In The Circle

In this episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson talk Pac-12 and USA Softball. First, Eric talks with Oregon State Head Coach and Laura Berg. Berg discusses her career with Team USA as a player, coach, and future with Team USA. Berg also previews the 2022 season for her squad, the Pac-12, and the International game.

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with Arizona State Head Coach Trisha Ford about the Sun Devils, Mike Candrea, Pac-12, and more. Eric and Victor break down the NFCA Hall of Fame Class of 2022.

In this edition of In The Circle, we talk ACC Softball with Virginia Tech Head Coach Pete D'Amour and North Carolina State Head Coach Jennifer Patrick-Swift. First, Eric Lopez talks with D'Amour and previews the Hokies upcoming season and the state of softball in Virginia. Eric also talks with Swift about recruiting at NC State and what to expect from the Wolfpack in 2022.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Washington and Team USA Head Coach Heather Tarr about taking over the U.S National team and balancing both of her jobs. Tarr also discusses her new additions to the coaching staff and 2022 preview of the Huskies.

Also, in the episode, Victor Anderson talks with Softball photographer Jade Hewitt who reflects on shooting photos for Team USA at Summer Olympics; her career in softball includes being a former player and Athletes Unlimited.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Notre Dame Head Coach Deanna Gumpf about the Fighting Irish in 2022 and was just one win away from a Super Regional appearance in 2021. Also, in the episode, Eric talks with Texas assistant Megan Bartlett about the Longhorns in 2022, the addition of Hailey Dolcini, and her playing days for Coach Gumpf at Notre Dame.

In the episode of In the Circle, Eric Lopez first talks with Clemson's Head Coach John Rittman about the Tigers winning the 2021 ACC regular-season title, Not hosting a regional, a 2022 preview, and more. Also, Eric talks with South Carolina's Beverly Smith about the Gamecocks in 2022 and her coaching tree growth in the sport.

Plus, Victor Anderson reacts to Michele Frew taking over the Charleston Softball program in DII after retiring from Rollins a couple of months ago.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson break down the 16 team field at the St. Pete/Clearwater Invitational Tournament in February.

Eric talks with East Carolina Athletic Hall of Famer Toni Paisley about being inducted into the ECU Hall of Fame. We talk about her career at ECU and her pitching lessons company Paisleys Pitching. Finally, Victor has his traditional Thanksgiving traditional segment unlike any other.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson talk about the Sun Belt in 2022 and beyond. Eric talks with Texas State Head Coach Ricci Woodard about her squad and thoughts on the Sun Belt adding Marshall, JMU, and Southern Mississippi and the retirement of Cat Osterman and Randi Rupp.

Eric also talks with Marshall Head Coach Megan Smith Lyon on the Thundering Herd's pending move to the Sun Belt and what to expect from her squad this upcoming season.

In this edition of In The Circle, we preview the Big East Conference and sit down with two coaches now at their alma mater. First, Eric Lopez talks with Villanova Head Coach Bridget Orchard. The two discuss the program's first Big East championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021 and the high expectations for 2022. Also, Eric talks with DePaul's Head Coach Tracie Adix-Zins about winning the regular-season title in 2021 and bringing Abby Ramirez to the coaching staff.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric talks with Duke Head Coach Marissa Young about the Blue Devils winning the ACC Tournament championship in 2021. Young gives an outlook of Blue Devils in 2022 and being around Men's Hoops Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski's final season.

Eric also talks with Villanova Head Coach Laura Valentino about the Huskies making the Big East Championship game for the first time since 2001 and what to expect in 2022, her playing career at Hofstra, and more.

In this edition of In The Circle, James Madison Head Coach Loren LaPorte talks in-depth for the first time publicly about JMU's move to the Sun Belt Conference and the CAA decision to ban all JMU Athletics from the conference tournament. LaPorte reflects on the Duke's run to the WCWS in 2021 and its impact on her and the program. LaPorte also talks about what we can expect from JMU in the 2022 season.