Madness Monday: Who Sets the Tone the Most?

Madness Monday

Jayden Mount
August 18, 2025 | 10:00AM ET

Welcome to Madness Monday — our digital spotlight on softball’s biggest talking points, where we break down the debates that get players, coaches, and fans talking long after the final out. From dugout chatter to late-night group texts, we’re bringing the conversations straight to you.

This week’s question: Who sets the tone for the team most?

The votes are in from our Dugout Discussion Polls:

• Captains – 5.88%

• Coaches – 76.47%

• Seniors – 5.88%

• The quiet grinders – 11.76%

Visit our polls to share your perspective.

It’s no surprise that coaches dominated the results—three out of every four voters credited them as the primary tone-setters. But that doesn’t mean the other roles go unnoticed. From the steady leadership of captains, to the example set by seniors, to the under-the-radar impact of the quiet grinders, every role shapes the team’s identity in unique ways.

This week, we’re unpacking what “setting the tone” really looks like—and why leadership in softball comes in more forms than you might expect.

The madness starts now.

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