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In this edition, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to Rollins Head Coach Michelle Frew announcing her retirement effective immediately. What is Frew's legacy at Rollins? Who are possible candidates to take over? Also, in the episode, Eric talks with BYU Head Coach Gordon Eakin, who discusses the Cougar's run last season. Eakin discusses the outlook for 2022, how he handles expectations after consecutive conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. Also, Eakin talks about his journey going from playing for the Oakland Athletics farm system to coaching softball and playing with Ken Eriksen, and more. In the episode, we also playback an interview with Valerie Arioto from October 2019.
In this edition, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to Rollins Head Coach Michelle Frew announcing her retirement effective immediately. What is Frew's legacy at Rollins? Who are possible candidates to take over? Also, in the episode, Eric talks with BYU Head Coach Gordon Eakin, who discusses the Cougar's run last season. Eakin discusses the outlook for 2022, how he handles expectations after consecutive conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances. Also, Eakin talks about his journey going from playing for the Oakland Athletics farm system to coaching softball and playing with Ken Eriksen, and more. In the episode, we also playback an interview with Valerie Arioto from October 2019.
Of all the U.S. National Teams competing in the Tokyo Summer Olympics, perhaps none feel more urgency than the Women's Softball team. After losing the gold medal game to Japan in the 2008 Games, its sport was removed from the next two Olympiads in London and Rio. When the first game in Tokyo takes place on July 21, it will mark 4,717 days between Olympic softball games. Softball is back — but not to stay. The sport will not be part of the Paris games in 2024. It will likely be included as part of the Los Angeles games in 2028, but how many of these players can afford to wait seven more years? Most won't, especially the few veterans in their 30s who have stuck it out to make it to these games. This is their shot at gold. And of all the U.S. National Teams competing in Tokyo, none provide a bigger rooting interest for Northern California fans. One third of the team's 15-player roster features graduates from Northern California high schools. That includes two members of the team's veteran core we mentioned earlier: Monica Abbott, a 2003 grad of North Salinas High, and Valerie Arioto a 2007 grad of Foothill High in Pleasanton. There's also 2011 Pleasant Grove High grad Ally Carda of Elk Grove, 2013 Casa Roble High grad Ali Aguilar of Orangevale and 2016 Merced High grad Bubba Nickles. We caught up with former coaches of both Arioto and Nickles and asked them to share memories and stories of the two softball stars. Which player would hold her own personal practice for more than an hour after the team's ended? Which one snapped at her coach after being pinch run for? Time to find out. STORYTELLERS: Matt Sweeney, Foothill-Pleasanton Softball Coach (2006-Present) Scott Kabrich, Foothill-Pleasanton Softball Coach (1990-2005) Bart McAfee, Merced Softball Coach (2003-2016)
In this episode, Kaavya talks to Valerie Arioto, a member of the USA Softball team. They dive deep into her journey with softball from UC Berkeley to the national team. They also talk about her new initiative—The Integrated Vault—where she emphasizes self growth through courses and journals. If you are new to self-care and want some tips, want inspiration from a USA softball players, or just need some TV show recommendations, this episode is for you!
Sam and Val talk about loving yourself, breaking her leg in college, and playing for Team USA. You can follow Val here: Instagram: @valeriearioto Website: www.valeriearioto.com Graphic art by Four Eyes Creative - www.foureyescreative.ca
Valerie Arioto is best known for her tremendous success as an Olympic Athlete and member of the USA Women’s Softball Team, where she won medals in four WBSC World Championships. The same work ethic and contagious positivity that helped her win on the field also led her to start The Integrated Vault, an online community for women. Here, Valerie works with other high performing women on creating balance, boundaries, and even more badassery in their lives. This week, tune in as Valerie and I talk about strength in asking for help, journaling, and letting go of unrealistic expectations. What You Will Hear in This Episode: Valerie created The Integrated Vault as a place to help other women with the self-care and body awareness skills she developed throughout her years as an athlete and high performer. As a perfectionist and athlete in the public eye, Valerie helps other women break through the limitations of wanting to be a certain way to please others. It can be difficult to ask for help and we think we are superwomen, but there is strength in admitting you’re not an expert in every aspect of life. As women, we can be suppressed, silenced, and expected to go through the motions. Journaling is a great way to deprogram ourselves from society and get in touch with our inner core. Quotes: “I’m really good at asking for help, and I think that’s a good quality to have in life.” - Valerie “Although feedback has to be received in sports, to put other people’s opinion before my own confidence and my own clarity is doing myself a disservice.” - Valerie “I love winning, but at some point you have to separate yourself from results and enjoy the process.” - Valerie Mentioned: Valerie Arioto @theintegratedvault | @valeriearioto
In this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with three-time All-American and USA Team member Valerie Arioto about her career and making the 2020 team. The two discuss her playing days at Cal and how the international game has changed since she joined the team in 2011. Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson react to the news that the DI Council declined a revote on Baseball and Softball adding a paid third coach. The two take a look ahead to the 2020 Mary Nutter Classic, and what locations would be the right spots for the U.S. Olympic Team to play during their "Stand Behind Her Tour."