12th Grade Softball Recruiting Plan

Activities:

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If you are still uncommitted by the start of fall ball, locate

showcase events for unsigned players. Also consider

hiring a recruiting company for help.

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Register to take SAT/ACT tests

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If you are uncommitted, continue to research college

clinics and camps

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Continue to monitor and review career options. Are there

any changes in career outlooks for 5 to 6 years from

now?

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Narrow your list of schools to focus on to 5. You can now

take official visits. These visits are paid for by the school

(Division I and II only).

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If you are still uncommitted by the summer, things are

not looking great for college softball. There is one last

hope – inquire about walk on players. Contact the

coaches at the top 15 schools on your list and ask about

the possibility of being a walk on player. Another

possibility is to look at junior colleges.

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If you are committed, continue sending out update letters

to your coach every quarter or more frequently if they

ask.

Milestones:

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September 1st: If still uncommitted, locate and enroll in

unsigned player showcases.

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October 1st: Register to take SAT/ACT tests.

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October 1st: Complete your career update review.

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October 1st: Contact coaches and schedule official

visits.

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November 1st: If you are currently uncommitted, sign

up for 4 or more college clinics for the fall/winter season.

The clinics should be held at schools you are interested

in but have previously not attended.

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If committed, send update letters to your coach at least

every quarter.

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Division II and Division III schools typically make offers in

the spring.

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Early signings (known as National Letter of Intent (NLI)

Signing Day) for Division I and Division II are held in

November and late signings are held in April.

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August 1st is the last possible signing date for most

schools.