Josh Powell

UofSCS 🥎Assistant Softball Coach 🥎

[Alexis McLaughlin @lexmclaughlin18]

Had a great weekend and found out I was player of the week, be back at it in 2 weeks! @GoCamelsSB @LRSoftball @ErskineSoftball @NGUSoftball_ @PiedmontSB @UMOSoftball @coachPOWELL3389 @bccfins_sb @lynchburg_sb @MontreatSB @UpstateSoftball @SOFTBALLWCU @SamfordSB

[Alexis McLaughlin @lexmclaughlin18]

Bats were on fire this weekend I had 2 💣
.625 batting avg
.667 obp
2.667 ops and 5 hits
@ChowanSoftball @coachPOWELL3389 @BrevardSoftball @lynchburg_sb @bccfins_sb @UMOSoftball @MontreatSB @GuilfordSB @cokersball

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

Find friends like MINE!!!!! Super BLESSED🥎💪🏼@defo25 @Coach_TMeds @ErskineSoftball @HansonMolls2 @sarahcespedes1

[Coach Jennifer Turner @CAASoftballAdv]

JUCO ISN’T A BACKUP PLAN. IT’S A STRATEGY. 🥎

I’ve had more conversations about junior college softball in the past year than I ever have before—with college coaches, parents, and athletes.

The recruiting landscape has changed.

Roster limits, the transfer portal, eligibility changes, and increased competition have created a different path to college softball than many families expected.

Because of that, it’s time to stop viewing JUCO as a “last resort.”

For many athletes, it can actually be one of the smartest decisions they make.

Here’s why:

✅ Continue developing physically and mentally before transferring.
✅ Gain valuable college playing experience.
✅ Improve your recruiting value by proving yourself at the collegiate level.
✅ Earn an associate degree while keeping the door open to move on to a four-year school.
✅ Save thousands of dollars in tuition.
✅ Find a better long-term fit instead of forcing the wrong commitment.

I’ve spoken with coaches at every level, and many are relying more on JUCO transfers because they’re recruiting athletes who already have college experience.

That doesn’t mean high school recruiting has disappeared—it hasn’t.

It means families need to understand that there are now multiple successful paths to reaching their goals.

The destination hasn’t changed.

The road to get there has.

Don’t let pride, outdated perceptions, or the opinions of others prevent you from considering an opportunity that could be the best fit for your future.

The goal isn’t to say you played college softball. The goal is to build a college experience that sets you up for success—for four years and beyond.

— Coach Jennifer Turner 🥎

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

uscsumterstbl
ON THE ROAD
Another weekend means another opportunity to find future Fire Ants!
Coach JJ will be at the Gate City Showcase in Greensboro,NC.

Coach Josh Powell will be at the Top of the Mountain Showcase in Asheville, NC.
Playing this weekend?

[USC SUMTER SOFTBALL @USCSumtersfbl]

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FALL PROSPECT CAMP IS HERE! 🥎

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📅 October 11
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎓 Grades 8–12
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Don’t wait—spots are limited!

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

@donuttt2 DeFeo 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼🥎

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

Let’s goooo MERICA 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘🏼

[Sean Parnell @SeanParnellASW]

Effective immediately, the suspension of all involved South Carolina pilots has been lifted.

Carry on Patriots. 🇺🇸🫡

[USC SUMTER SOFTBALL @USCSumtersfbl]

Happy 4th!!

Running a special TODAY ONLY
40% off camp August 15th!!

Limited to 4 players!!

Link for Camp: https://t.co/sl5XqgEUyW
CODE: 4THOFJULY

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

This is hilarious 🤣🤣 looks like something Tilly would do I love it!!!!!

[Cat Osterman OLY @catosterman]

Sorry to whoever gets on after my 3 yr old 🙈

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

And here’s your sign 🤣🐜🤘🏼
#antup #softball

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

Reach out !!!!!!!!🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[USC SUMTER SOFTBALL @USCSumtersfbl]

Looking for 1 2026 transfer who wants to play at the JUCO level and add experience to our roster!!

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

Don’t miss out !!!!!!!!!!!!
#fastpitch #antup #virałpost #collegesoftball

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

If you stay ready then you don’t have to get ready 💪🏼🥎

[Oklahoma City Spark | AUSL @ausl_spark]

POV: you get called up from the Reserve Pool and make an insane play THE SAME DAY 😱

@UGASoftball x @KeirstinRoose

[Erskine Softball @ErskineSoftball]

My heart is breaking —all the news coming out of softball lately - Coaches - this is an INTEGRITY business - a business of values and moral
Conduct - Don’t get into coaching if you are going to use your position to hurt the student athletes around you - Parents and Players - make choices based on your environment not the amenities that surround you !

[Caitlin Egan - 2027 @Caitlin76678467]

A huge thank you to all of the college coaches who took the time to help out at the Elite 80 Camp! Looking forward to seeing you all out on the fields this Saturday and Sunday! @Fsubroncos_sb @UpstateSoftball @cokersball @GCRhinosSB @uscsumtersftbl @ccgasoftball @PiedmontSB

[Erskine Softball @ErskineSoftball]

And the Top of the Mountain Showcase comes to a close - Sunday was wet but the smiles were HUGE - Thanks to my partners in crime for making this 4 day event a phenomenal one ! Even though SOME people get too excited about scoring against my team - just saying 😆😆😆😆😆😆😆🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

@ErskineSoftball Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[Josh Powell @coachPOWELL3389]

Man what a weekend on the road watching softball 🥎💪🏼🤘🏼#fireantsoftball#diebytheant#finearts