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In today's landscape, there's no need at all for players in the South to leave. There are a number of newer programs that roster 16 or fewer players, so the opportunities are there and growing. Even though we're seeing a major changing of the guard, there is still an underlying belief among many that California just has better players and that getting a kid to come from CA to play at your State U is somehow a win for the program. Sure, it's good to bring in an out-of-state game-changer that will give you more job security, but as time moves on - as in football - it's going to become increasingly important to win the recruiting battle at home in those areas where softball is really hot.For whatever reason kids from Florida are reluctant to leave the SE. On the flip side kids from California seem to be willing to go anywhere.
FWIW, I'm very thankful that DD cannot wait to get out of California. The only schools she's considering are elsewhere. It's nice to know I've done something right.