Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u @GloryGuy99 Twitter profile

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

4 months

What an honor to be inducted into the Class of 2024 🙏🏼. WE did this. And thank u to THE GAME. @USSSA @vausssafstpitch @USSSAFastpitch @thealliancefp @VAGloryFP #HallOfFame #Coach

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

@ExtraInningSB Ranking kids in middle school is counterproductive to mental wellness and not in the best interest of the player and their teams. Just my opinion. It’s a playground of comparison that kids shouldn’t play on.

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

6 years

Softball prayer warriors, join us in support for 15yo Maddie Elias and her new fight against Ovarian Cancer. Follow her story at: ⁦ @ExtraInningSB ⁩ ⁦ @FloSoftball ⁩ ⁦ @USAES_WFC ⁩ #TealFor2

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

A few throwbacks for this once-in-a-lifetime Thursday. @k_sandercock pitched her last college game in the #WCWS final tonight. What a career and what a beautiful legacy. Your best is yet to come. #WeLove @FSU_Softball @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Great day at Scenic City. 28 runs for and one run against. 3-0 on the day and 5-0 overall. Lots of coaches at our games — thankful! Two HRs today by @emily_dameron and one by @ZoeyMarinello24 @riley_hwang @AlyssaHopkins_9 and @lauren_santoni 🇺🇸💪🏼🤩 @ConnectSports_ @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

Yesterday we ended practice with some infielders catching bullpens to work on visual tracking. Pitchers call their own pitches, hitters and catchers react. Every rep with purpose. #Team12 #WeCanWeWill ❤️ @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Rain delay in Clearwater FL. @TeamNJSoftball @ExtraInningSB @NCAASoftball @NFCAorg Glory girls love the oldies. @MileyCyrus

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

If only I had our drills as a kid. Hours of fun🤩. Ball MUST bounce forcing you to read hops and drop step to create space if needed. Here we even have an OF working with an IF. P’s, too!⁦ @NCAASoftball ⁩⁩ ⁦ @NFCAorg ⁩ ⁦⁦ @VAGloryFP ⁩ ⁦ @ExtraInningSB ⁩

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

Super proud of Team 12. 19-4-1 record in fall playing great competition and going 5-0 at Thunderbolts 5-Star Fall Showcase in AL. 4 pitchers allowed 2 runs in 5 games. 💪🏼 Expectations are high for summer! 🙌🏼 @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg @NCAASoftball @PGFnetwork

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

The best all 2024 pitching staff a coach could ask for. At Scenic City through 5 games: 27 innings, one earned run, 42 Ks. Team ERA on the season: 1.48 🥎🔥 @ConnectSports_ @ExtraInningSB @e_gaisior @emcollins2024 @emily_dameron

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

❤️‍🔥Love this pic, ⁦⁦ @k_sandercock ⁩! So proud of you here at home in VA!! Here’s to getting that ship in 2022! #GloryGirl2018 🇺🇸💪🏼🥎⁦ @ExtraInningSB ⁩ ⁦ @TCSFastpitch ⁩ ⁦ @PGFnetwork ⁩ ⁦ @SF3Softball ⁩ ⁦ @ConnectSports_ ⁩ ⁦ @USASoftball ⁩

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

Glory girls come out hot over SoCal A’s and Team New Zealand. ⁦ @JilianLivengood ⁩ and ⁦ @emily_dameron ⁩ no runs allowed. Livengood 19Ks in 7IP. ⁦⁦ @AMcCullers30 ⁩ .800 with a 3B and two SBs. ⁦ @ZoeyMarinello24 ⁩ a 💣 ⁦ @VAGloryFP ⁩ ⁦ @TopGunEvents ⁩

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

5 years

It’s official!!! We have our SECOND national team player from our 2018 class! Congrats @victoriafigs for making the 19U Puerto Rico National Team 🇵🇷 Tune in for the 🥎 World Cup, 11-17 AUG #GloryGirl @USASoftball @k_sandercock @JMUSoftball @FSU_Softball @ExtraInningSB @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

