Kristi Bredbenner
@CoachBredbenner
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Head softball coach at Wichita State 2021โญ๏ธ2023 AAC Champs๐ NCAA Tournament 2016โญ๏ธ2018โญ๏ธ2021โญ๏ธ2022โญ๏ธ2023 โค๏ธ๐ค Go Cards & Chiefs!โค๏ธ๐
Wichita, KS
Joined August 2012
What a season! To say that I am fortunate to coach โฆ@GoShockersSBโฉ is an understatement! They competed with grit, fire, and passion all season. Everything a coach could ask for! Thank you seniors! You left the program better than you found it!! ๐๐ค #ProgramBest #watchus
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Dear @NCAA, With the dead period extension, how about we let 2021 recruits do an individual tryout on Division I campuses just like D2 institutions do. Establish safety guidelines and help the PSAโs and college coaches out! ๐ค#CovidIdeas.
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Watching softball via live stream today. PSAโs take advantage of the ground balls you get between innings. Might be the only chance we get to see you field and throw. #LookSharp #Hustle #WeCanRewind #Effort #Attitude ๐ฅ.
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Huge news!!! #investinwomen ๐๐ค๐พ. Thank you former and current players for everything you have done to make this possible! This doesnโt happen without your blood, sweat, and tears! Looking forward too the future Shockers that get to play in this unbelievable facility.
A ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐ fit for a program on the ๐ง๐๐จ๐. Wichita State announces a four-phase masterplan for Wilkins Stadium. ๐ฐ ยป ๐ ยป
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Still in her uniform and cleats on the bus. True lover of the game and one of the best to play for @GoShockersSB. Catcher Kenz left her mark! ๐พ๐ค๐
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Thank you @NFCAorg for a great convention. We laughed, celebrated, connected, and learned. Now time to get back to Wichitaโฆ. but first, a little sleep on the plane. ๐ค๐๐พ
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2024 recruitsโฆsorry we werenโt able to make any phone calls tonight. We had to throw it back to our own college days and hang with the @backstreetboys tonight. We will tell you all about it tomorrow. @GoShockersSB #watchus #havefun #family ๐๐ค๐พ๐ค
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If youโre looking for a school that invests in women, look no further! @GoShockersSB is excited to break ground on this awesome indoor facility and grateful for the financial contributions from the Wichita State community. ๐๐ค๐พ
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What a 2022 season!.First back-to-back NCAA regionals.Top 10 @USASoftball POY.5 @NFCAorg All-Region Players.@American_SBall POY.8 All-AAC Honors.121 bombs.3.49 GPA.4 sellout crowds.1 viral dancer ๐ฐ.Talented, fun, smart, & strong on the field and off! ๐ค๐๐ฅ.#InvestInTheseWomen
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Stand up seniors! This canโt be the last time we see these three play softball! There are still many homeruns to hit, diving plays to make, and strikes to fire! Fight for your year back! #stayhealthy #comebackhungry
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BeBe has a good eye for talent! She already knows that sitting in the front row is the best seat! ๐๐ค #recruiting #BabyBeBe
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Hey @Delta can you please hold our flight (DL2428) in Atlanta to Tampa? We are delayed getting out of Wichita and have a big weekend series we need to get to. Pretty please! 30 @GoShockersSB want to play the @USFSoftball Bulls this weekend! ๐ค๐ผ๐ฃโ๏ธ.
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Pumped to sign up for 5 more! Ecstatic to sign a lifelong contract of love and support for this little guy this morning. #maxout #newshockerfan ๐๐๐ค
๐๐ช๐ง ๐พ๐ค๐๐๐ ๐. Head Coach Kristi Bredbenner has signed a contract extension through 2026. ๐ฐ ยป
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Hey @HiChew! Our bucket you sent us is almost empty! Refill?? @GoShockersSB has hit 85 bombs this year! Thatโs 85 Hi-Chew tosses in 39 games! Thank you for influencing these young ladies to hit the ball out of the park! #watchus #hitbombs ๐ฅ๐ฅ
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๐๐ค๐พ @GoShockersSB has landed in Colorado! Looking for some future Shockers! @BoulderIDT @COSparkFire .#fearthewheat @eeconomon @CourtOliver24.
