So Cal Athletics 18U-Premier-Alba

10/26/2026

10/26/2026

My coaching 24hour rule after a tough weekend ..
You can be disappointed in the outcome and still be proud of how you competed.
Confidence grows when a player can say, Here’s what I did well, and here’s what I’m getting better at…Here is where I need to improve ..Get to work !

10/24/2026

My Lefty Slappers Be a threat in that box. Attack the ball with your feet, your body, and your confidence. When we’re hard slapping, drive it with authority. When we’re soft slapping, place it with purpose. Every ball needs a plan. Your speed is a weapon, but don’t let it become an excuse for weak contact. Make the defense react to you.”
Quick feet. Calm head. Aggressive contact

10/24/2026

When a coach challenges you, holds you to high standards, and gives you the tools to improve, competing with and against elite players can bring out your best. Growth comes from embracing that challenge and putting in the work.

10/24/2026

Want to be an impact player? Challenge yourself to compete at the highest level you can contribute to.
Facing stronger pitching, faster defenses, and tougher competition exposes what you need to improve. Embrace those challenges, make adjustments, and work to become a difference-maker at that level.

10/24/2026

Was the previous environment helping you compete at a higher level? expectations, preparation, and confidence may have contributed more than you realized.

10/23/2026

Playing softball at the next level involves much more than playing time.
It’s developing the athlete and the person. It’s learning how to prepare, warm up with purpose, stay focused, handle adversity, support teammates, and respond to coaching.
It’s learning how to compete for a roster spot, earn playing time, and contribute even when you’re not in the lineup. The mental side of the game needs development just as much as hitting, pitching, and defense.
As a parent, it’s understandable to want to see your daughter on the field. But “I paid, so she should always play” overlooks much of what a competitive program should provide.
Your investment should provide quality coaching, meaningful development, honest evaluations, clear expectations, and opportunities to compete. Coaches must deliver those things and communicate where a player stands and what she needs to improve.
Playing time is part of that experience. It also depends on preparation, performance, effort, team needs, and the situation.
The goal is to help your daughter become a more capable, confident, accountable athlete one who can earn opportunities and be ready to succeed when they come.
That development reaches far beyond the innings she plays.

10/23/2026

My speech to my players is always consistent . Your focus at a tournament starts long before the first pitch.
Eat a proper meal beforehand so you arrive fueled and ready. Plan your food around the schedule. Constantly bringing food into the dugout or eating during the game takes your attention away from your team and your responsibilities.
The hour before game time is for preparation. Be intentional with your stretching, throwing, hitting, and defensive work. Every warm-up rep should have a purpose.
Put your phone away and eliminate distractions. During those 90 minutes of game time, your attention belongs on the field.
When you’re in the dugout, stay engaged. Study the pitcher, follow the situations, support your teammates, and be ready when your name is called. Hydrate and address your fueling or medical needs while staying connected to the game.
When you’re playing, be fully present. Don’t spend your inning worrying about whether you’re coming out next. Focus on the pitch, the play, and the responsibility you have right now.
You cannot control when a college coach watches you. You can control your preparation, effort, attitude, and attention.
One hour to prepare. Ninety minutes to compete. Be committed to both.

10/20/2026

All this talk about division settling should fall on deaf ears ! When choosing a college to play softball, make sure it aligns with your academic goals and the career you want to pursue.
Playing D2, D3, NAIA, or JUCO does not mean you’re settling. Settling is choosing a school that doesn’t support your future simply because you want a certain division next to your name.
Be flexible about the division. Be intentional about your education and your future.
Choose a place where you can grow as a student, an athlete, and a person. Your career will last far longer than your softball eligibility.