Southern Force 2030 - Beck

07/31/2026

Tryouts form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1_-xYs3JDSV-d2nmJ08npX4jSoFWJmazOhzbXCDzwlZs/viewform?usp=header

07/12/2026

Despite playing well against some tough competition, our time at the Alex Wilcox Invitational (Atlanta Legacy) was cut short by weather and a coin toss to determine which team advanced. Below are our stats from the 2 pool games we were able to play. I am so proud of these ladies and what they were able to do! We still have 1 more tournament to go so stay tuned. . . .

06/30/2026

Everybody loves talking about the grind… until the grind starts grinding back.

Somewhere along the way, athletes started believing the goal was earning the scholarship or making the college roster. Like that’s the finish line.

It’s not.

It’s the starting line.

The older I get, the more I realize this game doesn’t get easier. The commitment gets bigger. The pressure gets heavier. The expectations get louder. Every level demands a better version of you.

You fight to get recruited. Then you fight to stay on the field. You fight for innings. You fight through failure. You fight through injuries. You fight through doubt. Nobody owes you anything just because you finally got there.

This is why I always say… you are your work ethic. Not your talent. Not your rankings. Not your followers. The work is the only thing that travels with you.

And before somebody twists this… I’m still the biggest believer in kids playing multiple sports and being kids. But if your dream is to play at a high level, stop expecting the journey to feel comfortable.

It’s supposed to test you. It’s supposed to make you question yourself. You’re supposed to have moments where you wonder if you’re good enough. Those moments don’t mean you’re done… they show you exactly what you’re made of.

I’ve felt it in college. I’ve felt it wearing a National Team jersey. I’ve felt it playing professionally in Japan.

Different jersey. Same damn grind.

This game humbles everyone.

The question isn’t whether it’s going to get hard.

The question is…

When it does, are you built to stay?

06/29/2026

06/12/2026

One of the hardest lessons in sports is realizing that hard work doesn’t guarantee opportunity.

You can be doing everything right. Showing up early. Staying late. Taking extra reps. Sacrificing more than anyone sees. And still watch someone else get the nod.

That’ll p**s you off if you let it.

You’ll start questioning yourself. Comparing yourself. Wondering if you’re missing something.

Don’t.

Some coaches will miss on you. Some will get it wrong. Some will never see what you’re capable of.

Good.

Now what?

You can sit around waiting for someone to believe in you, or you can become so damn good they have no choice but to notice.

The athletes who make it aren’t always the most hyped. They’re the ones who keep showing up when things aren’t going their way. They keep working when nobody’s watching. They keep building when nobody’s validating them.

Anybody can grind when they’re the starter. Can you do it when you’re not? Can you do it when someone else is getting your innings, your at-bats, your opportunities?

That’s where the real ones separate themselves.

Because adversity doesn’t build character. It exposes it.

So if you’re feeling overlooked right now, stop feeling sorry for yourself and get back to work.

Keep stacking days. Keep stacking reps. Keep stacking proof.

And when your opportunity comes?

Don’t just be ready.

Make them regret ever doubting you.

06/04/2026

Our ladies take the field this weekend in the Bomber’s Sand Dollar. Our schedule is listed below. Can’t wait to watch them play!!!

06/04/2026

Looking forward to a fun and competitive summer season with these ladies!

06/01/2026

First practice of the season and we ended it with some water balloon fun working on hitting and fly balls.

05/17/2026

Let’s go!!!!

04/24/2026

Congrats to our #11! Her team placed 2nd in their county tournament and she was selected to the All-County Team. Go Kara!!!