| Showcase softball events present an opportunity | | | | know who you are and what your talents are. |
| for travel teams to participate in tournaments | | | | That's why it's important to play in big events like |
| that have some of the top talent at the high | | | | these showcase softball tournaments whenever |
| school level. In fact, travel teams in these | | | | you can. Not only can you get some exposure, |
| tournaments are usually full of players who go on | | | | but you are matched up against some of the |
| to play at some level of college softball. | | | | best softball players around. It's really a good way |
| Depending on the size of the city and the | | | | to see how you measure up and what level of |
| tournament, hundreds of teams from around the | | | | college softball may be right for you. |
| prospective state or even the country will play in | | | | Some players make the unfortunate mistake on |
| these showcase softball events. These | | | | counting on these types of events as their only |
| tournaments are usually considered the premier | | | | way of getting their name and talent known to |
| events and therefore the very best teams | | | | college coaches. Don't make that mistake! In |
| usually participate. | | | | addition to playing in these types of events, you |
| As a high school player looking to play at the next | | | | should also be marketing and promoting yourself |
| level, these showcase softball tournaments can be | | | | directly to college coaches. You need to develop |
| a great opportunity. These tournaments get a lot | | | | an athletic resume and then get that resume in |
| of press from the local press and even national | | | | front of the coaches who are at the right level of |
| press outlets like Softball Magazine. In short, these | | | | collegiate competition for you! |
| tournaments can create for you what you really | | | | Summary: Showcase softball events are great, |
| need: Exposure and Publicity. | | | | but make sure you are showcasing your talent |
| No matter how good of a softball player you are, | | | | and skills directly to college coaches. |
| you can't play at the college level if coaches don't | | | | |