In The Circle

The guys decide to take just one episode off, and plenty happens in the meantime, mainly within the SEC.

On today’s episode, Eric and Victor give their thoughts on the 2027 SEC softball schedule, along with which games AREN’T on the schedule. They’ll also share their thoughts on the latest between LSU and the SEC.

In between, you’ll hear from new Dartmouth head coach Hillary Smith on her journey from UCF to Dartmouth.

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It's always good to have friends of the podcast on the show, especially when they add a family member to their staff. On today's episode, powered by SixFour3, we catch up with Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel on how things are going so far and one of her new additions to the staff, Executive Director of Softball Operations/Program Strategy and sister Amanda Scott.

The two share stories about working together, as well as playing against each other in the WCWS when Courtney was at Cal and Amanda was an All-American at Fresno State. It's an episode you don't want to miss.

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We already had a jam-packed episode lined up for you. Then Sunday night in Rosemont happened. 

Victor shares his immediate thoughts on the AUSL All-Star Cup finish. Afterwards, new Liberty Associate Head Coach Kevin Fagan reflects on his journey from Super Bowl champion to softball coach. He also discusses his decision to leave Radford and join Liberty’s staff. 

We wrap up the show with the matchups that Victor and Eric want to see at the upcoming Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational.

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Who wants to hear from a two-time American Conference Player of the Year and member of the OKC Spark? Alright, we see all your hands in the air. On today's episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, we're joined by new Wichita State Assistant Coach Sydney McKinney to discuss her decision to enter coaching and return home to Wichita. That return home will come after her All-Star Cup run concludes this weekend.

Victor breaks down the leaderboard entering the final series and who has a chance to be a medalist in 2026. We also take a look at the Mary Nutter field and the matchups we would like to see.

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Today's episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, is another full show for everyone. Who are we kidding? Every episode of In The Circle is loaded.

New Arizona assistant coach Danielle Gibson Whorton stops by to chat about her new role and her coaching influences. Some of those names are finalists for the D1Softball National Assistant Coach of the Year award. She also reflects on her transition from playing to coaching and much more.

We also look at the 2027 Big 12 schedule and the marquee series each weekend. Plus, we share some initial thoughts on the 2027 Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational field.

And that's BEFORE Mary Nutter announced its 2027 field.

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Thursday is a great day for a fresh edition of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. Let's be honest, every day is a great day for a fresh episode.

Today, we chat with former Player of the Year and recently retired Valerie Cagle. She reflects on her playing career and her next chapter as an assistant coach for Furman. Later, the guys look at the finalists for the D1Softball National Assistant Coach of the Year. Victor wraps up the show with his weekly look at the AUSL.

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It's a new week, which means a new episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. On today's episode, we chat with new Utah assistant coach Taylor McQuillin on a variety of topics. We discuss her extensive playing career, her experience playing and coaching under Mike Candrea, and her time with the AUSL.

You'll also hear the guys share their thoughts on a previous guest and their new role on ESPN this fall.

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Whoever said the famous phrase “You can’t go home again” clearly didn’t have today’s guest in mind. Today’s episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3, is another example.

We welcome back new Baylor assistant coach Jenny Fuller to share what it means to be in the dugout again with head coach Glenn Moore. You’ll also hear how Coach Moore has influenced her journey on #ThrowbackThursday. Plus, Samford has its new coach, and North Carolina has had a pretty good week of softball.

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We're heading to Starkville in today's episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.

We welcome back Mississippi State pitching coach Taryne Mowatt-McKinney to the podcast. She reflects on the Bulldogs' run to the Women's College World Series and her experience working with head coach Samantha Ricketts. Also, she shares her summer coaching the Chicago Bandits in the AUSL and an interesting trivia question for the fans.

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It's Thursday; you know what that means. It's time for a new edition of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3.

Today's episode features an old friend with a new title. We welcome new Texas State pitching coach Alyssa Denham back to the podcast. She shares what led her to join Ricci Woodard's staff, discusses the coaching influences that have shaped her career, and provides an update on her injury rehab, including when she expects to return to the diamond.

Afterward, our #ThrowbackThursday segment features Victor's interview with Coach Denham following her second-place finish in the 2022 All-Star Cup in Chicago. Plus, we take a deeper dive into the Series 1 rosters for this year's All-Star Cup and look back at the history-making weekend in Chicago in 2022.

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