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SOFTBALL SUCCESS STORIES
TATUM
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
Hi Zack… I just wanted you to know that last night Tatum verbally committed to University of Kentucky. Thank you so much for your help and support throughout this process. It was much easier with you guys helping along the way. We couldn’t be more thrilled with her selection which meets her school needs and softball aspirations. Take Care!
JOSEY
STANFORD UNIVERSITY
Hello SAS!!! I am happy to report that Josey was offered an athletic scholarship and has verbally committed to play at Stanford University! We can’t thank you and your staff enough for all the support.
AMBER
ST LOUIS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
SAS is everything they claim to be and more. They really helped open doors for my daughter and she was given opportunities beyond imaginable. She was contacted by so many coaches, which was a good problem to have. They are very professional and available every step of the way. They have the expertise and know-how from many years of experience and research . I am glad I chose SAS, they care about the athletes and their families.
RECRUITING DATES
NCAA DIVISION I
Coach-Initiated Phone Calls: Beginning Sept 1 of junior year
Coach-Initiated Electronic Correspondence: Beginning Sept 1 of junior year
Off-Campus Contact: Beginning Sept 1 of junior year
Unofficial Visits: Beginning Sept 1 of junior year
Official Visits: Beginning Sept 1 of junior year
NCAA DIVISION II
Coach-Initiated Phone Calls: Beginning June 15 preceding junior year
Coach-Initiated Electronic Correspondence: Beginning June 15 preceding junior year
Off-Campus Contact: Beginning June 15 preceding junior year
Unofficial Visits: Beginning June 15 preceding junior year
Official Visits: After June 15 preceding junior year
NCAA DIVISION III
Coach-Initiated Phone Calls: Unlimited
Coach-Initiated Electronic Correspondence: Unlimited
Off-Campus Contact: Beginning after the conclusion of sophomore year
Unofficial Visits: Unlimited
Official Visits: Beginning January 1 of junior year
SCHOLARSHIP STATS
NCAA DIVISION I
Number of Teams: 296
Total Athletes: 6,186
Average Team Size: 21
Scholarship Limit Per Team: 12
NCAA DIVISION II
Number of Teams: 291
Total Athletes: 5,827
Average Team Size: 20
Scholarship Limit Per Team: 7.2
NCAA DIVISION III
Number of Teams: 415
Total Athletes: 7,667
Average Team Size: 18
NAIA
Number of Teams: 195
Total Athletes: 4,092
Average Team Size: 21
Scholarship Limit Per Team: 10
JUCO
Number of Teams: 351
Total Athletes: 6,037
Average Team Size: 17
Scholarship Limit Per Team: 24
NOTE: Softball scholarships at all divisions are equivalency scholarships, meaning a single scholarship can be divided into partial scholarships among multiple athletes.