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Let’s talk about something that doesn’t show up in stat lines or highlight reels—confidence.
Not the kind you feel when you're on a hot streak or when everything clicks. I’m talking about the kind that shows up when nothing feels right. When your timing’s off, your body’s tired, and your heart’s...
To the girl staring at her glove on the shelf…
To the one dreading another weekend tournament, not because she hates softball, but because it just doesn’t feel the same anymore…
To the player who’s exhausted, burnt out, unsure if it’s time to walk away…
This is what I’d tell you:
You’re not weak...
It came at 11:03 PM.
I was lying in bed, exhausted from a long lesson day, halfway debating whether to even check my email. And there it was: a message from a player I hadn’t heard from in over a year.
“Coach D… I just wanted to say thank you. I almost quit softball this summer. I was miserable. B...
@meganncclare didn’t start pitching until she was 14 years old. Most would say that’s “late.” But what they don’t see is the heart, the work, and the resilience she’s poured in since day one.
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I’ve had the privilege of working with Megan since she was a freshman in high school — and watching her ...
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