ALL-ACADEMIC SHOWCASE
EVENT DETAILS
|
Date: Monday June 30, 2025
Location: Ballpark at Erie Age: 2025 - 2027 Grads ONLY! Cost: $230 Game Times Available: June 21, 2025 |
To receive an application, contact:
Rachel Cavallaro Email: [email protected] please include the following info: 1. Request for Colorado Sparkler All Academic 2. Player Name 3. Players Club team name |
HOW TO APPLY
|
vertical divider
The All-Academic Showcase games are comprised of 2025, 2026 and 2027 graduates who are academically successful. These games are designed for players seeking to be recruited by high-academic universities and colleges. Players invited to these games provide an application and an unofficial transcript.
To receive an application, contact: Rachel Cavallaro Email: [email protected] Call/Text: (970) 672-0505 Players must complete an application by March 31, 2025.
We will accept applications past the deadline but cannot guarantee a spot! |
Requirements to ApplyAny 2025-2027 graduate that has taken honors/AP courses are eligible to apply if they have an unweighted 3.7 GPA or higher.
2025 Graduate minimum requirements:
1. Cumulative GPA (on an unweighted 4.0 scale) = 3.8 OR 2. ACT score = 29 or higher 2026 Graduate minimum requirements:
1. Cumulative GPA (on an unweighted 4.0 scale) = 3.9 OR 2. ACT score = 30 or higher 2027 Graduate minimum requirements:
1. Cumulative GPA (on an unweighted 4.0 scale) = 4.0 2028 Graduates: Per our college coaches request, we have been asked to not accept 2028 graduates for these games until next year, when the students have a longer high-school academic history. |
FORMAT
- 1 game only
- 12-13 players per roster
- Pitchers and catchers guaranteed 2 innings
- All other position players are guaranteed 3 innings
- 6 inning games
- College coaches have been hired to work these games
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Our objective for the All-Academic Games is to select players who have the desire and academic standing to apply at an Ivy League or high academic college or university. Coaches from high academic schools have requested these games and plan on recruiting from them. The All-Academic Games will incorporate both Sparkler and Fireworks players and will be played on Monday June 30, 2025 at Ballpark of Erie.
We have recruited top academic collegiate coaches to coach these athletes on the field and to recruit at these games. To be considered for a spot on one of the All-Academic rosters, you must meet the minimum requirements below AND submit your application. *Please note that applications received prior to the deadline are not guaranteed a spot on an All-Academic team. It is also highly encouraged that you request a confirmation to ensure that Triple Crown received all components of your application. If you do not receive a confirmation it cannot be guaranteed that your information was received.
Players selected for the All-Academic Games will be notified via email by May 15, 2025. If you do not receive an e-mail concerning acceptance or denial by June 3rd, please contact us to follow up on your application.
We have recruited top academic collegiate coaches to coach these athletes on the field and to recruit at these games. To be considered for a spot on one of the All-Academic rosters, you must meet the minimum requirements below AND submit your application. *Please note that applications received prior to the deadline are not guaranteed a spot on an All-Academic team. It is also highly encouraged that you request a confirmation to ensure that Triple Crown received all components of your application. If you do not receive a confirmation it cannot be guaranteed that your information was received.
Players selected for the All-Academic Games will be notified via email by May 15, 2025. If you do not receive an e-mail concerning acceptance or denial by June 3rd, please contact us to follow up on your application.
COLLEGE COACHES ATTENDING
Per NCAA compliance rules, NCAA coaches are not allowed to coach All-Academic games.
Many NAIA level college coaches coach the all-academic games since many times they also have high-academic admissions requirements.
There may also be JUCO coaches coaching as well due to the availability. The “coach” experience is to have the players experience having a college coach in their dugout as opposed to their club coach. All levels of coaches can answer questions regarding the recruiting process and the college softball experience.
Please see the Schools Attending List under the Colorado 4th of July "Event Details" tab.
For a Full List of Schools Attending the CO 4th of July tournament, CLICK HERE and scroll down to the 'College Coaches Attending' tab.
2025 All-Academic Showcase Game Coaches:
This list will be updated frequently, more coaches to come.