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Not the outcome we wanted, but weโre not done yet. Thank you @GoShockers and @GoShockersSB fans for showing your support this weekend. 3 days of sellout crowds & rowdy outfield decks. Hopefully these ladies have won your hearts and support for many years to come! ๐ค๐ #togetHER
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Happy Thanksgiving!! Thankful for my family, friends, and @GoShockers Nation! ๐ค๐โค๏ธ #family
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Letโs go Chiefs!! BeBeโs first Chiefs game at the house. โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ๐โค๏ธ
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Headed to KC to look for future Shockers! Making it a family affair. Blake is catching up with her minions while Max is getting his beauty rest. Be there soon! #watchus
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Hard to put in words how much I enjoyed this team. So much grit and so many laughs! Thank you @GoShockersSB for emptying your tank and making the 2018 season one for the history books. #wewillbeback #watchus #proudcoach
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Thought I would put this back in the Twitter rounds since it didnโt work in my @NFCAorg Convention presentation today. LoLo being LoLo. Having fun & making us smile. After her dance she crushed the first pitch to RF. #NFCA2022 #culture #connection #enjoytheprocess @GoShockersSB.
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Nothing beats being at the ballpark but we are looking forward to finding some future Shockers!! #Streaming #CovidRecruiting โฆ@GoShockersSBโฉ ๐๐ค๐พ
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Attention @GoShockersSB fans! We are excited to announce the construction of party decks beyond the outfield fence at Wilkins Stadium. A big shoutout to @starlumber for donating the lumber to make this project happen!! #thankyou #watchus #getrowdy #defendtheAAC ๐พ.
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Congrats @sydneyrmckinney!! First EVER @GoShockersSB NFCA All American! So deserving! Hard working, humble, and so good at softball! Proud of you!! @NFCAorg ๐๐ค #watchus #swingit #work
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Letโs go @American_SBall!! All 3 teams in the championship game!! Fight, grit, and talent in this league! Go getโem tomorrow @UCF_Softball and @USFSoftball! #pow6r #compete #NCAASoftball.
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How about the fight & grit @GoShockersSB showed last night?!? So proud!! Thank you fans, especially our alums who traveled to Stillwater. Your impact was felt! See you this afternoon at โ๐ผ. #fearthewheat #believe #investinwomen ๐๐ค๐พ.
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345 days since @GoShockersSB has been on a bus. Lots of unknowns, rules, masks, hand washing, & scrimmaging against our own team. Feels good to be heading south to play someone else in softball! Proud of this group & excited to see them compete. #blessed #TBIYTC #allin #WTWFT ๐.
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Thank you to everyone for texting, messaging & tweeting congratulations. I truly mean it when I say itโs an honor to work at WSU. My staff, current/former players, the department, University, & community have made the first 7 years amazing. Looking forward to 2019 & beyond.๐พ๐ค๐.
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If you donโt love the game of softball turn on ESPN and watch the WCWS. You will be absolutely hooked! Unbelievable! Love this game! ๐ฅ #ncaasoftball #WCWS2019 #cantwalkaway.
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Take your son to work dayโฆ. mine didnโt last long. Ran around the field, ate some dirt and snacks, watched a little CoCoMelon and he was out. Now I might get a little work done before practice. ๐พ๐ฅโค๏ธ #momlife #momsthatcoach #maximus
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Last night @GoShockersSB and @KUSoftball participated in the 4:28 Wall Sit Challenge supporting Alex Wilcox and @HailStateSB. #NoOneFightsAlone #watchus
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Thank you to all the fans that came out this weekend for @GoShockersSB home opener! How โsweepโ it is to see everything come together! Iโm lucky to coach at Wichita State and Iโm fired up to see what kind of season these ladies are going to have! #gripnrip #watchus ๐๐ค๐พ.
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Two thumbs up for @GoShockersSB sweep this weekend. Great crowd at Wilkins! Thanks for supporting these talented ladies! #watchus #InvestInWomen ๐๐ค๐ฅ
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One of the most enjoyable years in my career thanks to these gems! @GoShockersSB and I appreciate your hard work, passion, and loyalty. Now letโs keep grinding!! ๐๐ค #NFCAday #thankful #watchus
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Thank you @GoShockersSB, @EState_Softball and @TrumanSoftball players and assistant coaches. This isnโt possible without your hard work, competitiveness, & love for the game. Softball has brought me so much joy! Canโt wait for more to come! #grateful ๐ค๐๐ฅ.
Tonight's win over Kansas City marked another milestone for our head coach. Career win No. 600 for @CoachBredbenner!. Congrats Coach B!
