JUNIOR DAY NATIONAL PROSPECT SHOWCASE | Ann Arbor, MI

The Junior Day Softball National will be held on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI. The participants in the Junior Day National event will represent some of the best players across the country who attended a previous Junior Day Softball regional event this summer or received an invite. Players will be given the opportunity to work with our on-field staff of college coaches to get valuable feedback on their skills through a written evaluation that will break down all of the valued metrics in today’s game. We will also be inviting other coaches to the event to observe the two days of action.

Players will be broken down into eight teams that will represent regions of the United States. Each team will consist of 2 catchers, 3 pitchers, 2 first base, 4 infielders, 3 outfielders, and 1 utility. Players will rotate throughout gameplay to ensure equal playing time and adequate evaluation.

WHAT WILL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE NATIONAL SHOWCASE:

TEAM SHOWCASE: Each team will get a session on-field with the coaches for evaluation in POP time, home to first time, hitting exit velocity, batting practice and extended infield/outfield with recorded throwing velocities.

INDIVIDUAL TEAM TALK: Each team will get to have a more intimate discussion with a college coach to ask questions and discuss what coaches look for in gameplay and showcase environments.

GAMES: Each team will play four games through Saturday and Sunday. All players will receive equal playing time to ensure a proper in-game evaluation.

SEMINAR ON COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT & RECRUITING: Team showcases are complete, our staff of coaches will present a discussion with parents and players on development at the college level and the college recruiting process. This will be an open forum between parents, players and the coaches that are involved in these processes on a day to day basis.

HOW DOES THIS DIFFER FROM A STANDARD JUNIOR DAY SOFTBALL REGIONAL EVENT?
 

Much like our Junior Day regional events we will put college coaches on the field with high school players who want to learn about today’s game from the actual coaches who are at the college level. However, there are some great additions to our National Event that you won’t see in a regional setting:

1. Live Game Play with present playing schedules
2. Written Evaluation
3. Skill Metrics Evaluation
4. Intimate small group discussions with coaches about how to engage college coaches in a coaching and showcasing environment
5. Each player will be provided a Junior Day National numbered jersey
6. Opportunity to compete against players from all over the country

TENTATIVE ITINERARY

**An itinerary of the event will be given one-week prior to camp with a full game schedule, etc.**

Friday, August 1st, 2025: 
5:30pm → Evening Check In at Alumni Field at Carol Hutchins Stadium: 1255 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
6:00pm → Evening Discussion on College Athletics
7:00pm → Meet & Greet with Coaches

Saturday, August 2nd, 2025:
8:00am-5:00pm → Showcase, Instruction & Gameplay

**Please arrive 1 hour prior to your game time. Athletes will begin warming up 45 minutes before their first game.**

University of Michigan SB Field: 
9:00am-9:45am → Black vs. Cardinal
Cardinal: Metric Collection 9:45AM
10:00am-10:45am → Black vs. Columbia Blue
Black: Metric Collection 10:45AM
11:00am-11:45am → Columbia Blue vs. Cardinal
Columbia Blue: Metric Collection 11:45AM

University of Michigan SB Field:
1:30pm-2:15pm → Green vs. Orange
Orange: Metric Collection 2:15PM
2:30pm-3:15pm → Green vs. Grey
Green: Metric Collection 3:15PM
3:30pm-4:15pm → Orange vs. Grey
Grey: Metric Collection 4:15PM

Sunday, August 3rd, 2025:
7:00am-2:30pm → Gameplay

**Please arrive 1 hour prior to your game time. Athletes will begin warming up 45 minutes before their first game.**
 

University of Michigan SB Field:
8:00am-8:45am → Black vs. Grey
9:00am-9:45am → Grey vs. Cardinal
10:00am-10:45am → Black vs. Green
 

11:00am → Camp Closing Remarks

University of Michigan SB Field:
11:30am-12:15pm → Columbia Blue vs. Orange
12:30pm-1:15pm → Green vs. Columbia Blue
1:30pm-2:15pm → Cardinal vs. Orange

OFFICIAL EVENT HOTEL

Doubletree by Hilton Ann Arbor North
3600 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
Cutoff date to book by: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025

DIRECTIONS TO THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN