There are several not listed that I know of so it's not too accurate. I think it's a team's choice to report that information.
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There are several not listed that I know of so it's not too accurate. I think it's a team's choice to report that information.
Having a copy of your DD's transcript and SAT/ACT score can go a LONG WAY, especially with the D2 and D3 schools where less athletic money is available. A coach who knows they can get your DD academic money will instantly increase their interest level. Grades are just as important, if not more important, than athletic ability in non-revenue generating sports.
Sidebar: UGA just signed 10 players to their 2016 class and I bet less than half of them received any athletic money. The Hope Scholarship will cover the majority of their tuition (players from GA) and they are responsible for the rest. Since the institution of the Hope Scholarship getting into UGA has become VERY competitive. Softball guaranteed their acceptance into the University and once they are enrolled they only have to keep their grades up to maintain the Hope Scholarship, regardless of whether or not they play ball. I am bringing this up because softball can be a great way to get into a school that a player may not of been accepted to if they applied as a regular student.
The list is always in flux and will never be 100% accurate. A lot of it is self reporting, so when your DD verbals you send them an email letting them know and they will add her name to the list. If no one sends the email, they are not added. That said, it is still the best source for free information that I am aware of. Flosoftball.com may be a little better, but requires a monthly subscription.
Never have to worry. I'm sure your DD will be going to college regardless. As far as playing softball in college. 'We' (DD & mom/dad) were giving the chance of playing college softaball until the end of junior year summer 2016 grad. If DD didn't get any offers at the end of this summer. DD was not going to be playing tourney ball her senior year. DD would have just played high school ball. Lucky DD had a few offers and will be playing softball in college(DIII). So, another year of tourney ball.
Why play "tourney ball" after senior year? At this point it would be 18U with most of the team 1st year trying to catch college coachs' attention at showcase tournaments, been there done that haven,t you. Go 18+, all college players, much more relaxed than 18U and she gets the feel of playing at the new level against college pitchers.
College axiom, if you hit you play, period. Does not matter who else plays the same position, if you hit the coach will find u a place. One NH player went decent D1 program, a 1st base/ OF, hit the cover off the ball in the Fall and at Winter practices, 2 weeks before the season she was told she was their 2d baseman, period. Played 2d, a position she had never played in her life, her whole freshman season. You hit, you play.
Great advice
YMMV by the level of 18U and 18+ in your area. Both are very strong in SoCal and only some top 18U players/teams are allowed to play with the college players. The atmosphere of our women's league is extremely relaxed because they're coming off an intense college season and just want some reps during the summer. Only doing that may not be the best course for some players.
