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university of evansville softball ‘27🧡💜

[kayley batts @BattsKayley]

I am super excited and blessed to announce that I have verbally committed to the University of Evansville! Thank you to everyone who has helped me achieve my dream of D1 collegiate softball! Go purple aces🧡💜@UEAthletics_SB @Coachmun @Coach_Tarter

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

Youth sports is on life support.

If you think it’s fine, you’re not paying attention.

Kids age 10-12 are playing way too many tournaments and travel ball. Parents treat it like the World Series. They need less travel, more rest, fueling, and actual development. They’re 12 YO.

The data backs it up:
❌70% of kids drop out of organized sports by age 13.
❌Professionalization (year-round single-sport focus, heavy travel/tournaments) drives overuse injuries, overtraining, and burnout.
❌Nearly 1 in 10 youth athletes experience burnout; up to 35% deal with overtraining.
❌Early specialization before 12-13 raises injury and burnout risks significantly.

Multi-sport kids who rest and play for fun stick around longer and develop better.

Let them be kids. Prioritize recovery, fun, and long-term health over trophies. The best athletes often sample multiple sports early and specialize later.

Who else sees this?

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

SENIOR DAY!

🆚 Valparaiso
📍 Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at Cooper Stadium
⏰ 2PM CST
📊 https://t.co/79H1NgIWxA

🥎 #ForTheAces

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

Home Opening Threads 🔥🧵

🥎#ForTheAces

[TourBadBunny @bbunnyontour]

The Big Statement. 🌎❤️

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

𝐔𝐄 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐔𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 🥎

Check out the progress on this ongoing, multi-phase project for our program!

🔗 https://t.co/9UM49SJsYP
🥎 #ForTheAces

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

With just 9 days until first pitch, let’s get to know senior catcher Kayley Batts!🥎

Why did you choose to play softball at UE?
- I chose to play softball at UE because I loved the vibe as soon as I stepped on campus. I loved the city, the small campus atmosphere, (cont.)

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

Back to work 📈

🥎 #ForTheAces

[Mark Blankenbaker @UofLSheriff50]

Oh my god.

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

99 days until our season opener!💜🥎

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

The moment you’ve all been waiting for…

Here’s a look at the 2025 Aces Softball fall schedule!🤩💪🏻

#ForTheAces

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

Winners of our first team bonding activity of the year: the scavenger hunt!🏆💜

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

New bag tags and locker plates came in today! Big shout out to @CD_DZNs They look great! 10/10 recommend!! 💜🧡#GoAces

[Alivia Cooper @CooperAlivia]

Thank you @TroyTrojansSB for having me on a visit this past weekend! Big thank you to @e_newellcoach, @NateTompkins, and @MackPuck01 for giving me the opportunity to get down to Troy and see the beautiful campus!
@ryandgreenwood

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

UE head softball coach Bailey Dillender has announced the hiring of Alyssa Richards and Mia Aldridge as assistant coaches on her staff. Both join her from the University of the Cumberlands.

📰 https://t.co/bm0Gchvhw4
🥎 #ForTheAces

[Grace Sander 2027 @GraceSander2027]

At Atlanta Legacy, I hit .455 with 2 SBs. Ready to get back on the field for our last tournament at the PGF Nationals in California!!
@FusionSB_16Nats @ryandgreenwood @ROCKets_SB @RocketSportsAHS

[kayley batts @BattsKayley]

So proud of these girls and their fight this week! I love my girls in green💚🥎🫶

[Fusion 18U National Unruh/Greenwood @FusionSB_unruh]

2025 Colorado Sparkler 18u Supplemental Power Pool Champs!!! Congratulations Ladies!!!!!
#LLAP
#fusionfamily
#GirlsInGreen

[Paige Hobgood 2027 @PHobgood2027]

Super proud of my team for finishing in the final 4 of @ConnectSports_ Senic City! I had a great defensive weekend with 2 DPs and a 1.000 FPCT. @FusionSB_16Nats @ryandgreenwood @CatesFusion @EKU_Softball @mpaulick14 @zoeschafer1 @worthington_eku @UIndySoftball @coachferrell15

[Molly Mayfield 2027 @MollyMayfield27]

Scenic City was a blast! So proud of my team for finishing in the top 4! I had 7 RBIs and 2 CS. Can’t wait to keep it rolling this summer!🔥❤️🥎
@FusionSB_16Nats @ryandgreenwood @ExtraInningSB @LegacyLegendsS1 @NCSACoachDaily

[UE Softball @UEAthletics_SB]

Help us welcome new UE Head Softball Coach Bailey Dillender! She has been. head coach at the University of the Cumberlands since 2017 and led the Patriots to appearances in the NAIA World Series in each of the last three seasons!

📰 https://t.co/3BLSna9DcX
🥎 #ForTheAces