Ok...I have to say this...when has changing 🥎 travel organizations/teams become a reason to make a formal Twitter announcement like it’s a college commitment?
We have a Gator in the house!!! 🐊🐊🐊
@sydbednoski
went 5-5 & is going to her 1st choice❣️ This makes 2 FL college kids! Maybe time for a condo.
#GoingGator
#UF25
Annual
@VGWillemssen
end of the season dinner! Thank you ladies for all that you have given & seniors for your passion & leadership! Great things in the years to come. Huge thx to Coach
@SuzyWillemssen
for the opportunity to work w/these amazing women & continue to learn.
Where has the time gone? Just 4 short years ago these 3 freshmen jumped head first into our
@RiversideRamsSB
program & haven’t looked back! I am honored to be a small part of their journey! Huge things ahead for each of them!
@kaylieavvisato
@haileyp2024
&
@charlottem2024
you…
Quiz…have you seen
@SuzyWillemssen
in non-softball attire before in your life? Thanks
@NFCAorg
for everything this week and congrats to the new members of the HOF!
#NFCAorBUST
Had an AMAZING time celebrating the 2️⃣5️⃣ young woman that made up our
@RiversideRamsSB
program this year. Learned a ton, had fun, won some, lost some, worked hard & got better! These ladies did it all! Thanks to each of them & their families for the honor of being their coach! ❤️
Very thankful for all of the
@RiversideRamsSB
crew that has been dedicated at 5:45am to commit to the weight room this off-season. This morning was our last group training until the new year! Keep working hard ladies and Happy Holidays! 🎄🎅🕎⭐️🕯️🎁
#LND
A
#MUDITA
moment from last night’s game! Not pictured is
@katiec2026
who is rounding 3rd for her 1st varsity HR. What is pictured = pure team elation for someone else’s success. They were so happy for this sophomore! Congrats Katie & team! Thank you
@UACoachMurphy
for introducing…
What an event! Each year the
@NFCAorg
Hall of Fame banquet is a major highlight of the convention. Celebrating the history and greatness of our profession is exhilarating and humbling. Congrats to the new inductees, especially
@CoachBrugg
‼️ Your passionate servant leadership of…
And with that swing…
@kaylieavvisato
becomes the 1st Ram to reach the 💯 hit mark! Her 4-4 night along with a
@haileyp2024
💣 & 6 RBI night from
@charlottem2024
secure the 14-4 win as the Rams move to 4-0. 📸 cred: Heather Enright!
It is rare to find people that come into your life that make such positive tremendous impacts. Suzy has done that for me and countless others. Congratulations to you on what I know is your life’s work and passion! 🔥🔥🔥
#Selfless
#Impactful
#Servant
#Learner
#SistaFire
Last night-magical. Tremendous gratitude and thank you to
@vausssafstpitch
@USSSAFastpitch
for the incredible HOF honor. Plus being able to be with people I love so much - the footprints you have left on my heart🥹 I am here because of you. Thank you. ❤️🙏❤️
#SoulMemoriesForever
An absolutely amazing group of human beings‼️ They gave & gave & gave of their time & talents! Campers got better today for sure!!!
@VAGloryFP
@SuzyWillemssen
This kid, this family, this journey!
Just WOW!
There are no words that describe, no singular feeling that can emote & no way to capture all of the love!
Congrats to all! ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
But not so fast, we have some unfinished business to take care of with
@RiversideRamsSB
‼️
Yes yes yes‼️❤️ this so much! Stina, your journey is an awesome story! Pretty swing, cannon for an 💪🏼, OF extraordinaire & humble baller!!! What a program & coaching staff you are joining! 🍀🍀🍀 Congrats Willemssen family!
@christina_w17
@SuzyWillemssen
@VGWillemssen
@VAGloryFP
I am so excited to announce that I have verbally committed to the University of Notre Dame! Thank you to
@NDcoachGumpf
and
@2Ganeff
for this amazing opportunity! Thank you to my coaches, teammates, and most of all, my family.
@NDsoftball
@VGWillemssen
Go Irish!!!☘️☘️☘️
Honored to be a part of the very special group
@VAGloryFP
‼️ Thank you
@SuzyWillemssen
for leading the charge & to all of the teams/coaches that participated in our annual
#StrikeOutCancer
camp & tournament. See you all again this July!!!
