Are you a Canadian softball player interested in playing at the college or university level?
Or are you a parent, coach, or former player who has already been through the recruiting process?
Let's use this thread as a place to share experiences, ask questions, and help Canadian players and families better understand the different pathways available after high school.
Topics can include:
Players and families:
Don't be afraid to ask questions. The recruiting process can be confusing, especially when you're trying to understand different schools, divisions, eligibility systems, and opportunities from Canada.
Players who have already been recruited:
Your experience could be extremely valuable to younger athletes. What worked? What didn't? What do you wish you had known when you started?
Coaches:
What advice would you give a Canadian player who hopes to play after high school? What should players be working on besides their softball skills?
A reminder about recruiting information:
Rules, eligibility requirements, recruiting calendars, academic requirements, and other regulations can change. Information shared by members should be treated as community discussion and personal experience rather than official guidance.
Always verify important eligibility and recruiting requirements with the applicable school, athletic organization, or governing body.
For players who are comfortable sharing, tell us where you are in the process:
Graduation year:
Primary position(s):
Level currently playing:
College/university goal:
Biggest recruiting question right now:
Please remember that many players using this forum are minors. Avoid posting private contact information, school schedules, travel details, or other sensitive personal information publicly.
Whether you're just starting to think about playing after high school or you're already communicating with programs, this is a place to learn from each other.
What questions do you have about the college softball recruiting process?
Or are you a parent, coach, or former player who has already been through the recruiting process?
Let's use this thread as a place to share experiences, ask questions, and help Canadian players and families better understand the different pathways available after high school.
Topics can include:
- NCAA softball
- NAIA softball
- NJCAA and junior college programs
- U SPORTS and Canadian university softball
- College and university camps
- Showcases and recruiting events
- Recruiting videos
- Player profiles and statistics
- Contacting college coaches
- When to begin the recruiting process
- Academics and admission requirements
- Scholarships and financial considerations
- Choosing the right level and program
- Questions Canadian athletes should ask schools
- Experiences from players and families who have already gone through recruiting
Players and families:
Don't be afraid to ask questions. The recruiting process can be confusing, especially when you're trying to understand different schools, divisions, eligibility systems, and opportunities from Canada.
Players who have already been recruited:
Your experience could be extremely valuable to younger athletes. What worked? What didn't? What do you wish you had known when you started?
Coaches:
What advice would you give a Canadian player who hopes to play after high school? What should players be working on besides their softball skills?
A reminder about recruiting information:
Rules, eligibility requirements, recruiting calendars, academic requirements, and other regulations can change. Information shared by members should be treated as community discussion and personal experience rather than official guidance.
Always verify important eligibility and recruiting requirements with the applicable school, athletic organization, or governing body.
For players who are comfortable sharing, tell us where you are in the process:
Graduation year:
Primary position(s):
Level currently playing:
College/university goal:
Biggest recruiting question right now:
Please remember that many players using this forum are minors. Avoid posting private contact information, school schedules, travel details, or other sensitive personal information publicly.
Whether you're just starting to think about playing after high school or you're already communicating with programs, this is a place to learn from each other.
What questions do you have about the college softball recruiting process?