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    Transfer Question - Need help!

    As long as she has her release, she can talk to any coach. However, be aware, they will ask for a copy of the release probably before they will talk to her. My DD transferred this year from D1 to another D1. There is the one time exception transfer which will allow her to play immediately and...
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    Stuck in the Outfield!

    I have yet to figure out why kids who get slotted in OF are bad players? Granted, at the younger levels, not much action in the OF. My DD has been a catcher and OF her entire career. She was recruited as an OF because of her speed and ability. If this girl wants to play infield, then she...
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    length, size of bats in college

    My DD uses a 34 drop 10. She used a 33 drop 10 for several years, but moved up to 34 last year. She is not exceptionally tall or big, 5'8" 145 pounds, but she has good bat speed and upper body strength. She works out daily and has been for last 3 years. I was concerned about going to 34, but...
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    what do players wear to college camps?

    Absolutely wear the schools shirt. Lets them know she is interest. Never wear anything with another university logo though! My DD was at an Arkansas camp and at the end of the session the assistant coach gave a talk and flat out told the girls it was never a good idea to wear other colleges...
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    Questions to ask college coaches during an unofficial visit....

    I think the questions you ask on an unofficial visit depend on what kind of unofficial visit it is. I know that sounds odd, but many times, it's a tour of campus and general converstations and that's about it. Now, an unofficial visit where there is an offer made, would require some more...
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    how do 9th & 10th graders verbal?

    Agree with everyone here. There are VERY FEW full rides. Many will tell you they have full ride, but usually includes academic, but they want to say it's athletic. I guess that makes their DD "better" to everyone else. And anyone can say anything and no one would know the difference, so...
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    14 yo commits to Loyola

    My DD was recruited by several coaches through her travel coach. Once you are on their campus, the coaches make offers. There are a lot of colleges recruiting earlier and earlier. We went on a visit the summer before my DD junior year, and was given an offer but had to make a decision before...
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    Your experience with extended summer travel spans (2weeks +)

    Amy, seating is difficult at best! We have girls on the bed in the back, girls on the bunks, in the dinette and on the couches and not to mention on the floor. It's very, very cramped.
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    Your experience with extended summer travel spans (2weeks +)

    Hey, just a few pointers as we have done this with our motorhome. Be prepared for total disaster to be left by girls. No matter how many times we have done this with our motorhome, it generally ends up the same. Some have been better than others...some worse. No matter the rules were laid...
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    NLI experiences you can share???

    Here is Taylor Nadler signing to play at Valpo!
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    The great Gatorade debate finally settled

    My DD trainer likes them to drink just water. Water really has everything they need. Sometimes if the weather is really hot, she will put an Emergen C packet in her water but other than that, just water, water, water. Very rarely, she may have a G2, but that's mostly because she wants...
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    How can coaches show interest

    You will find you will receive a lot of emails from schools regarding camps. They will get your email address or your DD email from the booklets the showcases give to the coaches. The majority of them will be strictly trying to get people to come to the camps. Let's face it, they are money...
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    Strength Training (supplements?)

    My DD uses a muscle gain protein powder after each workout, which equates to about 5 shakes a week, plus lots of quality protein in her diet. She has a very high metabolisim and eats about 6-8 times per day. She will eat several small snacks between meals, which consists of maybe a protein bar...
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    Help me understand bat sizes

    DD is 17 5'7" and about 135. She swings 34/24, however, couple things. She works out daily with trainer for several years and has great strength, has quick bat speed and tends to stay short to the ball vs. some players getting a little longer to the ball. She is a lefty. The extra length...
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    Has anyone ever had umpire interference?

    Friday night, my DD hs team was playing for district championship game. DD is leadoff and hits deep to left field. She rounds first glances over to coach at third and runs smack into the umpire who is in the baseline. He knocks her down, totally knocks the wind out of her and she crawls back...
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