In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs interviews her sister Megan, who shares her journey from being a talented softball player to becoming a pediatric ICU nurse. They discuss the recruiting process, the challenges of balancing athletics with academic commitments, and the importance of time management. Megan reflects on her experiences in nursing school, the realities of clinical commitments, and how her athletic background has shaped her professional life. The conversation emphasizes the significance of making informed decisions, the role of family support, and the lessons learned through sports that apply to life beyond college.

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In this coaching session episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs discusses the vital role parents play in supporting their athlete's journey through the recruiting process. Emphasizing the importance of being a supportive parent rather than a recruiting coach, Quincy provides insights on how parents can help their athletes navigate challenges, maintain independence, and build a strong support system. The conversation highlights the need for effective communication, understanding the perspectives of college coaches, and the significance of creating opportunities to fail and learn as they prepare for college sports.

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As we head into the 2026 recruiting cycle, Quincy Lewis-Buggs dives into self-evaluation and reflection, planning for summer, and evaluating your list of schools for softball players who want to play in college. 

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While I'm away from the mic this week loving on our nieces, we're revisiting an old episode to share more about how we support families in the recruiting process and what our softball specific college planning program is all about! 

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With the holiday season I am away from the mic this week, and hope you all are enjoying some family time too! I went way back to 2024, and pulled out episode 46, What finding your first actually means just in case you’re spending some time in the car this week and wanted to dive in! I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season, and can’t wait to connect with you in 2026! 

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In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs discusses the latest updates from the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Convention, focusing on potential changes in NCAA rules regarding communication dates for Division I athletes, eligibility updates for Division II, and the ongoing discussions about junior college transfers. Quincy emphasizes the importance of relying on accurate information from credible sources amidst the rapid changes in softball. 

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This week's episode dives into the listen submission "I am the parent of a 2028 and a 2030. Realistically what should off season training look like if they want to play in college someday? It seems like what we hear from college coaches about it is very different than what her travel ball coaches are saying and doing." 

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This week Quincy Lewis-Buggs dives into growth, patience, and the importance of embracing the more mundane off season aspects of the recruiting process to achieve long-term success. 

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I'm working on practicing what I preach and taking some time away from softball this week to spend with family, I wanted to pop on with a quick reminder for you all to do the same! 

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As we dive into the world of college softball, it’s so important to understand the hectic lives of college coaches during the fall season. In this episode of Future First Softball Second, Quincy Lewis-Buggs shares what her schedule looked like in the fall as a college coach and talks about why college coaches don't respond to emails. 

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