Welcome to our newest Glory Girl from NC, @LilyKeefer9 🇺🇸💪🏼 Looking forward to being part of your continued growth and watching you compete at the highest level. 🙌🏼 #WeCanWeWill

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

WELCOME to VA Glory National Mertz-Bronowicz 16U! #Team11 #GloryGrit 🇺🇸💪🏼 @VAGloryFP #PurposeDrivenSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

The right people always seem to come our way. So grateful for these players and families. Team 12 moves to 5-1 in the National Power Pool of @COSparkFire . #WeLove climbing mountains 🏔️ 🧗🏻‍♀️ @VAGloryFP @Los_Stuff #nfca #NCAASoftball @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

This is 🤩. Players, families and coaches who love the game, the process and one another. It’s more than just 🥎, it’s growing, achieving, failing and recovering together. 🎶 Welcome to the jungle, we’ve got fun and games.🎵 #Team11 #JungleTigers @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

11 years with @SuzyWillemssen and it’s been the ride of our lives. So well deserved and thank you for leading and cultivating so many opportunities — and for all of the countless hours of chatting away! You’ve been a great friend and a reliable compass for so many. OG #sistafire

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

Love seeing the tears of joy. When you coach a kid like this throughout HS, then see her thrive like this, you realize it’s bigger than a perfect game. It was the perfect moment, school, coach/mentor and team. Congrats @k_sandercock @FSU_Softball @Coach_Alameda #WeLove @VAGloryFP

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@SportsCenter

1 year

KATHRYN SANDERCOCK IS PERFECT TO SEND FSU TO THE SUPERS‼️ First perfect game in Florida State NCAA tournament history 🤯

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

65 college commits just since the 2021 class across many VA Glory teams.🤩 I’m astounded, grateful, and so proud of our teams, players and coaches. More 2024s to follow soon! #PurposeDrivenSoftball @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

The #DynamicDuo @emily_dameron ‘24 and @AlyssaHopkins_9 ‘25 were at it again today, but it was a total team effort on this dominant day. Team OPS is over 1.000 for the fall. May be chasing some history here with this talented and wonderful group. @VAGloryFP @TNTTournaments

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

Team 12 roster ❤️ 🇺🇸 💪🏼 @VAGloryFP @isabelabarber24 @emily_dameron @CDenhup33_2026 @e_gaisior @katehardy2024 @AlyssaHopkins_9 @riley_hwang @JilianLivengood @ZoeyMarinello24 @sydney_may81 @AMcCullers30 @radha_samuel18 @sophiescurci @RyleighSmith22

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

Congrats to 2024 @FordhamSoftball commit @e_gaisior for being named PITCHER OF THE YEAR in PA! And congrats to 2025 @sydney_may81 for being named 6A 2nd Team All State in PA. Big time for a sophomore. #WeLove #Team12 @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB @Los_Stuff

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

#Team11 was 🔥 at Scenic City Showcase in TN. The only team to go 7-0 at CJ — and 44-5 run differential with only 1 earned run against. THANK YOU to the 30+ coaches who saw us play from the ACC, Big 10, Conf. USA, A10, Patriot, Big South, AAC, Colonial and America East.

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Our BP shagging dad extraordinaire @3gillespie lays out and makes the catch on back to back swings. Has to be a million to one odds! @espn @ExtraInningSB @VAGloryFP @ESPNTop 🤩😳👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

6 months

🎶🎵 And at #15 on today’s Top 50 countdown, here’s “Fire” by Sistah 🔥 Fire herself, @SuzyWillemssen ! Keep making the beautiful music that you do and changing the game and lives!! Blessed to have you as a mentor and friend. @VAGloryFP 🎶 🎵

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

And another one! 2025 @AMcCullers30 and her Woodgrove HS team wins their region and now off to states. Addie went 3-3 with an RBI and run to help her team to the ‘Ship! #WeLove our warrior sophomores!! @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB #NCAASoftball #NFCA @VHSL_

