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Here’s our TLI for Friday, May 22, 2020 …
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EXTRA INNING SOFTBALL’S WEEKLY ZOOM SESSION
Extra Inning Softball’s Brentt Eads and Carlos Arias were joined by Aces Fastpitch Club founder Ryan Taylor and Texas Bombers founder Scott Smith to talk about the newly-formed Heart of America Elite Fastpitch League (HFL) and Texas Fastpitch League (TFL) on Extra Inning Softball’s weekly Zoom Session:
Learn more about our guests below!
THE LAST INNING MINI-Q&A
Name: RYAN TAYLOR
Hometown: Various, from the Midwest.
High School: WRHS
College: Arizona State
Club Team: Aces Fastpitch Club
Can you talk about your athletic background and how you got involved with softball?
Multiple sport athlete growing up, went to college for wrestling. Fastpitch was really big for men in the 80s and 90s throughout the Midwest. I got pulled in through lessons and coaching with Dads. When they got out of it, I kept going. I do everything 110 percent and here we are today.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them?
It’s been so fun to see it evolve. When we started, I had no idea it would end up where we are today. The goal was to help players grow their game. As an organization we’re very focused on PD. The second part was to help PSA obtain scholarship opportunities.
What is something you have faced in your life that has helped you become the person that you are today?
I wouldn’t say anything specific, it’s more a body of work. Athletics has been a huge part of my personal development. You face adversity and learn how you want to handle it. My dad passed away a few weeks before my wedding, which had a huge impact on me.
What’s something that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I love to be outdoors, especially with my family. We like to hunt and ride horses. With all that spare time we don’t have, you can find us there.
Do you have a secret talent/skill?
Secret talent, not really. I ride a horse decently and enjoy competing in events.
What’s the best TV show to binge?
“Homeland.”
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THE LAST INNING MINI-Q&A
Name: SCOTT SMITH
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
High School: Canyon High
College: The University of Ft. Benning 🙂
Club Team: Texas Bombers
Can you talk about your athletic background and how you got involved with softball?
Played Baseball and Football through high school, then played on the All-Army Baseball Team.
Tell us about your travel team/organization and how you became involved with them?
Bombers Fastpitch, 125 Teams in 17 states and been coaching since 2001.
What is something you have faced in your life that has helped you become the person that you are today?
Being in the military for 28 years.
What’s something that people would be surprised to learn about you?
I’m pretty laid back.
What’s the best TV show to binge?
“Money Heist.”
— Carlos Arias & Brentt Eads, Extra Inning Softball (Follow Carlos on Twitter @Los_Stuff; follow Brentt on Twitter @ExtraInningSB)