Softball Speakeasy

This week on Softball Speakeasy, Raine and Kelly reunite to break down the Duke vs. Clemson series, analyze what’s behind Duke’s struggles, and debate the best way to prepare for a tough season. They also dive into the rise of UNC and Syracuse, what makes Florida State so dangerous, and the power of belief in softball. Plus, Raine shares a lesson from Coach Alameda, Kelly preps for a freezing weekend in Syracuse, and they both tackle the big question—does softball have an elite team this season?

00:00 - Welcome Back! Raine & Kelly reunite after guest episodes
01:12 - Guest Recap & Listener Feedback Thoughts on Cassidy Curd & Maddie Moore episodes
02:47 - Duke vs. Clemson Breakdown Emotions from both sides of the rivalry
05:54 - What’s Behind Duke’s Struggles? Theories on their performance this year
08:24 - UNC’s Strong Season Are the Tar Heels a tournament team?
10:59 - Strength of Schedule Debate Is it better to play tough opponents early?
14:23 - Syracuse’s Rise Why the Orange could be a dark horse
16:00 - Clemson vs. Syracuse Preview Kelly’s insights before the matchup
17:57 - Taking Teams Lightly The mental challenge of staying locked in
19:22 - The Mental Side of Softball How routines can help or hurt performance
27:06 - The Obstacle is the Way A must-read for athletes
28:49 - Advice for Young Athletes Handling obstacles and staying composed
30:24 - Duke vs. Florida State Preview Why FSU is always a late-season powerhouse
32:19 - The Secret to FSU’s Success A lesson from Coach Alameda
33:50 - The Power of Belief in Softball Why some teams turn it on when it matters most
35:48 - Is There an Elite Team This Year? Breaking down the parity in NCAA softball
37:37 - Syracuse Series Weather Report Kelly preps for a freezing weekend
38:46 - Final Thoughts & Soft Plug Support the show & what’s coming next