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INTERESTED IN PLAYING COLLEGE BALL??

If you have an interest in playing college ball and/or earning an athletic scholarship you certainly should take the time and do your research.  The number one rule to remember is that you have to be your own recruiter.  The best time to start the college search is during your junior year.  Your sophomore year is best spent focusing on fine-tuning your softball skills and developing your strength and fitness. 

Here are some questions to ask yourself before you begin your quest:

• Am I prepared to devote the time it takes to play college ball?
• At what level do I think I can play?
• Is the college program currently recruiting the position I play?
• What degree am I pursuing and does the college/university have the classes I'm interested in?
• Do I fit in with the environment of the school?

To improve your visibility to college coaches, here are a few suggestions:

• Identify the colleges/universities that interest you and will fulfill my needs identified above.
• Contact the coach at these universities and send them a schedule.
• Try to lure the coach into seeing one of your tournaments and/or games. 
• Sign up for one of their player camps (if available).
• Make a highlight video and player resume packet.  Only send these to the schools you are really interested in.  Be sure to personally address each letter,  Don't send mass mailings!!

Below is a list of websites that might serve useful if you are interested in playing at the college level:

http://www.fastpitchrecruiting.com/FAQ.html

http://www.squidoo.com/Softball-College-Recruiting

http://www.softballshowcase.com

The smart player looks at her college search realistically, and then she focuses her efforts on the types of schools most likely to consider her an impact player, and/or who are more likely to recruit her because they can see her in action one way or another. And remember, whether you go to a big tournament or not, if a coach doesn't know to look at or for a player, there's a good chance she'll be missed.