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

9 months

#Team13 18u Nat’l team moves to 11-1. Uncommitted ‘25 RHP / UT @sydney_may81 has 0.368 ERA / 0.789 WHIP / .118 BAA. On offense, she leads the team in RBIs with 12. Also a 4.0 GPA. Outstanding student athlete. #WeLove the total package!! @VAGloryFP #nfca @NFCAorg @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

5 years

Roar!!! @kjmoery is a Black Bear 🐻!!! @Maine_Softball getting a fantastic student athlete. Upwards of a 4.2 GPA and was ‘18-19 West Potomac HS Most Valuable Athlete as a sophomore. @ExtraInningSB #217 Ranked ‘21. So happy for Moery fam, one of our best fams ever. 🇺🇸💪🏼 @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

11 months

So happy for this special young lady. Since Day 1, she handled every communication re: tryouts, recruiting, etc. Beautiful swing, has grown a lot in the past year and will continue. Congrats to the entire fam! #WeLove you @katehardy2024 @VAGloryFP @CoachStarek @RiverhawkSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

5 years

Here it is. Fave pic of 2018. I don’t know the little girl and don’t know who took the photo. What I do know is that she’s a Penn State softball fan and mimicking first year player, @ally23kurland , who I was lucky to coach for 9 years. @PennStateSB @agoler35 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #Hero

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

❤️❤️❤️ It was an honor to invest in these three young ladies and watch them grow. They are super special to us. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to be part of your journey. @abbeyygillespie @byusoftball @GiannaMuhaw2023 @SJUHawks_SB @emily_lampela @MasonSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

I said this a few years back...there are club programs who focus on developing teams and winners on and off the field, and there are programs who focus more on winning at all costs. Which kids tend to acclimate easier in college? #PurposeDrivenSoftball @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

1-0 win over SoCal Choppers. @emily_dameron extends her scoreless pitching streak to 15 inn (2 hits) and is batting .545. Team moves to 4-1 overall. Next up, Lady Dukes Lewis Lamar at 5pm, Fountain Valley, #5 . @VAGloryFP @FloSoftball @Los_Stuff @PGFnetwork

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

For all of you who have trusted me, the process and brought so much love, character, effort, and care to our teams… I couldn’t have done this without you. Thanks to @ExtraInningSB for your national ranking. 🇺🇸💪🏼🙌🏼

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

Through 58 at bats, @ally23kurland has 6 HRs, 8 doubles and is slugging .793. The @PennStateSB senior means business! Keep leading, and believing, AK #onepitchwarrior #GloryGirl 2018 🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼 @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

What a day in the Gold Bracket at @TCSFastpitch USA Nats. Big win over Unity Bridger, Barnburner 4-2 loss to the strong Tampa Mustangs Seymour that went down to the wire. And 💔 ing loss in ITB to get KOed. Proud of our Girls. They are gritty and gutsy! Time 2 rest!! @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

4 years

🇺🇸🔥 Congrats to these six #Team9 seniors for making the PGF All American list 🇺🇸🔥 @isabellajay17 , @kenziemason13 (both SE region), Kiaris Alvarado, Tori Bowles, @sidtorres7 , and Abby Weaver (NE region). @JMUSoftball @UConnSoftball @HoyaSoftball @Mount_SB @UVASoftball @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Why strive to play the best and play up in age? Now we know what it’s like to stand toe to toe with PGF Premier Top 5 teams with a lead in the 6th. And with PGF Platinum Nat Champs tied in the 6th. Losses hurt but we challenge ‘em. #Team11 will do great things in 2022. @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

4 months

Beautiful night of gratitude and storytelling. To be inducted together after 13 years is special. It all started with passion, energy, and a shared vision of Purpose Driven Softball. Congrats to the 👸🏼 of VA 🥎 @SuzyWillemssen . @VAGloryFP @USSSAFastpitch @vausssafstpitch

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

9 months

Loved every second of opening weekend as a team, playing for important cause. Always fun to play in NoVA and honor our hometown roots. 6-0 finish, 54-1 runs, and the chemistry is 🤩. Thank you @USSSAFastpitch and @thealliancefp #WeLove #Team13 @vausssafstpitch

