Cori McMillan had a breakout softball season for Virginia Tech in 2024 leading the ACC in home runs and slugging percentage, setting an a single-season home run record for VT, and going a perfect 20-20 on stolen base attempts (ranking third in the ACC).
In our conversation, we talk with her about what her journey was like from 8-years-old all the way through going into the transfer portal after her sophomore season and the recruitment process she experienced. She tells us how her mom's support made a huge impact on her, why/when she started specializing, and how the game you played when you were a kid is different than the game your kid is playing today.
3:56 - Letting the kid lead the post-game debrief
6:01 - Playing multiple sports as a young kid
6:56 - One reason to start specializing you might not have thought of
8:09 - Giving your kid ownership of their athletic journey
12:13 - What it actually looks like to chase a college scholarship
16:52 - The key to remaining close to your kid through their journey
19:20 - What to do when a kid has potential but doesn’t want to work at it yet
24:50 - The game you played is not the same game your kid is playing
26:58 - What the recruiting process looks like for current athletes
34:56 - The thank you note you want from your kids when they’re done playing
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