Hey recruits, when picking a school, look at these facts about the portal: - 697 D1 Softball players entered - only 390 were taken out of thportal (56%) So PLEASE pick a school that you LOVE. Love the academics, the players, the coaches, the culture & way they treat each other.

Whether it's a gym or field! Same message applies!!

Players ask questions on your visits!! Team roster max? Travel roster? How many can dress for conference tournament? Please don’t be afraid #Transparency

GREAT TEAM CULTURES HAVE: 1-Selflessness 2-Agreed upon Values 3-All-in Commitment 4-Teachable Attitudes 5-Zero Entitlement 6-Intense Work-ethic 7-Common Respect 8-Great Communication 9-Unconditional Love ~via @CoachCollinsJMM

As an athlete, you’re only as good as your attitude. It doesn’t matter how talented you are, if you have a terrible attitude, you won’t accomplish much in life.

Spread Positive News About People Today! 😀 Instead of negative gossip, focus on saying something good about others... to others. Let’s create a culture of positive praise today!

Lack of time is often not a valid excuse. No matter how busy you think you are, you can almost always make time to work towards your biggest goals. You just need to make sacrifices and be disciplined with your time management.

College of St. Scholastica is hiring an assistant softball coach preferably with background in hitting & outfield! If you or someone you know is interested, apply below! 🥎 csshrjobs.com/postings/13870

Recruits, do not burn bridges! The coaching world is small. You want positive things said about you. Also, coaches move all the time. A coach that you rudely dismissed because you weren’t interested in their program may be somewhere new next yr with new opportunities. Respect! 🫡

Failure is not meant to be final and fatal. It is not meant to define you. It is meant to refine you to be all that you are meant to be.

Winners look for motivation to work hard and ways to improve. Losers look for excuses to be lazy and ways to protect their egos.

7 types of people to surround yourself with: 1. The inspired 2. The passionate 3. The grateful 4. The humble 5. The kind 6. The hard working 7. The servant leaders

A team is only as good as its leadership. With great leadership, a team can reach its potential and achieve great success. With poor leadership, a team can fall apart and fail miserably.

10 Steps to Be a Great Teammate. 1. Be on time 2. Be prepared 3. Be coachable 4. Be committed 5. Bring ➕ energy 6. Accept your role 7. Excel in your role 8. Have a good attitude 9. Encourage your teammates 10. Show Mudita! -> True joy in the success of your teammates!

As an athlete, your biggest problem in games isn't making mistakes. It's your negative response to making mistakes. Once you learn to stay positive and resilient, you'll perform much better in games.

Four reminders today: 1) You don’t have to be perfect to start. Just start. 2) Don’t be afraid to fail. 3) You were created on purpose, for a purpose. 4) The best is yet to come.

You’re gonna miss this! • Team workouts • Hangin’ with your friends • The locker room • The bus rides • Practices • Team meals • Games • Film sessions • So LISTEN to your Coach when he says to cherish every moment, because I PROMISE YOU, you’re gonna miss this!

To calm your nerves and perform better under pressure, you sometimes need to downplay the importance of the game. Remind yourself that no matter what happens, life will go on and you’ll be ok.

No one ever regretted giving their best. If it doesn't work out, that's okay. But you'll always feel good knowing that you gave your all. Give your best today (and every day)!