Head Softball Coach at Louisburg College Christian. Dad. Husband. Champion. Heroes get remembered, but legends never die. All tweets are my own. Romans 12:2
I’ve received tons of calls and texts of well wishes and prayers. Thank you so much. Everyone is safe and we are headed home. Thankful that the only things we lost are completely replaceable.
#rollcanes
Everyone is getting their calls in to 2023 grads…
Meanwhile… I’m over here thinking about doing a 2022 Uncommitted Combine.
1. Get a bunch of college coaches in one place
2. Work out a bunch of 2022 grads.
3. Hopefully find them homes.
Anybody want to help me?
Things you should know prior to arriving at your local softball showcase:
2. Your tent provides your shade. Your tent provides my obstruction. Find me at the next field.
#justsaying
Dear 2021 grads,
Please don’t stiff arm the JuCo guy. I genuinely want to help you achieve your D1/D2 dream. Right now it’s a long shot. They’re in a bind. Let me help you. Please. JuCo is such a GREAT thing.
Sincerely,
A Frustrated ‘21 Recruiter
Unpopular Opinion: If your “best start in program history” comes against the absolute worst schedule in program history, it is meaningless. You are far better prepared going 5-5 to start the season playing quality competition than to go 10-0 against incompetence.
#SorryNotSorry
I don’t have an issue with 4 yr coaches poaching a kid that’s been committed to me for many months. My job is to get them to you. Just be professional enough to give me a call, shoot an email, send a fax or even a telegram letting me know.
Respect. Junior. College. Commitments.
A few observations from my weekend:
1. Travel ball coaches need to chill out in showcase/team camp events.
2. The overall effort I saw from kids this weekend was a C- at best. Be Excited! Play Hard! Make me watch you!
3. Hey, Coach Daddy! My program is really good. Look us up!
I am extremely PROUD of what our team accomplished.
I’m HEARTBROKEN because we ran out of gas.
I’m EXCITED for the future because of the foundation that’s been laid.
I’m MOTIVATED to not have this feeling again.
#rollcanes
Forever.
There are still first class kids out there.
Just got the “break up call” from a kid telling me she was going elsewhere.
She was so complimentary of me, my program and school.
Even explained why she chose another school.
RECRUITS. TAKE. NOTES.
Hey Kids! Your friendly college softball coach here. If you decide to leave your collegiate program, have that conversation yourself. Don't have a parent call. Thanks.
I have been tagged in a tweet FROM A HIGH SCHOOL KID with coaches from:
ACC
SEC
Big 10
Big 12
PAC 12
I have officially made it. I feel like a million bucks!
I mean it. I’m just a little JUCO fella and I got tagged with all the big timers.
Autographs later.
Here it is.
The Info all you 2022s are wanting
Stay tuned for the next tweet.
EVERY SINGLE participating college coach will be in need of 2022s.
Here it comes….
At 8pm
It is August 10th.
I’ve got ZERO commitments from the 2021 class.
I want to hit the panic button.
Really. I do.
But patience is a virtue.
Especially when attempting to reach for kids that you wouldn’t ordinarily go after.
But DAGGUMIT! I just want some of them to like us.
Been sitting on this for a couple of days...
As A Coach:
1. You must always respect the game
2. You must accept the outcome, win or lose
3. You are ALWAYS being watched and learned from
4. It’s not about you. It’s about the kids.
5. Do the right thing
Given the OVERWHELMING response I’ve gotten from this, I will start working TODAY to make this happen. Stay tuned. I’ll try to get information together in the next week!
Stay positive 2022 Grads! We’re still looking for you and working for you!
Everyone is getting their calls in to 2023 grads…
Meanwhile… I’m over here thinking about doing a 2022 Uncommitted Combine.
1. Get a bunch of college coaches in one place
2. Work out a bunch of 2022 grads.
3. Hopefully find them homes.
Anybody want to help me?
For the record: I know my job lends itself to being questioned by others. What people don’t know is the time I spend thinking, planning, agonizing over how to best use my team. My job is to do what’s best for US. I promise that I’ve never made a decision in my entire coaching...
JuCo.
It’s not the bottom of the barrel. Just ask any NCAA institution we’ve competed against in the fall. They’ll tell you the truth.