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Goal 1๏ธโฃ @American_Conf Champs! โ๏ธ. More goals left to accomplish with this team, & so much potential to achieve them. @GoShockersSB players have made this season unforgettable. Heartfelt thank you to @presbell17, @eeconomon & @LaurieAnne_03! Canโt wait to get back to work Monday!.
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Sneak peak of the new padded fence at Wilkins Stadium. ๐๐พ๐ค๐
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Who said taping a PSA would be easy. All this social distancing is messing with my social skills. Hopefully this puts a smile on your face during this difficult time! ๐คฃ
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September 1. first day we get to talk to 2022 recruits and the first day of @GoShockersSB practice!! Sounds like the perfect day! Go Shockers! ๐ค๐๐พ #watchus
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Big series win in Orlando = @jeremiahsice Great fight in @GoShockersSB!! ๐๐ค #investinwomen #watchus #battle
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Hey @GoShockers fans this weekend is going to be fun! @American_SBall title is on the line! Letโs pack Wilkins Stadium and support @GoShockersSB Get your tickets now!! ๐๐๐ค๐ฅ #watchus #investinwomen.
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Blake made her television debut this morning!! #myTODAYplaza Thanks @TODAYshow for letting us spend the morning with you!
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Great job @HellasInc installing the turf! Big things happening for Shocker Softball. Thankful to have the support of so many people especially @PresidentWSU, @GoShockersAD, @bpittman19, and all the @GoShockers fans filling the stands. #InvestInWomen ๐๐ค๐พ๐ง๐จ.
๐ฎโ๐จ. So fresh and so clean. Welcome to the new ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐ญ๐๐๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ.
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๐พ@GoShockersSB faced major adversity, struggles, & triumphs this season. Tough ending but Iโm proud of the fight, attitude, & effort. We will continue to grow as a program & learn from this season. Thank you @LaurieAnne_03, @bethanycanada_ , @mauriana_jamele, & @AseaWebber๐๐ค.
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What happens when you get your first conference sweep of the year. @Braums_Inc Ice Cream stop! ๐ฆ@GoShockersSB getting it done this weekend! #watchus ๐๐ค๐พ
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Excited to share with fans, alumni, and businesses the Wilkins Stadium Master Plan. The @GoShockersSB culture is hardworking, inclusive, energetic, and academic-focused making it a national contender. Sound like a team you want to invest in? ๐๐ค๐พ #InvestInWomen
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Thankful to the @American_SBall for calling this the Coaching Staff award. Without @eeconomon, @presbell17, & @LaurieAnne_03 we wouldnโt be having the success we have had this year. Looking forward to the postseason and very thankful I get to work with these three everyday. ๐๐ค.
๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฆ๐๐ฎ๐ณ๐ณ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐. Led Wichita State to its first @American_SBall regular season title and third in school history. A unanimous decision.
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Absolutely electric atmosphere tonight at Wilkins Stadium! Thank you @GoShockers fans! Now letโs do it again tomorrow! @GoShockersSB game at 1:00! ๐๐ค #packwilkins #investinwomen #supportwomen.
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A day late but I couldnโt miss a chance to show off the good times we continue to have. Cheers to many years of friendship, laughs, and homers. Happy Birthday @eeconomon!! Thankful for our friendship! ๐๐ค๐๐ค #bulldogs #shockers
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Non-scholastic off campus recruiting is officially over until October for @GoShockersSB. Watched & worked with many great softball players. Excited to talk to them about Wichita State on 9/1. Thank you parents for getting your daughters to all of these events. ๐ฅ๐พ๐๐ค #watchus.
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Today is a sad day for @GoShockersSB. We said goodbye to one of the greatest to put on the Shocker uniform & the best director of ops a coach could ask for. Your passion for this program & love of the game will be missed! Good luck in your next adventure! #ForeverAShocker ๐พ๐๐ค
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Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium with my better half. Thanks @KUHNSatHELLAS and @hellasinc for the first class experience. Official turf of @GoShockersSB! #rowdy
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This news is amazing for many reasons!!.โญ๏ธ AU and Wichita investing in women.โญ๏ธ @sydneyrmckinney getting to play again in Wichita! #watchus ๐ค๐๐พ.#guesswhosback #buyticketsnow.
