We empower student-athletes to turn their aspirations into college opportunities.
Transitioning from high school to collegiate softball can be a daunting experience, as student-athletes face increased competition and scrutiny. One of the primary challenges is gaining visibility and effectively showcasing their skills to college coaches. EAS offers a solution by providing comprehensive review of batting, pitching, and fielding capabilities, ultimately aligning them with the specific needs and expectations of college programs.
We empower athletics to turn their aspirations into college opportunities. Our expert EAS Recruiting Team has achieved a perfect record – helping every student-athlete we work with secure a spot in their target college sports programs. Through personalized mentorship and proven strategies, we guide athletes step-by-step toward their collegiate goals.
Our Team learns who the student-athlete is both on and off the field. #BeSpecific. Everything we do is geared towards telling the student-athlete’s story to prospective coaches.
Hey future college athletes!
College softball coaches are busy individuals with specific needs for their teams. They’re looking to fill gaps in their roster, not necessarily your inbox. While your passion and dedication are admirable, the most impactful factor in getting recruited is aligning with a team’s positional needs.
Think of it this way: If a team is already stacked with talented first-base players, they might not be as interested in another first-base player, even if you have an incredible stretch. Coaches prioritize players who can directly address their team’s weaknesses.
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When Can College Coaches Contact High School Athletes
Division I Softball NCAA Recruiting Rules
- Any Time: Coaches can send promotional materials (brochures… etc.) to prospective student-athletes.
- September 1 of Junior Year: Coaches can initiate full contact with recruits, including phone calls, emails, and texts. Verbal scholarship offers can also be made at this time.
- September 1 of Junior Year: Recruits can begin taking official visits and arranging unofficial visits. Coaches can initiate off-campus contact with recruits or at school.
- Annual Limit: Coaches have a limit of seven recruiting opportunities (contacts and evaluations combined) per recruit each year. After September 1 of the junior year, no more than three of these can be off-campus contacts.
Division II Softball NCAA Recruiting Rules
- Any Time: Coaches can send promotional materials (brochures, questionnaires, etc.) to prospective student-athletes.
- June 15th of Junior Year: Coaches can initiate full contact with recruits, including phone calls, emails, and texts. Verbal scholarship offers can also be made at this time.
- June 15th of Junior Year: Recruits can begin taking official visits and arranging unofficial visits. Coaches can initiate off-campus contact with recruits or school.
Division III Softball NCAA Recruiting Rules
NCAA Division III institutions generally have more relaxed recruiting regulations compared to Divisions I and II. Here’s a breakdown:
- Recruiting Materials:
- No Restrictions: D3 coaches can send unlimited recruiting materials (brochures, postcards, videos, etc.) to prospective student-athletes at any time.
- No Dead Periods: There are no restrictions on when coaches can mail or email recruiting materials.
- Telephone Calls:
- No Limits: D3 coaches can call prospective student-athletes at any time, including during “dead periods” when in-person contact is restricted in higher divisions.
- No Restrictions: There are no limitations on the number of calls a coach can make to a prospective student-athlete.
- Off-Campus Contact:
- Early Contact Permitted: Unlike some divisions, D3 coaches can initiate off-campus contact (e.g., attending games, watching practices) with a prospective student-athlete after their sophomore year in high school.
- No “Evaluation Periods”: D3 recruiting does not have the same structured evaluation periods as higher divisions. Coaches can evaluate athletes year-round.
Division III Institution-Specific Policies: While these are general guidelines, individual D3 institutions may have their own specific recruiting policies. Prospective student-athletes should always check with the specific colleges they are interested in for the most up-to-date information.
Note on all NCAA Divisions: These are general guidelines. Specific rules may vary by sport and division. Always consult the official NCAA guidelines for the most accurate information.