Louisburg is legitimate. It’s high level, high octane softball.
We will play anybody. Anytime. Anywhere.
#rollcanes
Daggumit!
Division I is back recruiting in person, so I go back to my life of being a nobody.
And right when kids were just starting to get excited when I watched.
Lowly little JuCo guy back to reality.
It was fun while it lasted.
#rollcanes
Kids that make excuses usually have excuses made for them.
Accountability is learned over time.
It starts at home from a young age.
Parents, help your kids be successful later in life by holding them accountable early on.
I gotta be honest. I have NEVER felt this good about a team after one practice.
Get. Your. Popcorn. Ready.
I promise this group will give you a show.
Motivated to get better. Eager to learn. Embracing the idea of “Who Cares Who? Just Win!”
Here we go.
#rollcanes
#wcwjw
What: Combine 22 powered by Rise Up Camps
When: October 2, 9am-4pm
Where: Kiwanis Park in Hickory, NC (CLT Airport less than 1 hour drive)
Who: ONLY Uncommitted 2022s
Cost: $160
Register:
**All coaches attending will still be recruiting 2022 Grads**
Any of you 21/22 Grads out there want to hit me up with some video?
I’m armed with 3 main things:
1. Scholarship Money because I have ZERO ‘21 commits
2. We drop bombs and it helps you move on
3. Winning
Y’all check things out for yourself if you don’t believe me.
#rollcanes
Parents, if you don’t ever listen to anything I say, listen to this:
If VWU or CNU inquire about your daughter, listen.
@ElliottSaysWhat
and
@CoachKeithParr
are flat out getting it done.
Thankful to know each of them and know they’re in my corner.
I set my alarm clock last night to get up at 4:50am today.
If you had asked me Friday morning if I would be doing that today, I would’ve said “No Way”.
The softball community and
@WeAreLouisburg
has rallied around us to make it reality.
#rollcanes
#together
#HurriStrong
People question me a lot. They question my motives. My coaching style. The way I handle my [obnoxious] team. I can handle it.
Just don’t question my kids, my character or my school.
I will fight hard to protect all 3 of those.
Hi.
HELP!
I need a middle infielder in the 2022 class.
If that’s you, please go to and research our school.
Then go to and check out our program.
Then email elee
@louisburg
.edu and put “2022 Middle” as the subject.
Thanks.
#desperate
The most emotionless part of my job is also very emotional. Writing lineups is hard. It is strictly a business decision to put us in the best possible position to win. Then I realize how many hearts I’ve broken because their name isn’t on there... I hate that.
In other news...
I do still have 2 roster spots for my ‘21 class. Anyone interested in sliding in my DM’s with some help on that?
We love our kids. We have fun with our kids. We develop our kids. Oh. And we win.
Dear Coaching Friends/Followers,
If you know of anyone that might be interested in getting their start in collegiate coaching, let me know.
10K plus an apartment and meal plan
Benefits
8 weeks off during the year
It’s ideal for a recent graduate looking to learn.
#rollcanes
I’m actually slightly offended by the
#CWS
being called “The Greatest Show on Dirt”.
Did anyone - like just ONE single person - at the
#NCAA
watch the excitement in OKC?
There is no comparison. Literally.
People say a lot of things about me. About my program. It makes me question myself A LOT. But tonight I saw these faces sitting in the stands at Appalachian State, It made me realize two things.
1. I’ve got to be doing something right
2. I do it for my kids
#rollcanes
#forever
Had a conversation with YET ANOTHER Division 1 coach today who has too many 21s.
NOT looking for more.
Still chasing your Division 1 dream, kid?
Even if its because your dad says you’re D1.
It’s not too late.
Email/Call/Slide in my DMs
Let’s make it happen.
#themagicman
And so it begins…
Fort Myers Bound for a weekend of softball against the nation’s best.
Friday
11am - No. 1 FL Southwestern
1:15pm - No. 4 Salt Lake
3:30pm - No. 15 Indian River
Saturday
10am - No. 13 Central Florida
12:30pm - No. 1 FL Southwestern
#rollcanes
If I get 50 Likes in the next 24 Hours, I will do a Labor Day Clinic on September 7th for $40 per player!
