Bleav in Softball

Jenna is joined by Puerto Rico national team pitcher, All-American at Florida State, 2018 NCAA national champion, 4X ACC champion and all-conference pitcher, Meghan King! They discuss lefty love, the WCWS, bringing the ACC its first title, the special culture of Puerto Rican Softball, finding her next career and passion in nursing, how her faith … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

Jenna is joined by current USSSA Pride player, previous NPF Cowles Cup champion, All-American at Oklahoma, 2017 NCAA national champion and Big 12 Player of the Year, and WCWS legend, Shay Knighten! They talk about playing against the Scrap Yard Dawgs, working with those players as they created This Is Us Softball, taking action, the … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

Following Father’s Day, Jenna and her dad, Richard Becerra (also known as “Coach Richard”), finish their conversation. In part 2 of the dad pod, the duo talk about training and growing together during college softball and women’s summer leagues, roasting each other, what they learned, and how their relationship has impacted their lives. Plus, Jenna … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

In this special Father’s Day edition, Jenna is joined by her dad and lifelong coach, Richard Becerra, also known as “Coach Richard” to many. In part 1 of their conversation, the father-daughter duo discuss the dynamic of dads coaching daughters, the adventures of rec ball and travel ball, their old practice schedule, his legendary and … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Jenna is joined by a panel, including 2X Olympian and UCLA Hall of Famer, Natasha Watley, Head Coach of Howard University, Tori Tyson, previous Tennessee All-American, Raven Chavanne, and future Tokyo Olympian, Kelsey Stewart. The panel discusses the Black Lives Matter movement, how softball can be more inclusive, and their experiences as black softball players … Continued See Privacy Policy at ht...

Jenna is joined by captain and longtime member of the Canadian national team, future Tokyo Olympian, All-NPF player, previous All-American and 4X All Pac-12 Washington Husky, Victoria Hayward! The pair discuss how everything happened for a reason in her path to UW, the evolution of Team Canada, being the first signee and building something new … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr...

We should be watching the start of the 2020 Women’s College World Series right now. To fill this void, Jenna breaks down what we typically see heading in the WCWS (and where 2020 was pacing), how hitting, pitching, and fielding rank in NCAA softball today, and insight from past Bleav in Softball guests who made … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

Jenna is joined by longtime softball journalist (at D1 Softball, the Knoxville News Sentinel, Ventura County Star, and more) and founder of Goods4Greatness, Rhiannon Potkey! They talk about their 805 roots, sports journalism, her writing style and process, her favorite stories she’s written (Jenna’s duh), random knowledge journalists pick up, and how her nonprofit is … Continued See Privacy Policy...

Jenna is joined by Brittany Cervantes – Mexico Softball player, future Tokyo Olympian, NPF Cowles Cup champion, and All-SEC player (and current staff member) at the University of Kentucky! The pair talk about their 12U travel ball days together, the underdog mentality, her huge year with Team Mexico and USSSA Pride, being Coach Lawson’s first … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

In this special crossover episode, Jenna is joined by Sam Schwartzstein – former Director of Football Operations at the XFL, creator of the new XFL rules, former Stanford Football Captain, Rose Bowl and Pac-12 Champion, and softball fan! The couple talks about how he modeled the XFL after softball, launching a new league, thoughts on … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Jenna is joined by Monica Abbott – current USA pitcher, 2008 Olympic silver medalist, 17X professional and international champion, 2007 WSF Sportswoman of the Year, Tennessee Hall of Famer, 4X All-American, and multi-NCAA record holder! They discuss her Olympic softball journey past and present, her famous million dollar pro contract, Tennessee Softball, the SEC, and … Continued See Privacy Policy...

Jenna is joined by current USA Softball player, decorated pro softball player, 4X All-American at Oklahoma, back to back Collegiate Player of the Year, and national champion, Keilani Ricketts Tumanuvao! She discusses the USA bullpen and team Zoom calls, the Tokyo Olympics, Oklahoma Softball’s secret to success, the American and Japanese pro leagues, and her … Continued See Privacy Policy at https:...

Jenna is joined by Stanford Hall of Fame pitcher, 3X All-American, elite coach, and sports performance specialist, Dana Sorensen! The Stanford alums talk sports performance, her training center, and how to train during a pandemic – plus, pitching, Cardinal Softball, and coaching. Jenna also covers softball news and shares the Double Play Tip of the … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c...

Jenna is joined by Team Mexico pitcher and future Tokyo Olympian, University of Arizona All-American, 2017 Pac-12 Pitcher of the Year, NPF player, and pitching instructor, Danielle O’Toole! They talk Mexico Softball, the Tokyo Olympics, what she’s doing during the pandemic (and who’s catching her), Arizona Softball, the NPF, her pitching philosophy, and more. Plus, … Continued See Privacy Policy a...

Jenna is joined by Head Coach of Arizona State Softball and Hall of Fame player at St. Mary’s College, Trisha Ford! Jenna’s former coach talks Sun Devil Softball, the stacked Pac-12 conference, her coaching style, what her daughter thinks, and her alma mater. Jenna also covers the new Tokyo Olympics dates, the NCAA eligibility vote, … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and C...

Jenna is joined by current Canadian national team member, 2008 Olympian, Washington Hall of Famer, 2X National Player of the Year, NCAA champion, ESPN Analyst, and mom, Danielle Lawrie! They talk Team Canada and thoughts on the Tokyo Olympics – plus Husky Softball, broadcasting, her daughters, striking out the boys, and what she’d do if … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy a...

Amid the cancellation of 2020 sports due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Jenna focuses on the opportunities for the softball community to maintain momentum and come together during this time. Plus, she celebrates some top moments and themes from the 2020 season. When the lights go out, we keep going! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

Jenna is joined by NFCA Hall of Famer, former USA coach, and current Head Coach of Hofstra Softball, Jay Miller! They discuss the Hofstra Pride, his vast background in college and international softball, old school history of the game, and what he’d like to see today. Jenna also shares info on the Coronavirus and the … Continued See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privac...

Jenna is joined by 2X Olympian, UCLA softball Hall of Famer, NCAA national champion, and retired pro softball player, Natasha Watley! They discuss the Bruin Bubble, what it’s really like to be an Olympian, triple threats, her foundation, Black History Month, Kobe Bryant’s legacy, and more. Can’t miss! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Jenna is joined by the former All-American catcher and now Head Coach at Stanford University, Jessica Allister! Jenna’s former coach talks about rebuilding the Stanford Softball program, coaching at her alma mater, her experience with the Minnesota Gophers, recruiting, catching, and more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...

Jenna is joined by former NCAA Softball Player of the Year, 2X All-American, and member of Team USA, Ashley Hansen Church! The former teammates talk about her hitting approach at the plate, how softball helps her as a parent, and thoughts on USA softball and the future. Check it out! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Jenna is joined by All-American and former Team USA and National Pro Fastpitch player, Alissa Haber Lydon! The former teammates talk about the NCAA preseason and break down this year in college softball, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, and the NPF, plus her experience in Japan. Take a listen! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

Host Jenna Becerra introduces herself and tells you what to expect in future episodes. Get a glimpse into the show that will be breaking down all the different aspects of softball! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...