/White,6.5 M
Amazon Price: $79.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Bucket of 12in Yellow Practice Softballs
Amazon Price: $90.95 (as of 07/06/2009)
Mizuno Gamer Bat Bag G2 (Navy)
Amazon Price: (as of 07/06/2009)
2009 USA SOFTBALL COLLEGIATE TOP 25
Click here for up to date information on ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Softball Rankings.
FIND OUT WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE SOFTBALL WORLD
- How to Play College Softball
- There is a great book about College Softball Recruiting and a link to a page that has links to some of the greatest books for the Softball Mental Game, Drills and Skill and Recruiting. Get Recruited to Play College Softball ...
- Softball College Recruiting
- List of six articles to help players, parents, and coaches manage the softball college recruiting process.
- Softball Scholarship and Recruiting | The College Athletic ...
- Read the NCSA Athletic Scholarship & Recruiting Blog to learn insider tips and information on college scholarships for student athletes.
- NSC College Recruiting Tournament - Tons of softball drills ...
- I hope that this is appropriate putting this thread here since it is about trying to get seen and not about players in college. Last year, we played.
PREPARATION IS ALSO DONE OFF THE FIELD
Learn what you need to do to prepare off the field.
Ultimate Guide to Weight Training for Softball
Amazon Price: $12.71 (as of 07/06/2009)
My Fun Gifts for your Softball Player
Softball: Don't You Wish You Hit Like A Girl Magnet
Amazon Price: $4.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Softball Design Protective Skin Decal Faceplate for Blackberry Curve 8330 Cell Phones
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Softball Design Apple iPod touch Protector Skin Decal Sticker
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/06/2009)
Softball apparel
SOFTBALL MOM Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Price: 22.99
SOFTBALL MOM Sticker (Oval)
Price: 4.49
Peace. Love. Softball. Women's Pink T-Shirt
Price: 19.99
Bucket Dad Syndrome White T-Shirt
Price: 19.99
Forever Fastpitch Wall Calendar
Price: 19.99
Did you know?
Did you know that the PAC 10 conference has had teams in the College World Series 36 times, followed by the BIG 12 (7 times), Western Atlantic (5 times), Big West (3 times), Big 10 (2 times) and Southeastern (1 times). ANSWER TO POLL QUESTION
The answer to the above poll question, "A college coach may call a high school athlete...?"
JULY 1ST AFTER JUNIOR YEAR!!OTHER TIME LINES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING OF 9TH GRADE: You become a prospective student athlete. All recruiting rules now go into effect. No contact can be made by the coach however the athlete can call the coach directly.
SEPT 1ST OF YOUR JUNIOR YEAR: Coaches may send letters, emails, IMs, text info about their program.
1ST DAY OF CLASS OF YOUR SENIOR YEAR: Official visits can begin however you are limited to 5 different institutions. That should never prohibit you from visiting on your own (unofficial). More of this will be posted shortly.
