Happily married to a wonderful, supportive husband! Mom to Berkley and Rory. Faith, Family, and Culture driven. Head Softball Coach at Kent State University ⚡️
Let me introduce you to Rory Alexandra O’Donnell. I firmly believe the greatest gift in this world is the birth of a child, I have never felt a love so strong! Truly a miracle
#Family
#Grateful
Our beautiful baby, Berkley Lynn O’Donnell was born on Sunday, May 23rd at 2:34pm, weighing in at 7lbs and 4oz. She is our world and I don’t even know how Brenan and I even lived without such a perfect human in our lives
#Love
#Grateful
We are on the brink of Sept 1st! How exciting! Heads up
@KentStSoftball
isn’t calling at midnight though. Please don’t mistake that for not wanting to talk to 2026’s. We can’t wait, but we take our time to get to know you and sleep is very IMPORTANT for success
#BTS
#GoFlashes
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Wow, my day just got much better with a huge commit in 2025 class! Building, building, building something extra special with this program 🧱 🔨 ⚡️⚡️⚡️
#GoFlashes
4 years ago this little camper walked into our camp and just lit it up 🔥 Today that same (now older) student-athlete told me her dream was to play at Kent State ⚡️ Dreams may come true for these athletes, but they also come true for us too
#BTS
#GoFlashes
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Getting prepped for our Elite Prospect Camp this weekend! What’s that quote from the movie, Field of Dreams? “Is this heaven?” It’s Kent State Softball baby
#GoFlashes
Wow I’m speechless. I love this team so much and I am so beyond proud. They overcame so much adversity to even be here. Thank you to all those who made this moment possible this season, we are so GRATEFUL
#UBUNTU
I can’t even explain what this team means to me. Brenan and I lost a baby at the end of Feb and this team kept us going. The only reason I could hold up this trophy was from the strength and fight of these amazing people and Coaches! I’m proud of each and every one of you
#UBUNTU
Happy birthday to this incredibly smart, hard working, loving, go getter
@Coach_PetrieSB
not only is she one of the best Coaches, but she’s one of the best people I know! Enjoy your day
#HappyBirthday
I’m still in awe over all of the campers who attended our Pitching and All Skills Camp yesterday! They absolutely showed out 💪🏻! Special thank you to our Camp Coaches, without them we couldn’t have put on this amazing event! We hope to see you all again real soon ⚡️
#GoFlashes
I am over the moon happy for our
@RedFlashSB
program, we reached our highest team gpa EVER with a 3.654 this fall! That’s incredible! So proud of every single one of our players and staff
#UBUNTU
#SmartRedFlash
There’s people that come into your life and just make your life better! This woman right here made me a better Coach and Person. Over 850 wins and 35 years at Villanova University! I’m grateful for Coach Maria everyday and I love bringing my kids around her
#Legend
Happy New Year! I’m a firm believer that the best is yet to be, so keep grinding, keep chipping away, keep believing and you’re one step closer than you were yesterday. Make 2024 your year! Here’s to great health, happiness and success
#HappyNewYear2024
A fun surprise baby shower by these amazing ladies today! Thank you for welcoming me and my family with open arms and loving us as your own
#Family
#Grateful
Happy birthday to my beautiful 1 year old daughter, Berkley Lynn O’Donnell. You bring such joy and happiness to my life every day. You’re everything I prayed and dreamed you would be in a daughter, I love you so much
You know we spend everyday with our team in season and then they go home for summer and we as coaches are lost…
but it always brings a smile to my face when we get to see them again
@CarleyPenner
@savannah_wing
@MikleshMaddy
#GoFlashes
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Mom wants 2 new tires and a full night of sleep, Berkley wants books and “presents”, Rory wants to be held by mom 24/7. These are simple requests Santa
#Christmas2023
As a kid NOTHING came easy. I had to work for everything I earned! I’ve failed many times, been cut, let go, shortchanged, bullied, and here I am standing tall. Why? Because I won’t let those events define me and neither should YOU!
