Tell me you drove from SoCal to AZ without telling me you drove from SoCal to AZ! I can assure you that there are now several thousand fewer bugs in the world!
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Coach Ray Noelte
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Coach Ray Noelte
@CoachRayNoelte
Personal Coach & Recruiting Advisor. Former Asst Coach & Recruiter, UC San Diego Softball. National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) 4-Star Master Coach.
San Diego, CA Katılım Haziran 2013
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saying the right thing feels impossible at times like this. March 17 2026, my best friend unexpectedly passed away. My emotions come in an unexplainable way and it all came too soon. Our laughs and talks will always be a lighthearted memory and im so grateful to have a dad who is also a best friend.
Everything is for you now dad. I know you’ll be watching each game i play from here on out in heaven cheering me on. I will never stop pushing for you. I love you.
#myheromydad #mybestfriendforever
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@Coach_KHolmes Good luck to you and Falcon Softball, Coach!
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Important to remember this!
Recognize your flaws & weaknesses, accept that it is normal to have them, maintain a strong self-image in spite of them, & keep showing up & keep working to improve them!!
Progress >>> Perfection!!
Kevin DeShazo@KevinDeShazo
We’re all under construction. Keep showing up. Keep believing in yourself. Keep doing the work. Keep getting better. Keep becoming. 🪵🪓
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One of my neighbors was so excited when he put a metal roof on his house in the summer...
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When we would play golf, a friend of mine used to say to me, "I don't know how you play with those clubs!" because I was not using state of the art technology (I used to be a good golfer but was only playing a few times a year then).
I would respond to him, "Bill, I really don't think my clubs are the limiting factor in my performance at this point!"
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For elite performers, it makes sense to chase the shiny objects, the minutia that may not actually help
For the masses, it doesn't
Elites have already tapped out the stuff that makes 99% of the difference
The masses haven't. They often shortcut the basics for the final 1%
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@cindybristow I hope we're all so fortunate to be able to say that one day! Keep on truckin' Mama B & Baby Bro!
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Mom is sooo excited to tell everyone that today is her “baby brother’s 94th birthday!”. Baby brother…
Mom turns 98 next month!
💪 genes for sure
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I’m in the bathroom… my Velcro child comes to the door and asks ‘Mom, you need space?’
Yes, mommy needs space.
She says ‘okay!’ And runs off. Who knew that’s all I needed to say was I need space.
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Happy International Women's Day to all!
Through softball, I'm grateful for the opportunities I've had to work with, coach, & mentor some amazing women, many of whom are lifelong friends.
Make everyday women's day by valuing, respecting, and appreciating women every day!
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How my youngest child eats their Jimmy John’s sandwich. Diabolical behavior.
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MLB hitters make mistakes all the time.
But you'll never see how they deal with it if you only watch the Instagram highlights.
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This is a common pattern I see in my work.
A parent reaches out asking if I’d work with their child.
A head coach reaches out asking if I’d work with their team.
In both cases, usually the most impactful (and necessary) work is with the parent and the coach, not the athletes.
So maybe the question isn’t just how we develop the athlete. It’s how we develop the adults leading them.
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@cindybristow And frustration
And less time/energy for athletes
And exhaustion
And burnout
And ...
And ...
And ...
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Head coaches who don’t trust their assistants end up doing everything themselves - which leads to mistakes, oversights and rushed decisions.
Ish Thomas@HoosierIsh
When Curt Cignetti says Bryant Haines is the “head coach of the defense”, that’s not just a compliment. It’s the structure that wins games. Full trust in a defensive coordinator gives a head coach freedom to: • Think ahead on 4th downs • Manage the clock with clarity • Anticipate adjustments • Stay ahead of offensive rhythm Because he’s not leaning the DC’s shoulder, he can run the whole operation. I’ve been in coach’s boxes with offensive minded head coaches who didn’t fully trust their defensive coordinators. They call offense, then they suggest defensive calls. That split focus costs games. 📸 AP | Icon Sportswire
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Love this take by @TJHannam10:
"Not all strikeouts happen on the 3rd strike!"
Absolutely true! A strikeout is an entire at bat, not one pitch.
Trey Hannam@TJHannam10
Hitters: Not all strikeouts happen on the 3rd strike What did you do with the other two strikes? I just watched video of a hitter’s at bats 3k’s. Chased 3 pitches + 4 whiffs Get better vs strike 1 + 2 Control the zone better + figure out why you’re missing & make adjustment
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Doing this with no helmet on too? INSANEEEEE 🤯
Milwaukee Brewers@Brewers
Would you let The Miz throw a fastball at your head?
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For the first time in our Division II era, your Cougars are ranked No. 1 in the nation for this week’s @NFCAorg @Go_Rout coaches poll! 🐾 #BleedBlue #paytherent
@goccaa @CSUSMcougars @FloCollegeSB
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@sophaller Was in an Arby's in San Diego this evening and there was not a single photo in there of you promo'ing Arby's! What the??
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I say "Ray" but it is often heard as Gray, Greg, Craig, etc.! I even spell it after saying it to try to avoid the mixup, but still ... 😂🤷♂️
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Great advice from one of the best, @aj_andrews_!
Softball, success & failure, & winning/losing matter. We care about those things & we should. However, if we lose perspective & tie our entire identity & self worth to those outcomes, it becomes problematic.
Care a lot while maintaining perspective and remember that softball is something we do, not who we are!
A.J. Andrews@aj_andrews_
Dear athletes, You are not defined by the outcome of a play, AB or game. Your injury is not a summation of what you can’t do but rather what you’re willing to do to succeed. Please remember you may be the 1% on display but you are 100% human. Take care of you
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