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How to Not Stink. (Too much) | Softball is for Girls

How not to stink! But first….we think you should EMBRACE the STINK, at least a little. Because for one, you are an athlete and your body is purging toxins while you are out there exercising and that is a good thing!

Dear Parents Missing Games | An Open letter

We want to remind you to not feel bad for doing ALL the things it takes to raise a happy family – some of that which may include missing things, or splitting up or taking turns when you have multiple kids. We also want to reassure you that your kid will be just fine. They don’t think as much of us missing something as we do. The crisco layer of guilt we feel all day long when we miss something is not helping anyone. Life comes with responsibilities and we are ALL DOING THE BEST WE CAN.

WARNING to all SOFTBALL PARENTS!

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So here’s the warning. DO YOU. DO YOUR FAMILY. When your girls are young, play for the fun and the challenge and the growth that your child needs. HOLD TO YOUR MORALS. HOLD TO YOUR OWN VALUES. Try not to feel threatened everytime you run into your former teammate who is shitting glitter about the new, big, best, travel team they are on. Stay calm.

Does Size matter? | Softball is For Girls

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Let’s try this one more time for the people in the BACK… Commenting or judging female athletes because of their SIZE, is rude – and has ZERO place on the ballfield. Read on…

Playing by THE RULES | Softball is for Girls

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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!

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.

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.

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.

Saying I Love You, Softball Style…| Softball is For Girls

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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…

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.

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.

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…

Scarlett Pickle – Softball Player Spotlight

Meet Scarlett Pickle – our Softball is For Girls Fan Featured Player!

And, Chloe Cried | Softball is For Girls

Chloe cried the night before 3 day tryouts began, intimidated by the older kids and girls she knew from school that were on elite teams. Not sad tears, but nervous ones. She tried to control the mental chatter in her brain – vowed to do her best and off she went.

When your Cleats hit the Ground! | Softball is For Girls

I’m not sure if it’s the softball pants, the jersey or the glove,But everything about you suddenly seems to glow with LOVE!I t’s in these moments at the field, you’re carefree and having fun, That confidence, happiness and beauty – join perfectly as one.