There are thousands of softball recruits from all across the United States (and even the world) trying to make it to the next level of softball. What will separate those who make it to the college level vs. those who fall short of their goal? Actually, there are several factors that will make the difference: 

1. The Right Skills And Talent

First of all, you must have the talent to play at the college level. No matter if you play at the Division I, II, III, NAIA or ever junior college level, you must be a step above your high school competition if you are going to play at the college level.  You can't be an average high school player and expect to play college softball. 

2. Solid Grades

With so many good softball recruits available to coaches, grades are become extremely important as coaches go through the selection process. Contrary to what many other so called "experts" tell you, grades are very important.

Coaches want players who can stay academically qualified to play, so if they are recruiting two players that have equal talent and one is a far better student, which one do you think gets offered the spot on the roster?  Take your grades seriously if you want to play at the next level.

3. A Strong Work Ethic

If you don't like working hard as an individual or as a team, don't bother trying to make it to the college level. Hard work is required all year round.  At the college level, you are either playing softball or you are working at becoming better.  There really is no off-season. 

4. Grab Their Attention

Sadly, some very good softball recruits have all of the first three factors, but they never get recruited by any college coaches! How does this happen? It can happen because they play on a bad team, they are at a very small or rural school, or their high school coach doesn't give them any help in the recruiting process. 

Summary

If you have all of the first three factors going for you (talent, good grades, a good work ethic), yet no college coaches are beating a path to your door, your real problem is most likely #4.  You are probably not getting noticed by college coaches!

What can you do about it?  You can fix the problem by rising above all the other softball recruits out there and making sure you get noticed by marketing and promoting yourself to college coaches!  A simple athletic resume and a personal letter is all you need to get the ball rolling. 

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