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Collegiate Softball Connection

Educating Families, Empowering Athletes, Ensuring A Successful College Search!

Collegiate Softball Connection is run by noted recruiting expert, Catharine Aradi. Through her book, clinics and consulting service, she has helped thousands of softball players successfully "make the cut" at the college level! She is “on call” at all times to guide you and your family through the college search process. CSC works with softball players and college softball teams all over the U.S. and Canada

CSC alumni are playing at all levels of collegiate competition, including many who are currently at Top 20 Div. I, II, III or NAIA programs (scroll down to see a few recent commitments). CSC's secondary purpose is to enable college coaches to broaden their recruiting base by sending them information on great prospects from all over the country. CSC works directly with over 400 colleges providing them with player bios, video links, and reminders about tournaments CSC clients are attending.

CSC’s “Target Zone” schools represent a cross section of programs increasing your chance of finding the best collegiate fit. (Remember, 75% of all college teams—and therefore 75% of all college players—compete at the Div. II, Div. III or NAIA level. As an athlete, you want to explore as many of your options as possible.)

CSC offers three levels of service and will be helpful to any serious ball player who wants experienced, knowledgeable guidance through the college search. Athletes are encouraged to sign up for the Fast Track or Elite Level options when they finish their sophomore year in high school, but they may register at any time up until the middle of their senior year. Families can join the new Basic Connection at any time. (Ask about team/group discounts!)

Collegiate recruiting is very, very competitive, but if you know how to identify your personal "target zone," and how to aggressively market your skills and experience, you'll have the competitive edge that makes you the prospect college coaches want to recruit! By choosing to partner with CSC, you will have all the resources you need to guarantee you find the college and team that are right for you! (Remember, college coaches aren’t recruiting fancy web pages, and most don’t have the time to sit and “surf” the web looking for players. They want to know that you’re interested in their school, their team, their game. CSC will make sure you make that happen!)

If you'd like more information, please call 415-456-6449, email info@fastpitchrecruiting.com, or download a brochure!

2013 & 2014 GRADS: NOW IS THE TIME TO START WORKING ON YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH!

TALK IS CHEAP…GOOD ADVICE IS PRICELESS! If you feel in charge of your player’s college search, but have questions you want answered by an expert, CSC now offers phone consultations! If you would like a phone consultation, please contact us at 415-456-6449. The cost is $30.00 per half hour. Once the fee is paid, Cathi Aradi will set up a time—at your convenience—to discuss your athlete’s college search. You may use this service as often as needed, and if you decide to sign up with Collegiate Softball Connection, your phone fees can be deducted from the sign-up cost. (Please have a list of questions ready when you call so that you can make the most of your time!)

EXCEL SPREADSHEET ONLY. If you are Excel proficient and would like to purchase an Excel version of the college list from Preparing to Play Softball at the Collegiate Level—includes school/coach/address/phone/email—in a spreadsheet format, please email info@fastpitchrecruiting.com for more information. (Proof of purchase of the book is required, and there is a $30 processing fee.)

CSC Phone Consultation - $30.00

CSC Payment Option (If you’re signing up for the new Basic Connection -- $120.00 -- or paying an amount other than those listed above, please click this button.)

CSC SUBSCRIBER SIGNINGS/COMMITMENTS

2012 GRAD COMMITMENTS (as of 5/3/12)
Kathy Dzienkowski-TX, Blaze Gold: Dartmouth
Shannon Good-NY, TC Tremors Gold: Penn State Univ
Olivia Yarbrough-OR, WA Sidewinders Gold: Towson Univ
Casey Watt-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: San Jose State
Montana Berg-CA: San Jose Strikkers Gold: Rider Univ
Dani Fonseca-CA, Sorcerer-Blue: Univ of Colorado-Colorado Springs
Emily Gibson-CA, South Bay Stars Gold: San Francisco State
Ali Goldberg-CA, SJ Lady Sharks Gold-Barrera: Occidental College
Theresa Wong-CA, Strike Zone Gold: Pomona Pitzer
Janelle Shiozaki-CA, San Jose Strikkers Gold: Claremont McKenna
Katie Cleary-CA, Strike Force Gold-Guerra: Univ of Southern Mississippi
Annie Reynolds-WA, WA Lake Breeze, New Mexico Highlands Univ
Jessica Berzins-CA, So Cal Jets Gold: CSU Northridge
Aryana Yee-CA, San Jose Lady Sharks Gold: Pomona Pitzer
Kristen Vroom-CA, Nor Cal Shockers Gold: Linfield College
Julia Czarnecki-CA, Nor Cal Shockers Gold: George Mason Univ
Allie Cheetham-CA, USA Elite: Sacramento City College
Shelby Baertsch-CA, Nor Cal Patriots: Sacramento City College
Halley McDevitt-CA, Inferno: Bentley Univ.
Rachel Penner-CAN, Kelowna Heat, Oklahoma City Univ
Hannah Tometich-WA, Spartans: Univ of North Dakota
Lisa Colombo-CA, NC Legends Gold: Univ of Puget Sound
Michaela Patton-WA, Absolute Blast Gold: Savannah State Univ
Makaela Logan-CA, SC Prospects Gold: CSU San Marcos
Molly Rubidoux-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: Claremont McKenna

