In The Circle

Day 3 of Big 12 Media Week kicks off with a trip to Waco where Baylor returns a strong core that was one win away from Oklahoma City. You'll hear from Head Coach Glenn Moore on how his team is preparing for 2025. Plus, Unanimous First-Team All-American Shaylon Govan returns to the podcast to discuss being an All-American again and her new teammates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...

Our road trip in Arizona continues during Big 12 Media Week with a trip to our favorite club; Club Farrington. The Sun Devils have a talented roster that is primed to make a big splash. You'll hear from Head Coach Megan Bartlett on her return to the league as well as building chemistry with a youthful roster. Two players Coach Bartlett will lean on to lead those fresh faces join the podcast a...

Day 2 of Big 12 Media Week shifts its focus to the Territorial Cup. First, we'll talk about the Arizona Wildcats. We're joined by Head Coach Caitlin Lowe, who chats about their new surroundings and keeping old rivalries going. Plus, you'll hear from a pair of key returners, Dakota Kennedy and Regan Shockey. Both were unanimous selections to the Preseason All-Big 12 team and look to make noise in t...

Big 12 Media Week rolls on with a stop in Ames to highlight Iowa State. The Cyclones may be young, but they are full of talent and are ready to make some noise. You'll hear from Head Coach Jamie Pinkerton and the importance of getting off to a good start. He also chats about the fresh perspectives brought by the new league members. Afterwards, D1Softball Preseason All-American Angelina A...

It's a historic edition of In The Circle on D1Softball. First, it's Episode #900. Second, it's the start of Big 12 Media Week Part Deux. Our full week kicks off in Lubbock, Texas where two of the biggest headlines took place this off-season. First, Head Coach Gerry Glasco comes on to share how things are going and coaching with heavy expectations. Then, NiJaree Canady joins the podcast on her...

You thought we wrapped up SEC Week too, huh? Well, the guys got a call from Mr. McConaughey, and here we are. We OFFICIALLY close out the week heading to Austin as Texas enters 2025 ranked #2 in D1Softball's preseason poll. You'll hear from Head Coach Mike White on his team's preparation for the SEC and on returning the core of last year's squad. Two of those returners, Reese Atwood and Teaga...

Our SEC Tour takes us to Gainesville to talk about the Preseason #1 Florida Gators. After their journey to the WCWS Semifinals last year, the Gators are ready to make another championship run. Head Coach Tim Walton reflects on his NFCA Hall of Fame Induction and starting his 20th season at Florida. Preseason All-American and 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Winner Kendra Falby shares what led her to...

We're halfway through our SEC Tour on In The Circle. Today's tour stop takes us to Fayetteville and our annual visit with Arkansas Head Coach Courtney Deifel. The Razorbacks enter the season ranked at #10 in the D1Softball Preseason Poll and are poised for another postseason run. Coach Deifel reflects on the end of the 2024 season, her highly-touted freshman class, and welcoming Oklahoma and Texas...

We continue our march towards Episode #900 today with stop #2 on our SEC Tour. This stop takes us to Baton Rouge and our most frequent guest, LSU Head Coach Beth Torina. Coach looks ahead to the upcoming season and what the keys will be to have LSU make it back to Oklahoma City. Afterward, you'll hear from two-time All-American pitcher Sydney Berzon. She enters this season ranked 8th on D1Sof...

Mondays are for In The Circle and chatting with champions. What better way to start off the week than the one and only Patty Gasso. After leading the Sooners to an unprecedented fourth straight National Championship, Oklahoma begins a new chapter in the SEC. Coach Gasso chats with Eric Lopez about navigating the new league along with her appearance on College Gameday earlier in the fall....

We're down to our final day of talking all things American on In The Circle. In this episode, it's all about the champions. First, we welcome new Charlotte Head Coach Courtney Breault. She shares with Eric what it's like to be a first-time head coach and the lessons she learned at Clemson. Then, we're joined by FAU Head Coach Jordan Clark. 2024 saw the Owls return back to the NCAA Tourna...

It's Day 2 of our look at The American Athletic Conference on In The Circle. Today, we focus our attention on two teams that have played for the conference crown recently. First, you'll hear from Tulsa Head Coach Crissy Strimple. She enters her 5th season leading the Golden Hurricane and 19th overall coaching for Tulsa. Coach Strimple reflects on her time with the program and discusses handli...

