Thank You Softball

There is 1 week left in my softball career. It has been a long journey and it's hard to believe that it is almost over.

 I was a very very chubby child and needed to find a way to get in shape. I had tried a couple other sports, but nothing stuck. Somehow, I enjoyed the game and it's been in my life for 10 years. Softball has definitely kicked my butt in many ways.

I want to thank my parents for all of the time they have invested in my me playing this sport. They used to be my chauffeur to pitching lessons, practice, games, and tournaments. They braved extremely cold temperatures and/or 115 degree heat for several years. They sacrificed so much time to watch me struggle and grow as an athlete.

I want to thank all of the coaches I have had along the way. I especially want to thank all of the coaches that doubted me. Because of those coaches, I pushed myself to become better. I used their negativity to strive for greater things.

I want to thank my pitching coaches. All of these women have been inspiring role models. Without them, I would not be capable of many things.

I want to thank my teammates. I have so many great memories from club ball, high school softball, and college because of them. There has been so many highs and so many lows with all of the teams I have been on, but one thing that made the game memorable was my teammates. I can easily say that I have met most of my closet friends from this sport.

 I want to thank softball for shaping me into the woman I am today. This sport has taught me how to push through adversity when things are tough. I have learned how to challenge myself in many ways. I have learned how to be a competitor. I want to thank the game for always being there. Whether I had to wake up at 4a.m. for an early morning game or miss activities because of practice, the game was always there. I have learned many life skills from softball especially time management. I have learned how to prioritize my time to make sure I can fit as much as I possibly can into my day.


I want to thank the game for all of the great experiences it has given me. I had the opportunity to play softball in Central Park, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Nevada, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, California, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Utah, Louisiana, and Arizona. I have so many great memories from all of the tournaments I played in all over the country. This game has made a lasting impact on my life and I am forever grateful.

Thank you softball for 10 great years.