What's the trick to getting solid players noticed?

[Volunteerstatehoopsguy]

I know of a couple girls in Nashville, TN that have skill to help a college team.  What do they need besides a skill video?? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

[Antwan]

I know of a couple girls in Nashville, TN that have skill to help a college team. What do they need besides a skill video?? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

Most schools...especially smaller ones have a place on their website to send them info on a player. Playing travel ball is very important also. College coaches don't have time to see high school players in season. Also...send an email or letter to the coach saying you are interested in their school.

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[Volunteerstatehoopsguy]

Most schools...especially smaller ones have a place on their website to send them info on a player. Playing travel ball is very important also. College coaches don't have time to see high school players in season. Also...send an email or letter to the coach saying you are interested in their school.

This is my dilemma.  I've done all of that.  We've even had girls sign in the past.  Heck I have a few coaches personal cell but nothing is happening for these girls.  Maybe I need to be more patient.  they are 2017 though, the sign in a few months usually.  Thanks for the advice.  I'm going to resend their info now. 

[Antwan]

This is my dilemma.  I've done all of that.  We've even had girls sign in the past.  Heck I have a few coaches personal cell but nothing is happening for these girls.  Maybe I need to be more patient.  they are 2017 though, the sign in a few months usually.  Thanks for the advice.  I'm going to resend their info now.

 

Good deal...and good luck. It is important to stress how important their grades are. Take the act as many times as possible. Do these girls have good stats? A coach will tend to sign a girl with the best grades if abilities are equal. Also realize a full athletic softball scholarship is very rare.

[Volunteerstatehoopsguy]

Good deal...and good luck. It is important to stress how important their grades are. Take the act as many times as possible. Do these girls have good stats? A coach will tend to sign a girl with the best grades if abilities are equal. Also realize a full athletic softball scholarship is very rare.

All of our players have 24-ACT minimum and 3.0-GPS minimum.  We are a top 25 nationally magnet HS.  Our 4 best players are all 2017.  we have a 5'9 210lb LHP/1B with a 3.8  and 27-ACT(Won District POY as a Sophomore),  we have a 5'7 135lb  CF/P( won District POY as a freshman), 5'4 145lb C/2B  and a 5'8  155lb 1B.  They are all players that have good grades and good stats.  I wish it wasn't so difficult.  I'll keep on pushing.  I really appreciate your time and helpful tips.

[Antwan]

All of our players have 24-ACT minimum and 3.0-GPS minimum. We are a top 25 nationally magnet HS. Our 4 best players are all 2017. we have a 5'9 210lb LHP/1B with a 3.8 and 27-ACT(Won District POY as a Sophomore), we have a 5'7 135lb CF/P( won District POY as a freshman), 5'4 145lb C/2B and a 5'8 155lb 1B. They are all players that have good grades and good stats. I wish it wasn't so difficult. I'll keep on pushing. I really appreciate your time and helpful tips.

With those grades and accomplishments they can play somewhere. Don't rule out JC or NAIA schools. You can get a great education at a NAIA school as most all are private. JC can be a path to a DI school also. Also...with those scores DIII is a good route even though it is nonscholarship. They are very creative in coming up with the money.

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[Volunteerstatehoopsguy]

I will keep that in mind.  there parents won't go for the JUCO thing as their grades are all very high.  I think those both are great options.

[Antwan]

I will keep that in mind. there parents won't go for the JUCO thing as their grades are all very high. I think those both are great options.

I edited the post...but consider DIII. University of the South...Rhodes...Centre...Maryville.

Edited March 9, 2016 by Antwan

[Volunteerstatehoopsguy]

I edited the post...but consider DIII. University of the South...Rhodes...Centre...Maryville.

Rhodes is a great school.

[Antwan]

Rhodes is a great school.

All of them are. We had a girl from here that played for Rhodes.

[wingman10]

I edited the post...but consider DIII. University of the South...Rhodes...Centre...Maryville.

good to see you mention Centre and all are good places

[TNBeaverGirl]

The girls need to also show interest and make contact with any prospective coaches directly. Get them on campus for a visit and to meet the coach. Go to that school's softball camp so the coach can get a good hard look at the girls. Coaches sign girls they've built a personal rapport with.