This is Cheddar. He's the
@HighlandKitchen
slow pitch team's mascot. He's still in his dirt eating phase, but we love him anyways because we don't judge and we accept all good doggos.
@dog_rates
#CheddarBob
Here's the thing, I won't be recruiting in CO. It's an amazing tournament,no doubt, but I'm going to go camping for the 4th with my wife and kiddo. Coaches need weekends off, too. If you're playing, good luck! Send videos and I hope you have the best time! ๐๐๐ผ๐๏ธ
#gosaints
If you just played in your last travel ball tournament this weekend, I hope you enjoyed every minute. I hope you played hard with your friends. I hope you laughed, got dirty, won some games, and maybe got ice cream after. Travel ball friends are forever ๐
#sisters
Heading to NE Finest Showcase Camp tomorrow then to the tournament all weekend! Can't wait to finish the summer strong and start locking down some Saints ๐๐๐ฅ
#lfg
#gosaints
This is what it's all about ๐๐ฅ๐
Yesterday, Bennett and I went to see 6 current Saints in their 18+ tournament. A great way to spend a Saturday and Bennett had a blast running around with his bat and ball โพ
#gosaints
#leadwithlove
@ECSaintsSB
So much love in my heart for these two. Amazing examples of what it means to be a student-athlete. The two hardest working kids both on the field and in the classroom. Not to mention amazing teammates and people. They have left this program better than they found it ๐พ๐ฅโค๏ธ
We were fortunate to get in one more game this morning for our seniors, Lizzie Annerino & Kali Magane. They helped us reach three conference title games & two NCAA tournaments while excelling in the classroom as 3x
@PatriotLeague
Academic Honor Roll recipients!
#ProudToBU
#BUSB
Listen, I'm as pumped and proud as anyone about the conversations within the
@nfl
about race and social justice.
However, it is really hard to hear the announcers say such wonderful things about these players when the league blacklisted
@Kaepernick7
โ๐ฟโ๐พโ๐ฝ
#ColinKaepernick
Every night (okay almost every night) I write three things I'm grateful for in a notebook. Tonight it looks like this:
1. The kids I get to coach.
2. The kids I get to coach.
3. The kids I get to coach.
If you're in this business for yourself, you're doing it wrong.
#gratitude
Had the best time camping with my family in Maine! Now back to the recruiting trail feeling rested and refreshed! ๐๏ธ๐ฅ๐
Next stop: Bat State Games, Bay State Showcase, and NE Fusion Showcase!
#SaintSearch
๐๐
FIRE ME UP
@alidubois_
๐ฅ๐ฅ
Your hard work never faulters and it has been a pleasure watching you pursue excellence each day. We cannot wait to see you continue to grow! So proud of you, Ali! ๐พ๐ฅ
Recruit video? Nah, it's me. Hitting a homerun. At 30. Fence was 290, so I had to run it out. Yes, my body does hurt, but my pride feels pretty good ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ผ
#stillgotit
Gators recorded all four of its hits in the decisive fifth inning, as DuBois finished with four strikeouts. Huerta-Leipner, Heinen, Sylvestri and Amodio all had a single.
#GoBU
#BUSB
One thing I'm so grateful for while working toward my masters has been being able to relate to my athletes on a student level. Stressed, exhausted, and feel like there's not enough time in the day? Yup, me too! It's finals season!
#MastersofEd
#PositiveCoaching
@MizzouOnline
I want to give a big shout out to the
@NFCAorg
and specifically
@JoannaELane
for organizing the webinars that we get to tune into each week. Thank you for helping me continue to learn and get better, even if it's off the field. I appreciate all that you do! ๐๐๐
#3clap
Two simple ways to get added to my recruiting list:
- being your teammates' biggest supporter on/off the field
- a dirty uniform
That's an athlete I want to spend 4 years working with ๐ฅ๐ช๐๐ฅ
@ECSaintsSB
#elevatethestandard
Phew! I am exhausted! Camp today was SO GOOD! I was so impressed with the level of play the athletes maintained on a HOT day in Boston ๐ฅตNukes were hit, sick plays were made, and pitchers and catchers owned it! Excited for the future of ECSB ๐๐ฅ๐ช
#elevatethestandard
#gosaints
I was staying out of the "why is Olympic softball playing on a baseball field" conversation, bc I'm just happy it's back. But it's appalling that there aren't event tents over their pseudo dugouts. A 12u softball mom wouldn't let that happen, how does this happen in the Olympics?
