Head Softball Coach at Illinois College (NCAA D3) ~ Without struggle there is no progress ~ 💙🤍🥎

Joined January 2012
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Samantha Mendez (Shaffer) retweeted
HIT THE TOP OF THE BUILDING 🤯 WELCOME TO THE PROS, MEGAN GRANT!

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Proud of these ladies for all their hard work! Took care of business on and off the field 🤓
Success starts in the classroom‼️ 3.51 overall Team GPA 📈📚 Congratulations to our five athletes who earned a perfect 4.0 GPA👏
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🚨 TRANSFERS/JUCO TRANSFERS 🚨 We just got finished with a record shattering year! Come be a part of something special! Highly competitive program ✅ Winning Culture ✅ Family Atmosphere ✅ Top Tier Facilities ✅ Countless Degree Programs ✅ Big things are happening at the Hilltop 💙🤍 Contact Coach Mendez Samantha.mendez@ic.edu
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Today’s the day! Super excited to see where God takes me next! 281-669-7335 📧 Morgan.Lloyd03@yahoo.com
After lots of consideration, I have decided to enter the transfer portal as an outfielder with 3 years of eligibility left. I will forever be grateful for the last 2 years at Wichita State. Thank you for everything WSU, now onto the next chapter! ❤️@SoftballPortal
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Athletes.. remember, especially in discomfort & frustration, the person who holds you accountable & pushing you to reach your full potential loves you more than anyone who allows you to be comfortable & stay the same. We see something greater in you than you can even imagine.
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🏆 Proven WINNER 🥎 796 career wins 📈 Energy...off the charts Welcome to Demonland @JAnderson_Coach 🤘😈 🔗 bit.ly/4e4A41n #ForkEm
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Happy Birthday to our #20 Avery Fritz!!
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I know this may not be a big deal to some but I noticed it immediately. The eye contact. One thing that was instilled in me at a young age was the importance of making eye contact when someone is speaking to you. It’s a simple habit, but it says a lot. It shows respect. It shows that you’re present and paying attention. That’s why it’s something I emphasize at every clinic I run. When I’m teaching, I expect athletes to look me in the eye. Not because I’m trying to be super strict, but because learning how to communicate, listen, and show respect will take them much further than anything I can teach them about fielding a ground ball or swinging a bat. While I don’t know Coach Murphy or Jocelyn Briski, the fact that this is something she naturally does tells me a lot about her character and the program that helps shape her. Softball is about so much more than softball.
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Patrick Murphy has spent his life pouring into players. This season, those players poured something back into him. They reminded him why the work matters, and why culture & team-first values are still worth fighting for The rejuvenation of Patrick Murphy yea-alabama.com/how-team-30-…
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"This was the team that made the alums proud." - Patrick Murphy after Alabama's season-ending loss to Texas Tech in the Women's College World Series semifinals
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Happy Birthday to our #11 Christine Myers!!
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Looking for future Lady Blues 👀 Drop those schedules!
IC is on the recruiting grind💪 Drop those schedules!!
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IC is on the recruiting grind💪 Drop those schedules!!
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Dear Taylor, Jordan & Megan, You have made every UCLA alum proud. Not just because of the wins. Not because of the records. Not because of the trophies. Because of the way you represented UCLA. Your loyalty. Your competitiveness. Your grit. Your commitment to something bigger than yourselves. You showed up for each other. You led. You elevated everyone around you. And in doing so, you showed every little girl watching what is possible when talent is matched with relentless work, unwavering belief, and a team-first heart. Long after the statistics fade, that will be your legacy. Thank you for wearing the four letters the way they were meant to be worn. Go Bruins, forever.
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Samantha Mendez (Shaffer) retweeted
Happy Birthday to The Better Coach Mendez @Shafferrr ! You’re welcome for letting you win at mini golf ! #LaFamilia
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JORDAN WOOLERY ARE YOU SERIOUS?! TIE GAME 🤯 #WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @UCLASoftball
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Samantha Mendez (Shaffer) retweeted
JORDAN WOOLERY ARE YOU SERIOUS?! TIE GAME 🤯 #WCWS x 🎥 ESPN / @UCLASoftball
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Samantha Mendez (Shaffer) retweeted
After Texas Tech tied the game in the seventh inning, the #LadyVols said, "Good." The response traced back to a video the team watched earlier this season about handling adversity. Karen Weekly said the message they embraced in that moment was: "When bad stuff happens, say, 'Good.' Now we get to respond."
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