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What is a softball showcase?
A softball showcase is a recruiting event where you participate in drills and gameplay for college coaches to watch. Showcases offer athletes a chance to get evaluated by a large group of college coaches.
How do softball showcases work?
Softball showcases are designed to allow athletes to complete drills and gameplay in front of college coaches. College coaches evaluate athletes in a large group setting to determine which athletes might fit their roster needs.
Can you get discovered at a softball showcase?
While showcases are a good way to gain exposure, athletes don’t typically “get discovered” at a showcase. These events are most valuable for athletes who have already built a relationship with coaches at their target schools.
Who attends softball showcases?
Local athletes, as well as athletes from around the country, attend softball showcases to gain exposure. Showcase hosts will invite college coaches and recruiting scouts to attend and evaluate softball recruits. Athletes interested in the programs attending will attend the showcase.
What does it cost to attend a softball showcase?
Softball showcases typically cost $300+ per player. This doesn’t include any travel fees you may incur. If a showcase is out of your budget, you can still send your highlight video to college coaches to provide a snapshot of your skillset.
Why should you attend a softball showcase?
Whether you should attend a showcase depends on your recruiting goals, but they are great for:
- Increasing exposure to college coaches
- Getting verified numbers
- Checking out the recruiting competition
Before registering for a showcase, athletes should first research what coaches will be there. If the athlete isn’t interested in any of the programs attending, they shouldn’t attend. If college coaches from programs on your top 25 list attend, then you should attend the event.
When should you start going to softball showcases?
We suggest you attend local and less expensive showcases beginning sophomore year. This allows you to familiarize themselves with the format and see how they measure up against other talent.
Upperclassman should attend bigger showcases with a large audience of college coaches and scouts. At this point in the recruiting process, athletes should already be talking to college coaches at their target schools. Before registering for a showcase, directly ask coaches what showcases they plan to attend.
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What should you expect at a softball showcase?
Below is an outline of a typical softball showcase:
- Each player will be given a number at check in.
- The hosts will give a quick overview of the schedule for the day
- Introduction of the college programs and coaches in attendance.
- Players will begin the showcase with a 40-yard dash.
- All outfielders will begin a pro-style drill workout, while all catchers and infielders doing exit-velocity.
- All infielders will begin a pro-style drill workout that, while catchers practice in pop-times and a receiving series.
- Players will break for lunch
- Players are split into two teams for gameplay to end the showcase.
- Softball showcases generally last 8-10 hours, with a break for lunch in-between.
How can you stand out at a softball showcase?
- Arrive on time. Arriving late to a recruiting event shows a lack of accountability and won’t go unnoticed. Out of respect for the athletes and coaches in attendance, be sure to arrive on time.
- Practice good communication skills. Show coaches that you are a confident player by communicating clearly on the field with other athletes. It’s also important to follow up with coaches and scouts after the showcase to express your recruiting interest.
- Show that you are coachable. Coachability is one of the top skills that college coaches look for in recruits. Show coaches that you are coachable by listening to instructors, taking feedback with grace and supporting your teammates.
What are the best college softball showcases?
Some of the most prominent softball showcases are:
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