Merry Christmas from Nike, Duck, the Lady, and me. We aren't particularly secular, but hope you use this time of year to be grateful for all you have and enjoy time with loved ones xoxo โค๏ธ๐
White people: White privilege is posting a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. quote today and going about your business tomorrow. White fragility is denying this. Do more. Spend money on Black businesses, donate to Black causes. Call out casual, systemic racism, hire Black people โ๐ฝโ๐พโ๐ฟ
It is so cool and humbling to be sitting at a table with coaches who have been in this game a long time and are still taking notes during presentations. Never stop learning! ๐ฅ๐๐ฅ
#ItsNotAboutTheBatFlip
#GetOnBoard
@NFCAorg
So proud of this team and what they've done day in and day out to get here. Honored to be their coach and lucky I get to spend my days with them,
@ashley3waters
and
@Bcard22
And the journey continues!!! My hear rate needs to come down first though ๐ฌ
My friends are the coolest, most badass womxn on the planet. Watch Born to Play on
@espn
and try to convince me otherwise. Womxn supporting womxn in sports โ๏ธ๐ช๐
Today I laid out for a ball in the 5/6 hole and threw to 1B from my knees. Kid was safe, but boy did I feel like an athlete again.
Something tells me tomorrow I'll feel more like an 85 year old with osteoporosis. But state champs so like, come at me ๐๐ผ๐ฅ๐ฅ
@USASoftball
This is my favorite part.
@AUProSports
is putting the game solely in the hands of womxn athletes. And it's a huge success. AND look how much freakin' fun they're having! If only we'd put womxn in charge of everything...๐๐ค
I feel personally attacked by the fact that this player's nickname is "Peanut" and she's 5' 7". What does that make me? Pine Nut?
#wcws
@ArizonaSoftball
Other than New England's Finest, my favorite part of today is a tie between Lady Gaga performing and the minions on the Opening Ceremonies ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ธ
#olympics
I stand with my colleagues at
@BU_Tweets
and Americaโs leading research universities as they take the fight to COVID-19 in our labs and hospitals.
#ProudToBeOnTheirTeam
I finished my 4th/5th semester of grad school today. Submitted my final assignment at 6pm. Promptly took an hour long nap, then a bath, and am on my second bowl of Cheerios for dinner. Might as well give me an Honorary Degree in Adulting while I'm at it
@MizzouEducation
๐
The hardest working, most passionate athlete I've had the pleasure to play with. Your drive is unmatched and smile never wavers. Congrats
@JilliantDempsey
๐๐๐๐ผ๐ฅ
Here's some pics to prove it. We've been in each other's weddings, have kids who play together, came out of retirement in 2017 and made the paper, and two of us even got married lol ๐ฅโค๏ธ
Bay State Brats forever ๐ซ
(also, you should be jealous of our shorts and socks swag ๐)
Listen, MJ is the greatest, no doubt about that, but after my parents got me an MJ jersey in '95 I asked for a Pippen one. Every team needs a Pippen; a teammate who relinquishes spotlight for the good of the team and is the best at the role they are given. ๐
#TheLastDance
Had a blast taking over the
@NCAAsoftball
Instagram for
@TerrierSoftball
during today's last regular season home game vs Army! We got the dub and like honestly, if anyone needs a social media person, hit me up ๐๐ผ๐พ๐ฅ
#doitforthegram
Love hearing the voices of assistants being amplified! I LOVE being an assistant and was thrilled to hear 4 great ones share their perspectives today. Always fun tuning into the
@NFCAorg
webinars!
#keeplearning
@UACoachMurphy
commenting on the pressure his athletes feel up at bat: "No matter what the outcome is, I couldn't possibly lose any love for you." It's no wonder his players love him back. Thanks
@StickandBallTV
for a culture chat with two of softball's greats
@Coach_Inouye
Yesterday I used
@Blast_Sftball
paired with
@RapsodoSoftball
at Extra Innings in Watertown. I got better, and more consistent after just one bucket. Technology is bananas ๐๐คฏ
Also, 71mph exist speed with 0 upper body strength lolz ๐ช๐ผ
So excited for this panel and talk tonight at
@HarvardHBS
I'm incredibly lucky to live in a city so dedicated to excellence in so many ways and filled with the best schools in the world.
Never stop learning!
Softball is supposed to be fun. Yes you're going to work hard. Yes some days are tough. But if you don't enjoy every minute of it, you're in the wrong place. So exciting seeing teams back on the field. Be present. Take it all in. And be ready to get better ๐ฅ
Takeaways from BUSB 19-20 first fall games:
Some sweet defensive plays had me fired up! ๐ฅ
Pass the bat, score the runs
#math
Good reads and a little extra speed on the bases ๐จ๐จ๐จ
Lots to be proud of, lots to improve on. So excited to get better this week! ๐ฅ๐พ
#GoPups
Don't mind me, juuust getting some swings in. Thanks to my friends at Extra Innings Watertown for letting me in and also staying 6 feet away!
