Elite Diamondcats 18U Long

Official page of the Elite Diamondcats 18U team. Coached by @coachKelseyLong #trusttheprocess AGL ID: AGL019665

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

Signed, sealed, delivered ✅

Congratulations Rea! Emmanuel is getting a good one ❤️

[Kelsey Long @CoachKelseyLong]

I’m so happy to be a part of your special day Rea! It’s been a blessing playing a small role in your journey and I can’t wait to continue to watch you do great things! Keep working, hustle hard, trust in him ✝️, and enjoy the journey because it’s an unforgettable experience ❤️

[Corbin Weeks @CorbinWeeks]

I love when emails are creative. I’ve seen some good ones. This one got me tonight 😂

College coaches are human too. Everybody wants their email to be so professional and I get it. Most coaches have a sense of humor- make yourself stand out!

@upnextrecruits @softballportal @ihartfastpitch
@suncommitted @toppreps @softballdown @sbrretweets @uncommittedusa

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

Thank you for having our very own Olivia Neal (2025 MIF/OF) out. She had a fantastic time!

[NGU Softball @NGUSoftball_]

Our Fall Prospect Camp was a huge success! Thank you to all of the campers who came out! #RollSaders

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Can I Trust You?

- Can I trust you to think WE over ME?
- Can I trust you to do the right thing?
- Can I trust you to accept your role?
- Can I trust you to be committed?
- Can I trust you to do your job?

No other question needs to be asked of a teammate.

Trust is Earned.

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

Bracket play starts tomorrow!

Game will be live streamed on athletes go live!

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

Such a great day with our 18U at the Fall Festival Showcase in Asheville! Going 1-1-1

Camora Little (‘26) killed it with a bomb in game #2

Lacey Starnes (@MontreatSB Commit) was a beast in the ⭕️ with 20 strikeouts and 125 pitches in 10 innings!

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

We’re pumped to be back out on the diamond this weekend with @PACKUPSTATE in Asheville! Stop by and check us out 🥎 We still have 1 uncommitted ‘24 Lauren Arender (MIF/OF/Slapper) who would love to meet you!

@CorbinWeeks @CoachKelseyLong @coach_vallee @SWUSoftball @AliciaDorgan

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Team Culture is Fragile.

It takes daily attention.

Here are 10 things that can DESTROY a Team Culture

Drip by Drip.

1: Showing up Late

Being late tells your team that ME > WE. This is a dangerous place to go.  Respect your teammate's time. Respect your coach's time. Be on time.

2: Skipping Reps

Every rep creates a habit. Skipping reps is how you get worse as a player. This is how you get worse as a team. This is a culture killer.

3: Not Holding others Accountable

All teams need leaders. If leaders don’t hold others accountable. The team culture loses. The team loses.

4: Bad Body Language

Body Language screams. Want to destroy a culture. Bring negative energy with bad body language.

5: Taking Plays Off

Can I Trust you as my teammate?  Not if you take plays off. If you play when you want to play. You will kill your culture.

6: Complaining about your Role

Not happy about your role? Want to hurt the team? Complain about your role. This will eat away at your culture and hurt your team.

7: Bad Mouthing Your Teammates

Easy way to hurt your team and kill your culture. Talk bad about your teammates. It will eat at your culture every time.

8: Sloppy Practices

Sloppy practices = sloppy games. They create bad habits. They eat away at culture. Mediocrity follows.

9: Not Focused on Details

Details win games. Not focusing on details loses games. Skip details and impact your culture.

10: No Eye Contact

This tells the coach you don’t care. It tells your teammates you don’t care. It tells the team it is all about you. Note: there are some cultures where this is accepted. Know your players.

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[Kevin DeShazo @KevinDeShazo]

Take responsibility for your effort.
Take responsibility for your attitude.
Take responsibility for your mindset.
Take responsibility for your habits.
Take responsibility for your emotions.
Take responsibility for your leadership.

Take responsibility.

You control you.

[Jamy Bechler @CoachBechler]

𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... NOBODY reminds anyone of the standards

𝗔𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... COACHES remind team of the standards

𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... CAPTAINS remind team of the standards

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀 ... EVERYONE reminds each other of the standards

[Athletes Unlimited @AUProSports]

SOFTBALL IS BACK 🥎

👉 https://t.co/6h6HDuT8d4

#AUSB | #LA28

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

🙏❤️

[Carolina Elite SC Nat’l - Fusetti @EliteFusetti]

Hello softball family-it’s been a very hard week! PLEASE help these families anyway you can. Every little bit helps. There were a total of 5 serious injuries w/ 1 going into surgery Mon.🙏🏻Fundraiser by Mark Krueger : Elite Wolfpack Softball Team Tragedy https://t.co/30LR7G40b1

[Chelsea Butler @CoachCButler]

Your annual reminder that softball is what you do, it is not who you are. Your identity can only be found in Christ; you are meant for great things, you are designed in joy and grace. His plan for you is greater than anything you could ever dream of on your own. Keep going.🤍✨

[COACH PRIME @DeionSanders]

Why are u concerned about what they gon say? Do the things u said u would do. Go to the places u said u would go & Experience the life u feel u deserve. We get 1 shot at this thang called life & u deserve the absolute best so what are u waiting on? Let's go baby. #CoachPrime

[Morgan Zerkle @mzerkleee]

Hey recruits, can anyone do these things?

• stand at home & throw the ball over the OF fence
• run home 2 home sub :11
• bench your body weight & deadlift 2x your bw
• do a pistol squat
• hit a sb out with a wood bat

I want strong, fast ATHLETES!
#acceptthechallenge

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

@MontanaFouts Yes the Sheetz!

[Morgan Zerkle @mzerkleee]

I’m a professional softball player and I dropped a fly ball this season. It was embarrassing

But we’re all imperfect. Remember that

Players, give yourself grace

Coaches, learn to give correction that doesn’t damage confidence

Parents, give your kids space after tough games

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

@lamags187 @SMCPioneerSball

[SC Impact ‘24/‘25 @16_showcase]

Two Reagan's I've had the privilege of coaching in the last 3.5 years both 2024's heading to @EC_SFTBALL next season! Enjoyed a friendly scrimmage at my old stomping grounds yesterday!

[Elite Diamondcats 18U Long @EDCSoftball]

The new pink unis are now apart of our team personality 😂