Player Spotlight
Last updated Sep 10, 2026
Every player fills out the same questionnaire a few times this season — goals, strengths, positions they want to try, and how they like to be coached through a mistake. The idea is for players and parents to see each other's answers, cheer each other on, and hold each other accountable as the season goes. See the Position Matrix for a quick-reference view of who plays (and wants to learn) which positions.
3Mila De Jong
Positions enjoyed
Left FieldRight Field2nd Base
Most confident position
Left Field
Likes to be encouraged with
I'm not sure yet
Years playing softball
7 years
Feels confident doing right now
Hitting
Wants to get better at this season
My fielding, 2nd base/throw on run/charging the ball
What a successful season looks like
Having fun & getting better
A goal for this season
Make new friends
What makes a great teammate
Kindness, energy, coachable
What helps reset after a mistake
Drinking water / cheer really loud
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
I want to know what I can do better
What helps them stay confident during games
Being prepared
Anything else coaches should know
I'm crazy
6Hannah Gharst
Positions enjoyed
ShortstopPitcherCenter Field
Wants to learn/try
1st BaseCatcher
Most confident position
Pitcher
Likes to be encouraged with
Quick reminders
Years playing softball
8 years
Feels confident doing right now
When I tell myself things that make me confident. Like if I'm pitching.
Wants to get better at this season
Prep step
What a successful season looks like
Everyone getting better
A goal for this season
Getting good grades so I can keep playing softball and soccer
What makes a great teammate
My attitude and effort and my support for people
What helps reset after a mistake
A quick reminder
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
Give me quick tips or tell me what I did wrong
What helps them stay confident during games
Give myself reminders that I got this
Anything else coaches should know
I like to surf
7Taegan (Tmac) Egan
Positions enjoyed
Catcher3rd BaseShortstop
Wants to learn/try
3rd BaseShortstop
Most confident position
Catcher
Likes to be encouraged with
Quick remindersHigh-energy hype
Years playing softball
4 years
Feels confident doing right now
Catching and hitting
Wants to get better at this season
I want to be more consistent with infield and my throws
What a successful season looks like
A successful season to me is getting better and having fun
A goal for this season
To be a good teammate and to always have energy
What makes a great teammate
Supporting each other, picking each other up, and giving it our all
What helps reset after a mistake
I tell myself how to fix it in my head and then try to make the correction
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
Tell me a quick correction and talk me through what happened
What helps them stay confident during games
Telling myself positive things and staying out of my head
Anything else coaches should know
I am very social and am funny
9Emma Green
Positions enjoyed
Shortstop2nd Base
Wants to learn/try
3rd Base
Most confident position
Shortstop
Likes to be encouraged with
Someone talking me through it
Years playing softball
6 years
Feels confident doing right now
Hitting and fielding
Wants to get better at this season
Diving into a base (not diving back to first base)
What a successful season looks like
Having fun, working hard, and getting better. Also accomplishing my goals and having success.
A goal for this season
Getting all A's/A+'s in every class. Also learn how to juggle.
What makes a great teammate
A great teammate is supportive, encouraging, and will have their back when they need it
What helps reset after a mistake
I usually like to take a deep breath and remind myself that it's okay and will tell myself that I will get the next one.
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
I like when coaches encourage me and tell me that I got the next one and talk me through what just happened and what I could do better next time.
What helps them stay confident during games
Talking to myself and getting encouragement
Anything else coaches should know
I like to play different sports too! Like basketball, surfing, snowboarding, and dancing.
