10/30/2026
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🥎🌱 MEET THE COACH BEHIND SLIDE INTO YOUR ROOTS SOFTBALL ACADEMY! 🌱🥎
Hi everyone! I'm Coach D.D. McGowen, founder of Slide N 2 Ur Roots Softball Academy!
Softball has been a part of my life since I first stepped onto the field as a little girl playing T-ball. Throughout my childhood and high school years, I played recreational softball, school ball, All-Star ball, and competitive tournament softball.
Pitching was my passion! I played pitcher throughout my softball career and had the privilege of being the varsity pitcher at St. Frederick High School, earning All-Star and All-District pitcher recognition.
Now, years later, I've had the opportunity to experience the game from a completely different perspective — as a softball mom and assistant coach!
My daughter played her first year of 8U softball this year, and watching her fall in love with the game brought back so many wonderful memories. This fall, I had the opportunity to help coach her team, and I discovered just how much I enjoyed teaching the next generation of players.
During the season, I noticed that many of our girls were brand-new to softball. They were eager to learn, but with such a short fall season, there simply wasn't enough practice time to slow down and focus on the fundamentals every young player deserves to learn.
That's when the idea for Slide N 2 Ur Roots Softball Academy was born! 🌱
I wanted to create a place where girls could learn the game from the ground up — where beginners feel welcome, mistakes become learning opportunities, and every athlete has the chance to develop confidence in her abilities.
Our clinics focus on throwing, catching, fielding, hitting, footwork, base running, teamwork, and building strong fundamentals that will grow with each player.
My goal isn't just to help girls become better softball players. It's to help them believe in themselves, develop a strong work ethic, build friendships, and discover a love for this game that can last a lifetime.
Whether your daughter is picking up a glove for the very first time or already has playing experience, I want her to feel that she belongs here.
🥎 Slide N 2 Ur Roots Softball Academy
🌱 Where Strong Fundamentals Take Root!
📍 West Monroe, Louisiana
I can't wait to meet our future softball girls and help them grow, one fundamental at a time!
— Coach D.D. Wilson McGowen 💗🥎
