Tom Opdenbrouw

3rd Grade Teacher at Dickson Elementary School

[App State Softball @AppStateSB]

Our Summer Camp schedule is LIVE 🚨

Secure your spot today, and come join us in Boone!

REGISTER: https://t.co/mHCAg5XnBT

#OTM

[Cassie Crabtree @CoachCrabtree]

Elite fielders don't just GET to the ball - they move THROUGH it with rhythm and purpose.

This is what that looks like:

✅ Prep step - Timed right at contactor for elite immediately after, explosive first step
✅ Stay hinged - Athletic position maintained while moving, not standing up
✅ Glove down early - Ready from the start, work ground up
✅ Head leads - Diving down toward the ball early
✅ Right foot plants - Anchor point with head over ball
✅ Left foot through - Creates momentum
✅ Continuous flow - No stopping, everything keeps moving

The difference? Average fielders STOP to field the ball. Elite fielders FLOW through the play.

Common mistakes we're eliminating: ❌ Standing up straight when moving ❌ Glove down late ❌ Momentum stopping at the field

What we're building: ✅ Smooth, athletic movement ✅ Faster transitions ✅ Stronger, more accurate throws ✅ Ability to handle ANY hop

This is how you build championship defense. Quality reps with INTENTION. 💪

#Fielding #DefenseWinsGames #SoftballTraining #TuesdayGrind #FieldingMechanics

[Dot Richardson @CoachDot_LU]

Are you feeling His pleasure when you use your gifts?

#SportAndFaith #thedotrichardsonshow #PowerAndPurpose #GodsPleasure

[Tom Opdenbrouw @Coach_O_RSA]

Sarah Opdenbrouw would appreciate your support by purchasing a square or multiple squares. Each square is $20. You can mail me with cash, a check, or Venmo.
Payouts will be as follows: $100 for the first 3 quarters and $200 for the final score! Thank you for your support!

[Arkansas Sparks 🥎 @CoachOpdenbrouw]

Who do you play for?

[Craig Snider @Coach_SniderSB]

#NewProfilePic

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2030 Sarah Opdenbrouw coming in clutch at the plate and in the field!

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@BYAteams @BWHS_WBB Where is the camp being hosted at tonight

[Tom Opdenbrouw @Coach_O_RSA]

Putting these on my page so I can check them out.

[Jake Blalock @SwingEveryday]

Hitting Drills document with 15-30 sec videos all hyperlinked. 👇
https://t.co/pJZTOLw2ZS

[Coaching U @Coaching_U]

“I want my team to be more detached from the wins and losses and be more focused on doing the little things well. When you focus on getting the win, it can suffocate you, especially during the playoffs when the pressure gets thick.”

– Sue Enquist

[Tom Opdenbrouw @Coach_O_RSA]

Happy World Softball Day!

[Tom Opdenbrouw @Coach_O_RSA]

Thank you Montana!

[NCAA Softball @NCAASoftball]

"For that, softball, you are my blessing."

@MontanaFouts writes an emotional letter to softball as her collegiate career comes to a close.

#WCWS x @AlabamaSB

[Tom Opdenbrouw @Coach_O_RSA]

@CoachLauraNorth Keep doing it the right way Coach! It will pay off!

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@genymets Resilient

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Love this!

[Dickey’sDugout @DickeysDugout_]

Word of the Week: Servitude!

Our job at the Dugout is to serve our athletes, who in turn serve those around them. We encourage our girls to be in spaces that serve them and others. You belong in places that uplift, improve, shape, and serve yourself!

#WOTW #servitude #thedugout

[Coach's Diary @ACoachsDiary]

I love this message by @CoachJoniTaylor !!

You can be a thermometer or a thermostat. A thermometer tells you the temperature; a thermostat changes the temperature.

Which one are you?

Read more: https://t.co/mT88WA2pNy

[Tom Opdenbrouw @Coach_O_RSA]

DES Instructional Coach, Amanda Rachford, joining us in the O-Zone for some cardio drumming! Go Bears 🐻! @Desbears @AmandaRachford

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@UOrangemen As a former college coach I can tell you this is 100% true!

[Tom Opdenbrouw @Coach_O_RSA]

@SNY_Mets @DannyAbriano I rather bring back Bartolo Colon