by Fredegar » Mon Oct 15, 2012 11:45 am
Best opportunity is if your DD is currently on a good TB team that is getting exposure at Fall showcases.
As for calling, we don't know many kids that actually cold-called coaches like that. Email is obviously good, and as JonRiv said, send from your DD's account so it's coming from her. Might even try regular mail since coaches get SO much email, that regular mail might help her stand out from the crowd.
Find a few schools you're interested in and GO TO THEIR CAMPS. Some hold camps in Fall, some in January (before season), and some have summer camps. That's your guaranteed opportunity to be seen by the coaching staff of the schools you want.
Yes, it's late in the process, and there may not be much athletic money left, but depending on the school, and some possible academic money, there's still hope. Worst case situation: If your DD gets accepted to a school where she'll be competitive softball-wise, she can try walking-on during Fall tryouts.
Good luck.