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Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level

by Catharine Aradi

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Order the 2012 Edition now at http://www.nfca-services.org/store/

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This book offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to the college search process for any athlete. It specifically examines softball at the collegiate level and helps you determine both your collegiate goals and the type of team you could play for. It covers NCAA and NAIA academic and recruiting guidelines and discusses what you should do to get ready to play in college.

The book also explores in detail how and when to contact coaches, tells you what questions to ask once the recruiting process begins, and provides useful tips for marketing yourself to colleges, including how to develop a resume and letter of introduction and how to make an effective video tape.

In addition, Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level tells you what to expect during the recruiting process, what to consider when choosing a community college and takes an in-depth look at scholarships and financial aid. It also includes a list of colleges around the country with softball teams and information about each program.

This book is updated annually and is considered by college coaches everywhere to be the single best recruiting resource available for college-bound athletes and their families. It will also be tremendously useful for youth coaches and guidance counselors who want to help their softball players find both the colleges and the teams that are right for them.

"The NFCA chose to endorse Cathi Aradi's book because it is a great tool for parents and players to use as they go through the collegiate recruiting process." - Lacy Lee Baker, Executive Director, National Fastpitch Coaches Assoc.

“Coaches call Cathi’s book, Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level, the “Bible of Fastpitch Recruiting.” - Students Sports Softball.com

This book sells for $34.95 plus $3.00 S/H (discount for NFCA members.) You can write the NFCA at 100 GT Thames Rd., Suite D, Starkville, MS 39759.* To order over the phone, call the National Fastpitch Coaches Assn. (NFCA) at 662-320-2155 (or visit their web site at www.nfca.org; on-line ordering is available.) If you would like a book brochure or information, please email me at info@fastpitchrecruiting.com. Thanks!

* Note: The NFCA will be moving its offices early in 2012. The address will be updated as soon as I have it.