Women’s Baseball - The Inside Pitch

Girls Are Players Too - South Australia with Jess Maslin and Bianca Ramsey

Welcome to the "Girls are Players Too" Podcast, a special series brought to you by Women's Baseball The Inside Pitch.
 
GRP2 will count down to the 2025 Australian Women’s and Australian Youth Women’s Championships which will take over Melbourne Ballpark from April 13-19.
 
WBIP founder Amy McCann teams up with fellow Emeralds alumni Tahnee Lovering and Amy Cannington and this trio knows their Nationals!McCann claimed seven national crowns with Victoria (2003-2014), Lovering five titles with New South Wales (2004-2018), while Cannington (née Collins) is one of the few to win gold in two states, representing both Victoria and New South Wales (2011-2020).
Each week in a dedicated episode profiling each state, the trio will bring their expert insights and knowledge to the mic to dissect the rosters, chat with some of Australia’s best players, mix in a little Nationals history, and more.
In episode two, Jess Maslin and Bianca Ramsey stopped by to chat all things South Australia, their rise in the game, how the game is booming in the state, the history of the state team and the upcoming 2025 elite team including the excitement of youth on the elite team.
The conversation also delves into the dynamics of team cohesion, we explore the training regimens of two players, and the transition from softball to baseball.
In Drip or Skip, we tackle the big issues such as t-shirt colour, pinstripes, crocs, baseball bling and baseball 'icks'.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction03:09 Exploring South Australia's Baseball History05:35 What's the best SA team we've seen?07:37 The 2025 South Australian Team Overview12:33 The Importance of Game Play and Preparation14:42 Guest Introductions: Jess Maslin and Bianca Ramsey17:44 Comparing Baseball and Softball Skills21:07 Jess' firsts with the bat!23:03 Bianca's start in life!25:05 Jess and Bianca share their Strength and Conditioning regime28:45 On their participation in the Showcases31:17 From Catcher to Pitcher: Bianca's Journey32:55 Epic Performances: Nationals Highlights35:17 2023 Team Dynamics: Building a Winning Culture37:22 The Rising Stars: New Talent in the Team40:26 Supporting Young Players: Leadership Strategies43:41 Bianca and Jess give us their SA player to watch45:59 Goals for Nationals48:09 Drip or Skip: red shirts and rawdogging in the cage52:36 Drip or Skip Bling53:38 Baseball Icks57:21 Tahnee chats pant style01:00:36 Close

Girls Are Players Too - Victoria with Belinda Cannington and Allie Bebbere

Welcome to the "Girls are Players Too" Podcast, a special series brought to you by Women's Baseball The Inside Pitch.
GRP2 will count down to the 2025 Australian Women’s and Australian Youth Women’s Championships which will take over Melbourne Ballpark from April 13-19.
WBIP founder Amy McCann teams up with fellow Emeralds alumni Tahnee Lovering and Amy Cannington and this trio knows their Nationals!McCann claimed seven national crowns with Victoria (2003-2014), Lovering five titles with New South Wales (2004-2018), while Cannington (née Collins) is one of the few to win gold in two states, representing both Victoria and New South Wales (2011-2020).
Each week in a dedicated episode profiling each state, the trio will bring their expert insights and knowledge to the mic to dissect the rosters, chat with some of Australia’s best players, mix in a little Nationals history, and more.
In week one, we meet Victoria's Belinda Cannington and Allie Bebbere to discuss their journeys in the sport and preview the Victorian team. 
The episode explores the intense rivalries and reflects on the legacy of Victorian teams in national championships. The conversation shifts to the upcoming 2025 Victorian team, highlighting the challenges of youth and inexperience, the importance of leadership, and the personal journeys of players overcoming injuries.
 
The crew also discussed the journey of learning and development, injury prevention, and the importance of teamwork, the evolution of coaching methods, the introduction of Baseball Five, and the preparation for upcoming Nationals.The episode wraps up with the debut of the podcast segment that is set to take over the world - 'Drip or Skip'. What is it, well you have to tune in to find out!  Plus, you will want to stick around to the end to hear Allie's out-of-office message! 
Timings: 00:00 Intro00:36 Welcome01:47 Thoughts when you think of Victoria04:56 The history and legacy of Victorian Baseball Team08:16 The 2025 Victorian Team15:15 Allie and Bel join the episode23:49 Bel chats overcoming two knee recos29:02 Allie talks World Cup selection30:57 Allie talks Injury Prevention and Body Maintenance & Balancing Work and Recovery36:35 Bel discussed the Evolution of Coaching and Training Methods43:55 Allie introduces us to Baseball Five46:57 Bel and Allie discuss Training for Nationals: Preparation and Strategy52:08 Bel and Allie discuss discuss Team Dynamics and Rookies' Integration54:47 Bel and Allie discuss Advice for Young Players57:45 All four give us their Players to watch01:00:41 The segment everyone has been waiting for... Drip or Skip01:04:33 Drip or Skip - Double Cellies01:08:06 Drip or Skip - Sliding Mitts01:11:11 Closing Thoughts + Out of Office Fun Credits:
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2025 AWC + AYWC - Chat with Baseball Australia's Michael Ibbotson

From April 13-19, six open women’s teams (16+) and five youth women’s sides (U16) from across the country will compete in Melbourne at the 2025 Australian Women’s and Youth Women’s Championships.
The schedules dropped earlier this week and in this conversation, Amy McCann invites Baseball Australia's National Tournament Director Michael Ibbotson discuss the upcoming Australian Women's and Youth Women's Nationals, exploring the intricacies of tournament management, scheduling challenges, and the importance of community engagement.
They delve into the evolution of tournament formats, the significance of having youth and women's gold medal games on the same day, and the vital role of volunteers and staff in making the event successful.
The discussion also highlights the advancements in broadcasting and the future goals for the Nationals, emphasising the passion and dedication behind the scenes.
 

