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Softball Recruitment Tips for 2027 Class: Insights from Coach Kenny Gajewski
➤➤➤➤ advice from @osusoftball HC Kenny Gajewski for 2027 athletes 🎥 @fastpitchwire
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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 271 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 32 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 23 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 🎧
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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 272 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 162 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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