JUNIOR DAY NATIONAL PROSPECT SHOWCASE | College Park, MD
DESIGNED FOR HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL PLAYERS WHO ARE SERIOUS ABOUT PLAYING COLLEGE SOFTBALL
8 TEAMS WILL BE FORMED - EACH TEAM IS LIMITED TO:
2 CATCHERS, 3 PITCHERS, 2 FIRST BASE, 4 INFIELDERS (2B/SS/3B), 4 OUTFIELDERS, 1 UTILITY
PLAYERS FROM 34 STATES ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING THIS YEARS EVENT (updated 7/30 9am)
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS IMMEDIATE
ONCE ALL TEAMS ARE FULL REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE
FEATURING
The Junior Day Softball National will be held on the campus of the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. The participants in the Junior Day National event will represent some of the best players across the country who attended a previous Junior Day Softball regional event this summer or received an invite. Players will be given the opportunity to work with our on-field staff of college coaches to get valuable feedback on their skills through a written evaluation that will break down all of the valued metrics in today’s game. We will also be inviting other coaches to the event to observe the two days of action.
Players will be broken down into eight teams that will represent regions of the United States. Each team will consist of 2 catchers, 3 pitchers, 2 first base, 4 infielders, 4 outfielders, and 1 utility. Players will rotate throughout gameplay to ensure equal playing time and adequate evaluation.
WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE NATIONAL SHOWCASE:
TEAM SHOWCASE: Each team will get a session on-field with the coaches for evaluation in POP time, Home to First time, Hitting exit velocity, batting practice and extended infield/outfield with recorded throwing velocities.
INDIVIDUAL TEAM TALK: Each team will get to have a more intimate discussion with a college coach to ask questions and discuss what coaches look for in gameplay and showcase environments.
GAMES: Each team will play four games with a double-header on Saturday and Sunday. All players will receive equal playing time to ensure a proper in-game evaluation.
SEMINAR ON COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT & RECRUITING: Team Showcases are complete, our staff of coaches will present a discussion with parents and players on development at the college level and the college recruiting process. This will be an open forum between parents, players and the coaches that are involved in these processes on a day to day basis.
HOW DOES THIS DIFFER FROM A STANDARD JUNIOR DAY SOFTBALL REGIONAL EVENT?
Much like our Junior Day regional events we will put college coaches on the field with high school players who want to learn about today’s game from the actual coaches who are at the college level. However, there are some great additions to our National Event that you won’t see in a regional setting:
- Live Game Play with present playing schedules
- Written Evaluation
- Skill Metrics Evaluation
- Intimate small group discussions with coaches about how to engage college coaches in a coaching and showcasing environment
- Each player will be provided a Junior Day National numbered jersey
- Opportunity to compete against players from all over the country
TENTATIVE ITINERARY
**Below is the tentative itinerary based off a full event. Game times subject to change. Teams have been assigned and you will receive your jersey's on Friday evening at check-in.**
Friday, August 9th, 2024:
5:30pm → Evening Check In
6:00pm → Evening Discussion on College Athletics
7:00pm → Meet & Greet with Coaches
Saturday, August 10th, 2024:
8:00am-6:00pm → Showcase, Instruction & Gameplay (Team assignments will be sent on Monday, August 5th in the afternoon)
8:00AM-8:45AM - Black vs. Cardinal
Team Cardinal: Metric Collection 9:00AM
Team Green: Metric Collection 9:30AM
9:00AM-9:45AM - Black vs. Columbia Blue
Team Black: Metric Collection 10:00AM
10:00AM-10:45AM - Columbia Blue vs. Cardinal
Team Columbia Blue: Metric Collection 11:00AM
11:00AM-11:45AM - Cardinal vs. Green
Team Navy: Metric Collection 12:00PM
12:00PM-12:45PM - Green vs. Black
1:00PM-1:45PM - Navy vs. Orange
Team Orange: Metric Collection 2:00PM
2:00PM-2:45PM - Navy vs. Purple
Team White: Metric Collection 3:00PM
3:00PM-3:45PM - Purple vs. Orange
Team Purple: Metric Collection 4:00PM
4:00PM-4:45PM - White vs. Navy
5:00PM-5:45PM - White vs. Orange
Sunday, August 11th, 2024:
8:00am-2:30pm → Gameplay
8:00AM-8:45AM - Black vs. White
9:00AM-9:45AM - White vs. Columbia Blue
10:00AM-10:45AM - Columbia Blue vs. Purple
**Closing remarks for the event will begin at 11:00AM**
11:30AM-12:15PM - Purple vs. Green
12:30PM-1:15PM - Green vs. Orange
1:30PM-2:15PM - Cardinal vs. Navy
OFFICIAL EVENT HOTEL
The Hotel at the University of Maryland
777 Baltimore Ave
College Park, MD 20740
Cutoff Date: Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
Please click this link for reservations within the event room block: https://reservations.travelclick.com/107316?groupID=4417734
DIRECTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND