<p>I am a junior and I was looking into playing softball at the DIII level (Chapman University). How good do you have to be?</p>
<p>I've been playing softball for about 7 years. I have two years club ball experience. This is my third year playing for my high school, I am the captain of JV. Does it really hurt that I am not on varsity as a junior? </p>
<p>If it helps, I am primarily an outfielder. I'm not a power hitter, but I tend to get hits. </p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>Check out their roster and try and figure out who the players are. See if you can find out the teams they formerly played on . . . probably mostly from the local area and then find out about the teams by looking them up on the internet. Just one approach of many. Bottom line, grades are everything.</p>
<p>There are different levels of challenge within the D-III softball universe. Is there a D-III school near your home? It’s late for this year, but attending a game or a practice there would give you an idea whether you would feel comfortable playing at that level. Check out their record: winning? Losing? Check the stats for the players who play your position to see what the coach is looking for.
Do you play travel softball? If so, ask your coach for an honest opinion of your chances.</p>
<p>My daughter had questions like yours - and is now happily playing D-II softball. So check it out!</p>
<p>You may want to take a look at Catharine Aradi’s book, “Preparing to Play Softball st the Collegiate Level”.</p>
<p>Hi I am in the same boat as you junior going into my senior year. I have been playing softball for 11 year, didnt make my high school team last year but I have D3 coaches on my ass because I played in showcase tournaments. Email the coaches you want to play for and they will come and see you. Its not that hard but you have to be the one who takes the steps to get there its not just going to fall in your lap.</p>