In The Circle

In this edition of In The Circle, what the 2021 College Softball season may look like. Eric Lopez talks with D1 Softball's Rhiannon Potkey about what the schedules may look like in 2021 and if we may see conference only schedules across the country?

Eric also talks with Justin's World's Justin McLeod about his report of the St. Pete Clearwater Invitational being cancelled and if we will see more tournaments get canceled. McLeod also discusses Skyler Wallace transferring to Florida and more.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with North Carolina Head Coach Donna Papa about the outlook for the Tar Heels in 2021 after a unique 2020 fall. Papa discusses how she adapted as a coach from when she first took over the program in 1986. Papa also discusses being on campus with legendary North Carolina Head Coaches Dean Smith, Roy Williams, Anson Dorance, Mack Brown, and more.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Marist's Head Coach Joe Ausanio who discusses coaching a northeast program under the current climate and building the Marist program into a winner in the MAAC. Later Ausanio outlines how he went from playing in the Majors with the New York Yankees to coaching softball and comparing how advanced analytics in softball varies from Baseball.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Georgia's Associate Head Coach Tony Baldwin. Baldwin shares the Bulldogs outlook for 2021, his thoughts on the 2020 season, and his hitting philosophy. Baldwin also discusses being part of the U.S. National U-19 Coaching staff.

In the episode, Eric and Victor break down the shocking news of Kayla Lucas being out as Young Harris Head Coach and reports of the Big Ten going with a conference only schedule in 2021.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Amanda Lorenz about life as a volunteer coach at Florida. Lorenz discusses her transition into coaching and reflects on her Gator career and her current run with the USSSA Pride, and more.

Also, in this episode, we have a throwback Thursday clips with Florida Head Coach Tim Walton and OC Batbusters Head Coach Mike Stith.

In this edition of In The Circle, The guys are joined by Tarleton State's Head Coach Mark Cumpian who discusses the program's transition from NCAA DII to DI.

Cumpian breaks down how the process has been going as Tarleton State is going from Lone Star Conference to the WAC. Cumpian discusses the adjustments resulting from the move and dealing with the current climate, and more.

In this episode, Eric and Victor discuss a key transfer pick up for Louisiana and Graham Hays no longer at ESPN.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Iowa State Head Coach Jamie Pinkerton, who explains how the 2020 Pandemic has affected his program's fall. Pinkerton discusses how he is navigating through 2020 and going into the 2021 season with expanded rosters, recruiting, and more. Pinkerton also discusses having Sami Williams back for 2021, his impact on the program, Outlook of Big 12 in 2021, Texas Tech's hire of Sami Ward, and his thoughts on the Kansas City Chiefs, and more.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with new Texas Tech Head Coach Sami Ward. Ward discusses the process of what led her to come to Texas Tech and leave her alma mater Loyola Marymount. Ward shares her vision for the Texas Tech program, Her philosophy in coaching, and more.

In the episode, Eric and Victor Anderson discuss when the 2021 College Softball season may start.

In this edition of In The Circle, In her first interview since taking the Loyola Marymount job, Taira Flowers talks with Eric Lopez on what led her to leave CSUN for the LMU job and her vision for the LMU program.

Flowers talks about her philosophy she will bring to the program and her playing and coaching roots. Flowers also discusses being part of the USA Softball national staff for the upcoming Olympics and watching Cat Osterman pitch at Athletes Unlimited.

In this edition of In The Circle, We talk with Texas Lutheran Head Coach Wade Wilson. He discusses working his way up from a High School coach to leading Texas Lutheran to the National Championship in 2019. Wilson also discusses what it has been like to run a DII program during the 2020 pandemic and more.

Also, in the episode. Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson breakdown the NCAA announcing the future sites for the Softball World Series in DII and DIII.