๐ผ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐. AU Pro Softball and @GoShockersSB sign a multi-year agreement to host AUX at Wilkins Stadium. The 2024 season will take place June 10-24, with season ticket deposits now being taken ๐๏ธ. ๐
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Not many @NCAA softball conferences (if any) do a defensive player of the week honor. Maybe something to think about because this week @GoShockersSB infielders wouldโve deserved it. Especially @WhattheHueck & @sydneyrmckinney! They were on ๐ฅ!๐ฅ๐๐ค #watchus #gamechanger #defense.
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Letโs go!!! ๐๐ค๐พ #InvestInWomen.
We love it when a plan starts coming together. @WichitaState Board of Trustees to Invest $3 Million into Wilkins Stadium Project. ๐ฐ |
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Gritty performance last night! Thank you to all the @goshockers fans that came out! On the bus headed to Memphis for our next business trip! #fighters #watchus #investinwomen #proudcoach ๐๐ค๐พ.
DOWN GOES NO. 2 ๐ค . Wichita State records its highest ranked win in school history!
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๐จ Attention @GoShockers fans! ๐จ. 1. @GoShockersSB beat the Cowgirls in the first round of the tournament!.2. Look at the space on the berm for Shocker Fans. 3. 4 hour drive is worth it to support these ladies!.#watchus #tanandcheer ๐ค๐๐พ
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New year, new season of @GoShockersSB Excited to get back on the field with this group! ๐ค๐ #watchus
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Finally finished up the cornhole boards @urban_tony bought at the @GoShockersSB auction. Thanks for supporting Shocker Softball!! ๐๐ค๐พ
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First day of school pic! Just hanging with the pups on the quad listening to โฆ@annieupbandโฉ. Lots of excitement on โฆcampus! Good luck to all of the โฆ@WichitaStateโฉ students! Looking forward to the 2020 โฆ@GoShockersSBโฉ season! #watchus #GetOnTheBus #evenyear
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Great honor & respect in a very tough conference. These ladies are putting in the work and having fun! Hereโs to another year of Hi-Chews, Ted Lasso, bombs, rowdy fans, web gems, smiles, tinsel, 2 chains, & competing with a ๐ฏ on our back! Letโs go Shockers! ๐ค๐๐ฅ #poundthestone.
The ๐ต๐๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ become the ๐๐ช๐ฃ๐ฉ๐๐. Now, we've got to go out and earn it. Defend the crown. ๐ฐ |
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Things you love to see!! So grateful that @PresidentWSU, @GoShockersAD, and @GoShockers are committed to womenโs sports. New indoor facility should be done in April 2025. #investinwomen #togetHER ๐๐ค๐พ
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9 days until @GoShockersSB opens up in San Marcos! Thank you @MizunoFPitchNA for providing us with the best bat in the business! #bombdroppers #investinwomen ๐พ๐ฅโ๏ธ #hichews4homers
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Proud coach moment! Congratulations @sydneyrmckinney on playing for @USASoftballWNT. So proud of you! #investinwomen ๐๐ค๐บ๐ธ
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When covid prevents the high five you go with something sweeter! @HiChew for homeruns! 26 Hi-Chews in 11 games! Keep swinging @GoShockersSB @MizunoFPitchNA #barrelbusters #hichewbombs #watchus ๐ฌ๐๐ค๐ฅ
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Big win on the road in Stillwater for @GoShockersSB! Proud of the fight! #watchus #grinandgrind #ToughTs #release โญ๏ธ๐พ๐ค๐
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28 runs on 38 hits this weekend! Safe to say our new motto #gripandrip had a good start. Offense was great but pitching was key. 2 earned runs in 4 games. Fantastic team effort for @GoShockersSB. #watchus ๐๐ค๐พ #icecreamsweep ๐ฆ.
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Great opportunity to play for a department and community that invest in women!! Excited to get the shovels in the ground on Saturday! ๐ค๐๐พ #togetHER.
The Future of Wilkins Stadium Begins ๐๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ง๐๐๐ฎ ๐คฉ. We will hold a private ceremony to break ground on the Wilkins Stadium Renovation Project. Learn more at the link below. ๐
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Check it out!! ๐๐ค๐พ.
๐ป๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ฉ๐. Full Video ๐ฅ โ #watchus
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โ๏ธโญ๏ธ @GoShockersSB is heading to Tampa for a chance at the @American_SBall Championship. Excited to see what the Shockers can do in the month of May. Letโs go! #RidetheTrain #ToughTs #Release #watchus #firedup #proudcoach ๐พ๐ค๐๐ฅ๐.
