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...]
The Missing Element in Today’s Softball Player | Softball is For Girls
Softball players. They fall under the classification of athletes. That being said, with so many more girls signing up to take on the diamond each and every year, with big dreams and goals - they and WE as parents are missing the mark on one very important aspect. Athleticism. So she can hit a ball over the fence. So she can throw a 54 mph fastball at 10 years old. So she is 16 and being scouted by a D1 program. So she plays tournament ball on the weekend, often cramming in 5 or more games into two days. But can she run? Can she run a mile without being winded? Can she pitch several … [Read more...]
Remember Your WHY! | Softball is For Girls
When the day is long and the bats don't hit REMEMBER YOUR WHY - and don't throw a fit... RETIREMENT SPECIAL! Just $3.29 WHILE THEY LAST. Order as many as you want and get some early holiday shopping done! When the day at the park doesn't turn out how you wished it would, Remember your WHY, and know all will be good. When you make an error, and boot the ball, Remeber YOUR why and get up and stand tall! When the heat, and the rain, and the lightning persists Remember your WHY, and try to enjoy all the twists. When your cleats are wet, and your bat breaks down, Remember YOUR … [Read more...]
Fastpitch Softball Translator
What we say, and what we mean are often two entirely different things. In our efforts to remain politically correct, it becomes important for coaches, fans, and parents to read between the lines - especially with all the tryouts and the upside-down basket turnover of players and teams that are quickly approaching as summer season comes to an end.... Today, we offer the fastpitch softball translator. Here are 10 things you will at some point, (we promise) hear in the softball world, and what these phrases really mean! My daughter is a pitcher and has 6 pitches. Translation" My … [Read more...]
Outside the Foul Lines
Obviously, we talk a lot about hitting stances, and proper mechanics and recruiting and winning and losing and all the fun and games and stress and excitement that comes along with playing fastpitch softball. Super Cute Rustic Wooden Wall Hangings or Your Softball Players! http://www.store.softballisforgirls.com We don't care, have never cared what level of ball you play. That is not our journey. We have the same respect for the girls playing Rec, as the ones we see making the Top 10 list at Extra Inning Softball weekly polls. In our eyes, they are all following the same dreams, … [Read more...]
The 5 Types of EYEBLACK Wearing Softball Players | Softball is For Girls
EYEBLACK. It is the makeup of Satan. It just has to be. Anything invented to stain expensive jerseys, and not come off with soap and water (or bleach and AJAX and pressure washing) that darkens pores and makes it look like you beat your daughter for days after the games, has to be the product of the devil. The moment a softball mom sees it, or hears the early morning tournament day suggestion of "hey let's put some EYEBLACK on," while one bad influence of a player with braided pigtails, pulls a fresh batch from her bat bag while her inexperienced mom stands by with pride because her … [Read more...]
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