LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The college recruiting process can be confusing and intimidating.
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) wants to help answer your questions and ease your concerns. It will offer a live online session to provide parents, prospective student-athletes and coaches with the resources to have a better understanding of recruiting.
A panel (subject to change) of head coaches and experts from all collegiate levels will present “Recruiting Myths & Truths” presented by SixFour3 at 8 p.m. ET on Aug 20, which will cover a wide variety of topics, including:
- The new NCAA scholarship models
- Name, Image, and Likeness
- The transfer portal
- Understanding recruiting terminology
- Visits, phone calls, and camps
- What to expect from coaches
- Prospect responsibilities
- The role of the parent
- The “Truths and Myths” of recruiting
- The role of social media in recruiting
- The NCAA Eligibility Center & National Letter of Intent
The lineup includes coaches Karen Weekly (University of Tennessee – NCAA Division I), Jenny Rohn (Harvard University – NCAA Division I), Olivia Watkins (Duke University – NCAA Division I), Mike Davenport (University of North Georgia – NCAA Division II), Van Zanic (Geneva College – NCAA Division III) and Maria Winn-Ratliff (Trinity Valley Community College – NJCAA), plus administrators Jody Sykes (NCAA Division I Compliance – University of Oregon), Shane Drahota (NCAA Division II Compliance – Minnesota State University Mankato) and Marie Curran-Headley (NCAA Division III Compliance – SUNY Cobleskill).
The cost is just $25 for individuals or $75 for groups up to four. Everyone who registers will be emailed a recording of the live session, whether or not they were able to attend live.
Click HERE to register. You can submit specific questions you want answered on the form. For more information, email events@nfca.org or call 502-409-4600.
The NFCA is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded coaches polls and All-America awards, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from podcasts to awards, to in-person events and National Convention.