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5 Reasons Your Softball Bat NEEDS a Hat!
She hit me in the face with her softball bat. Why? Well you know how kids act like lunatics in a cage when the you put your car in park and the locks don’t open immediately, and they start “Mom, Mom, Mom, let me out!” I was shifting into park and about to open the doors when she climbed over the seat with her bat bag and cracked me in the head with the end of her bat.
Read MoreHow to Not Stink. (Too much) | Softball is for Girls
How not to stink! But first….we think you should EMBRACE the STINK, at least a little. Because for one, you are an athlete and your body is purging toxins while you are out there exercising and that is a good thing!
Read MoreDear Parents Missing Games | An Open letter
We want to remind you to not feel bad for doing ALL the things it takes to raise a happy family – some of that which may include missing things, or splitting up or taking turns when you have multiple kids. We also want to reassure you that your kid will be just fine. They don’t think as much of us missing something as we do. The crisco layer of guilt we feel all day long when we miss something is not helping anyone. Life comes with responsibilities and we are ALL DOING THE BEST WE CAN.
Read MoreWARNING to all SOFTBALL PARENTS!
So here’s the warning. DO YOU. DO YOUR FAMILY. When your girls are young, play for the fun and the challenge and the growth that your child needs. HOLD TO YOUR MORALS. HOLD TO YOUR OWN VALUES. Try not to feel threatened everytime you run into your former teammate who is shitting glitter about the new, big, best, travel team they are on. Stay calm.
Read MoreWhat the Heck Is Going on in Her Head!?!?! | Softball is For Girls
So why all this oversharing you ask? You don’t know what these girls are going through. You don’t ever really know what happened today at school, or in the dugout out of earshot. If you are wondering what is going on with one of your players because they seem distant, or off – try hard not to make a spectacle or example of her, especially if this is not her norm. Learn how to read the room when it comes to these girls. They have bad days, that as adults we would say they are just being silly. We can tell them all the right things, but I promise you – they still get hurt and question their worth on the daily. Extra in today’s world of fake.
Read MoreDoes Size matter? | Softball is For Girls
Let’s try this one more time for the people in the BACK… Commenting or judging female athletes because of their SIZE, is rude – and has ZERO place on the ballfield. Read on…
Read MoreWORTH IT | Softball is For Girls
We are really excited to introduce you to Randi, who will be helping us a get a better look “Inside the Fence” of the softball field. Randi is A LOT of things that make her perfect as a contributor here at Softball is For Girls…. She is a former cut-hroat travel ball competitor, the DAUGHTER of a legendary softball coach, a ‘retired’ COLLEGE softball player, the wife of a former high level travel ball coach, a HIGH SCHOOL coach (softball & lacrosse), a High School teacher, and a mama to two beautiful girls. So, shes been “Inside that fence” for a long time and sees and hears and KNOWS things that clearly….we just can’t or don’t or shouldn’t know…She is that person that the players go to and say “Please, Randi – I know my mom wants me to pitch but can you please put me in the outfield?” She is also insightful, empathetic yet EXTREMELY CUT-THROAT COMPETITIVE (like, will do anything to win) – and has a great understanding of what it takes to do just that. So Welcome, Randi!
Read MorePlaying by THE RULES | Softball is for Girls
The RULES…You’d think they would be common sense, but then every Spring you get to the ballpark and just wonder WTH some adults are thinking. Softball Rules for Parents! We would love to HEAR YOURS!
Read MoreSoftball Team Questionaire| Softball Is For Girls
If you are a softball coach who truly values the input of his or her players, and promises not to get butthurt or defensive, this softball team questionnaire is a wonderful way to build team communication and allow your players to take ownership and reflect on performance. Download your free printable copy.
Read MoreWe Failed. Miserably. Read on! | Softball is For Girls
No laughing. I thought how this could change lives. I thought about how words of kindness could literally change the course of someone’s life, especially because we NEVER EVER EVER know what these kids are going through on the day to day. I thought about the kindness of strangers I’ve encountered in my life as a confused teenager who made an impact.
Read MoreA Softball Love Story | Softball is For Girls
And that, is my softball love story. I hope that whomever reads this, realizes that whether they are in the dugout or on the bleachers and sidelines, there are eyes, very impressionable eyes – watching and learning about life through the examples you provide.
Read MoreWho is on Your Team?? | Softball Is For Girls
Need a facemask? Then get one that is made by an organization that isn’t afraid to put YOUR DAUGHTER first. Notice how many awesome colors that they come in? Because they know GIRLS! PERIOD. Sliding shorts?? Yep.
Read MoreBecause You Love the Game | Softball is for Girls
We have put a ton of effort and love into selecting things that we KNOW you will love, because you love the game. Softball, for you – and for us…is a lifestyle… It is part of who we are. Softball is for Girls was created to highlight this game, and the players, fans and coaches…
Read MoreSaying I Love You, Softball Style…| Softball is For Girls
Sometimes, love doesn’t look like a Hallmark Card. In fact, most times it doesn’t. It doesn’t come wrapped up in a package with hearts, and it isn’t spoken out loud with the common words we are all accustomed to hearing. Sometimes, saying I love you, especially softball style – is more about what we do…
Read MoreAddie | The Girl Who Forgot How to Pitch
So, why I share my story is because I want other people – the non-players (parent, coaches) to know how much pressure can be on the players from a young age. Especially when they are very talented. I was always heralded for doing so good under pressure, it was one of my gifts. And, I loved the game more than anything in the world. I loved to pitch more than anything in the world. But there was also an immense amount of pressure on me. Fear of losing a game, of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing people. Fear of someone replacing me. Fear of not being validated by making it to a D1 college. Fear of being useless if I couldn’t pitch. So much fear that I never really digested or realized.
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