I’ll be searching for future Lakers at the D1 Super Select Showcase this weekend in North Ridgeville! Drop me your schedule so I know where to find you! 🥎💪🏽
Might just go searching for some future Lakers this weekend in North Ridgeville! Drop your Outlaws Summer Invitational schedules below so I can find you! 🥎🤘🏽
Kids have to get out of the "D1 or BUST" mentality. Only 5.6% of high school softball players go on to play at the collegiate level, with only 1.8% being NCAA D1. No matter what level you end up at, it is a HUGE accomplishment.
#RecruitingThoughts
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RECRUITS:
Please realize that playing at ANY level in college is a HUGE accomplishment. Whether its D1, D2, D3, NAIA, or JUCO its still college softball! Be PROUD! 🥎
Recruiting is by far my FAVORITE part of coaching. Giving these kids a chance to continue playing the game they love and be apart of something bigger than themselves is INCREDIBLE.
#BestJobEver
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❕Recruits ❕
I will be at the D1 Super Select Showcase & Sheer Madness tourneys this upcoming weekend! Shoot me your schedules so I can find you!
📧 : jkramer26
@lakelandcc
.edu
#LakersSB
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#Team48
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Humbled, honored, and proud to stand by these 3 amazing ladies as they sign their NLI’s to their respective colleges! You all have EARNED this moment!
@NDCsoftball
@DubC_Softball
@WUJacketsSB
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As a kid, I dreamed of one day being a college softball player and a college softball coach. At 18, my first dream became reality and at 26, my second. Keep going and never give up. Your dreams are waiting for you.
#OnwardAndUpward
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JV ends their season with a walk-off thriller WIN against rival South! We end our season with a 15-1 record! Special thank you to each of these young ladies for working hard day in and day out during one of the CRAZIEST spring seasons! You earned this.
#GoRangers
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A thing I’ve learned quickly as a college coach is to not be upset losing out on recruits to other programs. Each athlete deserves to find the home that fits them best. 🥎🙌🏼
Burnout is real. Your goals and aspirations should not come before your health. Mental or physical. Taking time away from the field or court is CRUCIAL to be the best teammate and player you can be.
#HealthMatters
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People neglect to realize that these very athletes they are criticizing are HUMAN. They are 18, 19, & 20 year old kids who work day in and day out to achieve greatness. I caution you to think of the weight they carry before casting judgement.
#JustAThought
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Was blessed to be able to play this game because of the women who came before me. Now, as a coach, I strive to pave the way for those who will come after me.
#NGWSD
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Who are we going to see tomorrow at the Kent State Showcase?! Looking for hardworking athletes committed to the grind of the next level! Let’s go!
#FutureLakers
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🚨ATHLETES🚨
This is a friendly reminder to take some time away from the game these next few months. Enjoy the holidays with friends, family, and allow yourself to decompress. Breaks are HEALTHY and NECESSARY for both your body and mind.
#Mentality
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Coaches, check in with your players. As an athlete, you not only have to take care of yourself physically, but mentally & emotionally as well. It can be a daunting task, but a simple "How are you doing today?" may just be what your athlete needs.
#MentalHealthMatters
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7%. That is the percentage of HS athletes who go on to play sports at the college level. If you have the chance to be apart of that 7%, do it. Regardless of the level, you will not regret it.
#BiggerThanYourself
#CollegeAthlete
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Rollllllllllll Peaches! Thank you
@ohiovarsity
for putting on this awesome event and these ladies for putting on a great show. Goodluck in all that you do in the future!
#OVASC
#RockfordPeaches
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I always tell my players that softball is their time to put all the outside stress away and focus on something they love. Its not SUPPOSE to be an added stressor. 🥎🌊
Wishing the best of luck to all the High School programs starting their seasons today!! 🥎
Special s/o to
@RangersFP
! Go out and win the season ladies!! 🥎🧡
I've had players everyday this week come in before and after practice to get extra work in. This is the culture I love. WANT to be better. WORK to be better. 🥎🌊
JV moves to 2-2 with a HUGE 15-2 win against Madison! Hutchinson gets her first complete game win! Hren also hit her first HS homer!
