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

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146: Building Your List of Schools - Scholarships, Coaches, and Finding the Best Fit

2026-10-0129:16

In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs focuses on how athletes and families can start building a list of colleges. She also discusses understanding scholarships and coach dynamics while offering practical tips for making informed decisions. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

145: When Junior Fall Doesn't Go How You Expected It To

2026-09-2429:54

In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs discusses how parents and athletes can navigate the complex college recruiting process, especially during a challenging year marked by slow college coach responses and social media comparison specifically during junior year. She offers practical advice on managing expectations, supporting athletes emotionally, and understanding the behind-the-scenes realities of college recruiting. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Suppor...

144: The Recruiting Calendar // COACHING SESSION

2026-09-1711:50

In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs breaks down the NCAA recruiting calendar for softball, explaining key periods and rules that athletes and families need to understand to navigate the recruiting process effectively. The 2026-2027 D1 Softball Recruiting Calendar SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

143: Who are You Beyond Softball? Mental Health and Identity During Recruiting

2026-09-1043:25

In this episode, Quincy Lewis-Buggs talks with Kim Griffin, a former college softball coach turned mental health professional, to explore how athletes, parents, and coaches can navigate the stressful recruiting process, mental health challenges, and identity development. Core Mental Health Counseling | Instagram | Facebook Connect with Kim Directly at [email protected] Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our college planning program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠...

142: Getting and Staying on a College Softball Coach's Radar

2026-09-0321:40

Quincy Lewis-Buggs shares expert insights on how softball athletes can effectively stand out to college coaches, emphasizing the importance of targeting the right schools, consistent communication, and strategic use of video and social media. Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠Our College Planning Program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & Support Options ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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