Many in the sport feel that the American could be one of the best non power conferences in softball in 2025. Today, we begin our three-episode look at the league and what could be in store. First, we chat with East Carolina Head Coach Shane Winkler who has the Pirates in the ascendency after a 38-win season. Coach Winkler breaks down some of his returners from last year along with a big chang...

It's officially four weeks until the start of the 2025 D1 Season. On today's episode, we hear from one of our podcast favorites, Western Illinois Head Coach Alisa Goler. She shares her thoughts on Lu Harris-Champer getting inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame as well as her brother coaching at Illinois with former teammate Laura Trout. Plus, Coach Goler looks ahead to the upcoming se...

It's the first Monday of 2025 and we are heading out to Auburn to ring in the new year. You'll hear from Auburn Co-Head Coaches Chris and Kate Malveaux about their journey and what they learned from Karen Weekly. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

It's a New Year, but the same ol' In The Circle you've come to know and love. Eric and Victor kick off 2025 with a trip to Knoxville for their annual chat with Tennessee Head Coach Karen Weekly. After 2024 ended earlier than expected, the Lady Vols are ready to make another run back to Oklahoma City. The Hall of Famer chats about her new leadership on this team, her All-American ace Karlyn Pickens...

Eric and Victor are ready to ring in 2025. Before they do, they have one more In The Circle for you in 2024. On today's show, Illinois Associate Head Coach Laura Trout shares her thoughts on her former coach Lu Harris-Champer being inducted into the NFCA Hall of Fame. You'll also hear from Maryland Head Coach Lauren Karn talk about Year 2 in College Park and why last year was called Year 0. Plus,...

Twas the day after Christmas and all through the land Fans travel to and fro with presents in hand Eric and Victor, in their own special way Have a fresh In The Circle on this post-Christmas Day We head to James Madison, where the Dukes play their ball Hear from Coach Loren LaPorte who will speak to one and all On the fresh new faces on her roster and staff And a couple of fun stories that will ma...

It's a Christmas Eve Eve edition of In The Circle. Today, we travel to Tobacco Road for conversations with North Carolina Head Coach Megan Smith Lyon and NC State Head Coach Lindsay Leftwich. Plus, another Tobacco Road rival makes a big splash for 2026.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

With Christmas coming next week, the guys look to make it on the Nice list with today's episode. Our latest episode takes us to the ACC. First, we head to Louisville for a conversation with Head Coach Holly Aprile. Afterwards, we travel south to Atlanta for a chat with Georgia Tech HC Aileen Morales. Plus, #ThrowbackThursday returns as we air a portion of our conversation with Courtney Lyle who wi...

On today's episode of In The Circle, we make our way to College Station where Texas A&M looks to finish what they started in 2024. You'll hear from Head Coach Trisha Ford as well as left-handed ace Emiley Kennedy on what Aggie fans can look forward to in 2025.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in...

It's always an honor to have one of the GOATs of the sport on In The Circle. Today, we catch up with Mark Kalmansohn UCLA Softball Associate Head Coach Lisa Fernandez. She talks about her new role as Talons GM of the AUSL and balancing her new duties. Coach also chats about the Bruins' new home in the Big Ten. Victor also looks at a new addition in Fayetteville and what move in softball would equa...

In our latest episode of In The Circle, you'll hear from North Florida Head Coach Jeff Conrad. After making it to the ASUN Tournament finals last year, the Ospreys are primed for another run at the crown in 2025. Coach Conrad breaks down the key returners on his roster as well as the new divisional format within the ASun. You'll also hear about the latest inductees into the NFCA Hall of Fame and w...

As everyone (except ELo and Victor) converge to Dallas, In The Circle made a stop to Happy Valley for today's episode. You'll hear from Penn State Head Coach Clarisa Crowell about their breakout 2024 and speaking at this week's convention. Plus, what does Aliyah Binford transferring to Ole Miss mean for the Rebels? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

With Thanksgiving in our rear view, we're full steam ahead toward the upcoming season! Today, we're joined by Nebraska Head Coach Rhonda Revelle to discuss her team's optimism heading into 2025. Plus, the impact of Jess Oakland and Aliyah Binford entering the transfer portal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...