We took advantage of Chelsea’s vast amount of experience playing overseas to help describe how it is different than in college. Her overseas career started in Argentina and has since take her to Austria, Australia twice, Italy, Switzerland and now she is playing in Cape Town, South Africa. During her first stint in Australia she met fellow IBC member and now boyfriend Tyler Krobetzky and ever since the two have traveled together playing softball and baseball. You’ll never look back and say, “I wish I would have played softball overseas.”Ĭurrently in her 7th season overseas, University of Arkansas grad Chelsea Cohen is the most traveled of our softball members. “Don’t give it up! If you have any doubts when you walk off the field for the last time as a college player, don’t stop playing. You’ve got your whole life to land the dream job. When asked what advice they would give any girls who are currently in their senior year of college softball Allyne summed it up quite well. “Getting to work with young softball players around the world is so incredibly rewarding” – Allyne Clark There’s nothing better than giving back to the game that’s given me so much,” added Allyne. “Getting to work with young softball players around the world is so incredibly rewarding. When I am overseas I not only get to continue playing, but I also get to help grow the game by passing on my knowledge and experience with the youth,” said Paige via email. “I love giving back to the sport of softball. Although both clearly enjoy the travel and playing the game, the pair were in agreement on what is the most rewarding thing about playing overseas. It’s amazing.”Īfter their European experience, the two girls signed on to play in New Zealand for the 2017-18 winter and it is evident through their social media posts that they are having the times of their lives. I’m getting great life experience, as well as seeing places I never ever dreamed of, all while playing ball. Playing overseas has been the perfect mix of ball and travel. “It’s been everything I expected and more. Īllyne, Paige’s personal catcher and best friend, had a different response to the same question. Paige Crawford (Hawaii Pacific) and Allyne Clark (Iona College) both signed up for an IBC membership as a pair in late 2016 which led to their first stint together on the same team in the Czech Republic and on a tournament team at Finkstonball. “Traveling forced me out of my comfort zone and pushed me to do things I never thought I would be able to” – Victoria McFarland I would tell any softball player that has the opportunity to play abroad to absolutely do it.” Traveling forced me out of my comfort zone and pushed me to do things I never thought I would be able to. I have learned things about myself, about people, and about other cultures I would never be able to learn without travel. This is an experience you won’t be able to have again. The best thing I could of done was travel and continue playing. Many people graduate college and feel pressure to start a career right away. “The best advice I can give to girls graduating and considering playing overseas is DO IT! You will not regret your choice. Even here in Australia picking up the different slang makes it fun.”Īfter finding her way to Germany for the 2017 season to play with the Munich-Haar Disciples, Vicky signed up for a membership with the IBC websitewhich landed her with the gig in Australia and most recently she has signed to play in Italy for the 2018 summer. Another great thing about playing overseas is learning all the different cultures and languages. I have made friends in many different countries that I know I will stay in touch with and visit. “The best thing about playing overseas is all the new people I get to meet along the way.
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