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...]
“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...]
Ladies…Would you PLEASE JUST Learn to Freakin’ ADJUST YOURSELF!?
If you have watched the game long enough, you realize pretty quick that softball. like life is a game of adjustments. CHECK OUT THE NEW POSITION DESIGNS UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS! https://store.softballisforgirls.com/ One thing we notice with prevalence especially among the younger players is that it is their failure to adjust that often leads to bad outcomes. We have a generation of youngsters that do not want to adjust to things around them, and who think that doing the same thing over and over again, will bring different results. NEWSFLASH. It doesn't! If there is one takeaway from … [Read more...]
The Classiest, Most Sportsmanlike Team in Softball | Berrien High School SOFTBALL
Nowadays we hear so much about the awful sportsmanship we encounter on the softball fields. From obnoxious parents and arrogant players with attitudes, and rudeness and even fighting among parents - we had to share perhaps one of the most beautiful things we have ever experienced on the softball field. As you may or may not be aware last week started the Georgia High School Associate State tournament in Columbus Georgia. Region winners from around the state play 2 rounds of a 2 for 3 series against the top 4 teams from regions around the state. The goal of course is to get to the Elite 8, … [Read more...]
“Wow, you Throw Pretty good, For a Girl,” He said!
"Wow, you throw pretty good for a girl," he said after she tossed him back his baseball when it landed in foul territory. It was almost too familiar of a comment made innocently by a 12-year-old boy to our daughter when she threw back the baseball they had been playing with when it was hit foul. It was reminiscent of something that happened years ago while my older daughter was practicing pitching on an empty field when a group of boys from a local High School baseball team came to get a little practice in. They watched her hurl balls to her dad on a bucket, and I wasn't sure … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Spot A Softball Player You Want on YOUR TEAM | Softball Is For Girls
How fast does she throw? How many homers has she hit? Is she fast? Does she have a strong arm? Followed by a rattling of stats and comments like "SHe has hit 25 homers with her last team," but failing to mention they were just outfield hits with lots of errors and extra bases....Or - she has 11 pitches and throws mid 60's and she's 11.... Today, we offer helpful ways to spot a softball player you WILL WANT on your team! Recruiting for your team is tough. It's hard. It's not for the faint of heart. You hold tryouts and girls show up and you have a micro minute to figure out who will fit … [Read more...]
I’m Sorry You Heard Me Say Your Daughter Sucks
It's pretty much a guarantee that this post will bring out ALL THE TROLLS who want to judge from behind a computer screen. If not because of the subject matter, because of the fact that we used the word "Sucks" in the title. And because of the...."OH THE HORROR of someone saying something bad about another child on their own team, those poor kids being raised by a horrible mother who does something like that. She should be ashamed of herself blah blah blah blah" This parent should be kicked right off the team, what kind of example is he/she setting by saying something so offensive!?!?!?! … [Read more...]
What the Heck is a SOFTBALLA BOX?
One of the perks to being an influencer in the softball world is that you get to see tons of super cool softball things. We can test out bats, and training devices and if we love them, we can share them with you. Well today, we are going to review the SOFTBALLA BOX. In the decade since we have been around, we have seen some pretty cool things. But being honest, we have to say that the Softball Box to date, has been our favorite product. Here's Why. For one thing, the box is packed full of stuff. But not just stuff. Good stuff. High quality stuff that you would find at real … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to My Daughters Softball Recruiter
Navigating the world of softball recruiting is hard. There are so many things and so much information that we simply do not know. Having been through the recruiting process, today we share our open letter to our daughter's softball recruiter. Dear Cheri; (Yes. we are calling out Cheri Naudin today!) Today, I wanted to let you know first and foremost that I appreciate all the help that you have given us in regard to getting our daughter to play softball at the next level. Dreams really do come true, and despite the fact that I thought I could do without your help, the reality is that I … [Read more...]
When Your Kid Couldn’t Hit Water if She Fell out of a Boat – AKA “The Hitting SLUMP”
Hitting slumps. They suck. It's hard to tell from where I sit whether they suck more for the parents or for the player. Because although it must really stink going up to the plate and deciding it may be better to just close your eyes and swing and pray than actually try, its equally as hard for the parents watching. ((Seriously, it's hard)) And it's really hard to just keep saying "No worries kid, you'll get it next time" while murmuring curse words under your breath. Because FOR REAL IF SHE WOULD JUST LISTEN TO WHAT YOU ARE SAYING SHE WOULD BE HITTING DINGERS..... AND OMG SHE WILL … [Read more...]
My Daughter Plays Softball And Doesn’t Want to Play in College! But she’s STILL a SOFTBALL PLAYER!
There. I said it. Or wrote it. Ok, typed it. My daughter plays softball almost every weekend of her life and she doesn't want to play in college. But She's STILL a SOFTBALL PLAYER! She's just as gritty, her socks stink just as much, she practices just as hard and she LOVES the game just as much as so many other girls. I know what you are thinking. "Oh, here's a mom that says her daughter doesn't want to play in college because she sucks, so she's just letting her down easy. But nope. Nope. That's not it. She's a great softball player. I guarantee if given the chance any coach would … [Read more...]
Softball MOM Hacks
Look, softball is hard. For the adults. And time-consuming, and expensive, and the truth is that everything in life comes with HACKS! Today, we share some SOFTBALL MOM (and dad, auntie, grandma, papa) HACKS to hopefully make your days at the park a little better. Well at least....easier. Weather ISSUES! This is the BEST SOFTBALL MOM HACK EVER! Struggling with the freezing cold? Or the BOOB and back sweat is running down your butt-crack? Or rain making your hair frizz out? Or snow? Weather issues are real, and there are some that no shade tent can save us from. SOLUTION - THE PRESS BOX! … [Read more...]
