In The Circle

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Florida Gators Head Coach Tim Walton. Walton offers insight about the Gators 2021 season outlook, How communication is critical in softball, and what it is like having Amanda Lorenz on staff.

Also on the episode is our Throw Back Thursday segment with Amanda Lorenz from back in November. We also break down ten players returning to Athletes Unlimited led by Cat Osterman, and Victor goes after Alabama radio host.

In this episode, Eric Lopez talks with LSU's Head Coach Beth Torina about the Tigers in 2021 and the "Torina Coaching Tree," superstitions, and more.

Eric and Victor Anderson also go over the preseason polls in the SEC, ACC and Big 12 and discuss big realignment news in the WAC and A-SUN.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson breakdown the first national preseason polls in DI. Eric talks with Oklahoma State's Head Coach Kenny Gajewski.

In the episode, Eric talks with Southern Arkansas Head Coach Jason Anderson about their No. 1 preseason ranking heading into the 2021 season and what the DII season will look like in 2021, including the postseason. Victor previews the stories and questions heading into the 2021 season while breaking down D2's preseason poll.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Ralph and Karen Weekly about the Vols in 2021 and reflects on their careers at Tennessee as they enter their 20th season.

On the episode, we hear from Texas A&M Head Coach Jo Evans discussing the Aggies' outlook in 2021.

In this edition of In The Circle, We talk to three Arizona legends about their coaching career and the upcoming 2021 season. First, we talk with Arizona's associate Head Coach Caitlin Lowe and assistant coach Taryne Mowatt about the Wildcats program's legacy. Lowe and Mowatt also discussed the Wildcats outlook for the 2021 season. Also, in the episode, we talk with UNLV Head Coach Kristie Fox. Fox gives us an outlook for the Rebel's 2021 season.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Louisiana Head Coach Gerry Glasco about Ragin' Cajuns outlook for the 2021 season.

In the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss the surprising news over the weekend of Miranda Elish opting out of the 2021 season and what it means for the Longhorns and Big 12?

In this edition of In The Circle, we talk with Florida State's Head Coach Lonni Alameda about the Seminoles' outlook in 2021. Alameda discusses how they handled the uniqueness of the fall and an expanded roster that includes many new faces. Alameda also shares her thoughts on the ACC this season.

We throw it back to our chat with FSU's associate coach Travis Wilson from the 2018 Women College World Series.

In this episode of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Oklahoma's Head Coach Patty Gasso. Gasso talks about what she learned about her team this fall and the outlook for the Sooners in 2021. Gasso also discusses the Gasso Coaching Tree and how it's branched continue to grow across the country. Coach shares her thoughts on what has been key to developing so many coaches.

In the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss the Patriot League announcing the 2021 conference schedule and more.

In this edition of In The Circle, we have part two of a two-part conversation with Cat Osterman. Cat discusses her decision to step down as Texas States assistant coach, her friendship with the NFL's Washington Football team Head Coach Ron Rivera. She talks about how Rivera and his family impacted softball as they donated to the Cal Softball program this summer.

Osterman also talks about her starting a new podcast she will be hosting and what it will detail.

We ring in 2021 on In The Circle with the first part of our interview with Cat Osterman. In Part 1, Cat chats with Eric Lopez about playing for Athletes Unlimited in 2020. Cat discusses being caught by Gwen Svekis & comparing her to Megan Willis; she also talks about the Tokyo Olympics moving from 2020 to 2021, her preparation ahead, making the 2020 Olympic team, and the impact of the 2004 Olympic team had on the sport of softball.