In The Circle
581 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsD1Softball presents In The Circle with Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson. They bring you the latest news, views, previews, & reviews on all things softball from college.
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Wisconsin's Yvette Healy, Medoza to Mets and Tysarczyk Picks
March 07, 2019 12:06 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBOn this episode of In the Circle, Yvette Healy talks about the Wisconsin Badgers 17-2 start, how she ended up at Wisconsin and how she has turned the program into a consistent winner. Also on the episode, Eric and Victor break down Jessica Mendoza joining the New York Mets organization and what it could mean for softball in the future. Then Eric and Cassie Tysarczyk preview the big series for this weekend including Florida State at Arizona as well as Tennessee at Florida, Kentucky at South...
Francesca Enea, SEC Opening Weekend Preview and the Big Ten
March 04, 2019 13:07 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Florida Gator All-American Francesca Enea Enea played for the Gators from 2007 to 2010. She will be part of the SEC Network + coverage all season, kicking things off with Florida and Tennessee this weekend. The two discuss broadcasting, her work with Blast Motion and her playing career which included three trips to the Women's College World Series. Also on this episode, Eric and Victor preview the opening weekend of SEC play, a look b...
Val Silvestrini Talks Florida Tech, Paris 2024 and Weekend Predictions
February 28, 2019 12:03 - 1 hour - 79.8 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric and Victor talk about the fallout of Softball not being part of the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic games. What does it mean for the sport in the Olympics moving forward? Eric talks with Florida Tech's Head Coach Val Silvestrini about her Panthers being 15-2 and ranked No. 9 in the latest NFCA Poll. Silvestrini talks about hosting a tournament at the USSSA Space Coast complex, winning the NFCA Lead-Off Classic, recruiting international players, and the grow...
Louisiana Tech's Mark Montgomery, Mary Nutter, Four Homers and DII
February 25, 2019 11:32On this edition of In The Circle, Louisiana Tech's Mark Montgomery talks this season so far and an outlook for the rest of the season and Conference USA. A recap of the Mary Nutter and Arkansas Danielle Gibson historic four home run cycle game. Eric and Victor also react to the news that Softball will not be a part of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The two also talk some DII softball and more.
Louisiana Tech's Mark Montgomery, Mary Nutter, Four Homers and DII
February 25, 2019 11:32On this edition of In The Circle, Louisiana Tech's Mark Montgomery talks this season so far and an outlook for the rest of the season and Conference USA. A recap of the Mary Nutter and Arkansas Danielle Gibson historic four home run cycle game. Eric and Victor also react to the news that Softball will not be a part of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France. The two also talk some DII softball and more.
Mary Nutter Preview with Cassie Tysarczyk, Darin Monroe and FIT Invite
February 21, 2019 13:59 - 2 hours - 87.7 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, The guys look ahead to the Mary Nutter Classic in Palm Springs, CA this weekend. Eric is joined by Cassie Tysarczyk to preview some of the big games of the weekend including Oklahoma-UCLA. Also on this episode, Rock Valley Head Coach Darin Monroe and Eric and Victor look ahead to the weekend in DII including a new DII Tournament in Vierra, FL.
Invitational, Mike White, Keilani Ricketts and Renee Gillispie
February 18, 2019 11:51 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson recap the inaugural St Pete/ Clearwater Elite Invitation tournament. Is it the new premiere event of the regular season? Also, Texas Head Coach Mike White talks Longhorns, Keilani Ricketts talks Oklahoma, USA softball and USSSA Pride and Iowa Head Coach Renee Gillispie discussed her return to Orlando. Things wrap up withTexas Radio play-by-play voice Andrew Haynes.
Southern Arkansas's Jason Anderson, Cassie Tysarczyk, EMU and More
February 14, 2019 14:00 - 2 hours - 91.4 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, The guys recap the DII NFCA Lead-off Classic. Eric Lopez talks with Southern Arkansas Head Coach Jason Anderson about the Muleriders start to the 2019 season. Anderson also talks about his journey on how he ended up coaching college softball and ended up at Southern Arkansas. Also on this episode, Eric talks with former Texas A&M All-American Cassie Tysarczyk and Victor joins Eric to discuss the latest developments at Eastern Michigan and with what is goin...
