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Unlocking NCAA Eligibility: When Should Student-Athletes Create (and Pay For) Their NCAA Profile?
➜ 𝚐𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝 𝚛𝚎𝚌𝚛𝚞𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚒𝚗𝚏𝚘 🎥 @athleticaus
✔︎ 𝙽𝙲𝙰𝙰 𝚎𝚕𝚒𝚐𝚊𝚋𝚒𝚕𝚒𝚝𝚢 𝚌𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚎𝚛 ⇝ 𝚠𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚝𝚘 𝚌𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚝𝚎 𝚊𝚗 𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚏𝚒𝚕𝚎 & 𝚊𝚌𝚌𝚘𝚞𝚗𝚝❔
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Jan 12 min read


Is Your Recruiting Profile Ready for the New Year? Your December Checklist is Here.
Let’s be real—between holiday tournaments, final exams, and trying to actually enjoy your winter break, updating your recruiting profile probably feels like homework. But here’s the truth: while you’re sipping hot chocolate, college coaches are already planning for next season. Your inbox might be full of “Happy Holidays” messages, but theirs? They’re scanning databases, watching film, finalizing their 2026, and continuing to build their 2027, 2028 and 2029 recruiting lists.

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Dec 29, 20253 min read


What's the One Email a College Coach Will Actually Open During the Holidays?
Let’s be real: your dream college coach is buried in emails. Recruits. Current players. Alumni. Other coaches. Admin. Their inbox is a battlefield of unread messages.
But in December? It gets worse. There are holiday parties, family trips, end-of-semester grades, maybe even some vacation time. Coaches are people, too. They’re stressed, busy, and mentally drained.....

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Dec 24, 20253 min read


The Teammate Advantage: Key Insights for Aspiring Softball Players
@senquist6 🐐 speaks on the VALUE of being a great teammate 📝
🎥 Softball IQ
#softballreels #fastpitch #teammate #softballlife #recruit #takenotes
The college coach today is looking for a player that has clarity around themselves, the value of the team, and the big picture. They're looking for that individual that really understands and they can speak intelligently to what they are and what they're not. And they have a true value in what it means to be a great teammate...

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Nov 9, 20251 min read


A Softball Player’s Paradise: Discover Northeast Alabama Community College’s Unmatched Facilities
Did you say JUCO 👀👀👀 @naccmustangs Softball facilities are 🔥 #juco #stadium #athleticfacility #collegesports #athletes
Video Transcript:
Hey guys, I'm Lorelai Sullivan. I play here at Northeast Alabama Community College, and this is a tour of our facility. Come on guys, follow me.
Alright guys, this is our entry area. This is also where we get study hall, we like to chill, hang out. Erin Harrelson and I also play here, so come on here. This is the training room, and

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Oct 28, 20252 min read


Softball Recruitment Tips for 2027 Class: Insights from Coach Kenny Gajewski
➤➤➤➤ advice from @osusoftball HC Kenny Gajewski for 2027 athletes 🎥 @fastpitchwire
#fastpitch #recruiting #recruitingtips #collegesoftball #collegerecruiting
I bet there's under 500 kids in the 27 class that are committed right now. That's a half a percent. Like there's no time. There's no need to panic. There's more scholarships than ever. So people are going to go look at those elite travel ball kids first. Okay. That's going to happen first.

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Sep 27, 20251 min read


Recruiting Roulette: When to Commit Early vs. Holding Out for Your Dream School
The High-Stakes Choice Every Athlete Faces: Security Now or Gambling on Greater Glory Later?
The pressure to commit early in today’s recruiting landscape feels like a ticking time bomb. But with the transfer portal exploding (over 3,500 D1 athletes entered in 2024 alone), is locking in at 16 worth the risk—or could waiting land you in chaos? Here’s the raw truth no coach will spell out.
The Early Commitment Play: Safe Bet or Trap?
Pros:
✅ Security Blanket: No more sleeples

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Sep 3, 20252 min read


What Recruits Wish Their Parents Knew: “Stop Posting My Stats Online”
Navigating Love, Pride, and Privacy in the Digital Age of Recruiting
As a parent, your pride in your athlete’s achievements is boundless. But in the age of oversharing, that TikTok highlight reel or celebratory Facebook post might feel supportive to you—and invasive to them. Here’s how to champion your recruit without crossing unseen digital boundaries.
1. Why Parents Post (And Why It Stings)
Your Heart: You’re their #1 fan.....

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Sep 2, 20253 min read


🏫 The “Unofficial Visit” Hack Every Family Should Try: Tour Campuses Like a Pro (Without Going Broke)
College recruiting is stressful enough—don’t let campus tours drain your savings. Unofficial visits are your secret weapon to explore schools on your terms (and budget). Here’s how to score insider access, free perks, and priceless intel without the price tag.
Why Unofficial Visits Rule in 2025
No Invite Needed: Unlike official visits (paid for by schools), unofficial trips let you control the schedule.
Avoid the “Sales Pitch”: See campuses when they’re not rolling out the

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Aug 29, 20253 min read


Sept 1st 101 - What to Expect & How to be Prepared from a D1 Head Coach
September 1st is 𝙰𝙿𝙿𝚁𝙾𝙰𝙲𝙷𝙸𝙽𝙶 🗓️ what that means for high school 🥎 athletes 🤔 🎥 @victoriahay
#2027 #fastpitch #athlete #recruiting #collegecoach #collegesoftball #september1
Video Transcript:
What's up you guys? Coach Vic here, head coach at Nevada, and I'm here to talk about all things September 1st. So September 1st is the first day that as Division I coaches we can communicate with rising juniors. So this year it's the class of 2027. This is really the firs

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Aug 25, 20253 min read


What are College Coaches looking for when recruiting?
🎥 @bullpen_tournaments asks: What are 𝙲𝙾𝙻𝙻𝙴𝙶𝙴 𝙲𝙾𝙰𝙲𝙷𝙴𝚂 👀 looking for on the recruiting trail 🥎 take a listen 🎧
Video Transcript:
Here at Alliance's 16 and 18 new championships and we asked some coaches what they look for in recruiting.
Boston College
Big things that we look for in recruiting are you want to be everyone's favorite teammate, you want to hustle, you gotta be better than the kids we already have on the team, and you gotta love the game. Colle

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Jul 27, 20252 min read


Coaches Are Out in Full Force on the Recruiting Trail!
Last-Chance Prospect Camps and the D1 Coaches Crisscrossing the Country Over 50+ D1/D2 programs prioritize unsigned athletes this...

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Jun 16, 20252 min read


Travel coach responsibilities for college coach emails
Coaches, let’s turn dreams into offers! 🌟 Elevate your players’ game and get them noticed by college scouts. Video Transcript: Travel...

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Dec 16, 20232 min read
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