Category: Competition

“Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.”

lukej December 26, 2019 No Comments

I recently heard this quote for the first time: “Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.” It stopped me in my tracks. And of course I thought of…

10 Ways to Stand Out At A Softball Clinic

lukej February 2, 2016 No Comments

So you go to a clinic, there are a lot of other girls there, and that means you need to find a way to stand out of the crowd. It…

What’s Wrong With Being a Beginner?

lukej April 8, 2015 10 Comments

In a fast pace world, we are always thinking ahead and thinking what’s next? We are searching for bigger and better things. I think we can all say at one…

High School Softball Season Survivor Guide – Grievance 4: Teammate’s Drive Not There

lukej February 18, 2015 No Comments

This is the last and final Grievance! If you missed parts 1-3, see below! Grievance 1: Playing Time Grievance 2: The Competition Grievance 3: Teammates Grievance #4 – The Drive…

High School Softball Survivor Guide – Grievance 3: Teammates

lukej February 12, 2015 3 Comments

(In case you missed the first 1 grievances, Grievance 1: Playing Time and Grievance 2: The Competition. ) Grievance 3: Teammates Uncontrollable: Who is on your team; Other players attitudes; Other players work…

Summer Tryout Q&A with Amanda Scarborough

lukej August 6, 2014 13 Comments

When I think of tryouts I think of the following emotions: nervousness, anxiety, excitement, eagerness, pressure. This is a time, in my mind, where a player is tested mentally, even…

6 Steps to Prepare for Next Weekend

lukej July 13, 2014 No Comments

So I’m sure a lot of you played this weekend and are just getting done this Sunday. You probably even play next weekend (because yes, it’s THAT time of year).…

Inspirational Photo Contest!!!

lukej March 12, 2014 No Comments

Okay y’all! I want to see you and hear from you! From NOW until Friday, March 14 at 11:59pm CT I want you to send in playing pictures (pitching, hitting,…

For Love of The Game…

lukej March 6, 2014 No Comments

Throwback Thursday. Freshman Year in 2005. Pitching with a helmet on. Why? Because…. When you love the game, you’ll do ANYTHING to be able to play. My freshman year, I…

Why She Has 1000…

lukej March 4, 2014 3 Comments

As you grow up and reflect on the years of your life, you can probably count on 1 hand the people who have made a major impact on you. You…

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