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Are you ready to own the college planning process as a softball family? Then you’re in the right place! I’m your host, Quincy Lewis-Buggs, and I’m a former DI, D2, and D3 college coach, D2 pitcher, and education/athletic administration major. Join me (along with some amazing guests) as we discuss college planning, finding your perfect fit, academics, and more!
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In today's coaching session episode I dive into the pieces that should be in your athletic resume, when to start working on it, and more! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
In today's episode I dive into some of the consistent themes that have come up in conversations with our underclassmen as they watch the juniors go through the process of connecting with college softball coaches! Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
This week on the podcast I dive into this listener submission: "My athlete is a high level softball player and a high level volleyball player. She’s done travel and high school for both successfully up to this point but she’s just starting sophomore year and it feels like it’s starting to get harder and things are slipping. We’re considering taking a step away from volleyball next year. Any thoughts on this or advice are appreciated!" SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our...
With so much buzz going around the softball community this week I wanted to dive into some thoughts for the athletes who didn't get the interest they wanted or expected on 9/1 from D1 coaches. Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
After 13 listener questions came in about September 1st coming up and D1 communication starting for the juniors, I wanted to touch on it all! It's important to remember that September 1st is one day of a years long process, and each athlete is going through it on their own timeline. SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
Today's episode is a hodgepodge of thoughts from across this summer that kept coming up! I'll cover everything from commitment timelines, to camp invites, to how coaches do things differently than other coaches! Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
This week's episode dives into a coaching session that came about after a parent listened to our last coaching session episode about being an uncommitted 2026 (senior). We head to the opposite end of the process and chat about those just starting the process as a 2029 (freshman) and what parents can be doing to set their athletes up for success! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram...
In this week's episode I dive into four main things you should focus on the next two months that include: resting, camping, reseting, and evaluating your plan! Connecting with college coaches is a 12 month commitment, and those that treat it that way are well ahead of others as they work to make an impression! Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
Today on the podcast I have a tough conversation geared towards those of you who are uncommitted 2026s (rising seniors). I dive into why you may not have the offers you wanted, how to develop relationships with college coaches late in the process, and some thoughts from a college coach point of view to help you understand where they are coming from. If after listening to this you're looking for my eyes on your process, we enroll athletes in our college planning program until August 31st...
In this week's episode I dive into researching potential teams, what questions to ask, and what red flags to look for! Your travel softball ball team plays such a big part of your ability to connect with college softball coaches and it's a huge decision! Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
On this week's episode I chat about how to overcome the struggle of balancing your day to day life while also working to play college softball. I'm a big believer in using the word AND as much as possible. It can be getting a workout in AND spending time with your friends, sending emails AND going to the beach with your family, etc. it just takes time management and work on the part of the athlete! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program...
On this week's episode I dive into seven conversations I've been having with college softball coaches this summer as I've been out at showcase events connecting with everyone from local junior college coaches to Power 4 coaches in Colorado last week! Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
On this week's coaching session I discuss "How important is it that we attend national events like Colorado to be seen by college coaches?" And my answer might surprise you! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
Nutrition is often the missing link in unlocking an athlete’s full potential. In this episode, I sit down with Sports Dietitian Kaitlyn McNally to dive into the everyday nutrition habits that can make or break athletic performance. We talk about pre-tournament meal prep, eating breakfast, little adjustments that will make a big difference and more! Dive into Kaitlyn's world and don't forget about her Sports Nutrition Summer Camp - a 4 week virtual hybrid program for HS athletes where t...
On today's coaching episode I dive into how the best way to stand out at camps is to choose the right camps, along with some other camp advice! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
In today's episode I share things my most successful athletes (and their parents!) do throughout their college planning process that their peers usually don't. Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
On today's coaching session episode I answer "Is playing on a national team required to get recruited to a bigger program in college?" and dive into some conversation starts if your family is trying to decide what level of travel ball makes the most sense for you! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
On today's episode I dive into 5 ways to make the most of the upcoming showcase season! From communication to camps to video I chat about it all! Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
On this week's coaching session I discuss how to get an evaluation to help determine what an athlete's skill level is and what division of school is a reasonable goal as an athlete who doesn't live near showcases, high level travel teams, or recruiting opportunities. SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
Today on the podcast we welcome Valerie Alston, a former D1 softball player and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who also boasts over 15 years of experience dedicated to teaching and training Soldiers in the intricate art of mental toughness and resilience. We dive into her story, having the hard conversations between athlete/parent, overcoming failure, and more! Connect with Valerie: Website: https://www.confidentcalmclutch.com/quicklinks Facebook/Instagram: @valstonco...
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