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

Glory storybook moment for 2 team alums. @k_sandercock advances to the WCWS. In the other dugout, @ally23kurland saw her fantastic career come to an end. Ally caught Kat with us for 4 years. Unreal coincidence. @FSU_Softball @UGASoftball @UGACoachTony @Coach_Alameda @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Super happy for this young 16U bunch. Earned a #40 national ranking with many players who skipped 14U. They will get even better. 🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸 #Team10 #GloryStrong @ExtraInningSB @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

6 years

Congratulations to freshman Maddie Gordon and her family for her verbal commitment to Penn State today. The school just felt like home and she made a great choice! Glory strong🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼and go @PennStateSB 🐱🐱🐱!!! @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB @FloSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Big time win over Cal Cruisers Sievers 7-2. @riley_hwang with a 240 shot, @abbeyygillespie with another triple, big 2 RBI hit by @GalellaMia and @emily_dameron laces two hits and shut down pitching. @emcollins2024 0 runs over 6 IP. #JungleTigers @ExtraInningSB @TeamNJSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

Nice 2-0 start @COSparkFire with 9-3 win over Stars National Krupit-Coleman and 9-2 over Chicago Cheetahs. Balanced attack of hitting (5 HRs, 11 extra base hits), pitching and defense. Our best is yet to come. @VAGloryFP #Team11 @TCSFastpitch @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

This kid spent five hours grinding through a hard practice while dealing with a labrum injury and an illness. Get to know @RyleighSmith22 (‘25), because she’s a gritty fighter who will set the tone for #Team12 . We appreciate u! ❤️💪🏼 #IronSharpensIron ⚔️ @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

A 😢 goodbye to #Team11 and 3 players aging up, but a bright 😎 future for all of these players. So proud to watch this young team go 5-3, 2-2 in bracket at PGF Premier National Championship. Pivotal learning moments are what will fuel us to get back. @VAGloryFP @PGFnetwork

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

I first met you, @GiannaMuhaw2023 , five years ago at @SJUHawks_SB camp. Four years later I was honored that you came to play for me. PGF in Cali lit the 🔥. Love the fit and know that you will do GREAT things at SJU. #TheHawkWillNeverDie @atlantic10 @A10softball @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

Now slugging 1.500 on the fall with a 1.947 OPS, quietly one of the best ‘24 hitters in the country. Oh and she’s a P/1B. Go @emily_dameron 🔥🤩 @UConnSoftball @JMUSoftball @UVASoftball @HofstraSoftball @SJUHawks_SB @MaristSoftball @FordhamSoftball @LongwoodSB @VTechSBcoach

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

5 years

Great season, @kenziemason13 ! “Teammate” & “toughest” also on my list! *MaxPreps #28 in U.S. BA .690 and #50 in U.S. OBP .732 *1st Team NC All State/All District/All Conf. *Powerade St Team Region 3 #GloryGirl 🇺🇸💪🏼🥎 @JMUSoftball @ArmyWP_Softball @SJUHawks_SB @PackSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

7 months

Bison walk directly into the storm to get through it faster. Lean into every challenge with enthusiasm. #HeadOn #LeanIn #getcomfortable @VAGloryFP @NFCAorg #softball #nfca

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

11 months

THANK YOU @christina_w17 FOR YOUR GLORY-OUS LEGACY. LEGACIES LAST FOREVER. 🇺🇸♥️ From the little girl in Rec ball, and then VA Glory wire 2 wire!!! I’m a big fan and look forward to your next great thing! @VAGloryFP @VGWillemssen @NDsoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

“Refuse to lose” is one way of looking at this 3-0 start in PGF nats bracket. But when you also “refuse to win” a few times in the last 9 inning game it takes a toll 😵🥊😂. The gritty win assures we’ll be playing on TH with sights set on the ship on FR. @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

