To get there, you need to know what it takes to get recruited by college coaches. The softball recruiting process can be tough, with many milestones to meet and boxes to check off. We’ve compiled the crucial information you need to know to find the best college softball program for you.
Below, we’ve outlined the major sections of our softball recruiting guide. This information was created by our team of former college softball coaches and athletes, who have experienced both sides of the recruiting process. Keep an eye out for their insider tips to get that extra edge in your recruiting. Use this softball-specific information alongside our college recruiting guide, which outlines the whole recruiting process from start to Signing Day, to learn everything you need to know to successfully navigate the softball recruiting process.
A student-athlete’s chance of success is often enhanced by having a strong support system along the way.
To find a robust support system, some families consider boarding schools like IMG Academy, which has dedicated college placement advisors, experienced coaches, academic teachers, Athletic & Personal development trainers, mentors, counselors and other on-campus staff available to student-athletes to ensure they’re prepared and equipped for the next level. The experience at IMG Academy mirrors that of a collegiate environment, so IMG Academy student-athletes are already familiar with their schedule from the moment they step foot on a college campus.
Within IMG Academy’s college-preparatory environment for 6-12th graders, as well as gap year student-athletes, athletes will:
In addition to leveraging NCSA’s resources, we’ve seen that supplementing your family’s recruiting efforts with IMG Academy’s proven boarding school experience can help student-athletes get recruited for collegiate softball.
Explore the opportunities available at IMG Academy.
Let’s start with the basics: How do you get recruited for softball? While no two recruiting journeys will be exactly the same, there are specific milestones that every softball player will need to achieve.
See what it takes to get recruited for softball.
Based on feedback from former college softball coaches and athletes, we’ve created a set of guidelines to help you gauge what division level might be best for you athletically. Use these guidelines as a point of reference in your recruiting process to make sure that you’re on track.
Find the softball recruiting guidelines for your position.
The NCAA softball recruiting rules determine when and how college coaches can communicate with recruits. Brush up on the basics to know when to expect the various communications from coaches.
View the softball recruiting rules and calendar
Thousands of schools across the U.S. offer softball programs. The trick? Finding the right school for you. This is one of the more difficult parts of the softball recruiting process, so we’ve laid out the differences between the divisions and some top colleges.
Learn more about the different college divisions.
While some sports require a highlight video with game footage, softball is a little different. Most college coaches want to see a skills video showing how well you field your position and your batting skills. College softball coaches rely on video to gauge recruits’ athleticism and skill level—and to make their initial evaluation of athletes. In other words, you need to make your video count!
Discover how to create your best softball skills video.
In softball recruiting, attending an event can be a great way to compete in front of college coaches, get updated softball numbers and improve your skills. However, you need to find the best events to attend based on where you’re at in your softball recruiting process.
Read more about how to find the right event for you.
NCSA provides our own rankings list of best softball colleges for student-athletes. Explore softball colleges to find the perfect match for your recruiting journey.