Since the beginning at Softball Is For Girls, we have made it a goal to introduce our fastpitch families to small businesses and companies that truly embody the passion and love of the girls and the game. Early, on we met Cheri Naudin with Collegiate Sports Advocate. So today, we present you with a small business spotlight On Collegiate Sports Advocate and Cheri Naudin, who we feel is the epitome of Recruiting Done Right! First, a little background on Cheri. Cheri Naudin heads up one of the most successful recruiting and mentorship firms around, giving solid advice with proven results … [Read more...]
5 Things to STOP A Doing in 2020 | Softball Is For Girls
The holidays and New Year are a time for new beginnings. And new seasons. And hey, maybe we can all do a little better in the New year. So today...... Softball is For Girls' 5 Things to Stop Doing in 2020! (We promise, these will make your life better!!!!) GIVE THE GIFT OF SOFTBALL! We have a $50 GiFT CERTIFICATE for just $25 WHILE THEY LAST! Don't MISS OUT! Stop analyzing and AGONIZING over every single bad call that comes your way. Stop posting it on social media, days after the game is over, just to see if you can get some proof from someone who wasn't even there, that YOU … [Read more...]
To All the Girls I’ve Coached Before
Over a decade in coaching, ensures you meet a lot of people. A lot of parents, a lot of coaches. The softball community is vast, but smaller than you think. Now that I am approaching the final year of 18U ball, I am blown away by the memories of all the girls I have coached before, and how often they cross my mind. While I thought I would remember those BIG wins, and those heartbreaking losses - the truth is I remember the faces, the laughter, and the dugout conversations much more! Some girls made me literally insane. They tested and tried every fiber of my coaching being. And yet as … [Read more...]
An Open Letter to My Daughters Softball Recruiter
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...]
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