ESPN's Meg Aronowitz Softball, Opening Weekend and DII Notes
February 11, 2019 11:53 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Meg Aronowitz who is ESPN's Coordinating Producer for the NCAA Championships. She talks inaugural St Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational, the growth of coverage of Softball, and being awarded the Melinda Fischer award by the NFCA which recognizes a person who has shown exceptional commitment and dedication to the NFCA and the sport of fastpitch softball. Also on this episode, Eric is joined by Victor Anderson who covered two tournament...
2019 NCAA DI Softball Preview Part II, SEC, Big Ten and Predictions
February 07, 2019 12:38 - 1 hour - 73.8 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, we continue our 2019 DI softball preview with Eric Lopez how is joined by FastpitchNews' Michael Kyllo-Kittleson and Justin's World's Justin McLeod. Part 2 takes us to the SEC and Big Ten where the most significant questions are not just in Gainesville or Ann Arbor. Can Arkansas and South Carolina continue where they left off after 2018? Will everyone in the SEC make the NCAA Tournament for a third straight season? How will Iowa look under new HC Renee Lue...
2019 NCAA DI Softball Preview Show Part I, Pac-12, Big 12 and the ACC
February 04, 2019 12:50 - 1 hour - 58.7 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez is joined by FastpitchNews' Michael Kyllo-Kittleson and Justin's World's Justin McLeod to preview the 2019 Division I College Softball season. In part one the three look at Pac 12, Big 12 and the ACC conferences. Some of the questions include, what happens at Oregon, can Florida State repeat, what new ACC coach will have the most significant impact and can Mike White make Texas a contender this year? This and much more on this episode.
Tim Walton Talks 2019 Gators Softball and Erin Kinberger Talks St. Leo
January 31, 2019 12:01 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, we talk with Florida Gators Head Coach Tim Walton. Walton talks about the Gators upcoming 2019 season, renovations to Katie Seashole Pressley Stadium, replay at the SEC tournament and the coaching changes the Gators had in the off-season. Also joining the show is Saint Leo Head Coach Erin Kinberger who discussed the Lions postseason run last year, coaching changes and what to expect in 2019. Kinberger also discussed the Sunshine State Conference growth and...
UCF Softball with Cindy Ball-Malone, Jeremy Libke and DII Preview
January 28, 2019 13:18 - 1 hour - 48 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson are live from the UCF campus. Eric goes one-on-one with UCF Softball Head Coach Cindy Ball-Malone. They discuss the 2019 Knights, her coaching staff and how she got her nickname " Coach Bear." Also on this episode, Eric talks with Jerahmie Libke who is the CEO/Founder of Libke Pro. Libke talks about how the Libke Pro helps players improve their defensive game. The two wrap things up discussing the American Conference, DII Su...
More Depart Oregon Softball
January 24, 2019 11:15 - 1 hour - 48.2 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, the guy's breakdown the latest out of Eugene with two more Oregon Duck players leaving the program. Pitcher Maggie Balint and outfield Alexis Mack announced this week they are going leaving the program. Eric talks with Ryan Thorburn a beat writer for the Register-Guard. Thorburn co-wrote an in-depth feature on the issues at Oregon titled "Trouble With the Curve." The story tells the side of the Oregon administration and Mike White and what may have led to ...
Beth Torina, SEC Preview and FPN Preseason Top 25
January 21, 2019 11:27 - 58 minutes - 39.9 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with LSU's Head Coach Beth Torina who discusses the Tigers 2019 season outlook; the Tigers revamped pitching staff, new faces, and her coaching staff. Torina also talks about Instant Replay and her Geaux Teal Ovarian Cancer walk scheduled for April 13th. Also on this episode, Eric and Victor break down the SEC coaches preseason poll and FastpitchNews Preseason Top 25.
