For the college-bound softballer, the journey doesn't end on signing day.
Every tournament. Every lesson. Every rep.
It’s all building toward the moment she gets that opportunity to play at the next level.
But here’s the truth nobody talks about:
Getting recruited is just one step in her journey to college... and beyond!
And most athletes aren’t ready for what comes next.
The pressure.
The pace.
The expectations.
The competition.
If she doesn’t have the mindset, leadership, & resilience to handle it — she won’t enjoy it.
And the dream she's worked so hard for? It becomes a source of stress instead of success.
The real problem?
We’re not preparing her to lead herself.
And it’s not your fault. Coaches & parents are doing the best they can with what they’ve got.
But so far, most "mental training" has been:
âś– Motivational quotes on Instagram
âś– One-off workshops with no follow-through
✖ “Mindset” books that inspire but don’t stick when pressure hits
At Mental Sweet Spot, we don’t do fluff.
We do application. We do implementation.
We do the real work of developing self-leadership — the kind that gives her:
âś” Confidence under pressure
âś” Composure in high-stakes moments
âś” A presence coaches build teams around
So she's not just good - she's ready for that next level.
We’re not recruiters. We’re coaches who know first-hand what really works.
Mel Rushing (right) is DIII College Coach & former DI & travel ball Coach with 17+ years coaching & recruiting
She specializes in Sport Psychology & knows exactly how athletes get offers (with or without scholarships). She also knows what allows players to excel at & enjoy the college level.
Alicia Smith (left) is a Hall-of-Fame High School Coach who's sent dozens of girls to Juco, NAIA, DIII, DII & DI
She specializes in Sport Performance and Leadership & knows how to prepare athletes to perform under the toughest pressure. She also knows how to help players shine in front of college coaches.
“Alicia coaches with skill and heart while instilling confidence and character in her players. She has been an incredible role mode for my daughter both on and off the field."
-Â Parent of Former PlayerÂ
We’ve been on both sides of the table. We’ve coached and recruited the kind of athletes who get offers. And we've developed the kind of athletes who excel at the next level.
Now we’re giving your athlete that same edge.
We’ve built a 3-part path that gives athletes what they actually need to get signed to their dream school:
Ready for Recruitment
Don't hope she'll get picked.
Choose where she'll thrive.
For athletes (& families) who feel lost, late, or overwhelmed in the recruiting process.
This program helps her create a solid, personalized list that puts her in control.
Coming Soon!
Ready for
Offers
Talent gets her noticed. Mindset gets her offers.
For athletes starting to get interest but who want to be a leader, not just a roster spot.
This isn’t about highlight reels — it’s about becoming the kind of player coaches can’t ignore.
READYÂ to
Deliver
College-level leadership before stepping on campus.
For driven athletes who want to be impact players — not just make the roster.
Her edge under pressure: consistency, composure, & self-leadership.
<< After Offers Program
We know you want your athlete to be confident, feel empowered, & find a future college where she can continue enjoying competitive ball for a few more years.
In order to do that, she needs more than talent — she needs the mindset coaches remember.
The problem is, the system is incomplete.
It’s all exposure, no substance. It leaves athletes overwhelmed, anxious, & overlooked.
We believe players should be recruited for who they are, not just what they’ve done.
We understand how stressful this journey can be — we’ve coached hundreds of families through it.
Which is why we built a proven path to help her stand out:
1. Stop waiting to get picked & choose the schools where she'll actually thrive.
2. Go beyond posting video on Twitter & become the kind of player coaches can’t ignore.
3. Give her tools and strategy to take action on her goals
So you can stop wondering if she’s doing enough — and watch her become the player coaches can’t ignore.