Arizona Christian University - Mike Mayben - NAIA - AZ
Arizona Western College - Bobby Verdugo - JUCO - AZ
Ave Maria University - Julia Plezbert - NAIA - FL
Ave Maria University - Rianna Koteles - NAIA - FL
Bethany College - Jacob Clary - NAIA - KS
Calumet College - Dave Lopez - NAIA - IN
Colby Community College - Jasmine Esparza - JUCO - KS
Colby Community College - Bailey Honne - JUCO - KS
College of Southern Idaho - Kylie Baumert - JUCO - ID
College of Southern Idaho - Nick Baumert - JUCO - ID
College of Southern Idaho - Grant Ponder - JUCO - ID
College of Southern Idaho - Kylie Hale - JUCO - ID
Columbia International University - Sara Allen - NAIA - SC
Cottey College - Rebekah Klinginsmith - NAIA - MO
Dakota County Technical College - Tom Cross - JUCO - MN
Fort Hays Tech Northwest - Bailey Honne - JUCO - KS
Friends University - Lucas Nordberg - NAIA - KS
Fullerton College - Crystal Aguirre - JUCO - CA
Fullerton College - Speedy Mendoza - JUCO - CA
MidAmerica Nazarene University - Elizabeth Thomas - NAIA - KS
Midland University - Beth Singleton - NAIA - NE
Midland University - Bobbi Singleton - NAIA - NE
Northeast Community College - Freddy Barrera - JUCO - NE
Our Lady of the Lake University - Jody Armijo - NAIA - TX
Otero College - Skye Koehl - JUCO - CO
Otero College - Ashley Johnson - JUCO - CO
Peru State College - Toni Closner - NAIA - NE
Stephens College - Millay Lambert - NAIA - MO
Sterling College - Calynn Gicante - NAIA - KS
Many NAIA level college coaches coach the all-academic games since many times they also have high-academic admissions requirements.
There may also be JUCO coaches coaching as well due to the availability. The “coach” experience is to have the players experience having a college coach in their dugout as opposed to their club coach. All levels of coaches can answer questions regarding the recruiting process and the college softball experience.
Please see the Schools Attending List under the Colorado 4th of July "Event Details" tab.
For a Full List of Schools Attending the CO 4th of July tournament, CLICK HERE and scroll down to the 'College Coaches Attending' tab.
2025 All-Academic Showcase Game Coaches:
This list will be updated frequently, more coaches to come.
Arizona Christian University - Mike Mayben - NAIA - AZ
Arizona Western College - Bobby Verdugo - JUCO - AZ
Ave Maria University - Julia Plezbert - NAIA - FL
Ave Maria University - Rianna Koteles - NAIA - FL
Bethany College - Jacob Clary - NAIA - KS
Calumet College - Dave Lopez - NAIA - IN
Colby Community College - Jasmine Esparza - JUCO - KS
Colby Community College - Bailey Honne - JUCO - KS
College of Southern Idaho - Kylie Baumert - JUCO - ID
College of Southern Idaho - Nick Baumert - JUCO - ID
College of Southern Idaho - Grant Ponder - JUCO - ID
College of Southern Idaho - Kylie Hale - JUCO - ID
Columbia International University - Sara Allen - NAIA - SC
Cottey College - Rebekah Klinginsmith - NAIA - MO
Dakota County Technical College - Tom Cross - JUCO - MN
Fort Hays Tech Northwest - Bailey Honne - JUCO - KS
Friends University - Lucas Nordberg - NAIA - KS
Fullerton College - Crystal Aguirre - JUCO - CA
Fullerton College - Speedy Mendoza - JUCO - CA
MidAmerica Nazarene University - Elizabeth Thomas - NAIA - KS
Midland University - Beth Singleton - NAIA - NE
Midland University - Bobbi Singleton - NAIA - NE
Northeast Community College - Freddy Barrera - JUCO - NE
Our Lady of the Lake University - Jody Armijo - NAIA - TX
Otero College - Skye Koehl - JUCO - CO
Otero College - Ashley Johnson - JUCO - CO
Peru State College - Toni Closner - NAIA - NE
Stephens College - Millay Lambert - NAIA - MO
Sterling College - Calynn Gicante - NAIA - KS
WHAT EACH ATHLETE RECEIVES
1. Working college coaches: interact during warm-ups, coach showcase game, provide instruction, conduct exit talks, possible scholarship offer on site, etc.
2. Visibility to recruiting college coaches: 300+ college coaches attend.
3. Event amenities such as excellent facilities and competent umpires.
4. Recognition via website and the Showcase Program.
5. Opportunity for new friendships with players across the country.
2. Visibility to recruiting college coaches: 300+ college coaches attend.
3. Event amenities such as excellent facilities and competent umpires.
4. Recognition via website and the Showcase Program.
5. Opportunity for new friendships with players across the country.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
Each player is required to provide her own team uniform, glove, catcher's gear, bats, water bottles, etc.
REFUND POLICY
Refund Policy
NO refunds after June 1, 2025
If an individual cancels before June 1 a 20% admin fee will be assessed
Act of God Refund Policy
If an event is lost due to weather or any Act of God (i.e. COVID-19), the entry fee will be refunded via check minus the 20% administration fee.
NO refunds after June 1, 2025
If an individual cancels before June 1 a 20% admin fee will be assessed
Act of God Refund Policy
If an event is lost due to weather or any Act of God (i.e. COVID-19), the entry fee will be refunded via check minus the 20% administration fee.
FACILITY INFORMATION
Ballpark at Erie
450 Powers St.
Erie, CO 80516
450 Powers St.
Erie, CO 80516
