How to Put Lightning in Your Swing
Hitting Key #4: Lightning During my annual fishing trip to Canada, I was out on the boat with my son, Rick. As he cast for the elusive Northern Pike or Muskie, I noticed something familiar that the best athletes across sports like softball, baseball, golf, hockey, tennis, and cricket all have in common: extension. For […]
What Coach Brooke O’Hair Looks for in Recruits
How to Catch UNG Coach’s Eye For softball athletes chasing college dreams, knowing what coaches want is key. Brooke O’Hair, the new head coach at the University of North Georgia, brings decades of experience and insight to the recruiting table—and her advice is packed with practical takeaways. 💰 Get Paid to Share Extra Inning Softball! […]
Golden Glove Award: Top 25 Regional Defenders – 4/14/25
Golden Glove Award – 4/14/25 MaxPreps and Extra Inning Softball have partnered to elevate high school softball coverage with the introduction of the MaxPreps & Extra Inning Softball Golden Awards. This initiative will highlight standout athletes in three key areas: Golden Glove, Golden Arm, and Golden Bat. Throughout the season, top players in each category will […]
What Drives 2031 Standout Mattie Wichman?
2031 Talent and a Big Love for the Game Some players are born into the sport. Others rise through it. For Mattie Wichman, a 2031 grad and versatile standout for TC Futures 12U out of Mahopac, New York, her path has already included setbacks, comebacks, and plenty of determination. Through it all, Wichman’s love for […]