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LP4U

Posted by Frank Borman on October 26, 2025, 11:11 pm

Just saw a post from Dave…

First of all, I appreciate Dave for the amount of work he puts in, and the abuse he endures. Being a tourney organizer is NOT easy.

But, lemme offer some constructive criticism on a post from today about Coaches Checked In (Twitter).

You had only two Power 4 schools attend. One is labeled “WI-MADISON”. The other is labeled “UNIV MINNESOTA.”

Dude.

Those are WISCONSIN and MINNESOTA!

And they are a galaxy beyond the other schools who checked in.

There are “college coaches”, then there are “D1 coaches”, then there are “P4 coaches”, and then there are “Top 25 coaches” (aka SEC and west coast Big Ten).

If Healey or Ritter showed up, that’s your headline. And give them some headline love!!

Re: LP4U

Posted by Dave Betcher on November 1, 2025, 2:25 pm, in reply to "LP4U"

Frank took your constructive notes to heart on spelling out the complete names of the schools. Thanks for the reminder.

https://x.com/davebetcher1/status/1984702765512249554?s=46&t=dxFef7v0gGj3OO3lTn2fag

Re: LP4U

Posted by Dave Betcher on October 27, 2025, 10:26 am, in reply to "LP4U"

This is the link from this weekend
https://x.com/davebetcher1/status/1982564484561735823?s=46&t=dxFef7v0gGj3OO3lTn2fag

I never tried to post a link to X so hopefully it works. Otherwise you can follow us on X @DaveBetcher1

I would also like to congratulate the pitchers this weekend on Strikeout Cancer - they posted 1104 K’s for the 2 Cancer charities we were raising funds for this weekend. Since I know not every pitcher signed the boards - I actually doubled it and am giving $1124 each to both charities. We had a parent see the cause and donate $20 so I doubled that also.

Weish4Ever Foundation in honor of Andrew Weisher and Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation.

Also my response to Frank was in regards to spelling out the entire school name. Every school is important because every level of player and school fit is welcome in everyone of our events.

College aid and scholarship is a numbers game as much as a perfect fit. Some families are fortunate enough to be able to pick the perfect school no matter the cost. Some others need every $ they can to make ends meet. Never look up or down on anyone - stay in your own lane and wish and assist EVERYONE IN THEIR PURSUIT.

Re: LP4U

Posted by Bigger Picture on October 27, 2025, 9:50 am, in reply to "LP4U"

You don’t consider Northwestern a P4? And what do you suggest he do? Say thanks to all college coaches but special thanks to the P4s? The schools are listed as they check-in, not by their perceived importance to college softball. And the P4 schools are realistically there looking at a select few teams/players.

I know it tends to get lost on this board, but a little less than 8% of high school softball players nationwide go on to play college softball. About 1.5% go on to play D1. Even fewer play P4. As a coach, I’m proud of all of my players for finding their right fit in college softball, whatever level that may be.

Besides, I don’t think it makes much sense from a tourney director perspective to alienate your ‘other’ coaches who statistically are recruiting more players at the tournament than your P4s who may be there to watch a handful of girls/teams.

Re: LP4U

Posted by Dave Betcher on October 27, 2025, 9:42 am, in reply to "LP4U"

Good point for our team to get the full name listed. You missed Northwestern amongst your pointing out P4 conferences.

You should also realize at many events some of the coaches come for a specific player or team and may not even check in.

Also since hopefully a lot of travel coaches and program coordinators who are responsible for assisting on recruiting read this board for constructive criticism and good info - I would highly suggest not relying on the KNOWN teams drawing the schools. But rather proactively through the year work on communication with colleges and get them accustomed to your players, schedule and what they are looking for in players.

There are several programs who have amazing communication with colleges and know what to do to make their players attractive to those schools and others that might use hope and a prayer to walk past their game and catch a player in the perfect moment with a great play.

I thank Frank for his point - well taken and appreciated.

Re: LP4U

Posted by OMG on October 27, 2025, 9:34 am, in reply to "LP4U"

in terms of dumb
This post is power 4

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