2011 GRAD COMMITMENTS/SIGNINGS (as of 6/12/11)
Maddy Reese-NY, TC Tremors Gold: Arkansas
Hannah Wagner-TX, American Freedom Gold: Charleston Southern Univ
Caitlin McCann-CA, Sharks Gold-King: Pace Univ
Jena Trombley-CA, So Cal Rebels Gold: Missouri Baptist
Jessica Liu-CA, Azzurri Gold; Pomona Pitzer
Sarah Van Belleghen-CA, Sharks Gold-Barrera: MIT
Sara Pacioni-CA, Shockers Gold/Pumas Gold: East Carolina
Jordan Newell-CA, SJ Sharks Gold-Barrera: Santa Clara
Nicole Ochoa-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: Holy Names Univ
Mariah Philips-CA, Strikkers Gold: Wellesley
Alyssa Murillo-CA, Sal. Wildcats Gold: Rochester
Ashley Haney-CA, SJ Sharks Gold-Barrera: Santa Clara
Maddy Zbaraschuk-WA, Dia. Dusters Gold/Sal. Wildcats Gold: Missouri-St. Louis
Katie Wood-CA, Nor Cal Shockers Gold: Missouri-St. Louis
Erin Cox-CA, Fury Gold: Bucknell Univ
Keri Corey-CA, SJ Strikkers Gold: Savannah College of Art & Design
Hanna Walkinshaw, SJ Strikkers Gold: Caldwell College
Tori Alegria, Riptide Sharks Gold: Pace Univ
Aubrey Conceicao, Fury Gold: Montana State-Billings
Sarah Carpenter-OR, Fireballs: Indiana Tech
Melissa Harrelson, SRJC: Pacific Lutheran
Shavaugn Sierras, Mize Diamonds: Loyola Marymount Univ

2010 GRAD COMMITMENTS (as of 8/1/10)
Nikki Gentile-CA, Nor Cal Shockers Gold: Univ. of Iowa
Chelsea Biglow-OR, OR Panthers: Colorado State
Gina Ayala-CA, R/R Gold: Louisiana Monroe
Blaire Taylor-Alberta, Edmonton Warriors: Seward CC
Cassy Mosser-CA, Nor Cal Shockers Gold: Colorado State
Lindsay Truan-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: Caldwell College
Meghan Carillo-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: Western Washington
Kaleigh Keating-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: Western Washington
Stefani Polonia-CA, Mizuno Pride Gold: Towson Univ.
Dana Prelsnik-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: Univ. of San Diego
Taylor Stroud-CA, San Jose Lady Sharks Gold: Sacramento State
Devin Caldwell-CA, Sorcerers Gold-Aguayo: Sacramento State
Stephani Ellis-Canada, Edmonton Warriors: Calif. Univ. of Pennsylvania
Becca Bliss-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: Portland State
Chelsea Felton-WA, NW Haze: Grambling State
Christina Borek-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: North Dakota State
Amy Niedzwecki-CA, San Jose Strikkers Gold: Columbia Univ.
Josie Felix-CA, San Jose Lady Sharks Gold: UNC-Greensboro
Danielle Legee-OR, Oregon Reign Gold: Grand Canyon Univ.
Ali Kersthold-CA, Salinas Wildcats Gold: Emory Univ.
Melissa Corn-CA, San Jose Strikkers Gold: So. Oregon Univ.
Hannah Port-CA, Nor Cal Shockers Gold: Kenyon College.