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Behind the Fences: A Parent’s Perspective on the Recruiting Journey

A Parent’s Perspective Jacqueline Hnderson September 27, 2025 | 6:00PM ET Jacqueline Henderson of Katy, Texas is the mother of 2025 corner infielder Montgomery Henderson—a...

She Doesn’t Need Perfect: Softball’s Best Teacher Is Failure

She Doesn’t Need Perfect Jayden Mount September 20, 2025 | 6:00PM ET Softball is built on failure. Even the most elite hitters make more outs...

Travel Ball Reality Check: A Father’s Advice

Lessons Learned From Life Inside Travel Ball Written by: Jerrod GonzalesParent of: Ja’Lia Gonzales, Class of 2032, All American Sports Academy- Sansaver 12U Navigating the...

The Team – The Coach – The Athletes – A Parent’s Story

The Right Coach, The Right Team, The Right Athletes Written by: Doug BradfordParent of: Sadie Bradford, Class of 2028, Texas Blaze National DSTX – Corona...

Jon Snyder’s Advice on Choosing the Right Team for Your Athlete

Jon Snyder: It Was Never Just About the Wins Written by: Jon SnyderParent of: Mary Snyder, Class of 2028, Texas Blaze National DSTX – Corona...

When the Game Hurts: Anonymous Parents Speak Out

When the Game Hurts A Facebook post from an anonymous softball parent struck a nerve this week, describing the emotional toll of the game...

The Pressure to Be Perfect: A Softball Mom’s Perspective

Pressure, Perfection, and Perspective Written by: Justine PerezParent of: Isabella Petersen, Extra Impact Ambassador At Extra Inning Softball, we’re excited to introduce Justine Perez, a...

The Power of Rest: Why Off Days Matter

How Rest and Recovery Fuels Performance Jayden Mount July 26, 2025 | 06:00 PM ET As softball parents, we spend countless hours juggling lessons, practice...

Winners Fail, Losers Hide: A Legacy of Lessons

The Secret Winners Know: Failure Leads the Way Jayden MountJuly 18, 2025 | 6:00 PM ET In sports and in life, failure is inevitable. But...

The Investment of a Lifetime: Why I Don’t Call It a Sacrifice

An Investment in More Than Just The Game If you’re the parent of a softball player, you know what I mean when I say it’s...

6 Home Run Fundraising Ideas for Softball Season

Creative Softball Fundraisers That Actually Work Softball is more than just a game—it’s a lifestyle. It’s early morning practices, long weekends at tournaments, and lifelong...

7 Fun Ways to Include Siblings at the Ballpark

Supporting Your Athlete—and Their Siblings too Softball weekends are all about teamwork, energy, and competition—but what happens when not everyone in the family is on...

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