- Dec 7, 2011
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So sorry to hear about your hypothetical situation. Here are some random thoughts.
1) I would explore every possibility to have the one year of eligibility restored. Surely one official AB does not ruin a redshirt season. I am not a doctor, but I am pretty sure your DD has a bad case of tendonitis in her elbow.....you should have that checked.
2) I would spread the word - do an aggressive email/phone/text campaign to any school that your DD may be remotely interested in.
3) College coaches are like a fraternity, and well connected coaches know what other coaches are looking for. Pitchers are always in demand. Get the word out to as many coaches as you can.
4) Widen your geographic search area. You may have to travel outside of your comfort zone to find the right opportunity.
5) Do an updated skills video you can email to coaches.
6) Find a TB team that is doing showcases this Summer and let coaches know you will be there.
7) Going to a smaller school to reestablish herself may be your best option - "one step back, two steps forward"!
Ya I was pushing DD to do #7. Go to a JUCO, get the mojo back, and then hope to land like Riseballs DD.
DD is balking on that due to the fact that it will probably take her across country to JUCO x for 1 year then up and across the country-ish to College y for her last two years of eligibility. She is wincing at that gypsy life travel scenario.