#MakeTodayGreat
#NeverBackDown
I’m not getting tired of tweeting about this program and where we’re going, so here we go! We just picked up one TOUGH out ❌ let’s keep on building Flashes 🔨⚡️⚡️⚡️
#GoFlashes
Happy birthday to one of the best people I know! I love working with you
@Coach_PetrieSB
you aren’t just a great Coach, but you’re a great friend and we’re lucky to have you
#UBUNTU
My Grandfather was a DIEHARD Penn State fan. When I took the job at Saint Francis in 2018 I told him he had to support us when we played them, but somehow he still found a way to get a 📸 with the Nittany lion. He supported me till the end and today I get to support him
#RIP
Yesterday we visited where we lost my brother, Mark. If I knew we’d be without him this Xmas, I would have hugged him a little tighter or stayed a little longer. All I ask for this Xmas, is for you to value every moment because we don’t get a 2nd chance to do it over
#BePresent
Thank you to all the campers that came to our Pitching, Catching, and Elite All Skills Camp today! You brought your A game 🔥 and we were grateful to work with you
#GoFlashes
Recruits, PSA’s, and Travel Ball Coaches, just a reminder we have a recruiting shutdown from 11/22-11/26 so we cannot communicate with you during this time. Enjoy your time with family and friends and we’ll catch up on 11/27
#GoFlashes
There’s no such thing as EASY when you’re trying to climb to the top. Everyday is a constant battle with the person in the mirror and the doubts in your head, but those who truly commit to/embrace the PROCESS will forever be champions
#GoFlashes
Today was such a special day for me! I received the 2nd Covid vaccine by one of our Senior, Nursing major Softball Players,
@jordy1frank
A moment in history that I will never forget
#UBUNTU
I’ll never forget the rush to find these American flags in every store across America 23 years ago. The way our country came together that day made me proud to be an American. Let us never forget that 9/11 day. God Bless USA 🇺🇸
I had the pleasure of meeting THE Judy Devine! This woman right here was a trailblazer for women athletics and equality at
@KentStAthletics
Our Softball Field “Devine Diamond” is named after one of the most impressive women in all of collegiate athletics. What an honor
#GoFlashes
Awesome
@RedFlashSB
camp today! These Student-Athletes brought the 🔥today, I’m so excited for their futures because they are fired up and eager to learn. Keep it going and good luck to all in your Spring season 💪🏻
#UBUNTU
I wish Grandpa’s never died…RIP to the most loving, supportive, and generous Pup Pup that I was so blessed to have. Thank you for all the love and for always being there. Till we meet again
#RIP
Happy 1st birthday to my sweet baby girl, Rory! Hard to believe it’s been a whole year since she graced us with her early presence. I thank God everyday for her! She completes me
#092523
Happy birthday to the most supportive, loving, and selfless husband and father. Not sure where I’d be without
@Shmenan101
I hope you have the best year yet, B
#HappyBirthday
2019 has been a roller coaster ride for me and my family, but also 2 of the best days of my life happened this year, the day we won and today! So many great memories. I am so proud of this family, past and present. Love each and every one of them
#UBUNTU
Loved spending the day with these awesome coaches over at
@PVSbaseball
Their attention to detail and structure is top notch, love what they are doing!
#GoFlashes
I miss your jokes, your laugh, your need for thrill, and I miss you! I try to keep myself busy to avoid feeling the pain of not having you here with us, but I could use a phone call right about now just to tell you how much I miss and love you my lil brother
#RIP
#06
/29/19
These two right here,
@Coach_PetrieSB
and
@JacksonFrank3
are two of the most genuine people and Coaches that I have ever known. They stepped up BIG TIME for our program and I’m filled with immense gratitude and appreciation that I get to work with them everyday
#UBUNTU
Today Berkley is 1 month old! She loves car rides, cuddle time, being outside, being held at all times, her giraffe pacifier, eating every 2 hours. Biggest concern is she’s also not into softball (falls asleep at field), we’ll work on that one
#Love
#Happy1Month
God knows how I miss you…sometimes I wonder who’d you be today. I miss you my brother, but not a day goes by that I don’t think of you and how I wish we had more time
#RIP
#06292019
🔨 🧰 let’s get to work! We just picked up an absolute STUD and an amazing person! Keep an eye on Kent State, we’re building something very special
#GoFlashes
THANK YOU to our veterans! I appreciate your sacrifice, service, and dedication to fight for our great nation! Special thank you shout out to one of my favorite Vet’s
@JeffShaffer23
#ThankYou
I saw this orange light shining in the window and I looked outside to find this beautiful sky and sunset. A reminder to never be too busy to see everything good that we have in life
#Grateful
Happy 3rd birthday to my beautiful baby girl, Berkley Lynn! She’s by far the best thing that’s ever happened to me and I thank God for blessing our family with this sweetheart. We have been growing up together ever since, enjoy your day and here’s to an amazing year 3
#052321
This is my baby girl, Rory Alexandra! She’s up for Baby of the Year, proud mama here! If you think she’s cute feel free to vote for her here she’s the best
#Family
8 years ago we said “I do” and I’m so grateful to have the support of this man. We’ve built a wonderful life together with 2 amazing daughters! I love you B and Happy Anniversary
@Shmenan101
#Love
#Family
Happy Father’s Day to my husband,
@Shmenan101
you have been the best father to our little girls! Thank you for always being there for all of us 💪🏻
#HappyFathersDay
Other than our freedom on this 4th of July 🇺🇸, getting a Flash commit is the next BEST news we can have! Building something real nice here in Kent, OH 🔨 🧱 LET’S GOOO ⚡️⚡️⚡️
#GoFlashes
So proud of the resiliency of our team this season. To our seniors, you are amazing athletes, students, and most importantly people. I’m so proud of each of you and so excited to see what your future holds, I know you’re going to do great things!
#UBUNTU
Yesterday, we went to my brother, Mark’s, fav place in the 🌎, Cedar Point. He worked there growing up and loved this place so much. Being able to see/feel what he saw/felt everytime he went there was really special! I miss him so much but I know he was riding rides along with us
It’s so nice to have camps back on campus again. Today was such a great day. I had an absolute blast and the energy was absolute 🔥. If you were there, I hope to see you again because you were awesome
#UBUNTU
My 2 yo daughter recently moved into her big girl bed from her crib. This morning I asked her how she slept? With excitement she said, “I wake up!” What if we all have that excitement to wake up and get the day started? Go win the day
#Positivity