Future First, Softball Second: College Planning for Softball Athletes & Parents

By Quincy Lewis-BuggsSports

Future First, Softball Second: College Planning for Softball Athletes & Parents episodes

October 08 147: High Academic Recruiting - When to Start, What to Say, & How to Get Noticed
In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs busts myths about high academic recruiting, explains the high academic timeline, and offers insights on how high academic athletes can effectively communicate with college coaches and navigate scholarship options.

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21 min
October 01 146: Building Your List of Schools - Scholarships, Coaches, and Finding the Best Fit
In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs focuses on how athletes and families can start building a list of colleges. She also discusses understanding scholarships and coach dynamics while offering practical tips for making informed decisions.

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30 min
September 24 145: When Junior Fall Doesn't Go How You Expected It To
In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs discusses how parents and athletes can navigate the complex college recruiting process, especially during a challenging year marked by slow college coach responses and social media comparison specifically during junior year. She offers practical advice on managing expectations, supporting athletes emotionally, and understanding the behind-the-scenes realities of college recruiting.

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30 min
September 17 144: The Recruiting Calendar // COACHING SESSION
In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs breaks down the NCAA recruiting calendar for softball, explaining key periods and rules that athletes and families need to understand to navigate the recruiting process effectively.
The 2026-2027 D1 Softball Recruiting Calendar

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September 10 143: Who are You Beyond Softball? Mental Health and Identity During Recruiting
In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs talks with Kim Griffin, a former college softball coach turned mental health professional, to explore how athletes, parents, and coaches can navigate the stressful recruiting process, mental health challenges, and identity development.
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44 min
September 03 142: Getting and Staying on a College Softball Coach's Radar
Quincy Lewis-Buggs shares expert insights on how softball athletes can effectively stand out to college coaches, emphasizing the importance of targeting the right schools, consistent communication, and strategic use of video and social media.

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22 min
August 27 141: The SAT // COACHING SESSION
This episode of Future First, Softball Second explores the complexities of standardized testing in college recruiting, focusing on the SAT, and offers guidance for athletes and families navigating the process amidst changing policies and requirements.
SAT Information | SAT Prep Course

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15 min
August 20 140: Beyond 9/1 - Softball Recruiting Junior Year
Quincy Lewis-Buggs shares expert insights on the college softball recruiting process, focusing on junior year strategies, communication timelines, and managing expectations to help athletes and families navigate the complex landscape of softball recruiting in 2026.

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30 min
August 13 139: Learning Disabilities and College Softball // COACHING SESSION
In this week's episode host, Quincy Lewis-Buggs, explores how athletes with learning disabilities can successfully transition to college and college softball, focusing on support systems, communication with coaches, and building independence.
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20 min
August 06 138: Down Time Makes You a Better Softball Player and Recruit
Quincy Lewis-Buggs emphasizes the importance of taking a mental and physical break during August for softball players, coaches, and parents. She discusses how this downtime can improve performance, mental health, and overall process management in college recruiting and athletic development.

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17 min

About Future First, Softball Second: College Planning for Softball Athletes & Parents

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Are you ready to own the college planning process as a softball family? Then you’re in the right place! I’m your host, Quincy Lewis-Buggs, and I’m a former DI, D2, and D3 college coach, D2 pitcher,…