Wisdom Wednesday
Jayden Mount
October 1, 2025 | 10:00AM ET
Welcome to Wisdom Wednesday, the weekly Extra Inning Softball series that delivers insight, advice, and real talk from the sport’s most trusted voices. Designed for players, parents, and coaches alike, this series goes beyond the box score to uncover the lessons that matter most in the journey of fastpitch softball.
This week, we sat down with Frank Ainley, a former softball and football coach from Woodlake Union High School in California, to share perspective on relationships matter-its the very foundation of success!
The most powerful lessons are waiting behind the scenes. Get the unfiltered perspective, advice, and takeaways straight from Frank Ainley. Members only — log in to hear the full Wisdom Wednesday interview.
Closing Wisdom
Softball is a game of adjustments, and the lessons learned extend far beyond the diamond. As Ainley explained, relationships matter-its the very foundation of success, a reminder that the game is as much about personal growth as it is about wins and losses.
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