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Did you know that on average only 50 to 70 softball athletes will get any type of softball scholarship at the Division I level in Ohio in any given year? Do the math. There are 11 DI programs in Ohio. DI has 12 scholarships available which can be divided up into equivalencies. There are 4 classes so on average they may have plus or minus 3 scholarships to work with for a specific class of kids.
Let's say CHAMPIONSHIP U has 3 scholarships to work with to get their 2022 class because 4 or 5 kids are graduating or leaving the program. If the coach wants a top quality pitcher, she will probably offer 75% to 100% of a softball scholarship to get that pitcher. That leaves 2.25 to 2 scholarships left to fill the rest of her needs. If she wants 4 more players she will have to figure out how to divide the 2 remaining scholarships.
At this point the coach has several options depending on what is a priority. It could be defense or it could be offense or a little of both. Lets say she needs a power hitter, a slapper who can steal bases, a starting short stop, and a back up catcher who can develop into a starter. Ideally she would like to find a defensive player who can meet her offensive needs or an offensive player who can play the position she needs. Every coach is different in what is priority based on their philosophy. Athletes who get the most money are usually ones who are excellent at both offense and defense and who can hit for power and steal bases.
The coach then identifies kids that can meet her needs and has to decide who is worth what to get the athletes to commit to her program. She has various options. She could give various combinations:
4 kids 50%
2 kids 60%, and 2 kids 40%
1 kid 75%, 1 kid 50% ,1 kid 40%, and 1 kid 35%
3 kids 60% and 1 kid 20%
3 kids 60% ,save 20% for returning players, and get 1 walk on
There are several different scenarios that could happen. Plus the coach may not want to spend all of the available money on an incoming 2022 class. She may want to reward and increase kids who are already in her program who have become impact players. In that scenario she may choose to only give 1.75 scholarships to her 2022 class.
Guess where the coach from Championship U is recruiting from, all over the country! So the reality is if you are a softball player who lives in Ohio and you want to play DI softball in Ohio you better stick out on the softball field better than any of your competitors or teammates. YOU HAVE TO BE MORE CONFIDENT, STRONGER, FASTER, AND BE ABLE TO PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE BETTER THAN 98% of the kids who play the game if you want to get a softball scholarship to a DI program.
The good news is Ohio has 11 Division I, 22 Division III, 5 NAIA, and 5 Juco programs. All of these schools bring in an average of 5 to 8 kids every year. DII and NAIA offer scholarships as well. They just don't have as many to work with so they mostly give partial softball scholarships.
The point is if you are a HS athlete who wants to play in college you should be keeping your options open in looking at various division schools. It is about finding a good fit for you academically, athletically, financially, and socially.
Aspire Higher Softball's focus is on education about the recruiting process and on helping athletes develop the mental and physical skills needed to reach their goals.
All of the Aspire Higher Showcase Camps and Clinics have coaches from various levels giving instruction and feedback.
Our next Showcase Clinic is December 16th in Willoughby, Ohio. This Clinic will have 11 coaches from DII, III, NAIA, and JUCO. This is a great way to get exposure, to learn more about the recruiting process, and get individual attention. It is being sponsored by North Coast Express and Mannino's Grand Slam.
To sign up or get more information go to:
www.aspirehighersports.com
Karen Linder is also available for team and organization recruiting seminars and individual consultation to help you navigate the recruiting process.
Karen Linder
klinder@aspirehighesports.com
330-221-5197
Facebook follow Karen Linder or Aspire Higher Sports for more upcoming programs
Instagram follow aspirehighersoftball
Let's say CHAMPIONSHIP U has 3 scholarships to work with to get their 2022 class because 4 or 5 kids are graduating or leaving the program. If the coach wants a top quality pitcher, she will probably offer 75% to 100% of a softball scholarship to get that pitcher. That leaves 2.25 to 2 scholarships left to fill the rest of her needs. If she wants 4 more players she will have to figure out how to divide the 2 remaining scholarships.
At this point the coach has several options depending on what is a priority. It could be defense or it could be offense or a little of both. Lets say she needs a power hitter, a slapper who can steal bases, a starting short stop, and a back up catcher who can develop into a starter. Ideally she would like to find a defensive player who can meet her offensive needs or an offensive player who can play the position she needs. Every coach is different in what is priority based on their philosophy. Athletes who get the most money are usually ones who are excellent at both offense and defense and who can hit for power and steal bases.
The coach then identifies kids that can meet her needs and has to decide who is worth what to get the athletes to commit to her program. She has various options. She could give various combinations:
4 kids 50%
2 kids 60%, and 2 kids 40%
1 kid 75%, 1 kid 50% ,1 kid 40%, and 1 kid 35%
3 kids 60% and 1 kid 20%
3 kids 60% ,save 20% for returning players, and get 1 walk on
There are several different scenarios that could happen. Plus the coach may not want to spend all of the available money on an incoming 2022 class. She may want to reward and increase kids who are already in her program who have become impact players. In that scenario she may choose to only give 1.75 scholarships to her 2022 class.
Guess where the coach from Championship U is recruiting from, all over the country! So the reality is if you are a softball player who lives in Ohio and you want to play DI softball in Ohio you better stick out on the softball field better than any of your competitors or teammates. YOU HAVE TO BE MORE CONFIDENT, STRONGER, FASTER, AND BE ABLE TO PERFORM UNDER PRESSURE BETTER THAN 98% of the kids who play the game if you want to get a softball scholarship to a DI program.
The good news is Ohio has 11 Division I, 22 Division III, 5 NAIA, and 5 Juco programs. All of these schools bring in an average of 5 to 8 kids every year. DII and NAIA offer scholarships as well. They just don't have as many to work with so they mostly give partial softball scholarships.
The point is if you are a HS athlete who wants to play in college you should be keeping your options open in looking at various division schools. It is about finding a good fit for you academically, athletically, financially, and socially.
Aspire Higher Softball's focus is on education about the recruiting process and on helping athletes develop the mental and physical skills needed to reach their goals.
All of the Aspire Higher Showcase Camps and Clinics have coaches from various levels giving instruction and feedback.
Our next Showcase Clinic is December 16th in Willoughby, Ohio. This Clinic will have 11 coaches from DII, III, NAIA, and JUCO. This is a great way to get exposure, to learn more about the recruiting process, and get individual attention. It is being sponsored by North Coast Express and Mannino's Grand Slam.
To sign up or get more information go to:
www.aspirehighersports.com
Karen Linder is also available for team and organization recruiting seminars and individual consultation to help you navigate the recruiting process.
Karen Linder
klinder@aspirehighesports.com
330-221-5197
Facebook follow Karen Linder or Aspire Higher Sports for more upcoming programs
Instagram follow aspirehighersoftball