11Alayla Le
Positions enjoyed
Pitcher3rd BaseLeft Field
Wants to learn/try
1st BaseCatcher
Most confident position
Pitcher
Likes to be encouraged with
Quick reminders
Years playing softball
6 years
Feels confident doing right now
Pitching
Wants to get better at this season
Being able to hit outside pitches better
What a successful season looks like
Having fun and making progress on things I struggle with
A goal for this season
Getting good grades
What makes a great teammate
Encouragement
What helps reset after a mistake
A reminder from a coach/my dad
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
Quick reminders
What helps them stay confident during games
Self confidence/motivation
Anything else coaches should know
I like boogey boarding when there's no rocks
13Beverly Dixon
Positions enjoyed
Catcher3rd Base
Wants to learn/try
Outfield
Most confident position
Catcher3rd Base
Likes to be encouraged with
Someone talking me through it
Years playing softball
3 years
Feels confident doing right now
Throw downs, because I have a strong arm
Wants to get better at this season
Being more confident and loud
What a successful season looks like
Getting better as a team
A goal for this season
Being more confident
What makes a great teammate
Being supportive, nice, and helping out each other
What helps reset after a mistake
Being told what I did wrong and what I could do better
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
What I could have done better or what to do next time
What helps them stay confident during games
Getting supported by teammates and coach
14Waverly Woodard
Positions enjoyed
Pitcher1st Base
Wants to learn/try
1st Base
Most confident position
Pitcher
Likes to be encouraged with
High-energy hype
Years playing softball
7 years
Feels confident doing right now
Pitching
Wants to get better at this season
Throw on the run
What a successful season looks like
Doing the best to my ability
A goal for this season
Getting good grades
What makes a great teammate
Encouraging and bring teammates up
What helps reset after a mistake
Taking a deep breath
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
Being encouraging to me
What helps them stay confident during games
Self confidence
Anything else coaches should know
I like to play football
17Mila Fuller
Positions enjoyed
3rd Base1st BaseLeft Field
Wants to learn/try
Left Field
Most confident position
3rd Base
Likes to be encouraged with
Quick reminders
Years playing softball
7 years
Feels confident doing right now
Throwing from 3rd base
Wants to get better at this season
Throwing on the run
What a successful season looks like
Playing my positions
A goal for this season
Getting better at throwing on the run
What makes a great teammate
Someone hyping you up after a mistake
What helps reset after a mistake
Drinking water
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
I like when they support you and have another try
What helps them stay confident during games
Telling myself that I'm going to do great
Anything else coaches should know
I love oysters
19Kennedy Torres
Positions enjoyed
Pitcher1st Base
Wants to learn/try
3rd Base
Most confident position
1st BasePitcher
Likes to be encouraged with
High-energy hype
Years playing softball
4 years
Feels confident doing right now
Diving on the field
Wants to get better at this season
Fielding/Pitching/Hitting
What a successful season looks like
Winning/having fun/make friends
A goal for this season
Don't give up no matter what
What makes a great teammate
High-energy/never stops cheering/doesn't give up
What helps reset after a mistake
I just forget about it and move on
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
They can tell me what I need to fix
What helps them stay confident during games
Staying hyped/cheering
24Kaylani (KK) Bolanos
Positions enjoyed
2nd BaseRight Field
Wants to learn/try
1st Base
Most confident position
2nd Base
Likes to be encouraged with
High-energy hype
Years playing softball
5 years
Feels confident doing right now
Ground balls, throwing on the run, slapping, bunting
Wants to get better at this season
Slapping/hitting in the gaps. Also power slapping, and ground balls.
What a successful season looks like
Making improvements, and getting better
A goal for this season
Softball: turning a double play/ground ball double play
What makes a great teammate
Having good sportsmanship and being a leader that never gives up and is never negative and will fight through tough times
What helps reset after a mistake
Taking deep breaths, getting hyped up, and cheering loud
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
You got the next one.
What helps them stay confident during games
Talking a lot even through tough times
27Danica Avila
Positions enjoyed
3rd BaseShortstop
Wants to learn/try
Catcher
Most confident position
3rd Base
Likes to be encouraged with
Quick reminders
Years playing softball
8 years
Feels confident doing right now
Playing catch and hitting
Wants to get better at this season
Fielding
What a successful season looks like
Having fun and winning
A goal for this season
Getting good grades so I can play in college
What makes a great teammate
Someone who is encouraging and has a good attitude
What helps reset after a mistake
Knowing that everyone makes mistakes
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
To tell me what I missed and how I can improve
What helps them stay confident during games
Telling myself that I got this
Anything else coaches should know
I like to surf and going to the beach
39Charlotte Kaechele
Positions enjoyed
Shortstop2nd Base
Wants to learn/try
Center Field
Most confident position
Shortstop
Likes to be encouraged with
High-energy hype
Years playing softball
7 years
Feels confident doing right now
Hitting
Wants to get better at this season
Throw on the run
What a successful season looks like
Having fun
A goal for this season
Play a new position
What makes a great teammate
Keep each other up
What helps reset after a mistake
Taking deep breaths
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
I want to know how I can do better next at-bat
What helps them stay confident during games
Cheering loud
44Sienna Duncan
Positions enjoyed
PitcherShortstop2nd Base
Wants to learn/try
Right Field
Most confident position
Pitcher
Likes to be encouraged with
Quick remindersHigh-energy hype
Years playing softball
6 years
Feels confident doing right now
Hitting and getting grounders
Wants to get better at this season
Diving for a ball in the field (in the air and on dirt)
What a successful season looks like
Learning, getting better, making new friends
A goal for this season
Hitting a home run (out of the park)
What makes a great teammate
Being supportive and helping
What helps reset after a mistake
Telling myself it's ok and focus on the next play
How they like coaches to talk through a mistake
Tell me what to do next time
What helps them stay confident during games
Talking in the field and cheering
Anything else coaches should know
I am a very coachable person