The Rundown
In-depth weekly conversation on the state of fastpitch softball in Minnesota and beyond. Featuring commentary and discussion on trends of the game, outcomes, interviews with top coaches, players, leaders, tips on college recruiting, College/High School/Club/Community program features, tournaments, camps, predictions, and much more!
Episodes
54 episodes
Episode 54 - "Whirl Wind" - 2024 Season Recap
On this episode of The Rundown Tori and Mike are joined by the head honcho, Sean Hall, Director of Midwest Speed and Owner of S&C Sports Services. We visit with Sean about another successful club season, recap some solid ...
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Episode 6
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Episode 53 - 2024 State Champions
This week on The Rundown we bring you the re-cap of the 2024 MSHSL State High School League State Tournament! We cover all 4 classes and the teams that have etched their names in history. It was a great tournament down in Mankato ...
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Episode 5
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Episode 52 - Down to the Wire - 2024 MSHSL State Tournament Predictions!
This week on The Rundown we find ourselves only a few days ahead of the final push for the remaining 8 teams from each of the 4 classes of MSHSL Girls softball! We are "down to the wire" on the 2024 season and this episode has upsets, ...
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Episode 4
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2:07:51
Episode 51 - To Be A Coach? & 2024 Section Updates
This week on The Rundown we tackle a recent social media post and conversation about the challenges associated with coaching softball. It is an introspective conversation on how we should handle ourselves as coaches, players, pare...
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Episode 3
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Episode 50 - Mid Season Review
This week on The Rundown Mike and Brent give a full breakdown of how things are shaking out in the MSHSL Girls Softball world. From single A to AAAA we have the contenders and the pretenders covered! We also get into a littl...
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Episode 2
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Episode 49 - Update From The Wolf Den
This week on The Rundown we catch up on the NCAA Women's Softball season with a little Big 10 opening weekend recap and some NSIC chatter. In our second segment we are joined by two Junior studs from Saint Cloud State University, C/OF ...
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Episode 48 - The 411 on High School Season 2024
This week on The Rundown it is full on Minnesota State High School League Girls Softball! Mike is joined by our high school contributor and friend Brent Anderson of the TC Blitz for another spring season of contributions! This ep...
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Episode 47 - Moose or Meece?
On this episode of The Rundown Tori and Mike sit down with one of the good guys in our game of club softball, Nick Reimler Head Coach of Minnesota Moose 16U National Orange. Nick and his squad of Moose (or is it Meese?) are one of the ...
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Episode 47
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1:23:38
Episode 46 - Fist Pumps with Rachel Click
On this episode of The Rundown we are joined by College of St. Benedict Head Softball Coach, Rachel Click. Rachel joins us for the duration of this episode as we recap the S&C Winter Bash Alliance qualifier and talk all things CSB!...
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Episode 45
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Episode 45 - First Year Lessons from a New Gopher!
On this installment of The Rundown Tori and Mike recap a busy and successful fall season for the Midwest Speed 16U National Holt team. It was a fall to remember and our team worked very hard for the results they achieved. Couple of pro...
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Episode 45
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Episode 44 - Keepin' it Cool with Coley Ries
On this episode of The Rundown your hosts recap another busy tournament weekend from the USSSA Minnesota Fall State Tournament. We cover the tournament's high finishers from a weekend of quality softball! As if tournament coverage...
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Episode 44
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1:22:40
Episode 43 - Catching with the Guru
On this episode of The Rundown Mike and Tori are joined by teammate, catching instructor, and friend Bryan Ludwig. Bryan now has the honor of becoming a returning guest of the show, and once again goes deep on the importance of t...
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Episode 43
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1:15:50
Episode 42 - Alliance National Champs!
On this episode of The Rundown Tori and Mike welcome the 18U Tier II Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series National Champions - Midwest Speed 18U Koltes! We are joined by Head Coach - Jim Koltes, Associate Head Coach and Pitching Coac...
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Episode 42
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1:06:01
Episode 41- California Love
On this Episode of The Rundown we return with a banger of a show from the great state of California! Recorded on the mountains just outside of beautiful Lake Matthew we bring you the latest and greatest from the Alliance Fastpitch Cham...
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Episode 41
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1:08:38
Episode 40 - State Tournament Scoop
On this episode of The Rundown Mike and Brent give you our third MSHSL Softball postseason breakdown featuring an exhaustive preview of the 2023 State Tournament. On this show we give you some inside predictions on which teams to watch...
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Episode 40
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1:06:40
Episode 39 - 2023 MSHSL Section Update
This week on The Rundown Mike and Brent bite off a big chunk of MSHSL Section play coverage and give you the skinny on a great week of play! We cover all the sections in Class A to Class AAAA! We cover the walk offs, the blow outs, the...
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Episode 39
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1:09:58
Episode 38 - The Extra Mile
On this episode of The Rundown Mike and Tori cover a ton of ground bringing you insights into all three NCAA softball divisions. We will preview the Division one NCAA tournament bracket and make our predictions on which teams will make...
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2:14:18
Episode 37 - Breaking It Down
This week on The Rundown Tori and Mike get busy and bring you a four segment mega show featuring a returning guest, editor of Breakdown Sports, Tim Kolehmainen! Another MSHSL softball season has begun and we get into the weeds...
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Episode 37
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1:46:26
Episode 36 - Bombers Legend
On this episode of The Rundown we recap an amazing fundraiser held in the name of our friend and coaching colleague at Midwest Speed, Rick Thomas. Rick was recently diagnosed and is now battling a rare form of cancer and the amazing co...
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Episode 36
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1:30:17
Episode 35 - Raising the Standard
On this episode of The Rundown Tori and Mike talk shop with State Cloud State Husky softball captains Raven Vandenlangenberg and Sydney Trees about their experiences as collegiate athletes. Raven and Sydney share some great insights ab...
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Episode 35
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45:35
Episode 34 - Go Out and Take It
This week on The Rundown Tori and Mike connect with one of Tori’s old friends and colleague Lauren Gardner. Lauren has since built an amazing career in sports broadcasting and now works for the MLB and NHL Networks hosting her ow...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33 - Carrot Cake For The Win
On this week’s episode of The Rundown we talk with ASA/USA Hall of Fame pitching coach Doug Gardner about his amazing career in fastpitch! Doug shares a little bit about what it takes to make it in our game and about how he is helping ...
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Episode 32 - Using Data
This week on The Rundown Tori and Mike connect with Sr. Account Executive at Blast Motion to talk about hitting data and how Blast Motion is helping players and coaches benchmark success and create development plans for athletes. Jon s...
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Episode 32
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58:13
Episode 31 - Catalyst Softball
On this episode of The Rundown Mike and Tori relive the last MN Vikings game of the 2022 season, and Tori makes a solid case to defend his beloved Kirk Cousins. More importantly, we sit down with former MN Gopher and owner of Catalyst ...
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Episode 30 - The Reason For The Season
On this Christmas week episode of The Rundown Tori and Mike relive their recent memories from an unbelievable and record breaking Minnesota Vikings victory over the Indianapolis Colts. It was truly a game to remember and Ol’ Coach Holt...
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Episode 30
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