Brittany Gomez-Olson

Having a fully functioning body is such an underrated privilege. Legs that work, eyes that can see, hands that can move.. it’s all a blessing. Take care of it.

🗣️ ALUMNI We will have our annual alumni reunion game on Sunday, April 26! We would love to see you at our game and in Brookings that weekend! Details below 👀

Attention to detail. This is where athletes begin to stand out because they do the small things consistently — the things many players overlook. It looks like: • Sprinting on and off the field • Listening carefully when coaches are giving instruction • Treating every practice rep like it matters • Following up with college coaches during recruiting • Preparing before games and practices • Moving with urgency instead of needing to be told twice None of these things require more talent. They require discipline, awareness, and pride in how you operate.

The ability to imprint on young people for the most part has nothing to do with wins/losses. It’s the kind of person you are. How you do anything is how you do everything.

When I got my first head coaching job, I was one of the youngest DII SB head coaches out there & I definitely was not yet confident enough in my own philosophy to hold athletes accountable. But it only took me a little bit of time to figure it out. This is SO IMPORTANT. & HARD.

GOLDEN ONCE AGAIN 🇺🇸🦅 #WINTEROLYMPICS

So incredibly blessed!!!

@GoJacksSoftball First of MANY VIIIIIKE!!

Insurance 👏 Emma Vike goes yard for a solo 💣 to make it 4-1!

Women aren’t just part of the game. Women run the game. Period. #NCAAWBB x #NGWSD

@MSSUSoftball Congrats coach!!! The ultimate HC that truly cares about the well being of kids & development. You deserve it.

200 career victories for Coach Hallie Blackney — a testament to years of leadership and commitment to Lions Softball. 🦁🥎

The little guy on the left was about to be named MVP, and his buddy(the catcher) was so hyped for him even before it got announced. Surround yourself with these type of friends and you’re winning at life. Best thing you’ll see today.

you won't believe it 😅

@Steph_Roan6 @UBBullssoftball @casey_dem @PicknPivot Love the variations!!

2 ball combos ➡️ Walk into prep step ➡️ Long hop drop step…create space. ➡️ Two hand lane routine ground ball Two machines. More reads. More decisions. More game transfer. @UBBullssoftball

@DWheels2006 @Harvey93x Blaire had the best drop ball I’d ever seen! She was legit

@Harvey93x I’d say Blaire Luna would also have to be in the discussion….much like Cat during her era, Texas didn’t have the offensive firepower to help her. Cat is clearly #1 though.

She will go down as one of the best pitchers to ever to play for Texas. We know Cat is the number 1, curious as to others thoughts on the other pitchers to step foot in the circle on the 40?

We had FOUR women sign to Banana Ball teams this week, and @BikoRicoSuave is here to help you get to know them 👇

“Can I bring my baby to the interview?” The message came in at 11 PM: “Hi, I have an interview with you tomorrow at 2 PM. My childcare fell through. Can I bring my 8-month-old? I understand if you need to reschedule.” Old me would have rescheduled. Unprofessional. Distraction. Red flag. New me replied: “Absolutely. See you tomorrow.” She showed up with her baby on her hip. She apologized three times before even sitting down. Ten minutes in, the baby started crying. She tried to soothe him while answering questions. She apologized again. I stopped the interview and said: “Hey. You’re managing a fussy baby, answering complex questions, and staying calm under pressure. That’s literally the job. Handling chaos while staying professional. You’re already proving you can do it.” Her eyes filled with tears. We hired her. She’s been with us for a year now. The most reliable team member we have. Why? Because when you’re used to handling a screaming infant at 3 AM and still showing up to work the next day, workplace stress feels like nothing. Working parents, especially mothers, are some of the most organized, efficient, and resilient people you’ll ever hire. Yet we lose them because our hiring processes are built for people with zero caregiving responsibilities. If your interview process can’t accommodate a parent facing a childcare issue, you’re not filtering for professionalism. You’re filtering for privilege.

Northwestern ends the season with a bowl game win 🙌

BOWL CHAMPS 🏆

It’s Bowl Week.

Looking to bring in transfers this spring. Have athletic scholarship money still. If you’re a P, OF, or UTL looking for a home DM or email me today! Roopk@mtmary.edu @SoftballPortal