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Girls Are Players Too - Queensland - Molly Paddison and Karina Connors

In episode four of the Girls Are Players Too series, we jump into the world of Queensland women's baseball and discuss all things maroon!
We hear from Queensland baseball legend Karina Connors, Head Coach of the Queensland White team in 2025, about what she has seen across her 25 years in maroon baseball, the excitement of winning the 2023 Youth Nationals gold, coaching male and female athletes, and more.
Molly “The Business” Paddison shares her journey from ballet to baseball, and through the ranks of junior Queensland baseball, about being the only female athlete in teams, winning the 2023 Youth Nationals gold and her stunning performance at the 2024 Nationals, and her evolving mindset as she transitions from a rookie to a leader at just 17.
Plus 'Drip or Skip' returns to discuss walkout songs, helmet colours and outfield cellies.
Plus, watch out for a special guest who drops into the studio!
Chapters
00:00 Intro02:42 Lets chat Queensland!03:31 Queensland's Emeralds04:29 Anne-Marieeeeeeee - EO to the stars!05:24 2025 Queensland Rosters07:43 So. Much. Youth.09:57 Welcome Karina Connors (Sexo)10:23 Sexo, a legend of QLD baseball12:18 Karina on the changes over the last two decades in QLD baseball14:13 On winning 2023 Youth Gold with QLD 16:53 Coaching Philosophy and the Path to Success23:08 What does success look like for 2025 White?27:31 Surprise Guest joins the show - the best name in baseball?29:16 Storm's Journey in Baseball30:12 Fangirling over Storm! 32:11 Goals for Nationals33:19 Shoutouts and Rising Stars34:24 Mental Toughness in Baseball35:51 The Business End of the Show ;)38:53 From Ballet to Baseball40:33 Rising Through the Ranks42:55 Experiences as the Only Girl46:07 The Business chats 2025 Nationals48:04 Mindset Shift for Nationals51:53 Rivalries55:07 Drip or Skip: Walkout Songs 58:32 Drip or Skip - White helmets01:02:35 Drip or Skip: Cellies in the OF01:07:06 Final words from The Business 

Girls Are Players Too - New South Wales Ticara Geldenhuis and Lisa Nakashio

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 3, we chat to the New South Wales duo of Ticara Geldenhuis and Lisa Nakashio. 
We learn how and when they got started in the sport, and hear all about their recent baseball experiences in Japan where they immersed themselves into Japanese culture on and off the field. We delve into the importance of strength and conditioning in developing athletes, dealing with menstruation as a female in sport, and we also discuss the mental pressures of being at the top in the sport. 
The episode talks to the history of the NSW state team, previews the 2025 roster, and also profiles the Blacktown Workers and Ryde Baseball clubs' women's programs. In Drip or Skip, we tackle the big issues such as what blue is blue, what is going on with the white hats, eye black, and we invent double mitt cellies.
Make sure you hang around to hear Tahnee sing the NSW team song! 
Enjoy!
 
Chapters
00:00 Intro02:55 Being a Blue04:57 Tahnee on NSW team history08:14 Amac's true blue blood12:07 2025 Roster17:28 Welcome Lisa and Ticara19:59 Lisa and Ticara's visits to Japan25:45 Learning from the best 35:26 Lisa chats coaching39:37 The Role of Strength and Conditioning in Baseball45:48 Dealing with periods in baseball and sport49:58 2025 Nationals Preview 51:53 Blacktown Workers everywhere in the state team!55:09 Lisa and Tahn chat Ryde!01:01:06 Ticara and Lisa's NSW Players to Watch01:02:41 Drip or Skip: Blue is the new black01:06:56 Drip or Skip - Rookies Duties01:07:55 Drip or Skip: White is the new Blue01:09:07 Drip or Skip: Double sliding mitt cellies01:11:51 NSW Team Song..... Explicit!

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).