Softball is a very competitive game that is played throughout the nation in high school and college. Play well enough at the high school level, and you can earn a scholarship to play in college. Many great high school players are well-known because they're written about in their local newspapers, magazines and sports websites. However, some high school seniors show major improvement in their final year and their reputation doesn't catch up with their talent level. Such players, if college hopefuls, should prepare portfolios to impress coaches at the next level.
Instructions
1. Put together a "video reel" of your high school highlights. Rather than try to impress a college coach with your power and ability to drive the ball, put together a reel that includes all skills needed to play the game. Power is one aspect of the game; if you have hit home runs, include one or two of them. But coaches also want players who can hit for average, field, throw and run. Make sure your highlights show each of these skills.
2. Include online or newspaper stories that have been done about you. Coaches won't offer scholarships based solely on such stories. However, when an independent source verifies your claims, it makes your case stronger.
3. Offer a video interview that demonstrates your love of the game, your desire to get better and your willingness to work hard. One of your team's head coaches can conduct the interview and have you answer the questions sincerely. That said, there is nothing worse than an interview that rings hollow. If you are saying what you think the coach wants to hear instead of what you believe in your heart, you may fall short of that scholarship offer.
4. Demonstrate that you are a team player. How did your contributions help your team? Show your team's position in the standings, if it was a winner. If the team struggled, perhaps it performed better this year than last year. No coach is going to hold you responsible for winning and losing, but if you can show how your efforts helped the team get better, it will help your chances.
5. Ask your high school coach to write you a letter of recommendation. Have your coach explain your strengths, what you did to improve and how hard you worked. If your coach believes you worked hard and made key contributions, her words may help you win a scholarship.
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