School Ball (High School or College)

Recruiting 101: Finding Your Fit & Staying Mentally Strong

This week on the Game of Life Podcast, we're joined by our wife and mom, Stacy Richmond, a retired school counselor, to discuss NCAA eligibility, the college recruiting process, and the mental health challenges student-athletes often face. Stacy shares practical advice for players and parents to help make the recruiting journey less overwhelming and more intentional. She'll also be joining us at the Game of Life Softball Camp, where campers and parents will have the opportunity to continue these conversations and ask questions in person.

Why the Game of Life Softball Camp?

In this episode, we share the vision behind the Game of Life Softball Camp and why it's about more than just softball. Players will be challenged through skill-building drills, competitions, and fun activities designed to improve their game, while also learning important life lessons about confidence, teamwork, leadership, perseverance, and money management. Tune in to hear how we're helping young athletes develop the skills and mindset needed to succeed both on the field and beyond.

Softball is the vehicle, not the destination.

In this episode, we're breaking down what to expect from a Game of Life softball camp experience — the kind of conversations that happen between reps and after practice when the real teaching begins. From money mindset and finding career mentors, to owning your identity and building a brand that makes coaches and recruiters take notice — this episode covers the stuff no one puts on the schedule but everyone needs to hear. We get into what a recruitable brand actually looks like, how to communicate who you are with confidence, and why the way you carry yourself off the field follows you everywhere. Paul and Alli have a way of meeting athletes exactly where they are — and showing them a much bigger picture. If you're a player, a parent, or just someone figuring out your next move — hit play.

Identity, experience and perspective.

Alli and Paul dive into the reaction to the phrase as you grow, "you seem different?" It's often a compliment.

The Power of Personal Connection.

Alli and Paul talk about transactional learning. Every person you meet, is a potential opportunity for growth.