Lisa Van Ackeren

formerly (and always) Sweeney, lover of Brown, White, Orange, and Black. Head Coach - Princeton Softball (she/her)

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

This beautiful game brought an incredible group of people together. They left it all on the field for each other.

Always hard to have a season like this one come to an end, but eternally grateful to have this team and what they have meant to me and my family 🧡🖤

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

And our Friends of Princeton Softball President! She does it all 👸🙌

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

🏆 Back to the World Series for Dani Dockx ‘18 and @RaysBaseball!

A 2x @IvyLeague champ with the Tigers 🥎, Dani is the Rays’ Director of Position Player Programming and was part of the organization for the 2020 AL pennant win!

📰: https://t.co/ixMpsy7zqK

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

🫶

[Alyssa Davis @CoachDavis1321]

Lucky to spend my days alongside women who lead with strength, heart, and purpose— Who build up the person first, long before the athlete.
No place I’d rather be 🧡
Happy National Coaches Day! 🫶

[Alyssa Davis @CoachDavis1321]

Lucky to spend my days alongside women who lead with strength, heart, and purpose— Who build up the person first, long before the athlete.
No place I’d rather be 🧡
Happy National Coaches Day! 🫶

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

Small groups, high impact, competitive excellence.

Also literally so fun 🙌: https://t.co/P8YuC8Oqli

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

Thinking about September 1st…🤩

If you’re into championships at the best undergrad institution in the country,
Here’s your prep checklist:
☑️ Contact info https://t.co/Fu5Panifzw
☑️ SAT/ACT testing - back and better than ever! Take it early
☑️ Fall Camp https://t.co/S33ZT1qzzT

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

Love the competition in Indy 🏆
Drop those schedules for me and @CoachAshleyMcD ⤵️

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

FUEGO!!🧡🖤

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

Headed to Santo Domingo! 🇩🇴🥎

Graciela Dominguez has been selected to represent the Dominican Republic at the Central American & Caribbean Games this summer, with games set for July 26-31!

ℹ️: https://t.co/1yrx7Glwon

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

Hellooooo Colorado! 🏔️

“Hi Coach what are you looking for?”:
- great ATHLETE
- high integrity
- love the game
- want a transformational, 4️⃣ year, championship experience with a degree that will change your life

Competitive excellence matters.

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

1️⃣3️⃣ different states represented on our team because jock nerds come from everywhere 😎

See you on the ball field, future champs

[National Fastpitch Coaches Association @NFCAorg]

Honoring the 54th anniversary of those 37 words that changed everything. #GenderEquity

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

Great conversation with these coaches and the panel master @JoannaELane

[National Fastpitch Coaches Association @NFCAorg]

👋 Hey travel coaches! Do you have recruiting questions?

From recruiting videos and services to GPA listings and tournament selection, our panel shares what really matters in the recruiting process. 🙌

Tune in to the latest NFCA Webinar and help guide your student-athletes on their recruiting journey. 🖥️🥎

🔗Available NOW in your Coaches Box!

[Suzy Willemssen @SuzyWillemssen]

The most dedicated athletes I come across never talk about how dedicated they are, how hard they work or what they sacrifice. They just show up every single day and give their best. It’s not a hardship; it’s not a chore. They WANT to do whatever it takes to succeed. @CoachJonBeck

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

This girl 🔥👑

[Princeton Tigers @PUTIGERS]

🇺🇸 An outstanding honor for an outstanding athlete!

@PrincetonWBB and @PUSoftball’s @sarahlessig_ has been named to the @USABaseballWNT roster!

🐅🏀🥎⚾️🇺🇸

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

This team. These people.
Raising the standard 🏆

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

Ending the season in the @D1Softball mid-major top 25! 🐅🥎

[Toronto Blue Jays @BlueJays]

Baseball is for everyone ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Thank you for celebrating Pride Night with us!

[TOGETHXR @togethxr]

You already know 🙂‍↕️🥎🔜

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

Hot take - there’s never been a better time to be a softball pitcher.

Best way to improve is being held accountable for squared up balls and competing for a better version of that pitch. No matter what the strike zone looks like, it’s fun to make your stuff unhittable 🙂‍↕️

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

🤩🤩🤩

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

Starting the Class of 2026’s big weekend with the Gary Walters ‘67 @PVCTIGERS Awards Banquet! 🧡🖤🐅🥎

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

Practice day at NCAAs! 📸

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

Get Ready! 🐅🥎

Your Tigers take on Stanford, hosted by Oklahoma State, on Friday at 2pm ET on @accnetwork & ESPN+!

[Lisa Van Ackeren @CoachSween]

Competitive FIRE 🔥

[Princeton Softball @PUSoftball]

Celebrating our @IvyLeague All-Tournament Team honorees! 🐅🥎

Cassidy Shaw (MOP, 15 IP, championship game shutout)

Jessica Phelps (.444 BA)

Maddie Ratcheson (.571 BA)

Graciela Dominguez (.800 BA)