So proud of these amazing young women! They have worked so hard in the classroom, practice field, weight room and on our team’s culture. They win because of all of that plus they love each other! 💙❤️💙 State quarterfinal at “The Wall” on Tuesday night! Sleep well tonight Rams!…
Honored once again this year to be nominated as one of Loudoun’s Best Youth Coaches. If you feel so inclined we would really appreciate your support. Absolutely love working with Loudoun’s softball community!
@RiversideRamsSB
@VAGloryFP
@SixFour3
It has been my absolute honor to coach these 7 young women over the last 4 years (and some even longer). They have shaped what it means to be a member of the Ram Softball Program!
All the best & Leave No Doubt!
#LND
@RiversideLCPS
We certainly miss each & everyone of you competing on this field. You made our program what it is today & will be in the future! Remember to Leave No Doubt in all that you do! Much ❤️!!!
#OneARamAlwaysARam
#RAMily
🐏 |
#LND
|
#Team5
When we say we have the most supportive, professional & dedicated administration
@RiversideLCPS
- let me 📣, it’s an understatement‼️ Please know we appreciate every big & little effort you put into making the experience for our student athletes top notch!
#LND
@RVHSRamsSports
I know college coaches are post season focused, but pls take a hot second & watch what this kid can do. Marissa is a BALLER - does it all! Hits for average, power, plus defender behind the plate, LEADER & most importantly has the stuff you can’t teach: grit, passion & love for…
This is such phenomenal news! So happy for
@AbiBritton56
& her family. Keep bringing the 🔥 Abi‼️
@coach_crowell
has something big going on in Happy Valley!
#WeAre
💙🦁🤍
It’s both hard & easy to write these messages: hard because you know it’s over but easy because of the love that is shared‼️❤️❤️❤️ Please read through this whole thread to appreciate everyone that has had an impact on our team this year!
#LND
🐏🐏🐏 season comes to a close with the regional loss to a great
@StoneBridgeSB
team‼️ So proud of these 16 young women, especially our seniors: Lauren C, Lauren P, Hailee, Marley & Emma! Their commitment, dedication and contributions have been off the charts! We ❤️ you!!!
Some rain didn’t deter the 🔥 bats as
@VGWillemssen
up 5-2 named co-champs of the Newtown Rock 10k Invitational! Way to go ladies. Heading into Colorado on fire!
@SuzyWillemssen
@VAGloryFP
To say that I am proud is a massive understatement! A true honor to coach these young women. Hard-working & fun-loving bunch. Deserve all their successes not because they are great players but b/c they ❤️, are committed to & respect each other. CONGRATS LADIES!!! ❤️🥎🏆❤️🥎🏆❤️
Day
#3
of
@MLB
#OpeningDay
Weekend started a little rough…pouring ☔️ left us wondering if the Padres/Giants game would happen. Mother Nature cooperated & Petco Park was awesome! Great vibe & atmosphere. Had to have the Yanks on as well (Waldo with the big 💣)! Also near the…
Day
#1
-
@MLB
#OpeningDay
Weekend in Seattle was a huge success! Walked to Pike Place Market, saw the throwing of the fish & stopped by for a drink at the original
@Starbucks
! Capped it off with the game at an awesome
@TMobilePark
! Fantastic fan experience & vibe!
🧵 1 of 11 - End of year
@VGWillemssen
thread‼️
Glory Seniors, it has taken me a bit to gather my thoughts, but here we go!
First, know that you are ALWAYS enough! Thank you for making this old guy feel young. It’s been an honor & I love you all so much!!! ♥️🔥♥️
This week and next, Extra Inning Softball is honoring High School All-Americans for the 2022-2023 school year. Today we feature the Multi-Purpose standouts...
It is an honor to share the dugout w/Coach
@SuzyWillemssen
‼️ She brightens every practice/game/interaction w/her infectious ENERGY bringing JOY to everyone she meets. Thank you for being you! Thank you
@NFCAorg
for broadly sharing her!
#SistaFire
🔥🔥🔥
On this week's episode of "The Dirt" NFCA Podcast presented by
@NettingPros
, Bishop O'Connell High's
@SuzyWillemssen
talks about being a grateful coach ... not just at Thanksgiving, but all year long.
