An Open Letter To the Girl Thinking About Quitting; I know you. We know what you are thinking. You are getting older now, and although you love the game, it doesn't have that same appeal as it did when you were 12. Sno-cones and trips to Chic-Fi-Le are old hat, and no one cheers in the dugout anymore. Maybe you can drive now, and are thinking about getting a job, or have a job. Your school work keeps you busier than ever, you feel overwhelmed. You cringe whenever you see the texts with practice or tournament times. You have a boyfriend now, and lots of friends, and … [Read more...]
When She’s Playing Softball
We love this new design so much and hope you will too! On sale today thought 9/11 at a rock bottom price for the first 50 FANS! Reserve yours today. And enjoy the read...we are certain it will make you smile. A few weeks ago, we ran a series of posts about what coaches and parents are thinking when their daughter plays fastpitch. Most of you could relate to some or all of any of those posts. If you haven't read them and need a laugh you can check them out here. When My Daughter is Up to Bat When My Daughter Pitches When I am Coaching So today, we bring you - What … [Read more...]
The Last Game
MOTHERS DAY SALE GOING ON NOW! Two shirts for $35! Use code softballmomsrock at checkout! It's chilly as I take a my seat on the clinky metal bleachers, far enough away from home plate but close enough to get a perfect view of the pitcher's mound, to watch my daughters game. It is this same seat, the seat that allows me to be right there, without really being right there - that I have taken for so many years now. Every once in a while, that seat is traded for a silent place along the outfield fence, or to the top of a hill where the softball field looks like an arena of magic … [Read more...]
The Heart and Soul of Fastpitch Softball
If you are a fan of our facebook page, it is obvious that fastpitch softball reaches a ton of girls from all over the country, who play at all levels of the game. On any given Saturday, a fan of ours is playing anything from a 7 game guarantee select ball tournament 2 states away from home, to a one time afternoon game at their local Recreation department with ballet classes afterwards. We have girls/parents that anticipate collegiate scholarships from a young age, and those that play for a few months out of the year for no other reason than to have fun and be with their friends. And guess … [Read more...]
My Daughter Plays Outfield
You or your daughter is an outfielder. Congratulations to you! That means that your daughter is likely extremely athletic, quick, has an amazing glove, and has proven herself to be quite the hustler. After all, how many other positions on the field are required to cover such a vast amount of green space. There's like 5 feet between a short stop and a third baseman, another 5 feet between a 2nd baseman and a 1st baseman. The chance of one of them getting a ball is pretty darn good. But, depending on the outfield you (or your daughter) plays in, there is a wide open span of 30, sometimes … [Read more...]