Rhonda Revelle Talks Nebraska Softball Past, Present and Future
January 17, 2019 12:34 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, We talk with Nebraska Head Coach Rhonda Revelle. Revelle who is entering her 27th season talked about what got her to Nebraska, what has changed in the sport during her time and a look ahead at the upcoming season. Revelle talks about her young roster as well as her thoughts on the Big Ten and more. Also on this episode. Eric and Victor react to the Big 12 preseason poll, plus Victor unveils his "A" list of top college softball broadcasters in the country.
Renee Luers-Gillispie, American Conference and Mailbag Questions
January 14, 2019 14:50 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, The show comes to you on location from the site of the Iowa Hawkeyes practice in Viera, Florida. Eric Lopez talks with first-year Iowa Head Coach Renee Luers-Gillispie about the Hawkeyes program, the 2019 season, the passion of Iowa fans, and looking up to legendary Iowa Head Coach Gayle Blevins. Eric also talks with Iowa's ace Allison Doocy about the new coaching staff, the upcoming 2019 season and what got her interested in playing softball. Also on ...
2019 Team USA Roster, Moultrie, Stewart and Others Talk USA Softball
January 10, 2019 12:46 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBOn this episode of In the Circle, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson break down USA Softball's 2019 roster selections. Eric talks with Michelle Moultrie, who has been a part of Team USA since 2012, about how things have evolved, winning gold at the 2018 World Championships, Softball in the Olympics and more. Victor talks with Kelsey Stewart, Valerie Arioto and Bubba Nickles. Things wrap up when the two react to Megan Kleist redshirting in 2019 at Louisiana to finish her degree at Oregon.
USA and Canadian National Team Tryouts, Mark Smith Team Canada
January 07, 2019 14:25 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, The guys recap the USA and Canada Softball tryouts. Victor Anderson checks in from Clearwater and breaks it all down. Eric Lopez talks with Team Canada Head Coach Mark Smith about the return of Danielle Lawrie and Sara Groenewegen who returns from a health scare last summer. Smith also discusses Jenn Salling's move from shortstop to third base, Team Canada's involvement with the NPF and the difference between coaching the Men's and Women's National teams. ...
The Year in Review: Part II
December 31, 2018 17:29 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBOn the final episode of 2018, Eric and Victor continue to recap the year in softball with the top off-the-field stories and break down the new transfer rule and the impact it has had on the sport with so much movement. The guys also discuss the coaching hires in 2018 including Mike White leaving Oregon for Texas and Melyssa Lombardi getting hired at Oregon, and the departures that have followed out of Eugene. Also on the show, they discuss the returns of Cat Osterman and Danielle L...
Lonni Alameda and the Softball Year in Review Part I: Champions Edition
December 27, 2018 12:10 - 1 hour - 61.3 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, the guys look back at the year that was in softball. In part I they focus on the champions across college softball, professionally and internationally. Eric Lopez is joined by Florida State's Head Coach Lonni Alameda about their amazing run and a sneak peek into 2019. The guys also recap Southern Indiana's at the DII level and Virginia Wesleyan capturing the DIII crown. The show wraps up with Eric and Victor Anderson recapping the 2018 NPF season and USA Sof...
Beverly Smith Previews 2019 Gamecocks, Growth and Transfer News
December 24, 2018 17:09 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, The guys are joined by South Carolina Head Coach Beverly Smith who looks back last season and ahead to 2019. She also talks about the advancement of the game and how numbers and technology factor into deciding on pitching or hitting approaches. Also on the episode, Eric and Victor discuss the latest transfers and how other sports are starting to similar movement.
Rachel Lawson, Rule Changes, Kentucky Softball and NPF Trade News
December 20, 2018 13:57 - 1 hour - 79.5 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with Kentucky's Head Coach Rachel Lawson about the new transfer rule, obstruction rule, and Instant Replay coming to SEC Tournament. Lawson also discusses the Wildcats successful 2018 and what we should look for from the Wildcats in 2019. The two also discuss her former teammate Holly Aprile taking at Louisville. Also on the episode, Eric and Victor discuss the blockbuster and controversial trade in the NPF between the Chicago Bandits and ...
