Coaches: Check Your 2031 Nomination Reports

The Class of 2031 rankings evaluation process is approaching, and Extra Inning Softball is reminding coaches that their role doesn’t end when nominations are submitted. Reviewing nominated athletes and encouraging families to complete their MyEIS360™ Athlete Profiles are important steps in helping the Rankings Committee evaluate players.

With athletes from across the country being considered, video footage, verified statistics, and complete athlete profiles can make a meaningful difference in the information available to evaluators.

Coaches: Check Your Nomination Report

Following the Class of 2031 nomination process, coaches receive a report identifying which of their players have been nominated for rankings consideration.

Extra Inning Softball encourages every coach to carefully review this report and communicate with their athletes’ families.

Why does this matter? A nomination places an athlete into the evaluation process, but the Rankings Committee still needs sufficient information to assess her abilities, performance, and overall development.

Coaches can help by confirming which athletes were nominated and reminding families to ensure their supporting information is accurate and up to date.

MyEIS360™ Athlete Profiles:

One of the most valuable resources available to nominated athletes is the MyEIS360™ Athlete Profile.

These profiles provide the Rankings Committee with a centralized location to review an athlete’s softball background, accomplishments, measurable skills, tournament history, and video footage.

Rather than relying exclusively on statistics or nomination information, committee members can use MyEIS360™ Athlete Profile to gain a more complete understanding of each athlete.

A nomination gets an athlete into consideration. A complete MyEIS360™ Athlete Profile helps the committee see more of what she brings to the field.Coaches should encourage nominated players to create and update their profiles, particularly the video sections. If you haven’t set ups your MyEIS360™ Athlete Profile request yours today!

Video Matters: Let the Rankings Committee See Your Skills

One of the most important components of the evaluation process is video.

The Extra Inning Softball Rankings Committee reviews athlete footage to help assess the skills and abilities that statistics alone cannot fully communicate.

For pitchers, video can provide insight into mechanics, movement, command, and overall pitching ability. For hitters, footage can demonstrate swing mechanics, bat speed, balance, and approach. Defensive footage allows evaluators to observe footwork, glove work, arm strength, athleticism, and position-specific skills.

These visual evaluations complement an athlete’s verified statistics, competition history, and overall body of work.

Athletes should not rely on one short highlight clip. Families are encouraged to upload multiple, clear videos that demonstrate different aspects of their athlete’s game.

The MyEIS360™ Media Vault provides a convenient place to organize this footage so the Rankings Committee can review it alongside other relevant athlete information.

While video alone does not determine a ranking, it can provide valuable evidence during the evaluation process.

Coaches: Encourage Your Families to Take Action

Coaches play an important role in ensuring their nominated athletes are prepared for evaluation.

After reviewing their Class of 2031 nomination reports, coaches are encouraged to remind families to complete their MyEIS360™ Athlete Profiles, upload recent game footage, add position-specific videos, and update their accomplishments and measurables.

The more complete and current the information, the better equipped the Rankings Committee is to conduct a thorough evaluation.

MyEIS360™ also provides benefits beyond rankings. Athlete profiles can be shared with college coaches, linked through Extra Inning Softball rankings leaderboards, and featured in editorial coverage.

Best of all, MyEIS360™ Athlete Profiles are completely FREE for anyone to view, including college coaches, without requiring a login. Creating and maintaining a profile is a membership benefit.

Class of 2031: Don’t Leave Your Evaluation Materials Incomplete

As the Class of 2031 rankings process moves forward, Extra Inning Softball encourages coaches and families to be proactive.

Coaches, review your nomination reports. Families, complete your MyEIS360™ Athlete Profiles. Athletes, upload your videos.

The Rankings Committee is committed to evaluating athletes through research, verified information, and a comprehensive review of their abilities.

Help ensure the committee has the information it needs to see the athlete behind the nomination.

The Rankings Momentum Continues!

The excitement continues at Extra Inning Softball! Class of 2032 nominations open November 13, while Class of 2028 rankings begin rolling out November 16!

Coaches and families are encouraged to stay informed, review nomination reports, and keep their MyEIS360™ Athlete Profiles updated with videos and accomplishments. More opportunities to be nominated, evaluated, and recognized are just around the corner! 🥎

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