Next Level Fastpitch — Coach Kim

The RecruitingRoadmap

It Was Never Just About the Scholarship

A Softball Parents' Complete Guide to Finding the Right College Fit for Your Daughter

There is more recruiting information out there than ever before. And most families still don't know where to start — or who to trust. That changes today.

Say No More, I'm In

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200 Career Wins · Hall of Fame Inductee Who wrote this

I am not a recruiting service. I am someone who has lived this.

I played in two College World Series. I coached for thirty years at the high school, NAIA, and junior college level. I raised three daughters who competed — two of them reached Division I, both through unconventional paths that I am proud of every single day.

I wrote this guide because I kept watching families navigate this process blind. And I had the roadmap they needed.

2x College World Series Player
30 Years Coaching at Multiple Levels
2 D1 Daughters Raised
Hall of Fame Inductee
Founder, Next Level Fastpitch — 14 Years, 130+ Athletes Annually

Does this sound familiar?

You love your daughter. But the recruiting process is overwhelming.

You don't know where to start. There's information everywhere and none of it agrees.

You don't know who to trust. Travel ball programs make promises. Coaches disappear. Nobody tells you the full truth.

You're afraid of missing a window. Someone always implies your daughter is already behind.

You're spending money without a plan. Lessons, travel ball, showcases — and no clear path forward.

D1 feels like the only goal worth having. Nobody has told you the truth about what that actually means.

The honest truth

What most recruiting guides won't tell you.

1.5–2%

of high school players reach Division I softball

That's roughly 1 in 60 players. Most families don't know this until it's too late.

$85K

difference between a D1 50% and D2 75% scholarship over 4 years

A higher division does not always mean a better financial deal for your family.

Sept 1

of junior year is when ALL direct coach contact legally begins

Most families find out too late — and miss the preparation that matters before that date.

What's inside

Everything I know — in one place.

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Age-by-age recruiting timeline

From age 6 through signing day — what to do and when, based on where your daughter actually is right now.

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The mistakes parents make most often

30 years of patterns distilled into the six things that quietly cost families the outcomes they're hoping for.

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Every level honestly explained

D1, D2, D3, NAIA, and JUCO — real talk about what each level means, what it costs, and who it's actually right for.

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Scholarship reality and financial comparison tools

Stop comparing percentages. Start comparing real dollars. This section alone is worth more than the cost of the guide.

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Protecting the love of the game

Because it was never just about the scholarship. What healthy coaching looks like and how to protect your daughter's joy through the whole journey.

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Complete toolkit

Recruiting timeline checklist, campus visit questions, red flags checklist, email templates, self-assessment, and scholarship comparison tool.

Our family lived this

Two daughters. Two D1 paths. Neither one was straight.

I raised two daughters who reached Division I softball — both through junior college first. Those paths were not detours. They were the best decisions those girls ever made.

MaddieNorth Idaho CC → Oregon State → Boise State

MikelleBoise State → Salt Lake City CC → Michigan State

What they found at junior college — coaches who became lifetime mentors, real playing time, academic readiness — they could not have found going D1 straight from high school.

"It was never just about the scholarship. It was about finding where they truly belonged."

What families are saying

Real feedback from real people.

"Holy cow Kim, incredible. It truly feels like a roadmap. The financial comparisons and expectations are excellent — you will most likely save people a lot of money here. Makes a $47 investment incredibly valuable. I have no doubt this is marketable, sellable, and a highly needed product for so many parents."

Dustin K. Beta Reader & First Reviewer

"I love how you reinforce making sure the girls love the game all the way through. This is exactly what softball families need."

Softball Parent Mom of a 12U pitcher

Ready to stop guessing?

Your daughter deserves a family that knows the roadmap.

$47

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