Beyond the Bases - Townsville Women's Baseball

Welcome to the second episode "Beyond the Bases which will hit up the grassroots of Australian baseball to hear from clubs doing great things for women and girls baseball all across the country. 
Today we travel to Townsville to chat all things Townsville women's baseball and for a chat with Paula Doherty (1:43), Emma Reid (16:00) and Nicola Caldwell (26:42). 
Plus remember to visit womensbaseball.me for all your women's baseball news and merch needs! Enjoy! 

Beyond the Bases - Carine Cats

Welcome to the first episode of a new season of Women's Baseball The Inside Pitch. 
"Beyond the Bases" will hit up the grassroots of Australian baseball to hear from clubs doing great things for women and girls baseball all across the country. 
For the inaugural episode, we visited the Carine Cats Baseball Club in Perth, Western Australia to hear about chat with President Craig Padifield, Junior Chair Kelly Wiersma and Junior Player Mylie Watt. 
Visit https://carinecats.com.au/ today. 
Plus remember to visit womensbaseball.me for all your women's baseball news and merch needs! 
Enjoy! 

SZN6 Audrey Cheung

What a 2024 for Audrey Cheung! 
Going yard at the world's first Little League Nationals in Lismore and then repping Team Australia at the U12 World Cup quallies in Guam.
In this episode, Amy McCann interviews Audrey Cheung from Victoria, Australia. Audrey shares her journey in baseball, starting from her early days playing t-ball to her experiences in the Australian Little League Championships and her recent selection for the Australian team. The conversation highlights the challenges and joys of being a female athlete in a male-dominated sport, her memorable moments on and off the field, and her aspirations for the future. Audrey's passion for baseball shines through as she discusses her training, favourite positions, and the support she receives from her family and coaches.
Remember to head to womensbaseball.me :) 

SZN6 Claire O'Sullivan

In Season 6, travel around Australia's diamonds to hear from the people, clubs, organisations and players doing great things down under for Aussie women's baseball. 
Episode 3 features dual World Cup Emerald Claire O'Sullivan, a legend of New South Wales Baseball. Hear about Claire's start in regional NSW, her time with Country NSW, her Emeralds debut and that seven year gap between time in the green and gold, plus her recent stint with the Kyushu Honeys in Japan.Also remember to head to womensbaseball.me :) 

SZN6 - Baseball NT - Kai Meuronen, Gemma Scales, Templar Murrell

In Season 6, we travel around Australia's diamonds chatting to the people, clubs, organisations and players doing great things down under for Aussie women's baseball. 
For episode 3, we hit the top end to hear about all things Northern Territory women's baseball, significantly the Darwin Women's League.
Listen to Kai Meuronen, Participation & Pathways Manager at Baseball NT, Head Coach of the Stingers Gemma Scales (16:50), and Cyclones player Templar Murrell (29:55). 

SZN6 - Baseball WA - Lachlan Dale, Ava Tyson, Chloe Atkinson

In Season 6, travel around Australia's diamonds chatting to the people, clubs, organisations and players doing great things down under for Aussie women's baseball. 
For episode 2, we travel to Perth, Western Australia, to speak with Baseball WA CEO Lachlan Dale about the new WA Elite Women's Series, and all things WA Women's Baseball. 
We also have a chat to rising stars Ava Tyson (23:46) and Chloe Atkinson (34:51)  who featured in the opening game for the Melville Braves and Wanneroo Giants. 

SZN6 - 2024 Barclay Cup

In Season 6, we travel around Australia's diamonds chatting to the people, clubs, organisations and players doing great things down under for Aussie women's baseball. 
For episode 2, we talk all things The Barclay Cup, which is an epic week of baseball honouring Jacinda Barclay, a standout Australian athlete, one heck of a ballplayer, and an even better person off the field, who sadly passed away in 2020.
The Cup brings together female ballers aged 13-16 for a week of fun on and off the field from September 29th to October 5th with teams from Victoria, New South Wales, Western Australia, and South Australia set to hit the diamond. 
After making its debut in Queensland in 2022, before heading to Perth in 2023, Sydney will host the third edition of the Cup.
But what does it all mean, what impact has the event had? A lot and huge is the answer I got when I chatted with three people who will be making it a trifecta of Barclay Cups this year. 
Laura Neads, one of Jacinda's best mates who also played alongside her at the highest level for Australia who will be coaching the NSW Ball-hers team. 
Kendra Rutgers, one of the country's most exciting young prospects, who will be repping it for the Victorian Dingoes. 
Dion Thiele, one of the amazing coaches giving their time to girls and women's baseball in Australia.
Enjoy!