The onset of fall can only mean one thing: Fall Softball. I tease of course. However Fall Softball; FallBall as us coaches call it, is very important for development.
Michigan starts its Fallball season Sept 29 at the Traverse City FallBall Tourney. I have coached many a Tournament in TC and it is a wonderful place to play. The fall colors are spectacular. The girls will have fun.
This year we play the NPF All-stars. Former Pitcher and current Assistant Coach Nikki Nemitz will pitch for NPF. This ought to be fun for Nikki and our girls.
Fallball gives coaches the opportunity to play girls at positions and get game situation evaluations in. These games are not televised so coaches can experiment a little without putting too much pressure on the kids. It also gets the Freshmen a chance to show their talent.
I am looking for a good Fallball season this year. My break-out player is Mandy Gardner. She came to campus with high hopes two years ago. Now that she has been around, I cant wait to see her play. She should be our starting firstbaseman. She has Dorian Shaw power too.
Good luck ladies, dont get hurt.
| Date | Opponent | Site | Time |
| Traverse City Tourney | |||
| Saturday, Sept. 29 | Western Michigan | Traverse City, Mich. | 10:30 a.m. |
| Ferris State | Traverse City, Mich. | Noon | |
| Central Michigan | Traverse City, Mich. | 2 p.m. | |
| Sunday, Sept. 30 | TBA | Traverse City, Mich. | 10:30 a.m. |
| TBA | Traverse City, Mich. | 12:30 p.m. | |
| Thursday, Oct. 4 | NPF All-Stars | Wilpon Complex | 6 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Oct. 10 | Eastern Michigan | Wilpon Complex | 6 p.m. |
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