In The Circle

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Missouri Head Coach Larissa Anderson. The two discuss the recent news that the NCAA has informed the school that its baseball and softball teams would be eligible for 2021 post-season tournaments and consider the bans served.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with New Western Illinois Head Coach Alisa Goler. Goler discusses what was it about Western Illinois job that she felt was the right one for her first Head Coaching job. Goler discusses what she learned from coaches she has played for like Lu Harris- Champer and Gerry Glasco? 

Goler reflected on her coaching journey as well as her playing career at Georgia and in the NPF.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Sam Fischer about being involved with creating This Is US. Fischer discusses how This Is Us became a reality, and what is next for them. She also explains why Natasha Watley's name was on her jersey this past Saturday. Fischer also discusses her playing career at Loyola Marymount, her stint with Team USA and her podcast.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Illinois Head Coach Tyra Perry about diversity in softball.

Perry discussed being part of the Big Ten Anti-Hate and Anti-Racism Coalition, which includes student-athletes, coaches, athletic directors, chancellors, presidents, and other members of the Big Ten family representing all 14 member institutions.

This edition of In The Circle breaks down the aftermath of Monday's events in Viera and how the guys feel about what happened. We will hear from Cat Osterman from Tuesday's appearance on Spain and Company as well as Kelsey Stewart from her interview on 7 Innings. We also look at a slew of coaching hires including Minnesota rounding out their staff and a pair of hires in the Pac-12.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with New Vols assistant coach Megan Rhodes Smith who discusses her decision to return to Tennessee, where she played from 05-08 and what she will bring to the Vols program as new pitching coach?

Rhodes Smith discusses her journey in coaching and being part of the Women's College World Series teams (2005-2007) with Monica Abbott.

Also, in this episode, Eric and Victor Anderson pitch some Softball documentaries they would like to see done in the future.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Wright State's Head Coach Laura Matthews about the aftermath of Wright State deciding to drop softball. What has the days following the decision been like for her and her players?

Matthews talks about the process of finding new homes for some of her players as she discusses her roster as well as her journey into playing and coaching.

In our latest episode, Justin McLeod from Justin's World joins the show to breakdown the ramifications of Adam Amin moving to Fox and the possible impact on the sport of softball. Who are the potential replacements for Adam when it comes to softball and the WCWS? We also talk about the best softball analyst bracket released by Justin. Spoiler alert, several past guests appear on the list.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with North Carolina State Head Coach Jennifer Patrick Swift about her offensive philosophy and the process of turning N.C. State into a consistent winner.

In this episode, Eric and Victor discuss why ESPN's fan vote of the All-Time Team was not a great look for the sport.

In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with D1Softball.com's Rhiannon Potkey about the lack of African Americans and minorities involved in the sport of softball and her interviews with Natasha Watley, Kelsey Stewart and Jazmyn Jackson. What can be done to have them participate more in the game?