Today I was insulted by one of my athletes in the most “2020s” way…
She said, “Coach Jake, I bet you have a weird ‘For You Page’ on TikTok. It’s probably all baseball and softball drills, nothing else.”
I had no response.
We love the Rocky Mountain High and we're keeping our program moving to new heights as we hit the recruiting trail this week!
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Our new associate head coach has quite a way with words (along with an awesome accent). That being said, I will be starting a new series of tweets called
#CoachRobertsSays
Stay tuned...
Only a few more days to sign up!! We’ve got some pretty cool stuff planned for these - different than any other camp we’ve had before. Get your spot at
#HoosNext
While I’m no longer at UVA, it’s going to be emotional when they take the field today. Will never forget that awful day. The strength of those players and that community is incredible. Will be rooting for Hoos Football from afar
#1
-15-41
"Nobody at Virginia will ever move on from what happened, but they will move forward with their heads held high and their hearts full 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙇𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡, 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘿'𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙣."
#UVAStrong
So great to finally have the opportunity to talk with some GAME CHANGERS in the 2022 class! Excited for this process - it’s only the beginning!
#GoHoos
It’s a good sign when you walk out to the cages and your 5th year senior is coaching up your freshman on their own time
#uncommon
#PhinsUp
@JAX_Softball
Nothing says “welcome back to the recruiting trail” like doing 2 full laps around the parking lot in the rain, trying to remember where you parked the rental car…
#PhinsUp
#WeBack
Miss P’s first hitting lesson with her uncle
@jakesidwell_UVA
today.
Not quite sure she got the hoola hoop drill down but had some fun!! Maaaaaaybe a lefty???
#HoosNext
#OnTheRise
11 graduates in 2022 = 11 strong women already making the world better.
So proud of this group and the way they continue to represent this program!
#HoosNext
The Virginia experience helps lay a foundation for the future.
Our 2022 grads are blazing a trail into the next stage of life after softball.
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The Commonwealth Camp is coming to Palmer Park!
Be sure to sign up and lock in your spot for instruction from the UVA, JMU and Longwood coaches on Oct. 2.
The three teams will then play each other on Sunday, Oct. 3 at Palmer Park.
Register ➡️:
Hey Hoos, meet our new assistant coach, Jake Sidwell!
"His values and passion were evident from the first conversation I had with him... I firmly believe he will help take Virginia softball to the next level." - Coach Hardin
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It felt good to be back in action today at Palmer Park in front of fans!
A great day of games as we got our first fall action against outside competition!
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🚨 NEW COACHING STAFF MEMBER🚨
We're excited to welcome Mike Roberts to the UVA Softball family as associate head coach and pitching coach!
Read more ➡️:
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The JMU family is devastated to have lost one of our own.
All our love and support are with Lauren’s family, her
@JMUSoftball
community and all those who knew her.
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So SO excited to join the staff at
@UVASoftball
as the Director of Operations! God is so good and opens doors when we least expect him to!
WAHOOWA! 🔶⚔️🔷
Can’t say enough about
@molly_grube
! A few months ago, didn’t expect to be pitching at all this year - let alone giving us a performance like this against the
#2
team in the country. Big TEAM WIN tonight!
#BOU22
FINAL | That's a W for the Hoos!
The even the series with a 5-3 win over No. 2 Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. We'll close things out with game three at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
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@WellsFargo
We're excited to welcome a new Hoo - and Virginia native - to the coaching staff!
Drop a Wahoowa to welcome Bella Norton aboard!
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2⃣0⃣0⃣ wins and counting!
Congrats to head coach Joanna Hardin on her 200th career coaching victory tonight with our win over Radford in game one of the doubleheader!
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Tough to put into words how much love I have for this squad. Not done yet, but they have made such an unbelievable impact on this program and the people in it - myself very much included. “Special group” doesn’t even begin to sum it up.
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FINAL | FSU 5, UVA 3
The Hoos push home three runs in the seventh, but FSU finally gets out of the jam to take the quarterfinal matchup at the ACC Championships.
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@WellsFargo
What a week! First OSQ staff outing in Wintergreen, early morning team meeting, planning and prep for fall season… and capping off with a very special Bday tomorrow!
#HoosNext
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#OneHeart
The Hoos aren't just rising on the softball field!
UVA moved ⬆️ one spot to be the No. 3 rated public university in the nation.
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RELEASE: 12-team field announced for 2022 NISC, May 20-26 hosted at TC Colorado Field! Field features four Power 5 programs and 8 mid-major programs >>>
Team 41 is one of the hardest working group of athletes I’ve seen. These girls have made my first softball experience everything I could ask for, and more. I have been beyond blessed to be their coach. So thankful for each one of them - it’s only the beginning, Hoos!