5 years

Don’t often post about this one, but wanted to update. @cmertz10 is fully back from her shoulder labrum tear from last March. Pain free, and far stronger as she enters her redshirt freshman year. #TheHawkWillNeverDie @SJUHawks_SB 🥎 🦅💪🏼 @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

My right hand man for the last decade. Not much we haven’t seen or been through together. Much love. #G @BKMG1967 @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Fall schedule for this special #Team11 🍂🥎🍁 @TeamNJSoftball @ConnectSports_ @eastcoast_sb @thealliancefp @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

9 months

2025 @ExtraInningSB HS All-American @RyleighSmith22 has a .591 OBP and 1.591 OPS through our first 10 games of fall. Get to know this C and CF who can also run. Playing at @TeamNJSoftball Sunday morning 7:45 and 9:05. @VAGloryFP #nfca @NFCAorg

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

11 months

The Fun Bunch hits Cali. Love these kids. Bring the 🔥 G’s!! #WeLove @AMcCullers30 @LilyKeefer9 @sydney_may81 @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

11 months

When kindred spirits collide and fall madly in love. #WeLove 7/22/23

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

#Team11 has finished our year 44-16-3. It’s one of the best winning %s in our history and most of the team returns. A great group of players and fams who are here for something bigger than themselves. Next, we will welcome in our new class! Stay tuned!!! @VAGloryFP @Los_Stuff

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

Congrats to ⁦ @ally23kurland ⁩ 💥. Standup triple in her first at bat for Georgia. #GloryGirl 2018 🇺🇸💪🏼. ⁦ @VAGloryFP ⁩ ⁦ @UGASoftball ⁩

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

6 years

The red, white and blue goes #TealFor2 in support of our champion, Maddie @SeaingBlu3 . We have your back!! What a special team and group of families. Everything the Glory organization stands for. @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB @FloSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

6 months

It’s been an absolute honor to coach and mentor Glory players who play for something bigger than themselves, who give their teammates their very best, and who want to compete at the highest level. Thank YOU ALL for helping advance our Purpose Driven Softball mission. #WeLove ❤️

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@VAGloryFP

7 months

Congratulations to @GloryGuy99 for his recognition by @ExtraInningSB Way to go Coach Mertz!! Awesome!!

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

Team 12 crushed the summer. Missed the Elite 8 at @LegacyShowcase Invitational by 3-2 loss to eventual runner-up GA Impact Maher. The GROWTH in just four weeks was FUN to watch. Super proud of each of you, excited about your future. TY 🙏🏼 #WeLove you! ❤️ @VAGloryFP @Los_Stuff

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Woooooottt! #TeamBattleCry #WeCanWeWill

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

Join us tomorrow on Championship Sunday @COSparkFire . 🎆 4-1 in bracket play and #Team11 moves to 36-7-3 overall. @TCSFastpitch @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

This young lady is so coachable. Applying every little thing that I’ve asked her to with an open mind and openness to feedback. She will have an amazing first HS season. @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg @NCAASoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

8 months

What a throw by 2025 C and EIS All-American @RyleighSmith22 (and runner left full step early). Always fun to compete against top teams. Ry also hitting .469 with 1.311 OPS. 2026 P @MattieMoo76 went the distance—going to be a good one!! @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg #nfca

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

4 years

Championship Sunday here we come. Great win for Glory Mertz-Griffith 18U Premier over EC Bullets in the Gold Bracket at the Triple Crown 4th of July Tennessee. 🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼 #Team9 #AllGutsAllGlory @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

🚨 Sorry...you won’t see me doing these trendy announcements of new individual roster additions. I don’t feel right about players shuffling jerseys like a deck of cards. None of us are as great as ALL of us. Carry on... @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg @FloSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

Thanks 🙏🏼 @TNTTournaments for a well done showcase and for allowing our 16s to compete and show out with the 18s going 6-0. Over 100 coaches and the kids were 🔥. #Team12 @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

4 years

When special players, families, and TEAM go the distance. #Team9 found its rhythm and confidence to run the table with 15 straight wins and a summer national title. More history made and thank you to our five 2020s! Tears of joy today! 😭 @VAGloryFP #VAGloryMertzGriffith

