Mandy Sansbury🥎

Head Softball Coach at @SHUgriffinsSB
Email: [email protected]
Walk by faith, not by sight
*All opinions and ideas are my own *

[Mandy Sansbury🥎 @CoachMandy13]

We will be filling some roster spots this summer. Looking to build on a good season and compete for a championship in 2027. If you are interested, please send video and transcripts to [email protected] and we will be in contact when NCAA rules permit. @SoftballPortal

[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Entitlement destroys influence and culture.

Stop focusing on what you think you deserve, start focusing on how to serve.

Entitled to nothing, grateful for everything.
Humility is the way.

[SHUGriffin Athletics @GriffinsSports]

SB: Four Griffins earn All PSAC West honors. Kassidy Wittig earns her third All PSAC West award. Shelby Telegdy earns her second All PSAC West award. Abby Dejidas and Lacey Lynn earn their first. https://t.co/YSqT9sDXvx

[Brian Marshall @CoachBMarshall]

Coaching is a thankless job, with little appreciation given. Long hours, constant criticism, you win it is all the kids, you lose it is all your fault. Thank you to the coaches out there rocking it. We do not hear that enough. Bless you all.

[SHUGriffin Athletics @GriffinsSports]

SB: Seton Hill earns the #3 seed in the PSAC Tourney. SHU will open play vs #2 seed from east, Shippensburg on Wednesday afternoon at 12:30 PM

[Matt Lisle @CoachLisle]

Your body language is a billboard for your mental toughness and maturity.

[Mandy Sansbury🥎 @CoachMandy13]

Support Seton Hill Softball and help provide student-athletes with much-needed indoor practice space and resources to continue competing at the highest level!
https://t.co/v8ALUao8yM

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD, I remind parents and coaches that sports are emotional. Much like relationships between parent and child or husband and wife, there will be ups and downs. When situations become emotional, whether it is playing time, a tough decision, or a disagreement, it is important to go back to the root of the relationship. Ask a simple question: does that person truly care about the individual they are in conflict with?

More often than not, if the answer is yes, the conflict is not about a lack of care or respect. It is about perspective, expectations, or personal wants not being met. When you recognize that, it allows everyone involved to respond with more clarity, accountability, and trust rather than emotion alone.

[Sports Psychology @SportPsychTips]

If you truly want to succeed and be happy as an athlete, you need to put your team first. Caring only about your own success will ultimately come back to hurt you.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

The 10 Truths Parents Rarely See

1. Coaches lose sleep.
2. Decisions aren’t personal.
3. Playing time is complex.
4. Culture matters more than stats.
5. Accountability is care.
6. Coaches invest emotionally.
7. Development isn’t instant.
8. Hard feedback is intentional.
9. Wins don’t tell the whole story.
10. Coaches remember kids forever.

Perspective matters.

[SHUGriffin Athletics @GriffinsSports]

Wishing everyone a Happy Easter from all of us at SHU Athletics.

[Just T.J. the Army Vet @thomas_garrard]

I owed a debt I could not pay.

HE paid a debt HE did not owe.

It’s Friday, but Sunday is coming.

Christ is King.

[SHUGriffin Athletics @GriffinsSports]

SB: Shelby Telegdy Named to NFCA D2 Pitcher and Player of the Year Watch List. https://t.co/yD3HMBOgi4

[Coach Jeff Barnes @JeffBarnes52]

As an AD, I always tell our athletes signing to play at the next level your spot is never safe. Coaches are always recruiting someone to take it. Do not get complacent. Stay hungry and keep working.

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

“Hear Me…”

Mike Tomlin GOLD 🔥

“It’s not what you are capable of; it’s what you are willing to do. Plenty of people are capable. Fewer people are willing.”

Potential is common.
Commitment is rare.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Rick Pitino shares a masterclass on teamwork and selflessness.

"Regardless of how you play, when you play for the name on the front, the back prospers."

"When you play for the name on the back, you never prosper. All you are is guys with good stats. That's it."

Stats don't win championships - teams do.

"Play for the front. Give everything you have for the front name."

"Do everything - from diving on the floor, to blocking shots, to setting screens, to playing together. Play for the name on the front."

Great teams play for each other. They know connected teams achieve more.

"The name on the front is gonna bring big rewards for the name on the back. I guarantee it."

"Give it everything you have for this name."

The formula is simple: Put the team first, and everything else follows.

Play for the front. The back will take care of itself.
(🎥St. Johns )

[Rachel Coleman @_coachrachel]

Having the ability to consistently show up everyday is a skill that will not only help you win on field but become successful in whatever you choose to do in life.

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"Your job as a coach is to coach your players.
If their parents and their friends are getting mad because you're getting yelled at, get better parents and better friends."

Coaches aren't calling you out.
They're calling you up!
Build connections so they hear the corrections.