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Haverford College Softball Coach Kate Poppe Offers 11 Recruiting Tips
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Haverford College Softball Coach Kate Poppe Offers 11 Recruiting Tips

By 2aDays Staff|June 17, 2022

The Women's College World Series may be over, but softball coaches like Kate Poppe are always looking for new recruits, so if you want to be recruited, what better time...

Missouri Southern State University Head Softball Coach Hallie Blackney Talks Communication & Hard Work
D1 or D2?
Missouri Southern State University Head Softball Coach Hallie Blackney Talks Communication & Hard Work

By Jennifer Cone|June 8, 2022

There are many uncertainties and questions concerning how to begin the recruiting process, and where to go once you begin. The valuable information that Blackney has amassed from her tenure across multiple NCAA Divisions throughout her almost ten years of coaching experience is exceptionally insightful.

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Recruiting Horror Story™: I Had to Walk-On Twice
Life of a Walk-On
Recruiting Horror Story™: I Had to Walk-On Twice

By Madison Machado|March 29, 2022

Come back every Tuesday for Recruiting Horror Stories™, athletes' first-hand stories on what can go wrong during the recruiting process. Maddie Machado was an excellent softball player throughout high school;...

Jaycee Garrigan: Master’s Student and All-Conference Athlete
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Jaycee Garrigan: Master’s Student and All-Conference Athlete

By Madison Machado|February 11, 2022

Jaycee Garrigan is a master's student at Salve Regina University. Jaycee graduated with her bachelors degree in Healthcare administration from Salve Regina and is using her extra year of eligibility...

DI Athletes Talk about Injuries While Getting Recruited
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DI Athletes Talk about Injuries While Getting Recruited

By 2aDays Staff|February 10, 2022

As an athlete, you will inevitably endure some injuries. College coaches are aware that this can happen to high school athletes while they are being recruited. Most athletes will be...

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5 Fun Game Day Hairstyles for Softball Players
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5 Fun Game Day Hairstyles for Softball Players

By Madison Machado|January 21, 2022

Every softball player knows how crucial game day hair is. You know the drill: look good, play well. Here are the top 5 most popular, easy, and foolproof softball hairstyles. ...

3 Ways to Become the Best Softball Utility Player
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3 Ways to Become the Best Softball Utility Player

By Madison Machado|January 19, 2022

A utility player is a softball player who may not have the offensive abilities to justify a regular starting position, but is capable of playing more than one defensive position....

Softball Recruiting Plan: Ask Yourself These 13 Questions When Looking at Colleges
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Softball Recruiting Plan: Ask Yourself These 13 Questions When Looking at Colleges

By Brianna Davis|January 18, 2022

Freshman Year How can I showcase my skills in front of college coaches?“I sent over one hundred emails my freshman year,” says college athlete Amber Williams. Sending out emails to...

The Best Time to Contact College Softball Coaches
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The Best Time to Contact College Softball Coaches

By Madison Machado|January 13, 2022

It is important to contact coaches when they're looking for recruits, but how do you know when that is? Let's first tackle the basics: when coaches are allowed to respond...

Daily Grind: Living the JuCo Life
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Daily Grind: Living the JuCo Life

By Brianna Davis|January 5, 2022

Daily Grind articles are posted every Wednesday to provide a look into a day in the life of a college athlete and to give an example of time management skills....

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Riding the Bench at a DI School: Is It Worth It?
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Riding the Bench at a DI School: Is It Worth It?

By Madison Machado|December 7, 2021

Have you always dreamt of going DI? I know I did. My high school self truly believed that Division I was the only option. Some athletes are perfectly happy having...

College Coaches Panel | Women In Sports: Same Game, Double Standard
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College Coaches Panel | Women In Sports: Same Game, Double Standard

By Jordan Alcon|June 10, 2021

2aDays hosted a panel of women's college coaches around the country to shed light on the disparities that exist between men's and women's NCAA athletics. This discussion is intended to...

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