The last thing you want to do is look like a full at your World Series and show up with either NO trading pins, or pins that are just blah! Today, check out this World Series Pins Buying Guide from All Star Trading Pins With Summer in full swing, it’s tournament time across the country for softball players. And with that comes one of the best traditions in youth sports, pin trading. It’s an opportunity for kids to socialize, make new friends, and collect some memorable keepsakes they’ll treasure for years to come. But as parents and coaches know, ordering custom pins is no easy … [Read more...]
Millie – A Softball Players Story
Follow along on social media for our series of "Millie" posts. A Softball Is For Girls original story you won't want to miss. (Missed parts 1-3) Catch up Below! Have an amazing softball story you want to share? Email softballisforgirlsstore@gmail.com Part (1 of 20) Millie's Story - (Part 1/20) "The first time he didn't show up, I was 8 years old and it was my first game of the season. Actually, it was my first game EVER. He told me he would be there. There was no way that he forgot because I reminded him of the game time at least 12 times per day. The park was less than a quarter … [Read more...]
Playing Softball AFTER CoronaVirus – What to Expect…
Great news! Softball, in many parts of the country is BACK after the long lockdown from CoronaVirus. So many of us have heard horror stories, seen guidelines, and have been concerned about what playing softball AFTER CoronaVirus would look like? Today, we have a recap of a USFA tournament from yesterday that took place in Georgia. (Georgia has had several #softballunderground tournaments) and many teams have practiced and scrimmaged for over a month, but this weekend was the first 'official opening" ((((Disclaimer))) For those of you NOT playing, know we are praying for you. And our … [Read more...]
Collegiate Sports Advocate | Recruiting Done Right – Small Business Spotlight
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 has an extensive background with 28 years in the telecommunications industry. She owned a Recruiting company … [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!!!!) 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 were right and the umpire was wrong. Just stop. A call is a call. Umpires are human. They are going to … [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...]
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