Softball | Cushing Academy

2023 & 2022 Western New England Class B Champions #Back2Back Softball at @CushingAcademy, a private, coeducational college-preparatory school #PowerOfCushing

[Softball | Cushing Academy @CushingSoftball]

2023 Western New England Class B Champions!!! 🐧🥎 #Back2Back #RollPens

[Chloe O'Toole @2029ChloeOToole]

Some hitting clips being home from school for a little bit, getting ready to transition from hockey➡️softball🥎 @CrushGoldNH @CushingSoftball

[Softball | Cushing Academy @CushingSoftball]

@Hill2026Jade @UVASoftball @Coach_Jo4444 @CoachTylka @JamieAllred24 @catyreeves Congratulations Jade!!

[Athletics | Cushing Academy @CushingAthletes]

Congrats to @cushingblax senior Stone Evans for winning the 2024 US Lacrosse Bob Scott Award! Stone is the first NNELL recipient of this award in the last 5+ yrs which recognizes HS seniors who go above & beyond in service to their team, school, and community. #cushingathletes

[Athletics | Cushing Academy @CushingAthletes]

Game Day! Varsity Boys' Tennis hosts @kuawildcats at 3:30 PM 🎾. @cushingacademytrackandfield participates in New England's @marianapolis & @cushingsoftball plays @wyvernathletics at 1:00 PM in the semi-finals of the Western New England Prep tournament. Good luck Penguins!

[Softball | Cushing Academy @CushingSoftball]

@WinchendonA This is amazing!!! Congratulations on an amazing career Georgia 💚💜, glad we won’t have to play against you anymore!! #RollPens

[Athletics | Cushing Academy @CushingAthletes]

Congratulations to @cushingsoftball Head Coach Santos on earning his 100th career win @cushingacademy ! We are so proud of you! Thank you for your leadership and dedication to the softball program! #rollpens🐧 #100wins #softball #nepsac #cushingathletes

[Athletics | Cushing Academy @CushingAthletes]

Game Day! @cushingbaseball vs. @winchendon_athletics 11:45 ⚾, @cushingglax vs. @nmhathletics 2:00 🥍, @cushingsoftball vs. @suffieldacademyathletics 2:45 🥎 & Cushing Varsity Golf hosts @pomfretschool 3:00 ⛳
(Gardner Municipal) #gameday #rollpens🐧 #cushingathletes #nepsac

[Athletics | Cushing Academy @CushingAthletes]

Game Day! JV/VGTennis host @nmhathletics 2:30 🎾
JV Baseball & @cushingsoftball host @deerfieldteams 3:30 ⚾🥎🐧 Good luck to the Penguins on the road! #rollpens🐧 #gameday #compete #nepsac #cushingathletes

[Athletics | Cushing Academy @CushingAthletes]

Game Day! Away Schedule: @cushingsoftball plays @winchendon_athletics 4:30 PM. @cushingbaseball plays @worcesteracademy 4:45 PM. Let's go, Penguins! #rollpens🐧 #gameday #nepsac #compete #cushingathletes

[Athletics | Cushing Academy @CushingAthletes]

Congratulations @cushingsoftball player Bonnie Zachary '24 & @cushingbaseball player Jackson Logan '27 for being named Impact Penguins of the Week 🏆 for 3/27-3/30/24 #rollpens🐧 #teamplayer #teamfirst #impactplayer #cushingathletes

[Softball | Cushing Academy @CushingSoftball]

🚨‼️2024 SCHEDULE‼️🚨

4️⃣ days until Florida 🐧🥎

[Jon Beck @CoachJonBeck]

Know this: extra work will always be OPTIONAL. Whether it’s HS/College/Pro, no one is going to hold your hand to make you get better. It’s on you. You have to want to be great more than others ever want it for you. Take responsibility for yourself, your game & your improvement!

[Cushing Academy @CushingAcademy]

Cushing alum @JohnCena ’95 helps deliver an important message from Head of School Dr. Randy Bertin...

[Hoop Herald @TheHoopHerald]

“Handle hard better”

[The Winning Difference @thewinningdiff1]

"When the best players on your team are the best people on your team, you have a great opportunity to have great unity on your team." - Nick Saban
📽️@CoachDanCasey

True champions are those whose excellence on the field is matched by their integrity off it.
When your best players are your best people, greatness and unity go hand in hand.

[Coach AJ 🎯 Mental Fitness @coachajkings]

Nick Saban said, "This is a team. These guys right here are what you call a team. They play together, they respect each other, they work hard, they take responsibility for their own self determination."

Great teams come together.

They commit and trust each other, they don't fear conflict or avoid accountability.
• They hold to their purpose.
• They hold to each other.

Great teams understand the importance of trust, sacrifice, communication, and commitment.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team according to Patrick Lencioni
Absence of Trust: Trust is the foundation of any team. When team members are reluctant to be open up and communicate, it blocks trust and performance. Overcoming this requires openness and the willingness to share weaknesses and fears without fear of reprisal.

Fear of Conflict: Healthy conflict is essential for growth. Teams that avoid conflict out of fear of discord end up with unresolved issues and tension. Encouraging open and constructive conflict leads to better decision-making and problem-solving.

Lack of Commitment: Without commitment, teams cannot achieve their goals. This dysfunction arises from ambiguity in direction and priorities. Setting clear goals and creating active buy-in from team members are crucial for commitment.

Avoidance of Accountability: When team members are not held accountable, standards start to slip. A culture where people are regularly held responsible for their performance creates a sense of collective responsibility and excellence.

Inattention to Results: The ultimate goal of any team should be collective results. When individual goals overshadow team goals, it leads to stagnant progress. Emphasizing shared success is essential for driving team performance.

"Teamwork is not a virtue, but rather a choice. It's a strategic decision and an intentional one."
- Patrick Lencioni

[JIM BOONE 🏀 @CoachJimBoone]

“You put pressure on yourself when you’re focused on the outcome, not the process. Focus on what it takes to win, and enjoy winning, that’s what I’m talking about…not the pressure to win, not the outcome. Focus on the Process.”
~ Nick Saban

[Softball | Cushing Academy @CushingSoftball]

@oliviam_11 @StagsSoftball @julieannsb @_alessandra_011 @raiderssbma @HopsAP @CCRaider_SBall Congratulations Liv