Future First, Softball Second: College Planning for Softball Athletes & Parents

115: Camp Etiquette // COACHING SESSION

This week's coaching session episode with Quincy Lewis-Buggs offers valuable insights into camp etiquette for athletes and parents going through the recruiting process. Quincy emphasizing communication, independence, and strategic engagement to maximize camp experiences and recruitment opportunities.SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION2/28/26 - Last day for Discounted VIP Weeks & Meetings3/2/26 - Middle School Parent Seminar3/28/26 The Well Balanced Recruit WorkshopConnect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

114: Finding the Right Fit with Madelyn Perrone

In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs interviews Madelyn Perrone, a freshman at Mercy University and a Diamond Dynamics College Planning Program Alumna. Madelyn shares her journey through the softball recruiting process, which began in her early high school years. She discusses the importance of finding the right fit for her college experience, emphasizing her non-negotiables such as a strong academic program in physical therapy, and a supportive campus environment. Madelyn recounts how a chance encounter with her coach led her to Mercy, highlighting the unpredictability of the recruiting process and the significance of being open to opportunities. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

113: Showcase Games vs. Camps // COACHING SESSION

In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs discusses the decision-making process for rising seniors regarding whether to attend a day of summer showcase games or camps. She emphasizes the importance of individual circumstances, coach relationships, and effective communication in the recruitment process. The conversation also highlights the significance of  building relationships beyond just camp invites with coaches and evaluating options realistically.SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTIONConnect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

112: What Coaches Won’t Say, But You Need to Know

In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs shares valuable recruiting insights into the college recruiting process from the perspective of a former college softball coach. She discusses the often unspoken realities of recruitment, including how coaches evaluate athletes, the importance of communication, the factors that influence a coach's decision beyond just athletic talent, and more! Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group

111: Navigating Siblings and Recruiting // COACHING SESSION

In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs discusses the challenges and strategies of managing sibling dynamics in sports, particularly in softball. Drawing from personal experiences, she emphasizes the importance of treating each athlete as an individual, providing tailored support, and creating a supportive environment that minimizes comparisons. Quincy shares insights on how parents can navigate the complexities of having multiple athletes in the family, ensuring that each child feels valued and supported in their unique journey.SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTIONConnect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