Join us August 8th for a day of inspirational keynotes and fireside chats from current and former student-athletes, executives, broadcasters, and more. We can't wait to host a power-packed lineup of speakers for our 8th Annual Empowering Girls Event!
COACHES CORNER
Hear from four powerhouse coaches who have - and continue to - change the standard of the game of softball. They are actively paving the way for future generations of standout student-athletes and coaches.
Kate Drohan - Northwestern Softball Head Coach, all-time wins leader and dominating the leaderboard in BIG 10 Softball
Tyra Perry -Illinois Softball Head Coach, 600 and counting career coaching wins across several programs
Bonnie Tholl - Michigan Softball Head Coach, former 29-year top assistant leading Michigan to multiple championships
Clarissa Crowell - Penn State Softball Head Coach, 300 career wins with 130 and counting wins at Penn State
LEAGUE OF LADY LEADERS
Hear from a group of former softball student-athletes who used their time as student-athletes to shape their lives in different ways today.
Hanne Stuedemann - Vanderhorst - Former Ball State softball student-athlete; currently clinician and manager for the world's largest animal health company
Casey Skeens-Goff - Former Eastern Michigan University softball student-athlete; physical therapist at University of Kentucky Hospital
Rachel Becker - Professional Softball Player for the OKC Spark, entering her second season & ESPN+ Analyst for Oklahoma State Softball
Emerson Solano Marusak - Former volleyball student-athlete at Texas Tech University; currently an Enterprise Account Executive at Intel 471
WELLNESS CENTER
Hear from an inspirational entrepreneur and leader in mental performance coaching
Ellie Cooper - Owner of Ellie Cooper Elite Performance and current Director of Player Performance for Florida State University Softball program
DREAM MAKER
Tracy is a strong advocate for progressing women's sports, and generously donates time and effort to building programs that support women. She is actively involved with the Red Raider Club at Texas Tech, an organization created by Texas Tech alumni, boosters, and former athletes. She helps promote and mentor female athletes attending Texas Tech University. Being involved with this program allows her to connect one-on-one with these athletes, which is something she enjoys tremendously.
Tracy Sellers - Texas Tech Raiders Club Mentor and Women's Sports Advocate
CONQUEROR
Hear from the leader of one of the most dominating softball programs in the country.
Lonnie Alameda - NFCA Hall of Fame softball coach (2023), Florida sports Hall of Fame inductee (2025), and the current head coach of Florida State Softball