New cage and field surface.

Tigers and fans,

Just got good news. This fall we will be playing on a new infield surface as well as hitting with a new cage net. It will be here before you get back to campus! Yahoo!!!!

Why we play D-III

A coach of mine handed this short story out when I played softball. I didn't write this piece and I don't know who did. But, I love it and hope you enjoy it!!!!

Why we play D-III Athletics.

It’s not about getting a scholarship, getting drafted, or making SportsCenter. It’s a deep need in us that comes from the heart. We need to practice, to play, to lift, to hustle, to sweat. We do it all for our teammates and for the student in our calculus class that we don’t even know. We don’t practice with a future major league baseman; we practice with a future sports agent. We don’t lift weights with a future Olympic wrestler; we lift with a future doctor. We don’t run with a future Wimbledon champion; we run with a future CEO. It’s a bigger part of us than our friends and family can understand. Sometimes we play for 2,000 fans; sometimes 25. But we still play hard. Your cheer for us because you know us. You know more than just our names. Like all of you, we are students first. We don’t sign autographs. But we do sign graduate school applications, MCAT exams, and student body petitions. When we miss a kick or strike out, we don’t let down and entire state. We only let down our teammates, coaches, and fans. But the hurt is still the same. We train hard, lift, throw, run, kick, tackle, shoot, dribble, and lift some more, and in the morning, we go to class. And in that class we are nothing more than students. It’s about pride—in ourselves, in our school. It’s about our love and passion for the game. And when it’s over, when we walk off that court or field for the last time, our hearts crumble. Those tears are real. But, deep down inside, we are very proud of ourselves. We will forever be what few can claim……college athletes.

Strike Out Cancer Event

Thank you friends and fans! The Strike Out Cancer event was a huge success. The team has raised $800.00 to donate.

Couldn't have done it without all your support.

Thanks,
DePauw Softball Team

DPU Softball Never Quits

Hey everyone! I just wanted to share this video I made for the team. I played it on the bus before the Illinois Wesleyan games. I think it paid off because we won the two games on April 12. The audio in the later part of the video is from an actual broadcast of one of our games. We were playing Transylvania in the NCAA Central Regional Tournament and got behind late in the game. We ended up coming from behind... twice.. to win the game. This is just an example of how DePauw Never Quits!

-Emma, Senior 2B

PES Winter go away! Come Spring!

Dear Softball Fans,

The Tigers have been working hard all off season and we will be starting practices on Monday, January 31st. Here is a short video of pictures of some of the girls working out at PES (performance enhancement series). PES is a program offered to all DePauw students that works Agility, Speed and Flexibility.

New Team Members

Tigers,

It is Welcoming Day at DePauw and our new team members have arrived. We also would like to announce the latest signee. Nathan Michael Skrenta-Pipkin. Nathan was born on Tuesday night and is the youngest Tiger to make the team. He is 100% Tiger and loves Black and Gold!

Stats
Joined the Club: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 9:03 p.m.
Throwing Arm : TBD
Bats: TBD
Position: Sleeping, Eating, Pooping
Length 21 inches
Weight 8lbs, 5 oz
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Dark Blue/Brown (still to be determined)
Parents: Bonnie Skrenta and Jennifer Pipkin


Sincerely,
Coach Skrenta

More Photos

Tigers and Tiger Fans,

We are so lucky to have pictures of our team linked to our website. However, if you want to see more Coach Striggo has posted more on her website.

Thank you to Coach Striggo you do amazing work!!!!

Check it out!!!

http://www.striggophoto.com/Other/NCAA-Softball-Regional/12220353_tREAJ#870429879_ZHuMC.