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WORTH 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!
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Playing 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!
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Softball 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.
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We 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.
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A 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.
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Who 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.
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Because 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…
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Saying 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…
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Addie | 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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An Open Letter from the Benchwarmer | Softball is for Girls
So here is what I want to say. At some levels of this game – sure, the benchwarmer has a big responsibility. But if you and your team are just playing local tournaments, and a fun World Series – albeit competitive, please stop adding benchwarmers to your team. Warm bodies, just in case. And please stop telling the benchwarmers that they just have to work a little bit harder, and then when they do – going out and finding someone else, or a pick up player to do what us benchwarmers thought we were going to get a chance at doing.
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Liv | Softball is For Girls Player Feature
We love meeting our players! We would love to meet yours. If you want us to feature your player or your team just send us a writeup and include some images so we can share them with the world! Today, we meet LIV! My 12 year old daughter, Liv, continues to amaze me with her…
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KP! | SIFG Player Fan Feature
KP is a 2029 catcher/utility player on the TEST fastpitch team out of San Antonio, TX. This kid is a true gem! KP is an extremely hard working athlete. She puts in the work every single day and it shows! And to her, it isn’t work at all, it’s an enjoyable privilege. She is always…
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Scarlett Pickle – Softball Player Spotlight
Is Your Softball Player OVER-COACHED?
Softball players today are driven, hardworking and talented. But many are being over-coached and dont rely upon their own instincts.
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Softball. Family.. Commitment…
What there isn’t enough emphasis on, is that sometimes we find ourselves so busy DOING life, and being apart of the team that we forget how to be a family at home. Today, we wear the busy badge like a medal of honor. We all do it, this isn’t judgment. We joke about taking our vacations with the team, and not being home enough to cut the grass, or constantly having to snag food on the go. We post on social media about how busy busy busy our lives are – and feel almost smug about it.
