It's no secret that a female softball player needs to 'feel good' to 'play good.' Often, there is a direct correlation between their performance on the field, and what is going on in their lives and their emotional state. When there is any sort of drama, or emotional dysfunction, or lack of confidence, or discord, worry, or frustration going on in her head, there is a good chance that it will show up on the field. For coaches and parents, helping their daughter 'feel good,' can be a struggle - and trying to teach them to get the heck out of their own heads, and to let things go, … [Read more...]
Just Shut Up and Hit the Damn Ball | Softball Is For Girls
Just Shut Up and Hit the Ball Already! "They" say (they being the softball Gods), softball is a game of failure. After all, if you succeed at the plate 4 out of 10 times, then you are doing pretty good. And most things in life require more consistency than that to equate to success. Hitting is often the struggle. No team ever beats another team with zero runs, and no matter how good the defense plays, or how good the pitching is - the offense has to do its job to make things happen. And lots of players spend a lot of time doing drills, and going to lessons just to learn to … [Read more...]
6 Things Your Daughter Said in the Dugout | Softball is For Girls
What happens in the dugout, stays in the dugout. And for coaches, the dugout serves as a safe place where kids can voice their opinions, and talk to the coaches WITHOUT the watchful eye of their parentals. Coaches are often put in the precarious position of taking heat from mom and dad in order to listen to the desires of their players - which believe it or not are often vastly on opposite ends of the spectrum. In fact, most kids are pretty happy and satisfied with their situation, coaches and teammates - UNTIL they realize that their parents are not. Most kids are happy to show up, … [Read more...]
Must Haves for the Softball Coaches Bucket | Softball Is For Girls
What are your go-to must haves for the softball coaches bucket? Softball coaches carry around a lot of stuff! Some carry around so much stuff that they need a trailer just to store and transport it all. The idea of course, is to make life as easy as possible, and ensure that the coach is prepared for every single thing or condition that could arise. (Special kudos to the coaches who bring TV's and satellites for those Saturdays when the win streak continues and our favorite college football teams are playing) Today, we wanted to share some must haves for the Softball Coaches Bucket! The … [Read more...]
Words of Softball Wisdom From Amanda Scarborough
We get a little star struck by some of the girls who have grown up, and grown this sport...And when it comes to Amanda Scarborough, we have to be honest, we think she is amazingly great! What a wonderful role model, and catalyst for softball players everywhere! And as we trolled her Instagram yesterday, we came across some words of softball wisdom from Amanda Scarborough, that we just had to share. It's really LIFE WISDOM... So we reached out to her, got permission to share her words, and sincerely hope that it helps or impacts someone else. Upon reading her post, we immediately felt that … [Read more...]
My Daughter Plays “Silly” Softball | Softball is For Girls
A few weeks ago, we came across a parent rant about how so many 'kids' are playing what the ranter referred to as silly softball. It sounded like a fun thing to play, so we read more, wondering if my daughter plays silly softball too.... Turns out that 'silly softball' was a term dubbed about all the thousands of kids who are watering down the fastpitch travel ball market. And it came with a few pangs of what was supposed to be SHAME (the horror) that so many girls would choose silly softball, over something else. The author even went on to say that silly softball was what was wrong with … [Read more...]
Friday’s “SOFTBALL” FAVORITE THINGS – Part 1| Softball Is For Girls
Oprah has her version of favorite things, and Softball is For Girls has Friday's "Softball" favorite things that we think every fastpitch family should know about. There are tricks to this gig, and special tools, and lessons you learn after being in the fastpitch lane for over a decade. So today, we share them with YOU - and we hope you will share your favorite things, and secrets with the rest of us, too! And, their are also companies that don't really give two hoots about softball players, fans, and families. We assure you that every company on our Friday's Favorite things, CARES ABOUT … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Tell if Your Team is the G.O.A.T (Greatest of all Time)
10 Ways to Tell if Your Team is the G.O.A.T (Greatest of All time!) It's that time of year again when the upside down turn over of teams and athletes starts taking place. Spring and summer ball is over - and tryouts are posted everywhere for teams looking for players. Local recruiting tactics take over and coaches are all trying to scrounge up the most talent they can find, making promises and building up their teams reputation in the hopes of 'signing' on the best players. And likewise, parents are looking for the greener grass to plant their daughters' cleats. And during this time of … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Make Sure Your Daughter Quits Softball | Softball is For Girls
They say the road to Hell is paved with good intentions. And parents, are certainly proof of that. We collectively all want what is best for our children, worry obsessively about their successes and failures, and lie awake at night worrying about making sure we are making the right decisions for them. And even so, each of us, on a daily basis, get caught up in the emotions (the most prominent of which is LOVE) and screw things up somehow or another. Let's just admit it, parents are imperfectly perfect creatures, and thank goodness life (and parenthood) is full of Grace! So today, 6 Simple … [Read more...]
The Life of a Pitcher | Softball is For Girls
When they show up on the field, any given Saturday With butterflies and excitement, they are ready to play. They take a look at the circle, and inspect the mound Where the deep trenches from those who came before them are found. They warm up their snaps, their grips and their throws And say a silent prayer that they'll pitch like the pros. But what most don't know or fail to see Is what goes in to this gig doesn't come for free. They can be seen at home throwing a rolled up sock against the wall Practicing their pitching as they walk down the hall. In the grocery store, the … [Read more...]
How Not to Be a Sucky Softball Coach | Softball Is For Girls
Coaching. It's a hard gig and can be a cocktail for disaster. Between parents, and dealing with players, and trying to make decisions for the greater good of all, that will certainly not be agreed upon by everyone involved - being a softball coach is not an easy feat. So first... We want to thank all the brave men and women out there who step up, and take on the task. Without YOU, no matter how many people complain about "mommy" or "daddy" ball - there are thousands of kids who wouldn't have the opportunity to play without you. WE KNOW what YOU GIVE UP. We know what it feels like to … [Read more...]
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