In The Circle

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Nebraska Head Coach Rhonda Revelle, who enters her 30th season at Nebraska. Revelle talks about the Huskers in 2022, Being a mentor to other coaches, her growing coaching tree, realignment, and more.

Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson talk about a new pro league in softball, St Pete Clearwater Invitational field, and the AAC moving their Softball championships from UCF to ECU.

This edition of In The Circle is part two of our "Big 4 Classic" preview in Iowa. Next, we talk with Iowa's Head Coach Renee Gillispie and Iowa State's Head Coach Jamie Pinkerton.

First, Eric Lopez talks with Gillispie about the Hawkeyes in 2022 with a young pitching staff, and could softball have a Field of Dreams in Softball like MLB did this summer?

Also, Eric talks with Pinkerton about the Cyclones making the NCAA Tournament in 2021 for the first time since 1988. Pinkerton discusses 2022 and life after Sami Williams and his thoughts on Houston, UCF, and BYU joining Big 12 in a couple of years.

Eric and Victor Anderson recap the second season of Athletes Unlimited with Alesha Ocasio winning the top award and Cat Osterman announcing her retirement.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson Focus on the "Big 4" in Iowa as they head to the Big 4 Classic.

First, Eric talks with Northern Iowa Head Coach Ryan Jacobs about UNI's NCAA Tournament appearance in 2021, Breaking down the team's outlook in 2022 and replacing All-American SS Sammey Bunch. Eric also talks about Drake's Head Coach Rich Calvert about the history of the Big 4 Classic Fall tournament, Drake in 2022, and the MVC. Calvert also talked about Nicole Newman and the national attention Newman brought to the program in 2019.

Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor react to more college realignment news as reports of Belmont moving from the OVC to the MVC and Texas A&M Commerce moving from the Lone Star Conference (DII) to the Southland Conference (DI).

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson look at the C-USA outlook for 2022 and expansion in the A-SUN. First, Eric talks with Charlotte Head Coach Ashley Chastain about her vision for the 49ers program fresh off a 31 win 2021 season. Chastain gives an outlook for 2022 and talks about what she learned while playing for Joyce Compton and Beverly Smith in South Carolina.

Eric also talks with Western Kentucky Head Coach Amy Tudor about WKU alum Larissa Franklin winning the Bronze medal for Team Canada in the Olympics this summer. Tudor talks about what it is like being Head Coach at her alma mater, Winning C-USA Tournament in 2021, and more.

Eric and Victor react to the news of the A-Sun Conference adding Austin Peay to the conference starting in the fall of 2022.

In this edition of In The Circle, The guys are joined by three-time Olympian Stacey Nuveman-Deniz and recent Olympian Victoria Hayward.

First, Eric Lopez talks with Nuveman Deniz about her promotion to Head Coach at San Diego State following the retirement of Head Coach Kathy Van Wyk. Nuveman-Deniz talks about the Aztecs in 2022, Adding Victoria Hayward to the staff, the Olympics in Tokyo, the Mountain West Conference.

Eric also talks with Hayward about getting back into coaching, joining Nuveman-Deniz staff at San Diego State. She shares her thoughts on year two of Athletes Unlimited, her role with AU, and what could lie ahead for AU. Hayward reflects on her Olympic experience with Team Canada this summer, winning the Nation's first-ever medal in Olympic softball

In this edition of In The Circle, we are joined by Kentucky Head Coach Rachel Lawson and Louisville Head Coach Holly Aprile. First, Eric Lopez talks with Lawson about the Wildcats in 2022, instant Replay, and expanded Women's College World Series schedule. Eric also talks with Aprile about the Cardinals in 2022, including new additions to the roster and coaching staff.

Eric and Victor Anderson also discuss Danielle Lawrie's retirement and Athletes Unlimited halfway mark of season two.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to Miranda Elish committing to Oklahoma State and the Big 12 officially expanding.

Also, in the episode, we preview The Summit League for the 2022 season. Eric talks with South Dakota State Head Coach Krista Wood about their incredible run in 2021 and how she thinks they handle high expectations heading into next season. Eric also talks with North Dakota State Head Coach Darren Mueller about the Bison's outlook in 2022, The Summit League expanding, and more. Finally, Eric and Victor discuss Montana Fouts's appearance on SEC Nation Football pregame show with Cole Cubulic.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to the announcement that the Women's College World Series (WCWS) will now be a nine-day event instead of a seven-day event.

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with Loyola Marymount Head Coach Tairia Flowers about her time as an assistant coach of Team USA, and she breaks down LMU for the upcoming season. Eric and Victor also talk about reports that the AAC is looking to replace UCF, Houston, and Cincinnati and which teams could replace them.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to the reports of the Big 12, adding UCF, Houston, BYU, and Cincinnati to the conference and the impact it will have on College Softball.

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with former All-American Houston Cougar great Angel Shamblin about being inducted into the Houston Athletics Hall of Fame on Sept 17. 2021. Shamblin discusses how she overcame career-threatening injury before even arriving in Houston, playing for Kyla Holas, and more.

In this edition, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to Rollins Head Coach Michelle Frew announcing her retirement effective immediately. What is Frew's legacy at Rollins? Who are possible candidates to take over?

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with BYU Head Coach Gordon Eakin, who discusses the Cougar's run last season. Eakin discusses the outlook for 2022, how he handles expectations after consecutive conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. Also, Eakin talks about his journey going from playing for the Oakland Athletics farm system to coaching softball and playing with Ken Eriksen, and more.

In the episode, we also playback an interview with Valerie Arioto from October 2019.