Are you kidding me?!?!
What a deal!!!!
You’re on the clock 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 Grads!
Some folks are really upset about the softball seedings/bracket for NCAA Division I.
Fortunately for all involved, games are won and lost on the field.
You still throw it 43 feet. You still run 60 feet and turn left. You still have the opportunity to survive and advance.
I absolutely LOVE meeting new people. More than I used to.
Tonight at the pool a lady said, “Oh my gosh! Are you serious?! You’re the Louisburg softball coach?! You have a really good program!”
That’s the encouragement you need to hear sometimes.
#rollcanes
I just can’t get on board with the whole concept of 2 strike approach.
1. I work tirelessly for hours and hours and hours on my swing/approach only to change it with 2 strikes?
2. There are MANY results worse than a strikeout.
Y’all go ahead and blast me now…
Dear Coaching Friends/Followers,
If you know of anyone that might be interested in getting their start in collegiate coaching, let me know.
10K + apartment/utilities/internet + meal plan
Benefits
Off 12/15-1/15 and 6/1-6/30
Ideal for a recent graduate
#rollcanes
Back to the drawing board...
Now accepting applications for the following position:
Uncommitted 2021 Recruit
Qualifications:
1. Be good at softball
2. Graduate HS
3. Don’t Need A Full Ride
4. Be good at softball
I want to act like this isn’t a big deal, but I can’t out of respect for the women who laid the foundation. I want to say champions aren’t crowned in January. And they aren’t, but this is a pretty cool launching point. Going to work.
#Fargin
#rollcanes
#UrgencyAndDesperation
🚨The
#NJCAASoftball
DII Preseason Rankings are Here!
- Louisburg claims the top spot.
- Copiah-Lincoln and Phoenix round out the top-3.
- Parkland and South Mountain finish the top-5.
Full Rankings ⤵️
Are you a 2022 Grad?
Are you Uncommitted?
Can you get to Hickory, NC on October 2nd?
Then register for the Combine 22 Camp at:
List of participating institutions will be released soon.
Student-Athlete Mental Health has been at the front of a lot of media and social media attention.
The health of our student-athletes is of upmost importance.
As a S-A, this is not an opportunity to play victim and bad mouth your coach because you’re in a slump.
(Cont.)
I would like to announce my commitment to Louisburg College for the 2021-22 academic year. I can’t wait to get started with this group. I’d like to thank my players, coaches and family for helping me get here.
#rollcanes
All these 2025 commitments being announced has me wondering if I’m late to the party on my 2024 class.
We’re still ACTIVELY RECRUITING the 2024 class and I feel a little overwhelmed.
So can we just block 25 commits from showing up in my feed?
#rollcanes
…the time, effort and energy that he puts in for players AND COACHES.
8. Travel Teams: RUN 1st and 3rd PLAYS AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY!! It’s a time for kids to shine defensively and on the bases! I’m passionate about this. If you need help, I’ll gladly work with your team on them!
So grateful to have the opportunity to do what I do. 100 wins is awesome, but they aren’t mine. They belong to every kid who made them happen.
#rollcanes
#family
✨ Congratulations, Coach! ✨
Eric Lee -
@CoachLee_LC
- marked his 100th career WIN today and is well on his way to building a dynasty here with Louisburg College Softball!
2 kids.
2 phone calls.
2 days.
Both from Kentucky.
Different travel ball teams.
Here comes the kicker...
THEY KNOW EACH OTHER!
Mind. Blown.
They’re both visiting, by the way.
#rollcanes
I would like to announce my verbal commitment to the Labor Day Team Camp in Rock Hill, SC to further my recruiting needs. Thanks to all the tournament directors that requested my services. So thankful to my wife, kids, players and assistant coach!
#rollcanes
We’re going back!
This group has fought hard all year. They’ve listened to doubters and haters all year. They have poured everything into this season and they are being rewarded with a trip to the World Series!
#fargin
#STM
#PCFJ
#sparklecity
Well, this is pretty neat. I’ve never won a Coach of the Year award before. Now TWO in the same season? My players must be good. We all know I’m just a good recruiter.
BIG TIME Camp Announcement!
