In The Circle

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with New Arizona assistant coach Lauren Lappin. The two discuss her joining the Wildcats staff, reuniting with Caitlin Lowe, being part of the Olympics in 2008, and seeing Softball back in the Olympics.

Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson preview the USA-Japan Gold Medal game and if a typhoon possibly hitting Japan this week impacted the team.

In this episode, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson talk with "Bleavin Softball" Podcast host Jenna Becera about Team USA's 1-0 win over Canada at the Summer Olympics. They talk about positives and negatives for Team USA through the first two games of the Olympics.

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with new George Washington Head Coach Chrissy Schoonmaker about taking over the GW program and her journey from a player at South Carolina to her coaching career and more.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson preview the Olympics Softball event. Team USA will play its first game at 11:00 PM ET on Wednesday, July 21, 2021. The two break down each of the six teams and discuss what each will need to do to have a successful tournament.

Also, in the episode, Eric talks with NCAA DII National Player of the Year Shanna McBroom of West Texas AM. McBroom talks about her teams' national title run and reflects on her softball career, including what Olympic sport she played growing up before softball?

In this episode, Eric Lopez talks with former Oklahoma pitcher Shannon Saile about the Sooners' run to the National Championship. Saile talks about the upcoming pitching lessons she will be hosting on July 25th. She also discusses her career and how she was late to becoming a pitcher; what she learned from coaches like Patty Gasso, Jen Rocha at OU, and more.

Plus, Victor Anderson checks in after calling USSSA-Florida softball games this week.

In this episode, Eric Lopez talks with new Fresno State Head Coach Stacy May-Johnson about her journey, playing for legendary Head Coach Gayle Blevins at Iowa, coaching, and more. The dive into her expectations for the Fresno State program.

Later in the show, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss J.T. Damico leaving Washington to join Tony Baldwin's staff at Georgia and its ramifications in the coaching community. Also, Chelsea Wilkerson returns to Georgia as the pitching coach. Plus, Megan Langenfeld leaves Oregon and college coaching.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Justin's World's Justin McCleod as they break down the big moves so far in the player's transfer portal and the coaching carousel, including lots of new faces in the Mountain West.

Eric and Justin also discussed the WCWS beating the CWS in TV Viewership and what softball commentator they see as the future of the sport?

On this episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with 3-time National Champion and 3x National Pitcher of Year winner Hanna Hull who chat's about Virginia Wesleyan's championship run in 2021, playing for Brandon Elliott, and her legendary playing career. Also on the episode, Eric and Victor discuss the impact that the new Name Image and Likeness rules will have in college softball. Plus, the guys talk about the Women's College World Series beating College World Series in TV viewership and the latest ride on the coaching carousel. 

On this edition of In The Circle, we reflect and look back at Tennessee Co-Head Coach Ralph Weekly's career after announcing his retirement last week. 

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson react to the news of Tennessee Co-Head Coach Ralph Weekly announcing his retirement on Wednesday. The guys talk about his legacy and who could be joining Karen Weekly's Vols staff.

Also, in the episode, Eric and Victor talk about Georgia's Hire of Tony Baldwin and hear from Baldwin and Georgia Athletic Director Josh Brooks.

Eric talks with Texas AM Athletic Hall of Fame inductee and three-time All-American Megan Gibson. The two discuss her upcoming softball camp in College Station for TwelveBaseball.com. Gibson talks about the mental side of softball, her legendary career, and being a 1-2 tandem with Amanda Scarborough. 

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with New Boise State Head Coach Justin Shults, who discusses what it was about Boise that he knew was the right time to be a head coach. Shults talks about the philosophy he will bring to Boise State and what he has learned from his time at previous stops that prepared him for this opportunity.

Also, in the episode, Victor discusses Oddici Alexander joining the USSSA Pride. He also talks about his time at the Florida Gulf Coast League (FGCL) this past weekend.