In this episode, I discuss the complexities of the recruiting process for softball athletes, focusing on the timelines for offers, the behind-the-scenes factors that influence college coaches' decisions, and the importance of understanding scholarship budgets. As hard as it is, focus on controlling what they can in their recruiting journey and to be aware of the various opinions that may affect their confidence and decision-making. I also touch on the impact of coaching changes and the importance of listening to college coaches over external opinions! 

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This week on the podcast I give some guidance to a parent reaching out for advice as they attend softball showcases and dive into recruiting for the first time with their athlete this fall! 

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This week I welcome Allie (former D1 softball player, travel coach and recruiting coordinator) and Paul Richmond (father of 2 D1 softball players and current Horseheads HS coach), a father-daughter duo deeply involved in the softball world. They discuss their unique experiences in navigating the complexities of youth sports, the recruitment process, and the importance of maintaining open communication within their family! 

Head over to their podcast, The Game of Life, to hear more from Allie and Paul! 

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In today's coaching session episode I dive into the pieces that should be in your athletic resume, when to start working on it, and more! 

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In today's episode I dive into some of the consistent themes that have come up in conversations with our underclassmen as they watch the juniors go through the process of connecting with college softball coaches! 

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This week on the podcast I dive into this listener submission: "My athlete is a high level softball player and a high level volleyball player. She’s done travel and high school for both successfully up to this point but she’s just starting sophomore year and it feels like it’s starting to get harder and things are slipping. We’re considering taking a step away from volleyball next year. Any thoughts on this or advice are appreciated!"

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With so much buzz going around the softball community this week I wanted to dive into some thoughts for the athletes who didn't get the interest they wanted or expected on 9/1 from D1 coaches. 

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After 13 listener questions came in about September 1st coming up and D1 communication starting for the juniors, I wanted to touch on it all! It's important to remember that September 1st is one day of a years long process, and each athlete is going through it on their own timeline. 

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Today's episode is a hodgepodge of thoughts from across this summer that kept coming up! I'll cover everything from commitment timelines, to camp invites, to how coaches do things differently than other coaches! 

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This week's episode dives into a coaching session that came about after  a parent listened to our last coaching session episode about being an uncommitted 2026 (senior). We head to the opposite end of the process and chat about those just starting the process as a 2029 (freshman) and what parents can be doing to set their athletes up for success! 

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