She’s one of the best freshmen to EVER pick up a bat at the University of Florida and used that confidence to get her the NFCA Freshman of the Year award. Today, Taylor Shumaker is sharing what preparation led her to this position, her mindset when she’s competing in the box and what she looks forward to going into her sophomore season.

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Whether you’re on your recruiting journey or simply have big goals ahead of you in this game, ZERO roads to the same destination are exactly the same and it’s time to start owning yours instead of comparing it to others. Learn how to put yourself in the driver's seat to get to the destination of your dreams.

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Social media influencer and the internet's favorite travel softball coaching Mom, Trisha Hyde, is here sharing the good, the bad and the ugly moments of travel ball, why her Dad was one of her favorite coaches, what to emphasize when coaching a youth pitcher and also get to know what we can expect with her new softball brand Ball Her Play.

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