9th Grade Softball Recruiting Plan

Activities:

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Research college clinics and camps

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Continue to monitor and review career options. Are there

any changes in career outlooks for 8 to 9 years from

now?

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Think about and decide if there are any school

requirements that are important to you. For example, I

want to attend a school in the northeast or southwest.

This eliminates a whole bunch of schools.

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Revise your list of schools. Add or remove as necessary

based on the school requirements you identified in the

previous activity.

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Research and understand the differences between

Division I, II, and III. Understand the academic, athletic,

and time requirements for each.

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Tryout for and join the best travel team you can. The

team should participate in at least a couple of college

showcases.

Milestones:

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September 1st: Sign up for 1 or more college clinics for

the fall/winter season. The clinics should be held at

schools you are interested in.

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October 1st: Complete your career outlook review.

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January 1st: Consider school requirements and be able

to discuss these requirements with your parents

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March 1st: Revise your school list

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May 1st: Be able to review the aspects of each division

of NCAA member schools and discuss with your parents

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June 1st: Sign up for 1 or more college clinics for the

spring/summer season. The clinics should be held at

schools you are interested in.

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September 1st: Join the best travel team you can for

the coming fall season