Likelihood of getting recruited by Major D1?

Westwind · Dec 8, 2016

This is a great thread. People who know a lot more than me have already weighed in.

I am willing to bet the reason she hasn't received an offer has nothing to do with her softball skills.

riseball · Dec 8, 2016

Remember talking to good friend who had a phenomenal pitcher who as a rising Senior had nothing going. Asked what was happening? His response was "Have you met her parents?"

The good book says that Samson killed 1,000 Philistines with the jawbone of an rear. That pales in comparison with the number of scholarship opportunities that meet with the same demise.

Perfect Circle · Dec 8, 2016

yep Helicopter Parents, that know the "Helicopter Drill" I think Samson would have had the most trouble with the Mom...

Coach JV · Dec 8, 2016

When a major D1 comes knocking on their door it most likely will be the first time ever. lol
Looks like mom and dad are raising a 'chip off the old block'. Some humble action should be in play.

She get lots of looks because she is 6'4". Perhaps the interview draws the flag hmmm

My advice-don't get involved in niece's affairs, in the long run it may affect family dynamics

Why would anyone who loves playing softball want to spend 4 years on the bench?

this quote speaks volumes about the college experience. There are many on this forum with younger
daughters that should submit to the memory bank. As the girls evolve and if the desire to 'play' college ball
remain, then PLAY- don't watch. I know of a very good local player who is in her 3rd year in the SEC.
IN her first 2 seasons she has been called upon one time- as a pinch runner. Is this the experience
we want as parents? Or more importantly-is this the expectation of the players? I Think Not!

Perfect Circle · Dec 8, 2016

Really don't know anything about this... yet DD is 14

But what I look for as a milestone (kinda read the writing on the wall) "can DD bring her Catcher with her" ? To TB & SchoolBall... so far so good.

PS: Catcher not the best Hitter.... yet

FP26 · Dec 8, 2016

Coach JV said:
When a mojor D1 comes knocking on their door it most likely will be the first time ever. lol
Looks like mom and dad are raising a 'chip off the old block'. Some humble action should be in play.

She get lots of looks because she is 6'4". Perhaps the interview draws the flag hmmm

My advice-don't get involved in niece's affairs, in the long run it may affect family dynamics

this quote speaks volumes about the college experience. There are many on this forum with younger
daughters that should submit to the memory bank. As the girls evolve and if the desire to 'play' college ball
remain, then PLAY- don't watch. I know of a very good local player who is in her 3rd year in the SEC.
IN her first 2 seasons she has been called upon one time- as a pinch runner. Is this the experience
we want as parents?

Depends on the parents.... Personally, this isn't for me. But I know one family that moved their DD from a team on which she was the #1 pitcher to a team that plays her a few innings per weekend, and never in the circle. Their DD was happy with the original team and didn't want to move. But the parents insisted so that she could win medals... The parents are loving every minute of it based on the amount of facebook posts they make. But their DD has confided in me that softball is no longer fun for her. Dad's dream was a D1 scholly from the time she was 8 years old. Now for her, she only continues to play so that her parents don't get mad at her.

let it be fun · Dec 8, 2016

Coach JV said:
When a major D1 comes knocking on their door it most likely will be the first time ever. lol
Looks like mom and dad are raising a 'chip off the old block'. Some humble action should be in play.

She get lots of looks because she is 6'4". Perhaps the interview draws the flag hmmm

My advice-don't get involved in niece's affairs, in the long run it may affect family dynamics

this quote speaks volumes about the college experience. There are many on this forum with younger
daughters that should submit to the memory bank. As the girls evolve and if the desire to 'play' college ball
remain, then PLAY- don't watch. I know of a very good local player who is in her 3rd year in the SEC.
IN her first 2 seasons she has been called upon one time- as a pinch runner. Is this the experience
we want as parents? Or more importantly-is this the expectation of the players? I Think Not!

There is so much more to being a P5 D1 athlete than just playing time. I think our travel ball culture of 11 player rosters has given parents and players an expectation of playing time. There is nothing promised. A better girl might get recruited next year and you can go from playing to sitting very quickly. Does a player want to see if they can stack up against the very best players and teams or do they want to play a lot at a lower level? That is each player's decision. Expectation management is key. Go to the SEC school and give it a shot and then transfer if you are not happy. That is what I would suggest. Committing to play college ball is a not a 4 year prison sentence if you are not happy...

grcsftbll · Dec 8, 2016

FP26 said:
Depends on the parents.... Personally, this isn't for me. But I know one family that moved their DD from a team on which she was the #1 pitcher to a team that plays her a few innings per weekend, and never in the circle. Their DD was happy with the original team and didn't want to move. But the parents insisted so that she could win medals... The parents are loving every minute of it based on the amount of facebook posts they make. But their DD has confided in me that softball is no longer fun for her. Dad's dream was a D1 scholly from the time she was 8 years old. Now for her, she only continues to play so that her parents don't get mad at her.

That is so sad. I can understand having dreams for your kids. I think we all do that. But foisting them upon your child and then trying to live vicariously is kind of pathetic. And it's probably going to be really bad for their relationship long term.

riseball · Dec 8, 2016

FWIW - I find it interesting that some think the P5 football designation is somehow relevant in softball.

let it be fun · Dec 8, 2016

riseball said:
FWIW - I find it interesting that some think the P5 football designation is somehow relevant in softball.

Valid point. I am personally not equating P5 to a specific level of play but more to the size of the athletic department and the facilities/resources available to all the student athletes.

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