Coaches And Coffee: Fsu Softball Podcast

In this special (and somewhat final) episode of the podcast, Craig Snider announces his departure from Florida State as he takes a new position at Texas A&M. The crew chat about all of the outstanding memories with Snider, both on and off the field, from his eight years in Tallahassee. The podcast closes out with additional chats about transfers in general, and how coaches and players can improve communication throughout the recruiting process, as well as during their time in college, to help create the best experience for everyone.

We have the whole crew back together to give a fun recap of the entire 2019 season. Starting from the fall and through the record-breaking spring season, there were a lot of exciting moments and fun times, both on and off the field.

It's Coacha and TWil today (as Snider is home with some sick children) and they recap the Tallahassee Super Regional and the end of the season for the 2019 Seminoles. There's a brief look at the remaining eight teams heading to the WCWS and several quality ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics to close out the episode.

The Seminoles are heading back to the Super Regionals for the seventh year in a row after sweeping Bethune-Cookman, USF and South Carolina. The crew - Coacha, TWil, and Snider - breakdown the other regionals and preview all eight Super Regionals. There are several Stats of the Week, and the ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics include: Why don't Americans know how to use a roundabout? (TWil), being able to watch all of the other regionals on ESPN/Bases Loaded (Snider), the level of competition among parents in youth sports (Coacha). Please send in any questions/comments to fsusoftballpodcast@gmail.com. And thanks for listening!

It's NCAA Tournament Time in Tallahassee as the Seminoles earned their sixth consecutive ACC Championship! The crew - Coacha, TWil and Snider - chat about the competitive and well-attended ACC Tournament, breakdown the NCAA bracket and have some quality ARE YOU SERIOUS?! discussions about our outstanding fans (Snider), how some conference tournaments were rained out (Coacha), and why doesn't the ACC have a catcher on the All-ACC First Team? (TWil). All three close out the episode with a tribute to FSU Baseball's "11" and everything that head coach Mike Martin has meant to that program, that sport and FSU overall.

Can't believe it is the end of the 2019 regular season! Coacha, TWil and Snider wrap up the finale weekend at Syracuse and also preview Tournament Weekend, not only in the ACC, but around the country. The ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics this week include: Syracuse needs to improve its facilities (Coacha), Coacha earned her 200th win in ACC play (TWil) and Anna Shelnutt ate a worm?! (Snider). As always, continue to share and subscribe to the podcast, and if you have any questions or comments, please send them to us at fsusoftballpodcast@gmail.com.

Senior Weekend wrap up on the podcast this week as the crew - Coacha, TWil and Snider - share some memories of the 2019 Senior class and their outstanding families. We also chat about the ACC and give out thoughts on how the final two weeks of the season will impact the RPI heading into Selection Sunday. An outstanding segment of ARE YOU SERIOUS?! included topics of: Transfer portal announcements on social media (Snider), Sexiest accent in the world (TWil), Having over 220 people at the Senior Send-off dinner, and #EquipmentManagerProbs as Frankie (aka Red Lightning) shares about the life of taking care of the 2019 Noles.

This week on the podcast, Coacha, TWil and Snider chat about the UF game and the Boston College series, give an overview of the current standings within the ACC, as well as talk about a few interesting things from around the country. There's another Stat of the Week, we answer a fan email about baserunning and have an outstanding ARE YOU SERIOUS?! segment that includes - It's Senior Week already? (Coacha), Kids that have to pick up their own bat on a home run? (Coacha), Why are there postgame meetings in shallow left/right field? (TWil), Fans that give passionate feedback on social media (Snider), and we close out with a follow-up from last week where Riley threatened Snider if the Noles lost to the Gators. Thanks for listening and make sure to rate, review and share with all your friends!

It is a dual podcast this week with the crew from the 7 Innings Podcast! Coacha, TWil and Snider are joined by ESPN’s Courtney Lyle, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough and Jimmy Softball to chat about Florida State, the ACC and NCAA Softball as a whole. Make sure to check out this week’s 7 Innings Podcast for all of the fun had by the crew, but TWil starts out strong during ARE YOU SERIOUS?! by asking why did no one believe FSU would win the 2018 WCWS?, Why do people just stand on the moving walkways at the airports? (Amanda), All of the off-field/dugout antics in college softball and baseball (Coacha), Being threatened by his daughter on the way to school this morning (Snider), There is a staff of over 185 people working for ESPN at the WCWS (Michele), People worrying about Game of Thrones instead of softball (Courtney).

This week, the crew talks about the win at Florida and the road series at Louisville. There was a lot of fun, both on and off the field (Spelling Bee?!?), and an exciting Monday night game that came down to the wire. A new Stat of the Week discussion, as well as the ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics of - ND women's BB coach Muffet McGraw's comments on men's coaching a women's game (TWil), All the cool moments of the season (Coacha) and the ACC unbeaten streak coming to an end (Snider).

