In The Circle

Before you fire up the grill and enjoy the fireworks, check out the latest episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. First, you'll hear from Belmont's Maya Johnson, who made major news this week by announcing her return to the Bruins for her final season. She goes in-depth on the process that ultimately led her back to Belmont for 2026. Plus, we catch up with Atlanta Smoke player Maddi Grimm, who returns to the podcast. We wrap up with Eric sharing his Wednesday at the park, which included a rainout and an Uber driver named Victor A. Was it his co-host… or someone suspiciously similar? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Did it feel like we were just crowning a national champion? June has flown by. We wrap up the month the right way on today’s episode of In The Circle, powered by SixFour3. Before she meets with the local media, hear from new Florida Gulf Coast head coach Lindsay Fico on her vision for the program—and what it was like coaching against Tim Walton during the Gainesville Regional. Plus, Victor breaks down the new consortium between the Atlantic Sun and the WAC. The guys also discuss Texas State’s looming decision to join the Pac-12. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Another busy week wraps up on today’s episode of In The Circle powered by SixFour3. The guys discuss Cal’s search for a new head coach and Arkansas adding another big transfer. Plus, Liberty’s Elena Escobar reflects on her playing career and being named CUSA Pitcher of the Year. They also pay tribute to Kyle Crooks, the new radio voice of Nebraska Football. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

As the off-season starts to "settle down" our look around the Coaching Carousel continues. On today's episode of In The Circle powered by SixFour, new Long Beach State Head Coach Kendall Fearn chats about what made this opportunity the right one for her. She also shares the influence Shonda Stanton and Stacey Nuveman-Deniz have had on her coaching journey. Plus, the guys share thoughts on the 2026 Mary Nutter field and a last-minute addition to the In The Circle Awards.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

With things slowing down (for now), ELo and Victor breakdown the biggest moves within the Coaching Carousel. On today's episode of In The Circle powered by SixFour, they look at the names who will be leading new programs in 2026. You'll hear from one of those new hires as Furman Head Coach Mary Beth Dennison joins the show to share her journey into the sport.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].