Sofia Soyugenc

@stevensonhs 2029 🥎🏊‍♀️ | Academics over Athletics - 4.14 GPA | #13 @SOX2029 - (RHP/IF/OF) | IG: sofia_ag_soyugenc | 📧: [email protected]

[Sofia Soyugenc @sofiasoyugenc]

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Lake County softball notes: Libertyville coming on strong; Vernon Hills takes lead in CSL North race https://t.co/B1Bxqha80S

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@bobnarang Thank you for the shout out.

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[Coach Jennifer Turner @CAASoftballAdv]

You can separate yourself from 50% of the competition just by doing the things many athletes stop doing after a while:

Showing up consistently.
Working hard even when no one is watching.
Doing the extra reps.
Taking care of your body.
Being coachable.

Consistency alone puts you ahead of half the field.

[Sofia Soyugenc @sofiasoyugenc]

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[Coach Jennifer Turner @CAASoftballAdv]

Growth is determined by your comfort zone 🔥

Most athletes think improvement comes from doing more of what they’re already good at.

It doesn’t.

It comes from stepping into what feels uncomfortable.

Growth happens when you:
• Take reps at the skill you struggle with most
• Compete against players who challenge you
• Ask for honest feedback — and accept it
• Train when it would be easier to stay comfortable
• Keep showing up even when confidence feels low

Comfort feels safe.

But comfort doesn’t change you.

The athletes who reach the next level aren’t the ones who stay where they shine — they’re the ones willing to look average while they get better.

Because every time you choose discomfort over ease, you’re building something bigger than skill:

You’re building toughness.
You’re building resilience.
You’re building a player college coaches can trust.

If your training always feels easy…

You’re probably staying the same.

[Sofia Soyugenc @sofiasoyugenc]

Thoughts? Would love to hear from coaches and committed players on this topic.

[Coach Jennifer Turner @CAASoftballAdv]

There’s a hard truth in recruiting that athletes and families need to understand:

Showing up somewhere doesn’t automatically mean you’re being evaluated.

Camps can be incredible opportunities — but only when there is mutual interest.

If a staff hasn’t communicated with you…
If they haven’t responded to your emails…
If they haven’t asked you to attend…
If they haven’t engaged with your updates…

You have to pause and ask:
Am I going where I’m wanted — or am I just hoping to be noticed?

Recruiting is not about chasing logos.
It’s about building relationships.

The athletes who get recruited consistently are the ones who:

• Communicate before they attend
• Send film and measurable updates
• Ask where they stand on the board
• Confirm the staff is actually looking at their position and grad year
• Follow up after camps with clarity

Go where there is communication.
Go where coaches reply.
Go where they ask questions.
Go where they invite you.

Interest is a two-way street.

Your time, money, and energy matter. Be intentional with them.

Don’t just show up.
Show up where you are valued.

[Sofia Soyugenc @sofiasoyugenc]

Everyone has their doubts. Am I good enough? Am I putting in enough work. Social media presents you with everyone’s highlights; making you think that others don’t struggle. Most don’t post their failures, only their successes. Keep working hard. Never give up. It’s a long journey

[Don Williams @Don_K_Williams]

Athlete: Coach… I think I want to quit.

Coach: Okay. Then let’s talk about why.

Athlete: I’m tired. All the early mornings, the pain, the pressure. Sometimes I wake up and wonder what I’m even doing this for.

Coach: That’s not quitting. That’s being human. Doubt shows up when you’re close to something that matters.

Athlete: But I’m not even sure I’m good enough. I look around and see people stronger, faster… happier.

Coach: Comparison is a liar. It shows you everyone’s surface but hides their struggle. You don’t need to be better than them. You need to be better than yesterday.

Athlete: What if I never win? What if I give everything and still fall short?

Coach: Then you’ll walk away with something most never touch—truth. The kind you only find when you’ve emptied yourself for something bigger than comfort.

Athlete: So… you think I should keep going?

Coach: I think you already know the answer. You wouldn’t be having this conversation if you truly wanted to stop. You just want someone to remind you that it’s worth it.

Athlete: It hurts, Coach. Some days, it really hurts.

Coach: Good. That means you care. And nothing worth having comes without pain. Now breathe. You’ve made it through every hard day so far.
Most quit before the breakthrough!

Don’t be like most!

[Sofia Soyugenc @sofiasoyugenc]

@IndStSoftball We’ll be there coach. Hope you can stop by and find a future prospect.

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@IlliniSB I’ll be there. Stop by and check out a future prospect.

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@EIU_Softball We’ll be there. Hopefully you can stop by and check us out.

[Sofia Soyugenc @sofiasoyugenc]

Final tournament of the Fall. I’ll be heading to KC for the @TopGunEvents Select Invite. Looking forward to seeing everyone out there. @gatorjack72 @SBRRetweets @CoastRecruitsSB @UncommittedUsa @SUncommitted @D1Softball @TGETalent @IHartFastpitch #softball #softballrecruit

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@bparatore2026 @LineDsoftball @fcleles2026 Congrats. Awesome achievement.

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@SavvyTourneys We got our first morning game in. It was beautiful out. Then came the 🌧️. Hopefully we get some more games in tomorrow. 🤞🏼

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@PennStateSB We’re out here coach. Would be honored to have you come and check us out. 🤞🏼 we get our games in this morning.

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@IlliniSB I’ll be there. Would be honored to have you check us out.

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@HCrossSB @Coach_Ladino @coachakcer @Coachmeggorman @GoHolyCross @PatriotLeague Come check us out.

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@livgreyy Hope to see you out there.

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@UEAthletics_SB I’ll be there. Would love to see you out there.

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@coach_toric I’ll be there. Would love to have you stop by and check me out.

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@FlyerSoftball I’ll be there. Would love to see you out there.