Also, had the realization that I currently have 0 upper body strength. Plenty of time to work on it now ๐ช๐ผ๐ฅ๐ฅ
#nevertooold
Happy New Year to all! ๐พ๐ฅณ
If anything, this year has reminded us that nothing is promised. Do that thing you want to do, surround yourself with people who lift you up, treat everyone with kindness, and be your own biggest fan. Here's to 2021! ๐
I am so proud of these two. Not to mention lucky to have gotten to coach them. They are the kind of players coaches dream of: hard workers and always doing what's best for the team. Their wit and silly bickering will be missed. BU softball is better because of them ๐ฅโค๏ธ
Something I find so fascinating, is how this situation affects each human in such a unique way. You can't assume you know how someone is handling this or expect them to be strong, or productive, or just simply okay. Cut yourself, and others, some slack ๐
#TogetherApart
RIP Travis Roy. Your dedication and perseverance have been an inspiration to me and so many young athletes. Your accident was tragic, yet you taught us that your life is what you make of it, and you sure made every second count. Your light will be missed. ๐โ๏ธ๐
โBlack Lives Matter. We should be saying it every day. โฆ This is not a political statement. Itโs a human rights statement.โย
Coach K and Duke address systemic racism and social injustice. ย
(via
@DukeMBB
)
Happy NLI Signing Day 2020s! Enjoy the moment & take a second to step back and realize how much work you've done to get yourself here. But remember, the work doesn't stop!
Oh, and you better be thanking whoever has been driving/flying/paying to get you to all those games! ๐พ๐ฅ
These days are my favorite. Hanging with the team off the field as they climb trees, laugh, enjoy nature, and eat a few donuts. It's grounding and reminds me that though we have high expectations, they're still weird, silly, emotional, hard working, fun, kids ๐ณ๐
#letthembekids
Pete Frates was the definition of a fighter. His battle with ALS was not lost; the impact he made on all of us is the success we will all remember. His legacy in Boston and beyond will always live on. RIP Pete.
#icebucketchallenge
I simply am so proud of this kid! A fighter on and off the field. Everyone's journey has bumps in the road, but it's how you bounce back that matters. Keep bouncing back, Bella! ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐พ
Honestly, I'm still processing. To every coach lucky enough to work with athletes right now, I hope you're also courageous enough to have hard conversations with them. Make sport an escape, not a place of ignorance. A place where athletes feel safe to grapple with tough times.
@CoachBirdsong12
Damn right. Baseball swings aren't what they used to be either. People forget that our game is expected to progress at the same speed as baseball in less time and with less resources.
#GrowTheGame
This kid has worked her butt off at 3B all season! So much tenacity and ownership of the little things. This play is just one of many
@lexaponce
๐ฅ๐ฅ
#hotcorner
Apparently the things I turn to in times of panic are: chips, salsa, edamame, vegan hotdogs, orange juice, baked beans, and the latest issue of Time Magazine ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ
Got my bucket hat and Nerds and I'm ready for ECSB Prospect Camp tomorrow! Can't wait to see everyone and work with some really talented athletes ๐ช๐ฅ๐
#gosaints
#gocamp
#nerdsgummyclusters4eva
Thank you, Mr. President ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฒโค๏ธ
Your lifetime of service has been the greatest gift. You protected civil rights, ensured the election of the first Black, female VP, and made leaps against climate change. You care deeply for this country and this decision makes that evident ๐
Gahd, this
@UCLASoftball
team deserves this.
Sport is an amazing conduit for moments like this, but these moments mean nothing without the buy-in, the culture, and the people around you. Congrats on your moment, Bruins.
#wcws
@NCAAsoftball
So fun rewatching this today and still felt like I was on a rollercoaster of emotions! What a game! Can't wait to get back on the field with these pups ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐พ
Can we take a moment to appreciate June for a second here?
WCWS ๐ฅ
Stanley Cup๐
World Cupโฝ
Pride Month๐
Summerโ๏ธ
Lots of Gemini friends' bdays โ
Heading to CA ๐ด
Patio szn ๐ป
I'm proud of each student-athlete I coach, but something hit a little different today watching Devon be commissioned into the Navy's explosive ordnances disposal division. I will forever be worried about her safety, but there is no one more prepared โ๐โต
#anchorsaway
#rotc
Really thoughtful discussions tonight with
@BUAthletics
student athletes and coaches facilitated by
@AthleteAlly
So inspiring seeing these young leaders in action ๐โฝ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ผ
#nostupidquestions
I am appalled by
@TheConnieMay
and
@ScrapYardFP
Her statement was ignorant and insensitive. BUT I am so proud of our softball community; especially the athletes on the team, for speaking out and walking away.
We have to continue to challenge ourselves, and others, to do better.
What a line up for the
@WeCOACH
@BreakThroughDLS
!!! Loved being able to tune in from afar and learn from some of the most BADASS WOMEN IN SPORT! Particularly floored by
@Layshiac
's powerful words and
@BaylorAcroCoach
talking about cultureโ๏ธ๐๐ป๐๐ฝ๐๐ฟ๐ฅ๐
Nothing like a random man walking up to a group of female coaches talking to a few of their players' dads and him assuming that the dads are the coaches ๐โ๏ธ
#bebetterdude
#womencoachingwomen