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BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE!

Posted by College Recruiting podcast on October 15, 2025, 10:35 am

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5OzziWTbA0LzHei1uaNUnd?si=Ylj4v4qeSEytsb4Rk_d63w

In this episode of the College Softball Recruiting Plan podcast, host Bill Kugelberg interviews Coach Becky Pearl from Lewis University. They discuss the intricacies of the college softball recruiting process, including what coaches look for in recruits, the importance of character and relationships, and the impact of social media and the transfer portal. Coach Pearl shares insights on how players can stand out, the role of parents and coaches, and offers advice for introverted players navigating the recruiting landscape. The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity and connection in the recruiting journey.

Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE!

Posted by Outsider Looking In on October 16, 2025, 9:04 pm, in reply to "BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

You should also interview the kids who don't stay in her program for 4 years to get their input. About 50% have left over the last few years.

Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE!

Posted by College Recruiting Podcast on October 17, 2025, 4:04 pm, in reply to "Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

Becky Pearl was one of several coaches kind enough to share her perspective on how best to engage with coaches and build a recruiting relationship. The point of the podcast is more recruiting tips versus why kids leave programs (in fact, it’s not about that at all). Not all coaches even want to talk about recruiting - in fact, the majority that I reach out to don’t reply.

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Posted by AngryScorekeeper on October 17, 2025, 9:28 am, in reply to "Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

This is not a Lewis or Becky Pearl problem...its all of college sports. This is what the transfer portal has done. Kids have lost patience and think the grass is always greener. Some of them might not have the skills to play and others are not patient. For Lewis, some of the girls that left quit softball so that is not a Lewis or Becky issue. The key will be of those that left how many produce at their new school.

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Posted by @Angry on October 17, 2025, 12:02 pm, in reply to "Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

When a collegiate coach has multiple kids who leave the program, and even quit the sport, that's not a coaching, culture, or school issue? Come on people.

Can we please have some accountability somewhere in this world of coaching?

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Posted by @@angry on October 17, 2025, 8:31 pm, in reply to "Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

Ok folks, I’ve heard enough bs. As a parent of a player in the program for the last 3yrs, there is no problem. There hasn’t even been a 10% players leaving the program let alone 50%. Those that have left, not because of injury. Maybe you just didn’t perform when given the opportunity. Maybe your parents coddled you too long and you can’t handle working hard to earn a starter spot. Oh wait, but I go to practice just like everyone else. Maybe the starter is just better than you, works harder than, gets the job done when needed. If you throw your name out there, I bet I can give you the reason your baby left.

Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE!

Posted by @@well on October 24, 2025, 2:17 pm, in reply to "Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

Ok let’s change that. I definitely witnessed that you and your daughter were the problem. . Don’t make excuses for them, raise them better. It’s ok not to be better than the starter. Let your daughter know when the opportunity comes, be ready and get the job done.
“ Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me”

Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE!

Posted by Well on October 22, 2025, 8:23 am, in reply to "Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

For you being the in the know parent, you sure do include a lot of “maybe’s” in your declaration.

Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE!

Posted by @ Recruiting on October 16, 2025, 12:15 pm, in reply to "BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

One thing I've noticed having a kid played through college and watching her teammates, friends, and opposition doing the same. The importance of choosing a good fit to the school and the coaches themselves are undervalued.

Through the college journey, I've seen multiple head coaches leave their program. This leaves the kids in a lurch. I've seen some lose their $, playing position, and playing time. Other kids say the coach changed once on campus and they just don't get along for whatever reason.

We were lucky enough to interview the coaches before deciding and my kid LOVES her coach, even through the difficult times. Having talked to them during the recruiting process their personalities was pretty clear and really set us at ease.

Just something to think about during the process.

Re: BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE!

Posted by @Podcast on October 15, 2025, 2:41 pm, in reply to "BECKY PEARL - LEWIS UNIVERSITY EPISODE! "

Sincerely appreciate you doing this. Great content.

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