Mark January 17th on your calendar.
EIGHT different schools, more on the way. Division I, Division II, Division III all represented. 3 states.
Only 42 Campers!
9 P, 6 C, 15 IF, 12 OF
10am-4pm
Louisburg, NC
$175
More Info and Registration to come!
PSA: Parents, when your kid is playing travel ball... Shut. Up. Seriously, you’re embarrassing yourself and your kid. There are coaches everywhere watching and we all loathe mouthy parents.
#recruitingblues
What a ride this year has been…
From starting out at the lowest of lows and fighting through adversity and youth…
To 55 straight…
All these people made it happen.
The real MVP, my blonde beauties, and the BEST staff surrounding me.
We did it! Again!
#fargin
#rollcanes
I will be in Rock Hill, SC this weekend.
Taking any and all Dr. Pepper and Cool Ranch Doritos donations.
I also might watch you play if your mom brings me some M&M’s!
#rollcanes
To the
@NJCAA
and Dr. Chris Parker,
First of all, Thank You. In a 24 hours of time that was filled with rash decisions and life altering “statements”, you remained calm. You are in wait and see mode because you are looking out for the student-athlete as a whole. (1/3)
It’s not my job to stop me from scoring.
That’s your job as my opponent.
Play hard until the very end. That’s the beauty of the sport. You have a chance until the last out is recorded.
3-0 fatties get hammered in my program. Every. Single. Time.
This team is pretty good, y’all.
.380 Avg, 65 HRs, 320 Runs Scored
.960 Fielding Percentage
2.08 ERA, 237 Ks
They’re more than the
#elevateandcelebrate
bunch.
Need JUCO transfers? Look no further. These kids are the real deal.
#rollcanes
If you play 7 innings, go all out.
If you play 4 innings, go all out.
If you play 1 inning, go all out.
If you don’t get to play, go all out being the loudest and best supporter of your teammates that you can be.
Coaches notice these things.
#rollcanes
#FFT
#buyin
One Year.
There’s no way to tell the story.
One year.
The things that I’ve been through because of this that you’ll never hear.
One year.
The community that rallied around us to provide some sense of “normal”.
One Year.
The good. The bad. The ugly.
One. Year.
#rollcanes
A lot of people - not named Eric Lee - made 200 happen.
I’m proud of our program and the young women who’ve made it what it is.
Here’s to the next 200!
#rollcanes
2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ for the goat
Head Coach Eric Lee picked up his 200th career win in game one over Southeastern CC back on Wednesday, March 15th.
What an awesome milestone with many more to come!
#rollcanes
🌪
Culture.
2 kids competing for the same spot and splitting time with each other 50 games in to the season.
8:02pm the night before a big series.
Getting extra work TOGETHER to be the best they can for their TEAM.
What a moment.
Fargin personified.
#rollcanes
This is why you coach. To impact lives. They have to know you care. Getting this FaceTime call tonight in the moment it all happened made me feel like I did just that.
Congratulations
@haleyt27
and
@carterburke3
on your engagement!
#rollcanes
#family
Honestly, at this point in my career, I’m just trying to get tagged in video tweets with the big timers. I know I’m not one, but it would be cool to get tagged with them. JuCo guys have feelings, opinions and scholarship money too!
ATTENTION TRANSFERS:
Do you like to compete?
Do you like to win?
Interested a program that is sending 11 players from this year to 4 year programs (7 Divison I, 2 Division II, 2 Division III)?
We are looking to add 2-3 transfers for this fall. DM or email. elee
@louisburg
.edu
Clearly, the Pop Up Tent Parent Community is quite angry at me.
Unfortunately, this is the harsh reality. College coaches hate this at a showcase event.
I was standing with 4 coaches in the ONLY shade at the field (we have long days too) and decided to make a funny. 🤷♂️😂
4. Either pitching is down or hitting is up. Maybe both?
5. There are still a TON of 2023s that are super talented. My unsolicited advice? Consider Junior College.
6. This job is really fun when you’re around the right people!
7. Rick McHone doesn’t get nearly enough credit for…
Overwhelmed at all these kids from my program committing to high level 4-year programs.
I love getting texts and phone calls from coaches looking to land a Louisburg kid.