TC Fastpitch

@TCSFastpitch

4 years

Congrats to Virginia Glory on winning the 18u Championship at Summer Nationals! #IPlayTCS

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

5 years

⁦ @kenziemason13 ⁩ you’re just the best and a privilege to coach. Congrats and ⁦ @UConnSoftball ⁩ has landed an incredible young lady. ⁦ @VAGloryFP ⁩ #Team9 🇺🇸💪🏼 #GloryStrong

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

9 months

🤩🤩🤩 Through 28 innings, @sydney_may81 , @e_gaisior and @emily_dameron have a strikeout-to-walk ratio of 52-3. Now that’s controlling the controllable. #WeLove our Special K Club! #Team13 #nfca @ExtraInningSB @PGFnetwork

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

5 years

Rare air. Pleasure to live it and breath it with VA Glory Mertz-G Team 8. @JMUSoftball @UVASoftball @PennStateSB @AlabamaSB @TerpsSoftball @SJUHawks_SB @Mount_SB @VUSoftball @Lehighsoftball @MorganStateSB @UICsoftball @ColgateSoftball @CornellSoftball @KSUOwlsSB @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 months

That rush when you throw out a D-I speedster who’s a full step early. Beautiful throw @RyleighSmith22 🇺🇸 @ExtraInningSB All-American 2025 @DukeSOFTBALL @HofstraSoftball @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 months

Lizzie Countdown! First two games, 36 Ks. Today 12 Ks in 5inn (just 51 pitches). The countdown to the rare 1000 Ks is 77! @e_gaisior (2024 @FordhamSoftball ) @ExtraInningSB @VAGloryFP @PGFnetwork

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

Number of VA Glory college commitments between the 2018 - 2022 classes. The organization continues to thrive with team culture, player development, and love as its guiding lights 🔥🔥🔥. @NCAASoftball @naiasoftball_ @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg #purposedrivensoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

9 months

#Team13 , looking forward to striving together! Tremendous group of players and families coming together from 8 states. ♥️ #WeLove @NFCAorg @VAGloryFP #PurposeDrivenSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Ava has been a Glory Girl for many years. Her growth has been beautiful to watch and she learned the game from many great Glory coaches across every age class. Yale is getting an amazing player and special young lady in @AvaKang27 !🇺🇸💙 @YaleSoftball 🥎 @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

College coaches camp today, Glory Strikeout Cancer tourney tomorrow. All aboard the Love Train ❤️🚂 for a beautiful cause. 💯 percent of net proceeds goes to @ChildrensNatl to fight pediatric cancer. Multi x @nfca travel org fundraiser of the year. #PurposeDrivenSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

TWO great wins over MI Finesse Dreher National (6-0) and OH Hawks (3-2) at ⁦Scenic City @ConnectSports_ ⁩ and 2 BIG HRs by ⁦ @abbeyygillespie ⁩ ⁦2023 @byusoftball ⁩ ⁦ @Utahsoftball_ ⁩ ⁦ @Bucknell_SB ⁩ ⁦ @ColgateSoftball ⁩ ⁦ @CULionsSoftball ⁩.

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

We have lost one inning in 4 pool games at @TopGunEvents Maverick. Sitting at 3–1 in pool heading to Sat. I’m confident the bats will get hotter as we find our footing coming out of HS ball. 🔥 #WeLove the competition. @VAGloryFP #NFCA @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

8 months

Thank u @TamborraStacy @CFPAShowcases for another 🔥 event. 5 years ago, we faced #1 Kelley Lynch (Washington), a Bama, and Auburn P commits. Plus 2 other Power 5s. AND, thx to @UGASoftball alum @ally23kurland for driving out from Athens!! 🙏🏼❤️🙌🏼🥹 #WeLove ya, AK!! @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Team 10 heads into PGF Nationals in Irvine CA with a 46-16-3 record with a majority of 2024s who skipped 14U. BECAUSE THEY ARE GOOD AND LOVE THE CHALLENGE. 🇺🇸💪🏼 #GloryStrong @PGFnetwork @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg @VAGloryFP #IronSharpensIron ⚔️