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New season, new motto! Stay tuned! @GoShockersSB is going to Fayetteville! #proudcoach #watchus ๐พ๐ค๐.
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Thank you to all of the fans that came out to Wilkins Stadium and supported @GoShockersSB this year. Tough loss today but a great game to watch. Proud of this team and their fight. Now on to Houston for the @American_SBall tournament. #thankyou #watchus ๐๐ค๐พ.
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Interested in getting into college coaching?? We had a graduate manager position open up for the upcoming season. Looking for a responsible, softball loving person, that would like to coach. Graduate tuition, books, and solid living stipend. DM me if interested. ๐๐ค๐พ.
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One of the best and most rewarding groups to coach! Worked hard, bought in, inclusive, and believed! ๐ค๐๐พ.
One last look at a record-breaking 2023. ๐ @American_Conf Regular Season Champs.๐ 44 wins (2nd most in school history).๐ 3rd straight NCAA Regional appearance.๐ 3 Top 10 Wins.๐ 2 All-Americans.๐ AAC POY ๐ค.๐ AAC ROY 3๏ธโฃ1๏ธโฃ.๐ AAC Defensive POY ๐.๐ AAC Staff of the Year
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Warms my heart to get phone calls from former Shockers especially when they are hanging out with their teammates. Success on the field is great but the lifelong friendships made during your college experience is priceless. @GoShockersSB ๐๐ค๐พ#playforeachother #OnceAShocker.
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๐๐ค @GoShockersSB fall debut has me excited for the 2020 season. Solid pitching, speed/power at the plate, and plenty of defensive depth. Come out to Wilkins Stadium and see for yourself next Saturday, September 28th at 1:00. #GetOnTheBus #watchus.
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Happy #WorldSoftballDay @GoShockersSB Canโt wait to get back on the field with the Shockers!! ๐๐ค๐ฅ
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Much deserved recognition for two terrific humans! Congrats @eeconomon and @wpletcher_11 for being the best at everything you do!! @GoShockersSB is lucky to have you both and appreciate your hard work! Thank you @ExtraInningSB for the honor! ๐๐ค๐พ #watchus #hittyandwitty
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Pumped to have 6 new Shockers!! Welcome @SydNichols5 @baileyurban_7 @kierstennixonn @officialaurenj @laineebrown22 & twitterless Madyson Espinosa to Shocker Nation! ๐๐ค๐พ
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1 week until @GoShockersSB takes the field! Canโt wait to see what this team can accomplish. #watchus #fearless #release #buildit ๐๐ค๐พ๐จ๐งฑ
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๐จ๐จ attention @GoShockers and @GoShockersSB fans! This weekend the Shockers take on โ๐ผplace USF at Wilkins Stadium. We need an energetic crowd! Buy your tickets now to cheer us on & celebrate our SIX fantastic seniors!! #watchus #battle4first ๐๐ค๐ฅ.
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Thank you John and Gail for investing in Shocker softball and womenโs sports!! Proud to have your family name on an incredible building. #investinwomen ๐ค๐๐พ.
Coming Soon: ๐ง๐ต๐ฒ ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ต ๐ฆ๐ผ๐ณ๐๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น๐น ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ข๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐๐. John and Gail Wadsworth provide lead gift for Wilkins Stadium renovation project. ๐ฐ:
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First @GoShockersSB Challenge was a success! Wichita State Scavenger Hunt. Team Rouchelle with the win! Congrats @LaurieAnne_03! Who says conditioning with Coach B isn't fun? #GetOnTheBus #watchus
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๐ค๐๐พ @GoShockers Serve-A-Thon setting up lights and Christmas trees for Illuminations at @BotanicaWichita #shockerservathon2023 ๐
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The impact CC made on this program in one year was immeasurable! Great softball player, even better person! Congrats! ๐ค๐๐พ.
Most Improved Player of the Year: ๐ช๐ช ๐พ๐๐๐ ๐ค. After only having 20 hits and zero home runs in 2023, Wong won the AAC Player of the Year in her first season with the Shockers with a .470 batting average, 14 doubles and 14 home runs. @GoShockersSB | #SoftballAmerica
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๐๐ค New season, new faces, same mission! Letโs go @GoShockersSB! Time to have some fun! #Poundthestone #Emptythebucket ๐พ #watchus.
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๐พ @GoShockersSB was locked in tonight! Great team win! Canโt wait to see how this team grows and develops this season. #watchus #investinwomen #grit #fight ๐๐ค๐พ.
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