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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT — CLAIRE MCDOWELL 2028 • 1B/3B • Parkview HS ✅ Class of 2028 ✅ 1B/3B ✅ .429 AVG | .500 OBP | .714 SLG ✅ 1.000 Fielding 🏆 District Champion Consistent. Reliable. Built for big moments. Profile: …-mcdowell.collegeathleteadvantage.com

Underclassmen - listen to this to understand your level of activity during the high school season 👇

Player Spotlight 🥎🔥 Brenna Jester - 2027- Pitcher - 4.2 GPA - Education Major - Odessa,DE @brenna_jester …na-jester.collegeathleteadvantage.com

🥎 ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT: CLAIRE McDOWELL 🥎 📍 Parkview Baptist HS (LA) 📍 Maniax Grant 18U 📍 1B / 3B Claire is an impact bat who combines contact and emerging power: 🔥 .429 AVG | .571 SLG 🔥 68 MPH exit velocity 🔥 3.1 home-to-first …-mcdowell.collegeathleteadvantage.com

🚨2027 RHP – UNCOMMITTED 🚨 @McKennaK2027 McKenna Kwapich put in serious work at the AZ Last Blast Tournament 👇 IP: 19.1 BF: 84 Pitches: 296 SO: 10 ERA: 2.534 BAA: .256 W-L: 4 Coaches — full profile & video here: 🔗 …a-kwapich.collegeathleteadvantage.com

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Last Blast Pitching Highlights and Stats IP - 19.1 BF - 84 #P - 296 SO - 10 K-L - 4 ERA - 2.534 LOB - 13 BAA - .256 @CAASoftballAdv @KatFrakes @LineDsoftball @AZinthecircle @D1Softball #uncommitted

Everyone knows you should have questions ready for a college visit. But the quality of your questions does two important things: 1️⃣ Shows the coach you put real thought into the visit 2️⃣ Gets the coach to open up about things that actually impact your development Here’s a powerful question to ask on a college visit: 👇

Is the camp you’re considering a real recruiting opportunity… or just a fundraiser for the program? Not all camps are created equal. Some put you in front of decision-makers. Others just help keep the lights on. Former Division I junior college coach and pro scout Joe Perez breaks down the key factors families should consider before investing time and money into a camp. If you want to be strategic about where you’re seen — this is a must-watch. 👀⚾️

You may hear this during your recruiting journey: “Why not D1?” or “You could play at a higher level.” Here’s what every athlete needs to understand ⬇️ College softball is not about chasing a division — it’s about finding the right fit. Every division (D1, D2, D3, NAIA, JUCO) offers: • High-level coaching • Competitive softball • Academic opportunity • Personal and athletic development What actually matters: ✅ Feeling valued as a person, not just a roster spot ✅ Clear communication and honesty from the coaching staff ✅ Academic fit and support ✅ Opportunity to develop and contribute ✅ Team culture and environment Choosing a school based only on division can lead to: • Burnout • Limited playing opportunities • Poor academic or personal fit • Transferring later The goal is not the “highest level.” The goal is the right level — for YOU. Go where you feel supported, challenged, and at home. That’s how athletes thrive long-term. Every opportunity to play college softball is a blessing. Choose wisely. Choose fit.

Step 6 of the Recruiting Process: Communicate. Follow Up. Organize. It’s about: • How you communicate • How fast you respond • What you say • The questions you ask • How often you follow up (yes—more than once) • Who you’re talking to and where you stand with each program Most players send one message… Then wait. Then assume “no response” means “no interest.” That’s not how recruiting works. When done right, consistent communication + organized follow-up creates leverage. And leverage leads to options. This is where our advisory system gives players a real edge and helps them stay organized. Recruiting isn’t about chasing one school. It’s about building multiple suitors who see you as a fit.

📣 Prospect Spotlight | McKenna Kwapich – Class of 2027 🥎 @McKennaK2027 R/R - 6’0”-160 - PITCHER - FASTBALL-60 CHANGE UP-45 - 4.0 GPA - Communication Sciences & Disorders - Tucson,AZ Coaches — meet McKenna Kwapich, a versatile and impactful player you’re going to want to know. Check out her full profile here: 👉 …a-kwapich.collegeathleteadvantage.com 📌 Position: Pitcher 📍 School: ASU Prep (Tempe, AZ) 📅 Graduation: 2027 📈 Academic Excellence: 4.0 unweighted GPA (4.16 weighted) — student-athlete with strong academic commitment ⸻ 💪 Physical Profile: •6’0″ / 160 lbs •Strong presence on the circle and in the box •Right-handed thrower & hitter ⸻ 🎓 Off the Field: McKenna backs up her game with elite academics and plans to pursue Communication Sciences & Disorders in college — a strong balance of performance and character. 🔥Check out her Profile below 🔥 …a-kwapich.collegeathleteadvantage.com

Welcome to the team Claire McDowell (2028) from Louisiana 🔥🥎

The college visit 'shouldn't be a vacation' Former D1 and JC coach Joe Perez gives tips that players can use on their visit to a college program. 👇

Join us on January 22nd for our recruiting webinar!

Welcome to the team Charolette Mason-Pierson (2027) from Oklahoma 🔥🥎

Most parents don’t “decide” to start recruiting late, it just sneaks up on them. The danger isn’t starting late. It’s staying uncertain for too long. Get the info you need RIGHT NOW with our free live webinar. No more reactive recruiting. 🙅‍♂️ Learn more: tinyurl.com/yc63hmdr

Welcome to the team Abigail Purcell (2030) from Utah 🔥🥎

At CAA, we create multiple touchpoints so coaches see your name, your game, and your growth more than once — and from more than one direction.

Welcome to the team Charlee Valentine (2027) from Idaho 🔥🥎