Kayla Kruel

“I believe in you, but you gotta want this moment.” True coaching isn't always quiet. It’s about meeting an athlete’s intensity with your own, demanding excellence because you care about their growth more than their comfort in the moment. That’s the work.

Offseason development matters. The girls have been putting in the work at Legion STL this winter/spring and continuing to get stronger every week. Proud of the commitment to improving 1% every day. 💪🥎 @coachmeghans @_CoachK__ @LadySluggersOrg

Some of my hits from this past week and another caught stealing! @brittosbornexx @Blazeatx16U

I’m always taking advantage of extra work, Tuesday night I focused on my footwork and glove work @CoachSorden @CoachMcFalls @MaggieMrowka @coach_kgreen @CoachmikeStl @KUSoftball @IlliniSB @CoastalSoftball @CofCSoftball @ExtraInningSB @PrepSoftball

So much fun fielding tonight, I can’t wait to play this weekend!! (I’m in the red shirt) @KUSoftball @IlliniSB @CofCSoftball @CoastalSoftball @CoachMcFalls @CoachSorden @MaggieMrowka @coach_kgreen @CoachmikeStl @AndyPaalhar @SIUESB @recruit__Plus @PrepSoftball @CoastRecruits

Last night I was able to get some extra reps in. I focused a lot on my footwork and quick transitions @KUSoftball @IlliniSB @CoastalSoftball @CofCSoftball @SIUESB @CoachMcFalls @CoachSorden @MaggieMrowka @coach_kgreen @ExtraInningSB @AndyPaalhar @D1Softball

I had the opportunity to get some extra fielding reps in last night. I worked on my footwork throughout various drills plus some live reps! @MaryvilleSB @McKendreeSB @Miners_SB @RockUSoftball @TrumanSoftball @LindenwoodSB @Jeffco_softball

Every parent, coach and player should listen to this. Maybe listen twice just to let it sink in.

Always love getting in some work with @classichitting! @coachmeghans @_CoachK__ @LLS_2011_KS @coachchris_24 @CoachErinBrown @MelyssaLombardi @ChaninLuz @marissaander @CoachLarissaA

This is @Nike @MLBRBI practice for the @Cardinals. A little of these girls have never played before; all lot of them play because they saw me play at ABC. I love softball and I love sharing my gift with these girls. I've wanted to play RBI since @coachmeghans and Ryleah played. I love being from St. Louis and I love the love St. Louis gives me back. I want to grow this thing at home. @LineDsoftball @ExtraInningSB @MLBRBI

Media Day video turned out great, excited to use it for the upcoming season! S/O to Gracie Rae Photography on a job well done! @coachmeghans @_CoachK__

Had a great weekend in Peoria, IL hitting 2 home runs (would have been 3 but it hit the top of the dome) along with a hard hit double that hit the wall. We fell short in round 2 of bracket play. Excited for this season! 2 HR .600 AVG .750 OBP 2.000 SLG 2.750 OPS 4 RBI 4 Runs

Had a great weekend in Peoria Illinois. I had one solo home run and a solo double that hit the top of the fence. Along with that I had a diving catch in center field. We fell short in the 2nd round of bracket but it was a great weekend!

Peoria Weekend Highlights! Team went 1-1-2 this weekend falling short in semis. Ready to continue working until our next tournament in April!

😎☀️ Sluggers Paalhar, headed to @triplecrownspts #sunshineclassic this weekend in sunny Florida. @LineDsoftball @THEWOWSB @ExtraInningSB @TopPreps @D1Softball @SoftbalAmerica

3rd Qtr winners!! We appreciate your support! @_CoachK__ @coachmeghans

2nd Qtr winners!! Thank you for your support! @_CoachK__ @coachmeghans

Qtr 1 winners! Thank you to everyone for your support! @_CoachK__ @coachmeghans

The importance of a drop step, pre-pitch talk, and hitting your cut.

I’ve hit a few offseason milestones so far this winter: Pitching: 60mph Exit Velocity: 70 mph Squat: 250lbs X 2 reps 10lbs bag flips: 48 reps/15 seconds Up next, new milestones = bigger, stronger, faster!! @fastpitchscho @coachmeghans @_CoachK__ @LLS_2011_KS @LineDsoftball @D1Softball @ExtraInningSB