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 more...
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“Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.”
I recently heard this quote for the first time: “Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.” It...
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10 Ways to Stand Out At A Softball Clinic
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...
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What’s Wrong With Being a Beginner?
In a fast pace world, we are always thinking ahead and thinking what’s next? We are searching for bigger and better things. I...
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High School Softball Season Survivor Guide – Grievance 4:...
This is the last and final Grievance! If you missed parts 1-3, see below! Grievance 1: Playing Time Grievance 2: The Competition...
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High School Softball Survivor Guide – Grievance 3: Teammates
(In case you missed the first 1 grievances, Grievance 1: Playing Time and Grievance 2: The Competition. ) Grievance 3: Teammates...
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6 Steps to Prepare for Next Weekend
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). Here are some...
Inspirational Photo Contest!!!
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, teamwork, teammates...
For Love of The Game…
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 had an...
Why She Has 1000…
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 are told to surround yourself by people who make...
#30DaysOfGreatness – I’m in, are you??
Want to share something VERY COOL with you to get you (and me) active for the next 30 days. ANYONE can participate – kids and adults alike. It would be AWESOME to get your teams...
Sometimes, You’re a Loser
Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but everybody is not always a winner. We live in a society where everyone is scared to tell a kid that they lost and in a society where everybody...
Dealing with Injuries Part 2 – Contributing to...
Injuries are going to happen. They are a part of sports; they are a part of being an athlete. Some injuries are definitely more severe than other injuries. As athletes, we are pushing our...
Understanding the Strike Zone – As A Pitcher
An umpire’s strike zone should NEVER be used as an excuse of not performing well. Can you control the umpire’s zone? No. What can you control? Keeping your emotions in check to be able to...
Mental Toughness vs Feeling Good to Play Good
What’s the difference between mental toughness and feeling good to play good? Are they one in the same or completely different? Mental toughness and feeling good to play good are...