Lauren Smith

I am so happy to announce that I will be playing for @CoachpooleU and @AliciaDorgan at USC Aiken!!! ❤️💙 GO PACERS @AllenWoodTow @VA_Phoenix_Wood

Thank you to @BURamsSoftball and @MEJWhite17 for hosting our Heidi on campus! We appreciate you! ❤️🖤

ASHLEIGH big hitter with strong defense! Keep an eye on this kid ❤️

Getting back at it!!!

What an emotional past week it’s been. I thought I was ready, but I was nowhere close. Our Va Phoenix-Wood 2025’s completed an amazing run at Nationals and even more of an amazing travel ball career. When we started the Va Phoenix, I had nothing to give these athletes but my word and my heart. They all could have played for any team they wished, and was contacted often to do just that. But they gave me the opportunity, and I will forever be grateful. We have laughed, cried, celebrated and embraced all that this game has to offer, together. They all know that I needed them WAY more than they ever needed me. I just don’t have the words, I have cried till I’m out of tears. But I know, it’s time. It’s time to let these Phoenix fly. I know they will continue to be loved in the next phase of their lives. And that’s what has gotten me through these last few days. So to my 2025 Phoenix, Thank You for believing in me and my dream of doing what so many said couldn’t be done. My 3Wood, Aubs, Ash, MadDawg, LeLe, Becc, LA and Adda… Love You, Mean It! 🖤❤️

Our road in 18u @USASoftball Class A Nationals came to an end with a 3rd place finish! Thanks to all the Coaches, Fans and our families for your support this week! To our Seniors, you are loved so much! 🖤❤️

Thankful for those who’ve made it hard to say “see you later” many many memories with this group in my coaching career! Highs & lows - this group saw it all. So much love these girls. What an honor to be their coach!! ❤️🐦‍🔥

Phoenix are on fire!!! Love me some snow globe ❤️

How does it get better than going 2-0 on the first day of 16u Nationals? Celebrating ✌️Phoenix B-Days! Happy Birthday @LaurenS49 and @addielowry2027 🖤❤️

Great practice before next weeks nationals followed by a good front toss session! @VA_Phoenix_Wood @AllenWoodTow @k_sut918

Athletes, Are you being promoted? Are you playing in front of your target schools? Does your Coach have connections with College Coaches? Do Colleges attend your practices? Are your practices productive and high energy? If not, here’s your opportunity! ❤️🖤 @VA_Phoenix_Wood

Tryout opportunity for one of the most highly recruited teams around! Over 95% of our Phoenix-Wood 18u athletes/Alumni are committed or playing at the next level!❤️🖤

Jefferson Forest's Amelia Long and Lauren Smith, who powered the Cavaliers to another state title game appearance, were named first team all-state selections in Class 4 by the VHSL this week. newsadvance.com/sports/high-sc…

I had an amazing time at @UNCSoftball the past two days learning new things and getting some great games in! Always enjoy visiting their beautiful campus. Thank you so much to the coaches and players who put on another great camp!🩵🐏 🥎 @coachmegsmith @coachkiwij @2027StarzNat

Proud of these @VA_Phoenix_Wood athletes!! VHSL State Champs!!! @EmmaSartin22 @28zsartin

What an incredible Senior season for our @LaurenS49 ! Go get that state 💍!

Love this for you LA! Makes the 7th POY that hit with the Golden Arm!! So proud! Couldn’t have went to a more deserving athlete! @VA_Phoenix_Wood

Excited and honored to be Seminole District Player of the Year. The Cavs are working hard this season! Check out this link from @newsadvance featuring @Amelialong2025 and I❤️🖤 newsadvance.com/sports/high-sc… @CoachpooleU @AllenWoodTow

GOING BACK TO STATES🎟️ Line drive to score the go ahead run against Amherst! Won 3-2 and will play Friday in the Regional Championship. @JFHSsports @2027StarzNat @StarzGold @TopPreps @CoastRecruits @CoastRecruitsSB @Get2CollegAth @SunilSportsNews

Best game of the season beating the Lancers 3-2! Here is my two run double. Cavs are headed to the Regional Championship! Also I got the assist on a @MLG2027CF dime from Center field. @AllenWoodTow @CoachpooleU

Coaches, 2027 with BIG power! Set HS season record for 💣’s! Lilly will be attending the camp Sat Morning as well! ❤️🖤