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    What sort of equipment, if any, do D3 Schools provide?

    Sorry if this is a dumb question. But DD and I were having a conversation the other day and she asked, "Should we look at buying all new equipment, ie. Glove, Bat, Batting Gloves, Cleats, etc when I go to college or do you think the school will provide some / all of this gear?" Does anyone...
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    Dilemma - What to do? HELP!

    Need your expertise please. We are in a quagmire. College coach A is pushing dd for a commitment. College A is not at the top of dd's list - it's #3. DD would rather go to College B - it's her #1 dream school. College B is interested in dd, has told her that she's on their short list but...
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    Likelihood of getting recruited by Major D1?

    I'm asking this question not for myself but for the sake of my sister's family and her daughter. I know nothing about D1 recruiting and hope you'll be able to enlighten me (and in turn, my sister and her family.) Sister's dd, Jen, is a junior in HS and plays for one of the big name teams in...
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    Tournaments / Showcases Questions

    DD's team will be attending the Early Thanksgiving Tournament in CA in a couple of weeks' time. I understand that this event is a showcase, meaning coaches can request to see girls play. Our team is also attending the Colorado Fireworks in June and from what I understand, that's a tournament...
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    Does this make sense?

    One of dd teammates was excited to get her first offer today from a mid major d1. However, to me, it doesn't make much sense. Can someone help interpret this? Coach offered zero money the first year. Would like parents to fund the first year themselves and said that the school will fund the...
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    Questions about Offspeed Pitches

    Please pardon my lack of experience. DD is just starting to learn to pitch offspeed balls. She is a movement pitcher and up to this point, has been quite effective in getting batters to chase her riseball and her curve. But as batters get better at tracking the ball, she's decided that its...
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    Where were you at this time?

    I'm hoping to get some perspective. I realize that everyone's experience is different but would like to know if what dd is doing is sufficient or if she's seriously behind the proverbial "8 ball" and should dd ramp up her efforts. DD is a junior. She's primarily targeting D3s. She...
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    Recruiting at Showcase Tournaments. What does your team do?

    I'm wondering how your team handles the "recruiting" aspect at Showcase Tournaments. What I mean by this is, when your team attends a showcase tournament, who do you have handing out team / player profiles to college coaches? Orr do you hang the player profiles from a folder on the backstop or...
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    How to guage if you're at the top of a coach's recruiting list?

    Short of a coach coming right out and saying... "Hey, you're my #1 recruit" or "I'll give you a x dollars if you come play for me", what are the telling-signs that your kid is at the top of a coach's recruiting list? I'd love to hear your experiences. Also, how many players are normally on...
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    Frustrating! Why isn't coach responding? Thoughts? How to proceed?

    I'm hoping someone can help explain to me why this is happened. It's been eating at me for weeks now. DD attended a camp / tournament after which, she received interested from a school which she had not initially considered - but is now excited about. She was thrilled. The coach told her...
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    In love with the Strikeout Pitcher

    I've noticed that travel ball coaches tend to like Strikeout Pitchers a lot more than they do any other type of Pitcher. I agree that strikeout pitchers are effective in getting the job done. But what about non-strikeout Pitchers? Why isn't there the love their for them? Why is there less...
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    Air-Travel: What to sit on to catch for dd?

    We're heading to a couple of showcases where DD has to bring her own catcher (and it can't be someone on her team since they showcase at the same time). Mode of travel is by Air. DH was thinking of bringing his trusty bucket, but I'm thinking.... what a waste of money to have to check in a...
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    Has anyone used Cathi Aradi's Services?

    Looking for feedback on Cathi Aradi's services - Collegiate Softball Connection. Has anyone used her services to placing DD? I've read her book and have implemented much of what she preaches. Just wondering if I should spend the money on her Basic Connection services where she emails coaches...
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    NESCAC / IVY Camp in California?

    DD was speaking with an NCSA scout recently and had expressed disappointment that she could not attend the Amherst Camp in June due to having to sit for final exams on the same dates. Scout mentioned to DD that apparently NESCAC / Ivy schools offer a camp on the West Coast (CA) sometime in...
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    Showcase Tournament or showcase camp?

    DD's team is good but not a top Gold team. Most of the girls are D2, D3 material based on size, speed, talent. Only 1 can be considered D1 material at best. Some parents would like to see the team do 1 of the following showcase tournament in the Fall: Surf City October Showcase; or Demarini...
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    Advice Needed to Help Calm Nerves

    DD just returned from a tournament where a coach she invited to come watch her play, actually came out to watch her play. DD is a sophomore pitcher. She normally pitches well, but because she was being watched, she literally turned into a quivering mold of jello. She was sick to her stomach...
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    College Recruiting Strategy - Thoughts?

    DH and I are at an impasse and I would like to get your thoughts on dd's recruiting strategy. Background: DD is a Sophomore; Pitcher with very good grades. She already has a comprehensive list of schools she wants to attend - mostly D3s with a handful of D1s. She's done her research - size...
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    Response Rate and Degrees of Interest from College Coaches

    I have a 2 part question. Assuming that a kid writes to say 50 D3 college coaches, what can the kid expect for a response rate? Also, how quickly do coaches normally respond in general? What has your experience been like - ie, how many coaches responded to your dd? Also, have any of the...
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    Headfirst Honor Roll Camp and / or Northeast Academic Camp at Pennsbury

    Has anyone attended the Headfirst Honor Roll Camp? If yes, what is the academic requirement (their website does not state). Also, what can be expected at the camp? Do the College Coaches coach the camp or is it run more like a showcase camp with coaches watching from the sidelines? Judging...
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    Buy now or wait until Black Friday Sale?

    Pardon my stupid question. I have to buy a new bat for my daughter. Several websites are offering 15% off everything in stock - meaning, I could technically buy her bat now. But was wondering... do you think the sales will get better for 2016 bats come Black Friday or should I just quit being...

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