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Are You a Good Team Mate? | Softball is For Girls
Good news is there is always time to make a change! As adults, we need to help our kids realize that beyond toddlerhood the world does not revolve around them and them alone! And as players, we need to pass on not just the responsibility but the EXPECTATION that our kids become good team mates.
Read MoreYou Know Your Daughter is a Pitcher When….
What would you add? You know your daughter is a pitcher WHEN….
Read MoreThe Softball ATHLETE | Softball is For Girls
We are missing the mark a bit when it comes to our youth athletes. Actually, we are missing it a lot. One of the most important aspects of our children participating in sports is keeping them active. We all know that exercise is important for the body and mind. Recreation programs have the number one…
Read MoreTo the Girl Having a Bad Game | Softball is For Girls
An open letter to the kids on my team who have had a bad day….
Read MoreTake the Gravel & The Shell | A message to Coaches
Check yourself often. Check your intentions. Check your motivation. Check your ego. It’s easy to get caught up in the glory of softball. Every town has ‘softball heroes’ and ‘legends’ but they don’t always make the best coaches. We all know coaches who seem to think it’s all about them. So most importantly, remember always that THIS COACHING GIG is not ABOUT YOU. It never was. Stay honest. True to your mission and goals as a team.
Read MoreHurricane Harvey Softball Help
Important information for Hurricane Harvey help efforts for the softball communities affected! Please READ AND SHARE!
Read MoreWhat Does Your Softball Players Food Plan Look Like?
I’ve been working with softball players for a very long time and throughout my time with them I’ve seen parents and players struggle with how to develop a correct eating plan. It’s a very tough subject to talk about but it needs addressing. Far too often, we are concerned with every aspect of training and…
Read MoreFundraising for Your Softball Team
Team fundraising! When we recently updated our business model, we kept team fundraising in mind. Today, we launch our new SIFG fundraiser – in the hopes that it will add value (and money) to your fundraising efforts!
Read MoreAn Open Letter to All The Upcoming Softball Seniors | Softball is for Girls
You have walked in the places of the many others that came before you, and you will leave foot steps for others to come behind you. Maybe their names, or maybe your name lingers on a banner somewhere at the field still. Either way, be mindful of what kind of footprints you leave. (Read that sentence again!) BE MIND OF WHAT FOOTPRINTS YOU LEAVE BEHIND! Consider your legacy to your school program, to the people coming behind you.
Read MoreTips For Coaching a Type 1 Athlete | Softball is For Girls
Most importantly…count your blessings. These kids have grit. And they are tough as nails. And they are accustomed to fighting every day of their life, and they will fight for you and your team. They aren’t easily hindered, or quickly defeated. Most of them will whine and complain far less than the kids facing no real problems in life. When they are playing sports and following their dreams, they are grateful and in their happy place! And when they are on YOUR team, you know that you have a warrior on your side.
Read More10 Life Lessons Brought to You By Softball!
10 Life lessons brought to you by softball!
Read MoreGet Out of Your Child’s Way?? | Softball is For Girls
Sport parents. They get a bad name. It seems every time we turn around we are given lessons, and advice and warnings about how we should and should not conduct ourselves when it comes to our kids. “Let them figure it ALL out on their own,” they say. “Leave them alone,” they cry. “Don’t get…
Read MoreTo The Centerfield Fence and Back | Softball is For Girls
How much do I love you? to the centerfield fence and back….
Read MoreSoftball Agility | Kris Massaro
The importance of softball agility, and helping players learn to change direction quickly (and safely)
Read MoreHow to Get FASTER Players by Kris Massaro | Softball is For Girls
Kris Massaro from Softball Strong offers tips on how to make your players faster!
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