Samantha Mendez (Shaffer)

Head Softball Coach at Illinois College (NCAA D3) ~ Without struggle there is no progress ~ 💙🤍🥎

[Illinois College SB @ICladybluesSB]

Happy Birthday to our #20 Avery Fritz!!

[Rachel Coleman @_coachrachel]

🚨Recruiting Reminder🚨

College coaches receive hundreds—if not thousands—of emails from athletes asking them to come watch them play.

In today’s world, attention spans are short. Most coaches will watch your video before they ever read your email. Your film is what gets their attention.

You have to put in the work and prove through your video that you have the skill level they’re looking for. If your film shows you can compete at their level, they’re much more likely to take the next step—whether that’s reading your email, evaluating you further, or coming to watch you play.

Your highlight video isn’t just part of the recruiting process—it’s often the first impression that determines whether a coach wants to learn more.

Learn More: https://t.co/5gfnIGC600

[Megan Rembielak @MegRemSoftball]

I know this may not be a big deal to some but I noticed it immediately. The eye contact.

One thing that was instilled in me at a young age was the importance of making eye contact when someone is speaking to you. It’s a simple habit, but it says a lot. It shows respect. It shows that you’re present and paying attention.

That’s why it’s something I emphasize at every clinic I run. When I’m teaching, I expect athletes to look me in the eye. Not because I’m trying to be super strict, but because learning how to communicate, listen, and show respect will take them much further than anything I can teach them about fielding a ground ball or swinging a bat.

While I don’t know Coach Murphy or Jocelyn Briski, the fact that this is something she naturally does tells me a lot about her character and the program that helps shape her.

Softball is about so much more than softball.

[Aaron Suttles @AaronSuttles]

Patrick Murphy has spent his life pouring into players. This season, those players poured something back into him. They reminded him why the work matters, and why culture & team-first values are still worth fighting for

The rejuvenation of Patrick Murphy

https://t.co/mxqCWY8CZy

[The Next Round @NextRoundLive]

"This was the team that made the alums proud." - Patrick Murphy after Alabama's season-ending loss to Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series semifinals

[Illinois College SB @ICladybluesSB]

Happy Birthday to our #11 Christine Myers!!

[Samantha Mendez (Shaffer) @Shafferrr]

Looking for future Lady Blues 👀 Drop those schedules!

[Illinois College SB @ICladybluesSB]

IC is on the recruiting grind💪

Drop those schedules!!

[Illinois College SB @ICladybluesSB]

IC is on the recruiting grind💪

Drop those schedules!!

[Jen Schroeder @jen_schro]

Dear Taylor, Jordan & Megan,

You have made every UCLA alum proud.

Not just because of the wins.
Not because of the records.
Not because of the trophies.

Because of the way you represented UCLA.

Your loyalty.
Your competitiveness.
Your grit.
Your commitment to something bigger than yourselves.

You showed up for each other. You led. You elevated everyone around you.

And in doing so, you showed every little girl watching what is possible when talent is matched with relentless work, unwavering belief, and a team-first heart.

Long after the statistics fade, that will be your legacy.

Thank you for wearing the four letters the way they were meant to be worn.

Go Bruins, forever.

[Julian Mendez @CoachJulianM]

Happy Birthday to The Better Coach Mendez @Shafferrr ! You’re welcome for letting you win at mini golf !
#LaFamilia

[NCAA Softball @NCAASoftball]

JORDAN WOOLERY ARE YOU SERIOUS?! TIE GAME 🤯

#WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @UCLASoftball

[Paige Dauer @PaigeDauerFDP]

After Texas Tech tied the game in the seventh inning, the #LadyVols said, "Good."

The response traced back to a video the team watched earlier this season about handling adversity.

Karen Weekly said the message they embraced in that moment was: "When bad stuff happens, say, 'Good.' Now we get to respond."

[Zak Blair @coachzblair10]

Currently at the D3 College World Series...

I don't want to hear another person say they are too good for D3.

Studs everywhere!

[Tulsa Elite Sports @TulsaElite]

🗓️ only 6 more days! 🥎

💬 Tag Us…
X @TulsaElite
FB TulsaEliteSports

[NCAA Softball @NCAASoftball]

Softball fans showing out 🫶

Opening day’s session two attendance sets a record for the highest-attended #WCWS session EVER!

[NCAA Softball @NCAASoftball]

Views 😍

#WCWS

[Montana Fouts @MontanaFouts]

I want to note when Brooke Wells hit the go ahead to put up a 3 run lead, the happiest person to greet her, Mari Hubbard, was the happiest I’ve ever seen anyone.
She’s not in the starting line up, she didn’t get into the game.
That’s Alabama softball.
#rolltide @AlabamaSB

[Illinois College SB @ICladybluesSB]

Congratulations to our five CSC Academic All-District honorees!📚🤓

[Midwest Conference @MWCSports]

Thirty-Four MWC Softball Players Named CSC Academic All-District

https://t.co/OiMHjwixeM