College Softball Scholarships and Recruiting
NCSA Scouting Report
NCSA developed the Scouting Report so that student-athletes may receive evaluations from college coaches quickly and efficiently. Once evaluated, students who hope to earn not only recruiting opportunities, but college softball scholarships, as well, will gain maximum exposure to the schools of their choice. The Scouting Report allows college coaches to have up-to-date athletic and academic information delivered directly to their email boxes.
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Scouting Report Videos
Today, verified NCSA Scouting Report videos have become the quickest and most reliable way for initial evaluation. More than 35,000 college coaches access student-athlete data through NCSA.
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Recruiting Tip
What's New in Softball
Coaches are Always Watching Recruits
The Wall Street Journal reported this week about the new player conduct rules implemented by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. This sweeping new personal-conduct policy, which was announced before the 2007 season, allows the NFL to quickly and summarily fine and suspend players; not just for committing crimes, but for any act that’s deemed harmful to the Read More >>
Steps in the Recruiting Process Before You Apply.
It is that time of year when every student-athlete, that is a senior, is deciding where to apply and more importantly when. There are so many options: Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Admissions. First and foremost before you apply to any school, you will always want to make sure you have done some research Read More >>
Obligations of the Student-Athlete in the Recruiting Process
1. Dedication to the Classroom. College coaches understand that not all student-athletes perform the same on tests. They do, however, know the difference between trying hard and being lackadaisical. The harder a student-athlete works in school along with his attendance record is strongly considered by colleges prior to a scholarship being offered. Coaches do believe there Read More >>
Q&A with Kelsee Blackwell
NCSA caught up with rising softball star Kelsee Blackwell about her high school career and the opportunity to compete at the next level.
NCSA: What motivates you before a big game?
Blackwell: Since I am a pitcher, I start with my warm-up routine a little later than the rest of the team. While sitting in the dugout, I have my IPod listening to Armor For Sleep or Atreyu before games. I never go out between the lines until after the game officially starts.
NCSA: What are you looking forward to if and when you get the opportunity to play at the collegiate level?
Blackwell: I want to take my pitching to the next level and to further my education. I also would like a change of scenery, meet people from different regions of the United States, or even the world. Read More >>
Impact Athlete of the Month
Taylor West
Lawton Chiles High School
Tallahassee, FL
Taylor West, a 6’2” senior from Tallahassee, Florida, has ender her college search as she has made her final decision and will be attending Florida A & M University in the fall. She had visited several other schools and had some offers from some junior colleges that she had considered.
Taylor, who is a 3B/1B was a first team all-conference award winner for her high school team this past spring. She hit .382 with 8 home runs during the spring season. This fall she is playing with the 18U East Cobb Bullets Gold team and in competition at several showcase events. Read More >>
