Canes Midwest Development Softball - Jacobs 13u

As we wrap up this season, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about everything this team has been through. It’s hard to put into words what this group has meant to me.

To every player…thank you.

Thank you for showing up. Thank you for trusting me, even when I asked you to do things that were uncomfortable. Thank you for letting me coach you hard. There were days I pushed you because I knew you were capable of more than you believed. There were days you probably weren’t real happy with me, and that’s okay. My job was never to make things easy, it was to help you grow.

And you did.

Every single one of you is a better softball player today than you were when the season started. More importantly, you’re tougher, more confident, and more prepared for whatever comes next. That didn’t happen because of me. It happened because you put in the work. You chose to keep showing up. You chose to keep learning. You chose to keep fighting through the hard days. I’m incredibly proud of every one of you.

To the parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, family friends, and everyone who spent their weekends at the ballpark…thank you. Thank you for every mile you drove, every hotel room you booked, every meal grabbed between games, every lawn chair you unfolded, every word of encouragement, and every time you cheered these girls on. Your support means more than you’ll ever know, and these girls are lucky to have people who love them the way you do.

This team wasn’t perfect, and neither was our season. But that’s what made it special. We learned. We battled. We picked each other up. We celebrated together. We hurt together. We grew together.

When I look back, I won’t remember every score or every tournament finish. I’ll remember watching young athletes become better teammates, better competitors, and better people. I’ll remember the laughs, the busyness of tournament weekends, the practices where things finally clicked, and the moments when I watched a player accomplish something she didn’t think she could do.

Thank you to every family for trusting me with your daughters. That isn’t something I ever take lightly. Coaching is about so much more than wins and losses. It’s about helping young people become the best version of themselves, and I hope I played a small part in that.

To the girls, one last thing…

Never let anyone put a limit on what you can become. Keep working when nobody’s watching. Keep believing in yourself, especially when things get hard. Stay coachable. Stay humble. Love your teammates. Compete with everything you’ve got. The lessons you’ve learned this season will take you much further than softball ever will.

I love this team, and I’ll forever be grateful that I got to be your coach.

Thank you for an unforgettable season.
Coach Matt

Here we go!!!

🚨 EXCITING NEWS 🚨

I am excited to announce that I have accepted the opportunity to help launch Diesel Premier Fastpitch within the Diesel Athletics organization for the upcoming season.

I want to extend my sincere thanks to the Canes organization, and especially Darwin Davis, for the opportunity, support, and trust throughout my time with the program. I am also grateful to all of the players and families who have been a part of the Canes MWD Jacobs journey. The relationships, memories, and experiences we've built together have meant a great deal to me, and I am thankful for every athlete and family who has trusted me to be a part of their softball journey.

This new opportunity allows me to help build something special with the launch of Diesel Premier Fastpitch, the premier division of the Diesel Athletics organization, created for athletes looking to compete and develop at the highest levels of fastpitch softball. I am excited to continue doing what I am passionate about—developing players, building strong teams, and helping young athletes reach their goals both on and off the field.

As I begin this next chapter, I look forward to helping establish a competitive, development-focused culture and creating opportunities for athletes to succeed at the highest level.

We are currently looking to complete our roster for the upcoming season. If you're interested in learning more about our program or attending a tryout, please complete the player interest form linked below.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. I can't wait to get started.

⬇️ Player Interest Form ⬇️

Diesel Athletics Softball Tryout Registration 2026-2027 Season Form Description Thank you for your interest in Diesel Athletics. Please complete this registration form for each player planning to attend tryouts. Registration does not guarantee placement on a team. Coaches may reach out to you for private tryouts. Tryout dates, times, and locations are listed be...

Hot weekend. Tough competition. No excuses.
These girls battled through adversity and kept getting better every game.
Proud of the fight. 💛🖤

We played an excellent team today that was just a little cleaner than we were. Credit to Mad Apples for a hard-fought game.

We’ll learn from our mistakes, grow from them, and come back stronger because of them.

The journey isn’t over.

Back at it tomorrow. 💛🖤🥎

One more today. Let’s keep the train rolling. Good job ladies.

One down… the mission continues. 💛🖤
Canes MWD Jacobs defeats Midwest Prime 13-1 to advance in the Indiana USSSA State Tournament.
Next challenge: Indy Chaos.
📍 9:30 AM tomorrow
🏆 Chasing a State Title

2026 State Championship starts today at 2:00pm in Greensburg. Good luck ladies!!!

What a long, fun weekend of softball.
So proud of these girls and how far they have come.

Congratulations to our very own Lochlyn on being one of only two direct invites in the 13U age group to the All-American Games from the Lexington tryout!

We could not be more proud of you. Keep up all the hard work!