This is truly wise advice! Catching bullpens for a whole year without getting a chance to play in games is really tough. That's why many girls do not last through a 4 year college career. Make sure the level of your daughter's ability matches the level of play at the college she decides to go to. Too many girls shoot to high and end up not having a positive college experience.My DD just had a workout with other college players on Sunday. Guess what. 2 Left handed catchers from the same D1 school came to work out. If your DD wants to play catcher then her skill videos need to showcase that. My DD played catcher most of her TB career. She started getting some 1B her Summer after Jr. year and then played some at 3b after her Senior year. She gets to college and she is splitting time at 3B and catcher and played a little at SS. Still mostly Catcher, but my point is when she gets to college she will not have choice where she plays. As long as her hitting is strong, then she can start.
Something to think about. Will your DD have a better chance starting as Freshman at the D3 or the D1??? I know many D1 kids that didn't get a whole lot of playing time their freshman year and little their soph year. They ended up quitting softball. It is A LOT of work to put in only to be chasing foul balls all season. They can wear on a kid. Find the best fit that allows your DD a legitimate chance in playing. I am not saying this is you, but many families get hung up on playing D1 or bust. They snub their noses at D3 opportunities where they could have contributed to that program. Think about this. You stand a better chance winning a National Championship at a D3 than you do a D1. In all reality there are maybe 10 programs in the country that have a chance of winning it all at the D1 level. And only a few mid majors have a chance. ULL. D3-your shot to go to the Championship are way higher and the rings look the same!