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 months

Lizzie 1000 watch! 18Ks to go to reach 1000 for her HS career in PA. @e_gaisior (Fordham) YOU GOT THIS. #WeLove Lizzie!! @VAGloryFP @FordhamSoftball @ExtraInningSB @LineDsoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

8 months

2025s are 🤩. RHP @sydney_may81 lowers her fall ERA to .280 and BAA of .133. Also leads team offensively in RBIs. @ExtraInningSB All-American Catcher, @RyleighSmith22 raises BA to .552 and .897 SLG. #WeLove #Team13 @VAGloryFP @NFCAorg #nfca

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

6 years

I’m reminded how great we can be when we come together. 60 teams, families, and 20 college coaches rallying for the cause and special young lady. A special day in my softball career. #TealFor2 #GloryStrikeoutCancer @ExtraInningSB @FloSoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

9 months

#Team13 moves to 9-1 on the fall. Love this fun group and college coaches are taking notice.🤩 #WeLove every opportunity that comes our way! @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB @NFCAorg #nfca #ncaasoftball

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

9 months

Praise and gratitude for all coaches, today and everyday. Keep raising your game, culture, ethics, knowledge and and bringing out the best in your players. 🙌🏼 @VAGloryFP #NationalCoachesDay @nfca #nfca @BKMG1967 @CoachWesD @DennisScurci @CoachMase25 @IanBrown1111 @SBronowicz14

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼 Both 16U national teams announced for the CO power pools. Lots of talent and high academic kids in the 2024 & ‘23 grad years. Looking forward to @TCSFastpitch 4th of July! @VAGloryFP @ExtraInningSB @FloSoftball @NFCAorg

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

8 hours of practice this opening weekend. This team is going to be crazy good. 🇺🇸🤩 #Team12 #LittleThings #IronSharpensIron @VAGloryFP #Top10

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

3 years

Congrats to our team’s 2024 nationally ranked players. All competed up in age last year 🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼🇺🇸💪🏼 #team11 @emcollins2024 @riley_hwang @emily_dameron @e_gaisior @VAGloryFP

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

5 years

Congrats @aabbyyweaver on a great HS season! 1st Team All-State, 1st Team All-Region Pitcher of the Year and Co-Player of the Year. And kudos to the Starz Gold for also helping to develop such a terrific player 👏🏼 . Abby Weaver, 2020, @UVASoftball #GloryGirl 🇺🇸💪🏼 @ExtraInningSB

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

The fun bunch. Love when this group plays for each other and allows themselves to be coached and pushed. Iron sharpens iron. ⚔️ Record is 26-8-4 on the year and I believe their best ball still to come. @VAGloryFP #WeLove @COSparkFire

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

2 years

@catch42softball You might be surprised how open 🥎 umpires are to letting you know if a ball you swung at was out of the zone or in the zone. Or, if they call a strike and you ask if that was the edge. We talk to umps all the time and they are open to it. Intel is there for the taking.

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

9 months

2025 @AMcCullers30 has been working hard and smart. Her future as a SS is bright. Every day she’s better than the last. @UNCSoftball #WeLove #Dirty30 ⁦ @VAGloryFP ⁩

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 year

It’s been a few weeks, but fun to see it up in lights and officially announce it. ❤️💎🐻🌵 #ChicagoCubs #springtraining2023 @SloanParkMesa

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Mike Mertz | VA Glory National 18u

@GloryGuy99

1 month

Maddie G gettin’ that national shout out. She has worked for this for most of her life and she’s one of the very best leaders by example that I’ve had the privilege to coach. So deserving and so proud of her. Congrats to the Nittany Lions, @coach_crowell and staff. #WeLove the

Penn State Softball

@PennStateSB

1 month

Can confirm, we did in fact go to the Creamery🍦 #WeAre | #NextStop

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