It's all about balance and, I think, being in the moment. Jennie Finch More Quotes by Jennie Finch More Quotes From Jennie Finch I had the vision of creating my own camp to make sure I was teaching the campers what I wanted. Plus I picked other players that were good on the field and off so we could be great role models for these girls to look up to. I hope to inspire others and encourage them to go after their dreams. Jennie Finch girlteachingdream You have been doing something that has brought you success, and you are in the playoffs because you have been doing some thing right. Jennie Finch playoffshas-beens When I'm in the game [softball], it's not so much mechanics. It's more of just trusting my teammates, trusting myself, trusting my preparation that we've put in to get there. When you're in the game, it's go-mode. There's going to be times when you're tweaking things but when you're in that game mode, you just want to think about that one next pitch. Jennie Finch softballgamesthinking It's so empowering to see yourself as a machine. Jennie Finch empoweringmachinessoftball Got any pitches? I got five pitches-rise-ball, curveball, screwball, drop-ball and changeup. Jennie Finch curveballsfiveballs I didn't really get into boys until my junior year of high school, when I had my first boyfriend. But for the most part I was always playing sports, so I was too busy for them! Jennie Finch sportsboysschool I'm pretty adaptable and can adjust to any environment. Jennie Finch adaptableenvironment I've face more than 35 major leaguers, and only two have ever made contact against me. Jennie Finch major-leaguesoftballtwo A macho attitude is totally to my advantage. Guys try to hit it 400 feet out of the park, but in softball you have to use a short, quick swing. Big, huge swings equal big, huge strikeouts. Jennie Finch swingssoftballattitude I do my job on the mound and then do what I can at the plate, always working on helping the team anyway I can. Jennie Finch teamhelpingjobs When I lose, I take it very personally. Jennie Finch losessoftball A miracle is really the only way to describe motherhood and giving birth. It's unbelievable how God has made us women and babies to endure and be able to do so much. A miracle, indeed. Such an incredible blessing. Jennie Finch motherhoodblessingbaby My life has been centered around sports. It is where I have met my closest friends and shaped the values that have made me a successful athlete, student and role model for young people. Jennie Finch athletesuccessfulsports I'm a role model for lots of young girls. Jennie Finch role-modelsrolesgirl College was the greatest four years of my life. Jennie Finch fourcollegeyears I just feel like it gets harder and harder every year with Ace getting older and time away from my husband and even family events such as birthdays and friends' weddings and things that I've always just missed out on because of softball. Jennie Finch husbandsoftballinspirational I was honored to wear 'Arizona' across my chest. I am extremely blessed to have my education completely paid for and take part in the great tradition of Wildcat softball. To have my jersey Jennie Finch softballblessednumbers I blame and credit my brothers for my competitive fire within me. Growing up, I lost at everything! My brothers are quite a bit older - 10 years and 5 years - so it was a challenge, but I have some of the most amazing memories with my big brothers. Jennie Finch growing-upbrothermemories This whole career has been way more than I ever even imagined or dreamed. Jennie Finch careerswholeway Our sports [softball] is a game of failure already so my dad always says to parents who he is a pitching coach and he's been my pitching coach since I was 11 years old is if they can be the best kid on the team, let them experience that and then obviously the challenge has to come later on but you don't get that opportunity very often and confidence is such a huge part of this game and in life in general. Jennie Finch dadsoftballsports
