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Parent Hub: Brooke Combs on Social Media and Softball Recruiting

Parent Hub Highlight – Presented by Brooke Combs! At Extra Inning Softball, we tell stories that extend far beyond box scores, rankings, and weekend results....

Life on the Road: The Sacrifices Behind a Young Softball Dream

At Extra Inning Softball, we tell stories that go beyond box scores, rankings, and weekend results. Youth softball is often measured by wins and exposure,...

The Real Cost of Travel Ball—Why It’s Truly Worth It

Written by: Chad & Krissy Zgonc, Parent of Class of 2032 3rd/SS/OF Lorna Zgonc It usually starts with a hotel confirmation, a tank of gas,...

Finding Balance: When Softball and Sundays Collide

A Parent’s Balance on Faith, Family, and Fastpitch Written by: Parker Harless, Parent of Class of 2028 INF Kabrey Harless At Extra Inning Softball, we’re...

Travel Softball Life: A Mother’s Journey With Her 2028 Standout

Written by: Martha HowardParent of: Desi Howard, Class of 2028, California Grapettes National 16U Cook At Extra Inning Softball, we believe some of the most...

Red Flags in Plain Sight: When Parents Overstep in Softball

When Support Crosses the Line In youth and travel softball, few things matter more than family support. But there’s a fine line between encouragement and...

Softball World Mourns the Loss of Beloved Beverly Bandits Mother, Heidi Estrada

The softball world has come together in heartfelt unity following the passing of Heidi Velasco Estrada, a beloved wife, mother, friend, and passionate supporter of...

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...

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