Listen to all our episodes wherever you get your podcasts!
The
@SJUHawks_SB
were in town this weekend & couldn’t miss the chance to see
@GiannaMuhaw2023
do her thing! So awesome to see her & know she is rockin’ being a top-notch student-athlete! So happy for & proud of her!
#THWND
@Coach_McCool
I remember like it was yesterday, a conversation with a youthful rising 8th grader looking to do big things! Well
@charlottem2024
you are on your way‼️ Congratulations on taking this next step in your journey. Keep swinging it!
Thank you
@sydbednoski
for making me a better Dad, Coach & person! I will never forget any moment that we have spent together experiencing this game! Tons of miles on the road & in the air. I ❤️ you & am so proud to be your Dad!
#GoGators
#ChompChomp
We couldn’t be any prouder of this group of fantastic young women. They embody our culture of love, caring & giving. Congrats to Emma, Syd, Ash & Ella on your HS 🥎 careers. We can’t wait to see what you all do next!
#RAMily
🐏 |
#LND
|
#Team6
These
@RiversideRamsSB
student-athletes definitely got better today & they did it
#together
‼️ Very proud of the dedication & consistently! If you want to be a part of our program, don’t miss out on the opportunities to grow!
#LND
We are happy to announce Kelly Shipman-Bronowicz as the new Head Softball Coach. She has been coaching with the Va Glory Travel Club and in HS softball for 8 yrs, including the last two at Freedom. Kelly played at Maryland, where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2016.
Thank you so much
@NFCAorg
for this! A massive thanks to
@SuzyWillemssen
for the opportunity to share the field with you. Your friendship & guidance is pure! None of it works without you & the amazing
@VGWillemssen
players & families‼️
Last but not least, CONGRATULATIONS to
@kaylieavvisato
for being named both the 1st Team SS for Class 5, Region D & also the Region Player of the Year!
#LND
So proud & honored to be a part of
@VAGloryFP
‼️
@SuzyWillemssen
is the embodiment of a
#servantsheart
& what she has created with this org & this tourney is 2nd to none. Every penny from this event directly supports
@ChildrensNatl
‼️ If you’re local & want to check us out…👇🏼
This group of talented, young
@VGWillemssen
ballers are ready to soar even higher! Our schedule will push us to rely on each other & get better every time we take the field! It’s going to be an exciting & wild fall! Let’s gooooo‼️
@SuzyWillemssen
@VAGloryFP
#TakeNothingForGranted
Super excited to take the field with these young women this season! Looking to do some damage at the plate, flash the leather in the field, show love to our teammates and play with joy!
#LeaveNoDoubt
#LND
#RAMily
#BombsAway
🔥🔥SCHEDULE DROP🔥🔥
The Rams are working hard this off-season getting ready for the start of the regular season! Make sure to come out & watch this exciting group! 2️⃣8️⃣ days until tryouts!
#LND
A lot of hours spent over the years with
@CentralLoudoun
at Good Times Park with
@pbednoski
as a player. Now to see him coaching and volunteering his time brings it full circle. Can’t be any prouder of him! Thanks Wallace & JJ for the opportunity!
Love everything about
@JMUSoftball
heading to the WCWS. Riveted by every pitch. Also let’s not 😴 on
@ElliottSaysWhat
& the
@VWUSOFTBALL
Marlins & what they are doing! About to compete for their 3rd Natty 🏆!
Pumped to take our
@VGWillemssen
🥎 studs to play the best of the best from around the country to wrap up our season. Excited to have all of our college coaching friends see the extreme talent we have on this squad.
#PGF
#PGFNationals
#GGG
K…what can we say? Your journey is just getting started & we all get a frontrow seat to witness your 🌟 keep rising!!! I keep saying it…
@kaylieavvisato
the best part is you don’t even know how great you can be yet! That’s exciting!
@VGWillemssen
@RiversideRamsSB
@VAGloryFP
Congrats Hay!
@Coach_McCool
& the
@SJUHawks_SB
staff is getting a leader, a committed student-athlete and an all-around baller! Your tenacity in pursuit of your dreams is 🔥‼️ ❤️
Excited for
@VGWillemssen
to bring their 🔥& share the fields this weekend with incredible competition in Dalton, GA at
@ConnectSports_
Scenic City Top25! See ya there!!!