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...]
An Open Letter to the Softball Snobs | Softball Is For Girls
Oh, we know who you are. You are the moms and dads who feel superior because your 10-year-old is playing on some fancy schmancy organization team where you are shelling out big bucks to make sure she is up against the best competition for her age group. There's lots of money, and lots of travel and lots of pressure being put on her - being replaced is usually in the back of her mind because many of these organizations are always looking for the next best thing. And you snub, or thumb your nose at the rest of us, the masses playing local lower level tournaments that won't equate to making … [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. Know an awesome … [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...]
Collegiate Sports Advocate | Recruiting Done Right – Small Business Spotlight
Since the beginning at Softball Is For Girls, we have made it a goal to introduce our fastpitch families to small businesses and companies that truly embody the passion and love of the girls and the game. Early, on we met Cheri Naudin with Collegiate Sports Advocate. So today, we present you with a small business spotlight On Collegiate Sports Advocate and Cheri Naudin, who we feel is the epitome of Recruiting Done Right! First, a little background on Cheri. Cheri Naudin heads up one of the most successful recruiting and mentorship firms around, giving solid advice with proven results … [Read more...]
5 Things to STOP A Doing in 2020 | Softball Is For Girls
The holidays and New Year are a time for new beginnings. And new seasons. And hey, maybe we can all do a little better in the New year. So today...... Softball is For Girls' 5 Things to Stop Doing in 2020! (We promise, these will make your life better!!!!) GIVE THE GIFT OF SOFTBALL! We have a $50 GiFT CERTIFICATE for just $25 WHILE THEY LAST! Don't MISS OUT! Stop analyzing and AGONIZING over every single bad call that comes your way. Stop posting it on social media, days after the game is over, just to see if you can get some proof from someone who wasn't even there, that YOU … [Read more...]
To All the Girls I’ve Coached Before
Over a decade in coaching, ensures you meet a lot of people. A lot of parents, a lot of coaches. The softball community is vast, but smaller than you think. Now that I am approaching the final year of 18U ball, I am blown away by the memories of all the girls I have coached before, and how often they cross my mind. While I thought I would remember those BIG wins, and those heartbreaking losses - the truth is I remember the faces, the laughter, and the dugout conversations much more! Some girls made me literally insane. They tested and tried every fiber of my coaching being. And yet as … [Read more...]
ATTENTION PITCHERS! BIG, BIG Changes coming Your Way!
PITCHERS! Let's get right to this. This is new and you need to time to start making changes! There are BIG changes coming your way in 2020 in regard to rules! There has always been a ton of scrutiny on pitchers. Is she pitching legally, are both her feet in contact with the rubber? Are her hands moving correctly? It seems that especially opposing coaches are always very concerned about the legality of the pitching machine displayed by the pitcher they are facing. (Poor Kelly Barnhill) Umpires, coaches, parents, and pitchers who either DO NOT know the rules by organization, or do … [Read more...]
Girl, TUCK in your Softball Uniform shirt!
It's that time of year again. (Or at least it should be) If you are managing or coaching a team, then you need to start thinking about Softball UNIFORMS! And you need to do it sooner rather than later, because come January you will be waiting in line behind thousands of other teams scrambling to get it together. And yes, softball uniforms matter. To the girls especially. While we totally believe that when you first start out, you can go out there in simple t-shirts, we also believe that upgrading the uniforms is a wonderful thing for teams to earn. In fact, using new, matching … [Read more...]
“Put the Best Nine on the Field,” They Say….
OUR SHIRT OF THE MONTH IS JUST $6.50 UNTIL SOLD OUT! “Put the VERY Best nine on the field”, they say Let the very best players make the play! But when it comes to which nine to choose Everyone has very different views. Who will catch, who will pitch? If Sally starts can her and Em switch? If Meg goes to first, and Lou to 2nd, Then Babs will have to play short, I reckon. But then, the outfield will be quite bare Because no ones mom wants their daughter out there. And if Jordan plays 3rd and Mo’s at first Then Lilas dad will have an outburst. Then there’s Jo, Mack, Mary and … [Read more...]
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