LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The college recruiting process can be confusing and overwhelming.
The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) wants to help answer your questions and ease your concerns. He will offer a live online session to provide parents, prospective student-athletes and coaches with the resources to better understand recruiting.
A panel (subject to change) of head coaches and experts from all collegiate levels will present “Recruiting Myths and Truths” at 8:00 PM ET on August 21 to cover a wide variety of topics including:
· Understanding of recruitment terminology
· Visits, phone calls and camps
· What to expect from the coaches
· Prospective responsibilities
· The role of the parent
· The transfer portal
· Defining scholarship models
· The role of social media
· The NCAA Eligibility Center and National Letter of Intent
· Name, image and likeness
The lineup includes Kathryn Gleason (Northern Kentucky University – NCAA Division I), Robert Iamurri (Florida Southwestern State College – NJCAA), Janae Shirley (East Texas Baptist University – NCAA Division III), Craig Snider (Texas Tech University – NCAA Division I), Jody Sykes (NCAA Division I Compliance – University of Oregon), Shane Drahota (NCAA Division II Compliance – Minnesota State University Mankato), Samantha Ekstrand (NFCA Legal Counsel) and Marie Curran-Hedley (NCAA Division III Compliance – SUNY Cobleskill).
The cost is just $25 for individuals or $75 for groups of up to four. Everyone who registers will receive an email with a recording of the live session, regardless of whether they were able to attend live or not.
Click HERE to register. You can submit specific questions you want answered in the form. For more information, email events@nfca.org or call 502-409-4600.