Softball Columns

Tommy Deas

College Student-Athletes Become Part of a Community - That’s Where They Can Have the Greatest Impact

by Tommy Deas May 15, 2009 in Softball

Classroom, character and competition are all important elements of the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award, but community is where student-athletes can make the biggest impact. When a student-athlete leaves high school behind and chooses a college, he or she becomes a part of a new community in many ways: by enrolling in an institution of higher learning and also by joining a new team. The student-athlete lives and learns alongside other students from different places and backgrounds, and also … Continue Reading

Bill Plummer III

The “4 C’s” in College and Beyond

by Bill Plummer III March 06, 2009 in Softball

With the softball season underway, this year will be the last time many players suit up with their school colors.  The seniors want to make their senior year the best it can be with the probability of competing after college very low. Unlike some of the other sports, the softball players aren’t going to be leaving school with the hopes of landing a big professional contract or with hopes of playing in the Super Bowl or the Baseball World Series. Playing in the Women’s College World … Continue Reading

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