In this week's episode, Coacha, TWil and Snider recap the weekend at Virginia and all the fun that was had in Charlottesville. We also look into the new Top 10s for each of the hosts, and we may rename the segment to the Snider Curse. We also preview the game at Florida and answer a fan email from Rajj that prompts a discussion about hitting and pitching mindsets. Another Stat of the Week leads into the ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics of - wearing so much padding and armor at the plate and then complaining about being hit (Coacha), allegations of corruption within USA Softball/Scrap Yard Fastpitch (Snider), and would Coacha apply to be the next FSU baseball head coach? (TWil)

We have a great episode for you this week as we talk about our series against NC State and chat about the ACC as a whole. We take a look at the current RPI and everyone’s Top 10 teams, and we have a quality chat in response to a fan’s email question about our changes in first/third base coaches from 2018 to 2019. The Stat of the Week centers on our leadoff hitter Cali Harrod and the ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics include – “Softball Dads” (TWil), How is the season already half over? (Coacha) and Why do teams still give out candy at first base? (Snider). Send in your questions/comments about the show to fsusoftballpodcast@gmail.com, and thanks for listening!

We've started the ACC season and the crew have a lot to talk about the Seminoles, as well as the sport across the country. This week's talking points include our awesome Alumni Weekend, UCLA's impressive series at Washington, a pair of Seminole no-hitters, using instant replay, and a new look at their Top 10 teams in the country. The ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics this week are: Team that defaced our property (Snider), Having respect for all areas of the game, from grounds crew to facility personnel, etc (Coacha), Awkward pitching changes (TWil). Send in your questions/comments to fsusoftballpodcast@gmail.com

In this extended edition of the podcast, Coacha, TWil and Snider chat about our games in Arizona and how the team handled the longest road trip of the season. There is a lengthy discussion about bat flips in college softball and the crew also talk about their Top 10 teams as we look forward to the first NCAA RPI that will be released on March 18. The ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics include: Players that fist bump umpires (Coacha), Arrogant umpires (TWil) and Arizona's passionate fans (Snider).

We are out in the desert for Episode 4 as the crew recap the UCF Invitational and preview the games this week at Grand Canyon and Arizona. They chat a little but about scores around the country, there are TWO entries for Stat of the Week, and the ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics include: Conferences giving Co-Player of the Week awards (TWil), Jessica Mendoza joining the Mets organization (Coacha) and Snider uses his time to explain why we even have an ARE YOU SERIOUS?! segment on the podcast.

On Episode 3, the Seminoles remain unconquered and are on a 23-game winning streak after sweeping the Unconquered Invitational in Tallahassee. Coacha, TWil and Snider chat about the hot start for the Seminole offense and how they’ve been able to build a culture of trust and process in Tallahassee. The crew touches on college softball from around the country and previews our upcoming 10-day road trip to UCF and Arizona. The Stat of the Week compares the home run totals from 2019 and 2012 (when Snider and TWil joined the staff) and the ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics include: Why does the entire team need new pitching cards for every new pitcher? (Coacha), How to develop expressive competitiveness in female athletes as opposed to being disrespectful and mean (TWil, and also Coacha), Paris not including softball in the 2024 Olympics.

This week, the crew breaks down the Noles’ perfect weekend at the St. Pete/Clearwater Invitational and how ESPN has built the foundation of something that will grow in the coming years. They also chat about the ACC/Big Ten Challenge, other results from around the country and preview Florida State’s upcoming six-game homestand. The Stat of the Week prompts a discussion about whether slapping is dying, and the ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics include: Not shaking hands at the end of a game? (TWil), Teams that practice bunts pregame (Snider), and Coacha ends with how awesome it was that our fans were singing fight songs and doing cheers on the road for us – along with a few bonus topics! #Play4Carsyn

In the final episode of 2018, Coacha, TWil and Snider talk about the fall games with China and North Georgia, how the coaching staff helps grow the game, additional discussions about transfers, and what will happen with everyone from now until January. ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics include: Florida State won six games in a row at the WCWS (TWil), “Cardiac Kids” and the road to the NCAA National Championship (Snider), All the fans we gained during the season (Coacha).

A SPOOKY edition of the podcast as the crew discuss where the team is at after a few more fall games, the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational coming up in 2019, the new transfer rule and program culture. ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics include: How cool it is that Coacha is winning a Musial Award (TWil), College kids that simply dress as “Sexy _____” for Halloween (Snider), Baseball is over?! (Coacha).

After Hurricane Michael came through Tallahassee, the coaches talk about its impact on the team and then preview the first fall game in Jacksonville. A One Big Thing about recruiting rankings and ARE YOU SERIOUS?! topics on: Travel Ball coaches that didn’t know a Hurricane was happening (Snider), Respecting the Game (Coacha), Running back to the dugout after a strikeout (TWil).