The thing about broken people is that they don't need OUR forgiveness. They need their own. There is a big misconception about all of that. My mama was not a bad person, not a bad mother. I know what you are thinking. My mama was just a broken person. When my dad left us - the mirror that was her heart, began chipping away piece by piece. It didn't hurt me and my brother so much, as we were used to him being at the outfield fence of our lives. But it broke her. And then when my grandmother died her heart shattered into a million pieces leaving millions of tiny shards of glass … [Read more...]
Millie – A Softball Players Story
Follow along on social media for our series of "Millie" posts. A Softball Is For Girls original story you won't want to miss. (Missed parts 1-3) Catch up Below! Have an amazing softball story you want to share? Email softballisforgirlsstore@gmail.com Part (1 of 20) Millie's Story - (Part 1/20) "The first time he didn't show up, I was 8 years old and it was my first game of the season. Actually, it was my first game EVER. He told me he would be there. There was no way that he forgot because I reminded him of the game time at least 12 times per day. The park was less than a quarter … [Read more...]
Playing Softball AFTER CoronaVirus – What to Expect…
Great news! Softball, in many parts of the country is BACK after the long lockdown from CoronaVirus. So many of us have heard horror stories, seen guidelines, and have been concerned about what playing softball AFTER CoronaVirus would look like? Today, we have a recap of a USFA tournament from yesterday that took place in Georgia. (Georgia has had several #softballunderground tournaments) and many teams have practiced and scrimmaged for over a month, but this weekend was the first 'official opening" ((((Disclaimer))) For those of you NOT playing, know we are praying for you. And our … [Read more...]
My Last at Bat | Softball is For Girls
It was a breezy and cool Thursday - March 12th to be exact, playing on my high school field during our second region game (meaning it counts), and it, my last at bat was UGLY. 6th inning, down by one run, two outs with two of my teammates on 2nd and 3rd and me at the plate. It started out as a decent at bat, and I held a 2-2 count fouling off several balls against one of our region rivals when I swung out of my shoes at BALL high in the zone, probably close to my forehead for strike three. I smiled that smile that comes with years of playing softball when you know you were just 'handled' … [Read more...]
Our Diamonds Will Shine Again | Softball is For Girls
Some days, it doesn't seem like it...but we promise Our Diamonds will SHINE again, and when they do - ohhhh what a celebration we will have. This one is FOR all of you, patiently waiting for your days at the ballpark. The fresh cut grass, the morning dew The yawning coaches, and even the BLU The packed up car -the trek down to the park Our FAVORITE team awaits, the uniforms still stark. The first few throws, fly balls and grounders The sun rises up and things liven up around her. Before too long, the line up is made The greatest game on is Earth is about to be played. The park echoes … [Read more...]
Is Softball ‘Essential?” | Softball is For Girls
The big question for many of us, and one we see being asked, debated, and argued over all over social media and beyond, is.... Is Softball Essential? Of course you could replace the word 'softball' with just about anything right now. Such as work, baseball, graduation, SCHOOL, haircuts, actual visits to the doctors, grocery shopping, vacation, going to the bank, lacrosse, track, mulching the yard, the playground...You get the point. It's been about 6'ish weeks since we have all adjusted best we can, to sheltering in place, or quarantine as many like to call it. In these weeks, there … [Read more...]
What If? | Softball is For Girls
At the end of the journey, parents of athletes end up with a lot of memories, a lot of regrets, a lot of thoughts. One minute you are teaching a kid who cannot even pour a glass of milk how to hit a ball off a tee, and the next you are packing up trophies and watching them fly off into something that resembles adult-hood. What if, instead of waiting until it's over, we asked ourselves - or gave some thought to the hard questions now. Would it change your journey? Would it help? Would it change anything you do now? Would it change the outcome? Would it change the relationships in your … [Read more...]
Bully Baller Moms (And dads) | Softball Is For Girls
If we had a quarter for every time we heard a softball parent say that they joined a team, only to find out that the other parents didn't welcome them - we would be wealthy, indeed. This bully baller mom (and dad) thing is apparently a thing.... A sad reality in youth sports is that despite their being plenty of room for every kid on the field to shine, parents are intimidated by other kids, especially new kids - who join their team and perhaps 'challenge' their child for a position or playing time. And boy can things get ugly and downright mean. One of the reasons there is so much … [Read more...]
How to GET our Ball-Playin’ Life CLEAN AF! | Your Ball-Player Laundry Problems
Every year, its the same. Sports parents from all walks of life looking for a solution for their laundry problems. You know white pants and cleats and uniforms that kids use for napkins that smell like the back end of a raccoon. Stained socks and catching equipment that picks up every ounce of dirt on the ballfield - that also lands on the upholestery in your car and on your carpets. What if we told you, that we know the ultimate solution to your ball player laundry problems? Would you believe us? And what if we told you that this cleaner will change your life, and the way you clean … [Read more...]
Shout out to All the #GIRLDADS | Softball is For Girls
Hashtag #girldad is trending in response to Kobe Bryant's untimely passing. And today, we want to give a huge shout-out to all the girldads out there who stand up, show up, support, encourage, coach, mentor, listen to, raise, empower, and love their daughters. And the beautiful thing is that these girldads don't have to be 'dads' at all. The softball community is proof of just how powerful a strong male presence can be in the life of a girl. So many of the coaches that we know, are not only invested in the raising of their own kids - but the kids of others as well. Girldads can … [Read more...]
You Might Be an A$$Hole Sports Parent if….
Being a sports parent is not for the faint of heart. The combination of supporting your children whom you love more than anything in the entire world, competition and being let loose in the wild kingdom of youth athletics is not always an easy task. Sometimes, it brings out the worst in us. Sometimes, we get caught up and lose sight of the big picture. It's ok. Luckily our kids forgive us quickly, and we can live and learn IF(and this is a big IF) we are willing to recognize when we are acting like a$$holes and take steps to make a change. :) So today, a short and sweet recount of just a … [Read more...]
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