Holly Aprile on Louisville, Influences, ACC and and a Megan Kleist Update
December 17, 2018 12:22 - 59 minutes - 41 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, The guys are joined by new Louisville Head Coach Holly Aprile. Aprile talks about the transition from Pittsburgh to Louisville. We talk about how she is different as a coach compared to how she was as a player, who has influenced her and what her keys to competing in the ACC are. Also on this episode, Eric Lopez and Victor Anderson break down All-American pitcher Megan Kleist decision to transfer from Oregon to Louisiana.
Courtney Deifel Chats Razorbacks, Transfer Rule and Career
December 13, 2018 13:30 - 1 hour - 60.2 MBOn the 259th edition of In The Circle, Arkansas Head Coach Courtney Deifel talks to Eric Lopez about the Razorback turnaround and the upcoming season. The two also discuss new transfer rule and if it had caught people in the sport off guard. Deifel also explained what got her into coaching, her career at California (2000-2003) where she won a national title in 2002. Also on this episode, Eric and Victor break down who they think are the front-runners for College Softball player of the ye...
2018 Convention Takeaways, Lindaman to Florida, Oregon loses Another
December 10, 2018 13:29 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez, and Victor Anderson recap the 2018 NFCA Convention in Chicago and look at more transfer happenings. The two first break down the news of Minnesota two-time All-American Kendyl Lindaman announcing that she was transferring from Minnesota to Florida. Also discussed is another transfer out or Oregon. FastpitchNews.com's Michael Kyllo-Kittleson joins the show from Chicago to break down the impact of Lindaman the decision and what it means for the G...
Lisa Fernandez on the 2019 Bruins, Coaching and the Olympics
December 06, 2018 13:43 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, we are joined by UCLA assistant coach and four-time All-American Lisa Fernandez. Fernadez offers her outlook for the 2019 Bruins who are led by 2018 College Softball player of the year Rachel Garcia. She also talks about what kind of impact Bubba Nickles and Aliyah Jordan have had on the program. Fernandez compared her coaching career to her playing career and what Softball being back in the Olympics means. She was part of the U.S. National team winning gold...
Jessica Allister Talks Stanford Softball, We Talk NCAA Softball Committee
December 03, 2018 12:34 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this edition for In The Circle, We are joined by Stanford Head Coach Jessica Allister. Allister previews the Cardinal 2019 season and what it means to have strong support from her former teammates in Jessica Mendoza and Ramona Shelburne. Allister played with both them who currently work at ESPN with Shelburne as an NBA insider while Mendoza is a Baseball and Softball analyst. Also on this episode, Eric Lopez talks with FPN's Michael Kylo-Kittleson who worked for Allister at Minnesota on...
Larissa Anderson on her Transition to Missouri and Current College Landscape
November 29, 2018 13:26 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with new Missouri Head Coach Larissa Anderson about her transition from Hofstra to Missouri, how she ended up at Missouri, her keys to success and the current landscape of the college game with all the transfers due to the new rule. Also on this episode, Eric and Victor discussed some of the recent transfers and address some fan questions.
Transfer Mania and the Changing Landscape of College Softball
November 26, 2018 13:58 - 1 hour - 45 MBOn this edition, Eric chats with Fastpitch News' own Michael Kyllo-Kittleson about the sudden addition of All-American Kendyl Lindaman to the transfer database along with all of the recent transfer activity going on. She breaks down the pros and cons of the new transfer rule as well as what could be done about it going forward. Afterward, Victor shares his thoughts on Arkansas adding another impact transfer with Ryan Jackson joining the Razorbacks and what he would do about the current rul...
Shannon Doepking: Syracuse Softball, Catching Monica Abbott and More
November 19, 2018 11:35 - 56 minutes - 39 MBOn this edition of In The Circle, Eric Lopez talks with new Syracuse Head Coach Shannon Doepking. Doepking talks about how the transition is going after being hired in September from Dartmouth. Doepking discusses her philosophy and what has influenced her. She also describes her experience at Dartmouth where she led them to two Ivy League championships. Later they talked about her playing career and what it was like to catch Abbott at Tennessee, her NPF career and her time playing in Italy. ...