Welcome to Madness Monday, our weekly deep dive into the debates lighting up the fastpitch world — from dugout discussions to college recruiting calls. We skip the easy takes and go straight for the topics dividing coaches, parents, and players everywhere.
This week’s question:
What benefits players and college coaches more — showcases or bracket play?
The Results Are In from Our Dugout Discussion Polls:
Showcases — Direct exposure is unmatched: 80%
Championships — Pressure games show true grit: 20%
The majority of voters believe showcases provide the biggest advantage, giving athletes direct access to college coaches and a platform to display their skills in real time. But a passionate 20% say nothing compares to the intensity of bracket play, where championship pressure reveals a player’s true competitiveness and mental toughness.
Join Jayden Mount and Laina Holmgren as they break down both sides — whether the spotlight of showcases truly prepares athletes for the next level, or if tournament play under pressure builds the kind of winners college programs crave.
Cast your vote Madness Monday and join the conversation HERE!
This is where the madness starts.
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