“Failure doesn’t exist. If I fail on Monday, I learn from it and try again on Tuesday.” -Kobe Bryant
The Hoos are learning and growing with every game! So excited to see where this team is at the end of the year. This group is different - they want it!
#BetOnUs
Not many people love the game of softball as passionately as
@aabbyyweaver
. Couldn’t be more proud of her, knowing all the effort she puts in on a daily basis. Only the beginning for Weavie!
#BOU22
Come join our team!
We’re looking for some dedicated individuals who want to be a part of our program for the upcoming year.
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Visited my parents this weekend. Mom asked if I had been hitting the gym (I certainly have not). The ego boost I needed before Fall ball starts
#BiggerShirtsHideBiggerBellies
We'd love to name a Player of the Game from today, but it was a total team effort this weekend for the sweep!
✅ Defense committed no errors
✅ Pitchers allowed 4 runs/6 hits all weekend
✅ Offense scored 17 runs/4 home runs
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Huge thank you to
@Reds
outfielder Jesse Winker for taking the time to talk hitting with our team tonight. Got some great insight on game preparation and the mindset of a successful hitter!
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Some really exciting additions we are offering at these camps - outside of just on-field instruction! Come get to work!
Also, big shoutout to our very own
@torimadz
for making this AWESOME graphic😎💪
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Name another head coach that would jump on a red-eye for a 1 day trip to Iowa to go watch her already-committed player win a state title in the rain....and then quote Biggie on her way back to work
#workingforastud
My 18 hours in IOWA did NOT disappoint! ❤️❤️the passion of HS state championships: backs against the wall, fighting for your hometown & team! The energy is incredible!
Now.... I’m going, going back, back to Cali, Cali
#B2B
#iahssb
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#FutureHoosAllOverTheCountry
The Hoos signed 6⃣ of the nation's best in the Class of 2022 to make up the No. 15 ranked class in the nation!
Learn more about the incoming group of Hoos ⤵️
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Power 5 Schools: 65
With less than 25K enrollment: 19
That are public schools: 7
That are ranked in the US News & World Report Top
#25
Schools: 1
That one school?
UVA
College coach
#corona
update: Frozen 2 = 8.3/10. Overall, not better than the original, but Olaf makes a big push for a “classic.” Will keep you up to date as this softball hiatus continues.
#DisneyMoviesAllSeason
Such a cool experience watching these young women invest in the next generation. Overhearing the kids talk about how much they love and look up to our athletes was so powerful. Lucky to be able to work with such strong, impactful women everyday!
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Hoos spent their weekend bringing good into the world and leaving an impact on young women.
Saturday we hosted a kid’s camp at Palmer Park. Love watching our athletes empower the next generation of softball players.🧡
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This is
@Coach_Jo4444
to a tee! Grateful to work for such a fierce competitor who cares about her FAMILY (staff and players included) over everything!
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Assitant Coaches:
Working for the right head coach is so important. Find a HC that:
• Aligns with your beliefs
• Helps you grow as person + coach
• Helps you get a better job
• Finds little ways to make you extra $
• Wants your input + listens
• Appreciates YOU!
Extremely proud of
@SarahCoonn
. The passion she has for this game and for her team has been so cool to watch. She has made us better in more ways than just her performance on the field. Big things to come, Barah Boon!💪
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
to every woman that I’m so lucky to have in my life - players, coaches, my crazy sister, and of course Momma Sidwell who has guided the way for so many young women just like her. Blessed to be doing what I’m doing for a living!
So proud of our 21(!!) athletes that made the ACC Honor Roll! Their dedication in the classroom AND on the field continues to prove that you can truly have it ALL at UVA!
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Excited to announce new assistant coach Rob Sidwell!
Rob comes to us from Western Carolina University where he spent last season as the assistant coach of their softball program!
He has over 20 years of baseball coaching/scouting experience, happy to welcome Rob to our staff!
“Hey mate, here’s a recruiting tip: wearing a white shirt? You eat your hot dog dry. No mustard stains on the recruiting swag. Any other shirt? Add ketchup and mustard. But ALWAYS keep an extra shirt in the car, just in case.”
#CoachRobertsSays
Dory would have been a solid ballplayer. Short term memory loss is key. Strikes out?
Coach - “Dory, what happened.”
Dory - “Do I know you?”
Coach - “Love it, go play defense.”
Most likely a below average glove, however.