Yesterday, we did a Recruit Profile on one of the 2018 Hot 100 players, Kassidy Krupit from Lambert (Ga.) High who earned All-State honors last fall and is one of the standouts on the talent-laden Georgia Impact – Lewis team.

Today, we talk to Kassidy and learn more about her and her including how she balances working out, athletics, academics and off the field activities. We also hear about how the recruiting process is going and what major programs she’s looking at…

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FullCountSoftball.com: You’re known to be quite the Workout Warrior in addition to playing softball… what drives you to better yourself off the field?
Kassidy Krupit: Working out gets me pumped up and helps me manage the stress of the recruiting process as well as being on one of the best club teams in the nation. In addition to my softball workouts, I do cross-fit workouts three days a week, as well as yoga twice a week.

I push hard in the off-season to better prepare myself for the grind the season can be. Strength conditioning and agility have been a big part of my training and yoga has greatly improved my flexibility, which is very important in preventing injuries. I believe that champions are made in the off-season. In my spare time, I also enjoy playing basketball and volleyball.”

FCS.com: Being on the Impact-Lewis team, you must have to be in great shape just to have a chance to play!
KK: Yes, I’m on a team full of incredible athletes! Seven of my teammates, including myself, are in the Full Count Softball Hot 100, with a total of nine being in the top 200. We are all very competitive and want to win. This pushes me to be the best I can be.

FCS.com: How do you balance softball, working out and doing schoolwork and other non-athletic activities?
KK: Juggling my schoolwork, with my many activities, will help prepare me for being a college athlete. On most school days, I do not get home until 9:30 at night, from early in the morning. I go into school early to study, then go after school to do training in sports medicine or softball workouts. We then drive an hour and half to pitching lessons and cross-fit, and 45 minutes to batting lessons. Most of my time in the car I spend studying. It is very important that I use my time effectively, to be able to handle the rigors of AP and honors classes while maintaining a 3.6 GPA and excelling in softball.

FCS.com: How has being so focused on developing your softball skills impacted you playing other sports?
KK: Up until last year, I played travel and school basketball and track, but due to time constraints and scheduling conflicts, I had to give up those sports to focus on the sport I love. I felt it was important to concentrate on strength, conditioning and flexibility, to bring by game to the next level. Cross-fit and yoga have really helped with this. I still continue to enjoy playing basketball and volleyball in my spare time too.

FCS.com: Talk about your mental approach to softball…
KK: My goal is to keep calm and confident in the circle. I don’t let anything rattle me. People often make comments that I am always smiling and it is not unusual to see me dancing or laughing with my teammates before a big game. This is my way of dealing with high-pressure situations. I pitch and play better when I am relaxed!

FCS.com: What about school and extra-curricular activities? And what would you like to study in college?
KK: I’m taking AP and Honors classes and want to pursue studies with a focus in Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine. I’m a student-athletic trainer at Lambert High School varsity games as a member of my school’s sports medicine team.

I’m also an active member of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and finished 4th in the region to earn a spot at the state level and compete at the State Leadership Conference at the University of Georgia.

FCS.com: How is the recruiting process going, is it to the point yet where the decision is starting to weigh on you?
KK: The recruiting process can be stressful at times. I’ve had the opportunity to go on several unofficial visits and prospect camps over the winter and this gave me the confidence that I know I can play softball at a big school.

Given the format of the prospect camps, it is often frustrating that I don’t have the opportunity to show the complete picture of whom I am as an athlete. Typically, the opportunity only allows for me to showcase the pitching aspect of my game and I feel my biggest strength is my versatility. I believe I would be a great asset at any school, because I can pitch, play anywhere in the field (except catching) and have a very strong bat.

FCS.com: How have the unofficial visits to schools helped you in the process?
KK: On the unofficial visits I’ve been on to date, I really enjoyed touring the campuses, getting to know the coaches and players better and giving them the opportunity to know me, as well as meeting with academic advisers and attending football/softball games. I really appreciated the opportunity to ask questions with the coaches, academic advisers, admissions people, trainers and players. I want to be confident, when I commit, that not only I am good fit for the school and softball program, but that they are a good fit for me.

FCS.com: What schools have you visited that are showing interest in you?
KK: The main ones would be, in no particular order: Georgia, Auburn, Mississippi State, College of Charleston, Central Florida, Georgia State, Kentucky and Missouri.