It’s a testament to THEIR hard work and commitment to excellence!
#rollcanes
#wntg
career that had any malicious intent. I love my kids. Truly. I do. I make mistakes, but I know that. And I feel miserable about it. But at the end of the day, I feel like I’m pretty good at making those decisions. I’m with my team every day. Thanks for listening.
And just for the record, we play the mother of all fall schedules.
D1 NC A&T.
D1 Gardner-Webb.
D2 Newberry.
D1 ECU.
D1 NC State.
D1 Va Tech.
D1 Campbell.
D2 Francis Marion.
And we will play ANYBODY that wants to see my kids. They deserve your serious consideration.
Rant Over.
Getting the locker room set up today for the return of our kids this weekend. Thanks to everyone who helps us provide the best for our student-athletes!
@maruccisoftball
@JohnsonLambe
#rollcanes
The
@NJCAA
is a GREAT organization.
I’m proud to have the SAME opportunity as any Power 5 coach to impact the lives of our athletes every day.
We are held to the highest standards and hold our athletes to the same.
I’m proud to coach Junior College.
#JuCoBandits
The
@NJCAA
strongly denounces the statements made by Colin Cowherd on his show, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘥, in which he demeaned junior college basketball coaches and two-year collegiate athletics as a whole.
Full statement |
Proud of my kids!
They showed so much heart and grit today!
vs. No. 15 Indian River, W 2-1
vs. Lake Land, L 9-2
vs. No. 4 Salt Lake, W 10-7
Two more tomorrow!
10am vs. No. 13 Central Florida
12:30pm vs. No. 1 FL Southwestern
#rollcanes
Turned and looked outside the hitting facility today and this is what I saw.
This is LEADERSHIP.
This is OWNERSHIP.
This is taking PRIDE in YOUR program.
I’m so thankful to have kids like these in our family.
#rollcanes
@jordynscott01
@abbie2ay
Tonight was fun. Normal.
We had parents, alumni, recruits and administration in the stands.
Two quality, high energy teams.
Lights on. It was so much fun.
I caught myself looking around and soaking it in. A lot.
The little things matter so much more now.
#rollcanes
The ball just.....disappeared 😳
Louisburg's Brianna Tucker hits one DEEP over the left field wall and out of the camera frame to put the Hurricanes up by 9⃣
Proud of our kids. 2 tough, hard fought, losses today. 9-8 in 8 innings to Central Fl and 5-3 to Fl Southwestern. So much fight in this group. Get ready, this is the best show in softball that no one is talking about.
#rollcanes
Really proud of my team.
Really proud of how hard they get after it.
Going into an ACC opponent’s house and fighting the way they fought?
They have something special brewing.
Stay tuned. The show is just getting started.
#rollcanes
#wntg
#wcwjw
Hey there, 2022s-
Don’t worry if you didn’t get a contact today. Just come play for me, win a bunch of games, probably a championship or two and get them to come knocking in 2 years. JuCo life is the best life.
#rollcanes
The Hurricanes are causing a storm 🌪️
Louisburg shuts out
#6
Kirkwood in the second round of the 2021
#NJCAASoftball
DII Championship to advance on to the quarterfinal!
🖥️
If you want to win in college softball, you better be an elite recruiter. You may think you can “Coach ‘Em Up.” But you can’t. I promise. Be the best recruiter that brings in the best players and you’ll have the best team.
#rollcanes
This week is going to be so hectic and so much FUN!
Move In for our players.
FIVE recruits on campus.
Team Meeting, Scrimmages and Family Day.
#rollcanes
Hung out at the nail salon with this beauty today. It was Daddy-Daughter Date Day.
Lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings
Shopping for a “Get Better Prize” and Birthday present for Sissy
Mani-Pedi
I’d say it was a day fit for a princess.
Any other states want to jump in on this?
I’m just saying... why not?
I need kids that are talented.
And know how to win. Because that is learned and I need you to have winning in your DNA.
Email/DM me folks. I’m not partial to NC just because I’m here.
I rode in an elevator in North Carolina today.
It was my first ride without Cherie.
I’m sure Josh is a nice, talented guy.
But I just didn’t feel safe.
#NC4Life
#imisscherie