Parents' Questions, Answered
Real questions softball parents ask in recruiting communities — answered in depth, fact-checked, and written by people who have lived the recruiting process.
What to Expect at Softball Recruiting Camp?
A recruiting camp is part instructional clinic, part live tryout, part evaluation event. Expect rotating stations, a defined evaluation window (reps, at-bats, sprints, pitching checks), and almost no in-the-moment feedback. Prepare in three buckets: logistics (schedule, hydration, arrival), skill-readiness (arm care, familiar mechanics, no new techniques), and mindset — treat it as one data point, not a verdict.
8 min read • August 6, 2026
Why Aren't College Coaches Responding to Emails?
Low or no response from 30-50 coaches is normal, not a sign your athlete isn't recruitable — most coaches only reply when interest, timing, and roster need align, and generic mass emails rarely create that fit. The real next step is auditing your email's content and targeting, following up strategically, and building visibility through video, camps, and showcases.
10 min read • August 5, 2026