I know all the people in this article - softball junkies all of them. The article is pretty well balanced. Lays out the good (recruiting opportunities, teammates, playing softball, etc) with the not-so-good (cost, extensive travel, partial scholarships). Very nicely done by the writer.
Softball scholarships a pricey pursuit for elite travel teams | Tampa Bay Times
Softball scholarships a pricey pursuit for elite travel teams | Tampa Bay Times