Krista Swip, Laura McDonald, and Ashley Sunshine wrap up 2025 by reflecting on the biggest changes in softball athlete development and what lies ahead.

They discuss how partnerships and assessment innovations reshaped their work, why in game data became such a critical tool, and how timing, accountability, and power production influence performance. The episode also covers the complexities of body weight, force generation, and multi sport participation in female athletes.

This conversation offers insight into where the game is headed and why the future of softball is bright going into 2026.