#bombsfordays
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Our staff always tries to emphasize PERSON before ATHLETE. Athletics only takes you so far in life. Who you are as a person is for a lifetime.
#OffTheFieldMatters
#LakersSB
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Late night thoughts as I see many players posting about their final travel tourneys… EMBRACE the time you have left my youngsters! Give it all you got and enjoy it while you can because it will be over before you know it. 🥎🙌🏼
Wishing our Varsity team and coaches the best of luck as they begin their sectional tournament today! They will take on Uniontown Lake @ 5pm!
#RangerPride
#LetsRide
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2023 was the toughest year of my life.
Filled with endless battles, I am still so
grateful for the lessons learned, traveling done, and memories that were made.
Cheers to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣!
Being a Community College coach is a GRIND man. Working a full time job on top of games, practice, and recruiting is straight chaos. Props to my fellow coaches out there working tirelessly!! 🥎🌊
To these 12 girls... THANK YOU! For showing up day in & day out ready to learn and get better. You all have made tremendous strides as both athletes & people. Your futures are bright, and I am forever grateful to call myself your coach. You’ve made me proud!
#RangerFamily
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13 fearless athletes. 13 beautiful women.
I am lucky to play just a small part in your life as your coach. You each are unique in your own ways, but one thing I am sure of is that you’re all destined for greatness.
#ProudCoach
#InternationalWomensDay
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Are you a multi-sport athlete who is struggling to choose which sport to play in college?
Look JUCO! We love our multi-sport athletes at Lakeland and make it easy for student-athletes to succeed in both sports and academics! 🥎📚✏️
My first athlete is moving on to play at a 4-year and I am BEAMING with pride man! How amazing to get to ride along with these kids on their journeys!
#ProudCoachMoments
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Ask any of my athletes and GUARANTEED they will tell you going JUCO was the best decision they have ever made. Don't sleep on this level of college ball. 🤫🥎
One of our campers came to watch the game yesterday and asked to get a picture with me. Little did that kid know how much I needed that. A subtle reminder of why I do what I do. 💙🥎
Seeing so many tweets this morning about
@OU_Softball
not winning at the ESPY'S last night. Is it rigged? Sure. But man lets just be proud to see our sport nominated and recognized on that big of a stage. We've come a long way and are still fighting...
#GrowTheGame
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WHAT DAY IS IT?! GAMEDAY!! Your Lady Rangers take on
@RHSFastpitchOH
for their home opener! First pitch is slated for 4:30pm! Bundle up and come out and watch a great game! 🥎
Steve is a HUGE reason high school sports in Northeast Ohio get the recognition they do. He covered me in my highschool days and still does now as a coach. Please help a tremendous person win his battle 💪🏽❤️
College coaches aren’t just looking for good ball players, they’re looking for good teammates. Show them you accept your roll. You’ll be surprised where it gets you. 👏🏼🥎
❕ 2024's & 2025's ❕
We are looking for strong student-athletes who want the chance to play at the next level! Reach out directly or fill out our RECRUIT ME form below ⬇️
#GoLakers
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It’s so unfortunate that kids going on to the JUCO level neglect to be recognized. They worked just as hard and deserve the spotlight just as much as the next kid.
#MidWeekThoughts
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Had a great talk with our girls at practice today about commitment. When you commit to playing on a team your actions, decisions, and work ethic affect not only yourself but others. 110% and nothing less. 💪🏼🥎
Whether you like OU softball or not, you can’t deny what Patty Gasso has done and the legendary program she has created. It has truly changed college softball for the better.
#WCWS2024
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Had the pleasure of getting to be the pitcher for
@Emersonhr3n
during her “Swings Against Suicide” home run derby! She ended up winning & received a custom bat!
#SwingsAgainstSuicide
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Ended our fall/winter season on Friday and I can’t say how proud I am of our girls for the effort they’ve shown from the start! Back at it in January with the same mindset!
#LakersSB
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As we go into the holiday season, I can’t help but feel grateful for our administration, our assistant coaches, and our players. Without them, Lakers Softball is nothing.
#Blessed
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