🥎 STOP LOOKING AT COLLEGE DIVISIONS LIKE A HIERARCHY. D1 does not automatically mean “better” than D2. D2 does not automatically mean “better” than D3 or NAIA. There are NAIA and D3 programs that can compete with — and beat — D2 and D1 programs. Every division has strong programs. Every division has rebuilding programs. Every division has elite athletes. And every division has its own strengths and weaknesses. The label next to the school’s name doesn’t tell you: 🥎 How competitive the program is 🥎 How talented the roster is 🥎 How much playing time you’ll get 🥎 How good the coaching staff is 🥎 How strong the academics are 🥎 How much you’ll develop 🥎 How much financial aid you may receive 🥎 How happy you’ll be there One of the biggest mistakes recruits make is assuming: D1 → D2 → D3 → NAIA → JUCO That’s simply not how college softball works. Instead of asking, “What’s the highest division I can play?” Start asking: “Where can I compete, develop, contribute and have a great college experience?” Don’t let a division label cause you to overlook a program that could be an incredible fit. Find YOUR level. Find YOUR opportunity. Find YOUR school. — Coach Jennifer Turner