Earlier this week, I answered a question in a softball recruiting Facebook group about how to get started on X. In my response, I suggested a simple approach: follow athletes who are one to two grad years ahead and use their posts as a guide.
After offering to share a few examples, I ended up with over 40 requests from parents and players who wanted to see what “doing it right” actually looks like.
Instead of sending the same message over and over, I decided to put together this post with a handful of real examples. These aren’t perfect accounts—they’re real athletes, using X in ways that help them get noticed and build their personal brand.
I’ll be following this up with a beginner’s guide to using X for softball recruiting, including timelines, content ideas, how to capture quality video, and how to present yourself in a way that stands out to coaches.
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I’m currently putting together a beginner-friendly guide to using X for softball recruiting—covering what to post, how often, how to get quality video, and how to actually get on a coach’s radar.
If you want early access (and a discount when it launches), click the link below to sign up and I’ll send it your way first.
For now, here are some strong examples of players using X effectively in their recruiting journey.
This post from Keke Jordan (2028) is a good example of a proper angle to take swing analysis video. Bonus points for including HitTrax data showing she can crush the ball.
This post from Ainsley Minchew (2028) shows her elite skill at pitch placement, her commitment to getting better and training with one of the best pitching coaches in the country.
I like this post from Aubrey Shelton (2028) because it shows how you can share quality game film. Notice that you can clearly see where she is in the video and that the video has been edited to zoom in as much as possible while still showing the plays.
This post from Lauren Sumpter (2029) shows that you do not need to be in the perfect setting to get quality reps and quality film. This post shows not only her developing an important technical skill but also her dedication to practicing.
This post by Grace Boekenoogen (2029) is another example if a quality hitting video. It is taken from a good angle that shows her swing path and power. This will likely get coaches to stop their scroll.
This post from Bella Smith (2030) does a good job of showing her humility and understanding that the game doesn’t always go your way and that’s okay. If you continue to scroll through her posts you’ll see she bounces back just fine.
Something tells me Gemma Longoria (2030) is a name we will be seeing a lot of in the future. This 8th grader understands the importance of working on the details and has showcased that well here.
This young lady is wise beyond her years. Ava Beck (2031) might be in 7th grade but she understands the X game already. Working with intention is always a winning strategy.
If this was helpful, the full beginner’s guide is coming next.
I’ll be breaking down exactly how to set up your account, what to post, what NOT to post and how to use X to get in front of coaches.
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