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Discussion in 'Softball Forum' started by LDFRDGUY, Jun 13, 2007.

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Jun 14, 2007 at 12:22 PM #11

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My DD plays D1 softball. You are so right about the commitement. Her workout schedule for the summer includes weight lifting, conditioning, pitching, hitting and fielding. Every single day of the summer. When they return to class in the fall they have timed miles and weight limits and conditioning levels they have to meet. It is a job to play college softball and juggle your grades. Played 65 games and finished with 5 a"s and 1 B. Very stressful. So you can see their is very little free time.
Jun 14, 2007 at 9:11 PM #12

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D1 is not only option...

Yes it is tough at the D1 level but D1 is not the only option. I for one am glad my DD chose her college for the college first, yes, she is attending college on a softball scholarship, but we wanted to make sure to tell her to choose the college she would be happy at, for 4 years not the softball team she thought she might want to play on! Education is first! In other words choose the college you want to attend, even if you never play a game of softball! D1 is just one of the choices there are a lot of GREAT colleges out there that are not D1 schools. An education is an education doesn't matter where it came from! I mean maybe if you want to be a doctor or lawyer, yes! Yes my DD had D1 schools talking to her, she just decided that a different road was better for her! We are very proud of her and the college she chose is extremely happy to be getting her!
Jun 14, 2007 at 9:54 PM #13

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cth1611 said: ↑

betterbatter has the most accurate response for this question.

Many teams have talented players that could excel at a higher level. The few that do have more desire, focus, and willingness to achieve their goals than the rest. Many claim they want to play college ball but few are willing to sacrifice and put forth the extra effort needed for that final step. I'm referring to training, conditioning, nutrition, etc. Lets not leave out academics. Many outstanding players are not accepted buy the larger D1 schools because of grades.

All of the above is required at what is supposed to be the "most fun" time of their lives. Things like summer trips, boys, hanging out with friends and family, all take a back seat to playing big time D1 softball. I assure you almost every girl you watched in the NCAA WCWS have similar stories of sacrifice for the love of the game.

This is not a decision that parents make for their daughter or child. They must provide the funding, transportation, facilities, etc. for her but only she can put forth the effort to attain her goals. She has to want it. Not half the time, not 75% of the time, but all the time.

Thats alot to ask of a teenager with all the fun things to do in this day and age. Look at all of us parents. How many of us put forth the extra effort to play college sports. I thought I had the desire but obviously I didn't. Its all about compromise and sacrifice. I will support my daughter at whatever level she chooses. And with that be proud that she made her own decision.
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Thanks again to those who have/are experiencing this and sharing here for those to learn and grow. field workers truely appreciate it!!

this post needs to be a sticky during this time of the year or Quarterly>>>>>>>>>reps are good.
Jun 14, 2007 at 10:23 PM #14

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totally agree

softball4ever1987 said: ↑

Yes it is tough at the D1 level but D1 is not the only option. I for one am glad my DD chose her college for the college first, yes, she is attending college on a softball scholarship, but we wanted to make sure to tell her to choose the college she would be happy at, for 4 years not the softball team she thought she might want to play on! Education is first! In other words choose the college you want to attend, even if you never play a game of softball! D1 is just one of the choices there are a lot of GREAT colleges out there that are not D1 schools. An education is an education doesn't matter where it came from! I mean maybe if you want to be a doctor or lawyer, yes! Yes my DD had D1 schools talking to her, she just decided that a different road was better for her! We are very proud of her and the college she chose is extremely happy to be getting her!
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totally agree with softball4ever I hear so many seniors comment on senior day I want to go to college & play softball, no mention of major they might want to undertake you can attend some good d1,d2. d3 even JC schools but lets face it how many young ladies get to go to higher levels after college. question is does she want to be a little fish in a big pond or big fish in little pond she should attend a school that she will be happy at that will give her a good education and softball should be a bonus and have fun not a job
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go ahead...transfer

warning. That grass my not be quite a green as you think!

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Jun 16, 2007 at 3:32 PM #16

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go ahead....transfer

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Which D1 colleges do you think have the best softball programs [east coast] other than michigan and tenn. ? also do you think a dd can go d1 without going to a hs with a powerhouse softball program ?
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Go ahead and transfer to that "powerhouse" hs program. Just be aware....that "powerhouse" grass might not be as green as you think.
Who else might have the same idea...can you stand the possible compitition?
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What about scouting services (such as NSR) that charge fees to find a place for DD to play. Are they worth the money they charge? Does anyone have comments or recommendations about them? Are they necessary if DD plays for a "powerhouse" (HS or TB)?
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sballfan50 said: ↑

Go ahead and transfer to that "powerhouse" hs program. Just be aware....that "powerhouse" grass might not be as green as you think.
Who else might have the same idea...can you stand the possible compitition?
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Compitition is GOOOOOOD !!!!!!! Don't really know what you mean, but I guarantee dd wouldn't fall on her face, but no plans of transfer just asked a question about college.
Jun 17, 2007 at 6:39 PM #19

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betterbatter said: ↑

What about scouting services (such as NSR) that charge fees to find a place for DD to play. Are they worth the money they charge? Does anyone have comments or recommendations about them? Are they necessary if DD plays for a "powerhouse" (HS or TB)?
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i could go into great detail about recruiting services, but i'll bite my lip. basically, anything that they do, you can do yourself with a little bit of elbow grease and save yourself about $1000 to $3000. I dont think we need to get on this discussion as it will go negative real fast. it may be time to bring out the ole thread about how to get the attention of the college coaches your dd wants to attend. quite easy actually.
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cheeze105 said: ↑

i could go into great detail about recruiting services, but i'll bite my lip. basically, anything that they do, you can do yourself with a little bit of elbow grease and save yourself about $1000 to $3000. I dont think we need to get on this discussion as it will go negative real fast. it may be time to bring out the ole thread about how to get the attention of the college coaches your dd wants to attend. quite easy actually.
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I tend to agree with Cheese. But dont take what anyone has to say it is your decision. If you want to know about Recruiting services I think the best thing to do would be to contact a few college coaches and ask their opinion of them.

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