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For Players, Parents, & Youth/High School Coaches

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The following are links to information and resources for parents and high school/youth:

NCAA Rules & Resources:

  • NCAA - Main homepage for the NCAA
  • NAIA - Main homepage for the NAIA
  • NJCAA - Main homepage for the NJCAA
  • Cal JC - Main homepage for the California Community College Athletic Association
  • NWAACC - Main homepage for the Northwest Athletic Assocation of Community Colleges
Not sure what a coach is saying to you when then mention a "dead period" or what is the difference between a "contact" and an "evaluation". This site provides an overview of common NCAA recruiting terms.
The NCAA regulates when coaches from DI and DII schools are able to go "out on the road" to evaluate players as well as when they may meet with players on their campus. This website has links to DI and DII recruiting calendars for softball. DIII schools currently do not follow a recruiting calendar for softball.
NCAA coaches must follow strict recruiting rules, and often these rules prohibit coaches from being able to speak with you or your parents at a tournament. It is not that they would not like to say hello, but doing so at a time that is not allowed by the NCAA could affect their ability to be able to recruit you. To help you understand the "dos & don'ts" links to DI, DII and DIII recruiting rules can be found here.
A guide written by the NCAA that outlines recruiting rule dos and don'ts for college coaches. This is also helpful for parents & youth/high school coaches as it describes in detail what kind of contact a college coach can have with players/parents and coaches.
This link provides information on how student-athletes can comply with NCAA bylaws in order to compete in intercollegiate athletics. It includes information on what high school students need to do to be eligible to compete their first year in college, as well as guidelines that coaches and prospective student-athletes must follow during the recruiting process
The NCAA Eligibility is where you will find links to regisister with the NCAA Clearinghouse, as well as find other helpful links that will provide you more information about the NCAA, the differences between DI, DII, and DIII schools, and additional NCAA resources to help you with the college recruiting process.
Here you will find information about the National Letter of Intent including signing dates, rules and guidelines, frequently asked questions and more.

College Board:

The College Board's mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. On this site you will find information about the college search process, college planning, financial aid resources and information and more.

SAT/ACT Testing Dates:

Financial Aid Resources:

Go here to find information and have your questions answered about federal student financial aid and loan programs, download FAFSA forms, and connect with loan officers that can assist you through the application

NFCA Recruiting Resources:


National and State Softball Associations:

Softball Sponsoring Institutions
NCAA Division I
NCAA Division II
NCAA Division III
NAIA
NJCAA Division I
NJCAA Division II
NJCAA Division III
California Junior Colleges
NWAACC
High School State-by-State Numbers

 

NFCA Report on Softball Sponorship
College and High School Numbers
Years NCAA I NCAA II NCAA III NAIA NJCAA I NJCAA II NJCAA III NWAACC Cal JC HS
1982 143 0 0 0 243 0 0 0 0 7,569
1983 136 119 186 0 251 0 0 0 0 7,528
1984 140 113 198 0 211 0 0 0 74 7,831
1985 152 128 213 0 207 0 0 0 75 8,507
1986 165 139 223 0 215 0 0 0 76 8,945
1987 175 138 230 0 195 0 0 0 70 8,271
1988 172 139 232 229 203 0 0 0 78 8,314
1989 172 145 233 235 198 0 0 0 78 8,474
1990 171 150 235 248 238 0 0 0 76 8,688
1991 174 162 245 242 207 0 0 0 80 8,867
1992 182 171 252 235 199 0 0 0 80 9,015
1993 186 172 260 240 212 0 0 0 72 9,157
1994 192 190 264 241 207 0 0 0 71 10,243
1995 196 194 291 239 262 0 0 0 71 10,708
1996 205 222 312 209 195 0 90 0 74 11,452
1997 221 226 320 238 184 0 72 19 73 11,895
1998 226 228 325 249 204 0 87 19 75 12,326
1999 230 226 327 234 127 95 86 23 75 12,679
2000 245 248 369 226 144 96 90 24 77 13,009
2001 248 251 377 212 144 102 88 25 80 13,687
2002 257 253 372 231 145 106 89 25 81 14,004
2003 262 251 385 219 141 119 83 36 83 14,007
2004 264 254 389 208 141 116 83 36 83 14,181
2005 265 256 396 206 146 119 76 36 82 14,493
2006 270 257 399 204 154 122 76 36 82 14,654
2007 275 262 401 202 153 125 74 29 83 14,775
2008 283 262 403 201 154 127 74 27 83 14,968
2009 290 255 408 206 155 134 69 27 83 15,172
2010 287 258 403 209 153 129 71 27 83 15,315

 

 

RECOMMENDED READING RESOURCE for COLLEGE PROSPECTS

Order the 2012 Edition starting in January at http://www.nfca-services.org/store/ Cut and paste the link into your browser and click on Books/Miscellaneous.)

This book offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to the college search process for any athlete. It specifically examines softball at the collegiate level and helps you determine both your collegiate goals and the type of team you could play for. It covers NCAA and NAIA academic and recruiting guidelines and discusses what you should do to get ready to play in college.

The book also explores in detail how and when to contact coaches, tells you what questions to ask once the recruiting process begins, and provides useful tips for marketing yourself to colleges, including how to develop a resume and letter of introduction and how to make an effective video tape.

In addition, Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level tells you what to expect during the recruiting process, what to consider when choosing a community college and takes an in-depth look at scholarships and financial aid. It also includes a list of colleges around the country with softball teams and information about each program.

This book is updated annually and is considered by college coaches everywhere to be the single best recruiting resource available for college-bound athletes and their families. It will also be tremendously useful for youth coaches and guidance counselors who want to help their softball players find both the colleges and the teams that are right for them.

"The NFCA chose to endorse Cathi Aradi's book because it is a great tool for parents and players to use as they go through the collegiate recruiting process." - Lacy Lee Baker, Executive Director, National Fastpitch Coaches Assoc.

“Coaches call Cathi’s book, Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level, the “Bible of Fastpitch Recruiting.” - Students Sports Softball.com

This book sells for $34.95 plus $3.00 S/H (discount for NFCA members.) You can write the NFCA at 100 GT Thames Rd., Suite D, Starkville, MS 39759. To order over the phone, call the National Fastpitch Coaches Assn. (NFCA) at 662-320-2155 (or visit their web site at www.nfca.org; on-line ordering is available.) If you would like a book brochure or information, please email me at info@fastpitchrecruiting.com. Thanks!

 

 

SKILLS VIDEO SHOOT

 The Skills Video is a must for prospects to provide College Coaches.  The Skills Video will highlight all of the prospect's attributes.  These attributes may include Hitting, Bunting, Slappng, Baserunning, Pitching, Catching, Infielding, and/or Outfielding.  The Skills Video services includes the directing, filming, editing, processing, duplication, and provides the prospect with a minimum of 50 copies on either CDRs or DVDs. Mailing materials are available with envelopes and mailing labels of Georgia or Southeastern colleges.

SAMPLE VIDEO SHOOT

 Skills Video Services costs $500

Video Shoots are scheduled in the FALL & SPRING

MARKETING SERVICES

The Marketing Services are defined as GeorgiaScout acting as your legal advisor and promoter throughout the recruiting process.  The recruiting process is complicated and timely.  GeorgiaScout will contact your choice schools to assess there needs and examine there interest in the prospect.  Assistance in providing materials, accompany prospect for workouts or evaluations, setting time-lines, offering valuable advice and providing the prospect with a college coach's or team's philosophies and profile.
 

Marketing Services costs $500

Costs can be tailored to your requirements