Recruit Week presented by sports_recruits starts with a look at what’s changing in college softball recruiting — and what it could mean for today’s athletes. 🥎 Coaches and recruiting experts weigh in on the portal and recent NCAA eligibility changes, including the new age-based eligibility model often referred to as “5 for 5,” and how those changes could impact roster decisions and high school recruits moving forward. The NCAA notes that “5 for 5” is not technically an accurate name for the rule; eligibility is now tied to a continuous five-year period based on age and initial full-time college enrollment. Then, swipe through for your guide to the Fall Division I Softball Recruiting Calendar: 📅 Key evaluation and dead-period dates ✅ What is allowed during an evaluation period 🚫 What changes during a dead period Save this post and keep it handy throughout the fall recruiting season. #AllianceFastpitch #RecruitWeek #SportsRecruits #SoftballRecruiting