1. “When you train six to seven hours a day to be the best in your sport, you don’t want that to be overlooked. I don’t train for my looks.” – Jennie Finch
2. “From what I hear, it’s a normal thing to feel guilty as a mother, especially when trying to fill the needs of a newborn along with maintaining what you had with your first child.” – Jennie Finch
3. “Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine!” – Jennie Finch
4. “I’m pretty adaptable and can adjust to any environment.” – Jennie Finch
5. “To some Softball is a game; to others it’s Life.” – Jennie Finch
6. “It is one thing to play for your university. It is another to play for your country.” – Jennie Finch
7. “When I was 12, I had a coach tell me I would never be a championship pitcher. That devastated me. I was crushed.” – Jennie Finch
8. “Throwing a ball is not natural, whether it’s overhand or underhand.” – Jennie Finch
9. “I’m a role model for lots of young girls.” – Jennie Finch
10. “When I was a kid, I dreamed of using a bat with my own name on it.” – Jennie Finch
11. “It is incredible how far women have come and women in sports have come.” – Jennie Finch
12. “I love to run. I was challenged to run the New York marathon four months after having my youngest son, and since running isn’t a big part of softball, the thought of a marathon was a stretch for me.” – Jennie Finch
13. “Whatever I am doing at that moment, I want to make the most of it.” – Jennie Finch
14. “Seeing women on television was very important to me. It opened my eyes to the possibilities of women’s sports. It showed me what I could do and who I could be.” – Jennie Finch
15. “Got any pitches? I got five pitches-rise-ball, curveball, screwball, drop-ball and changeup.” – Jennie Finch
16. “Never limit yourself, never be satisfied, and smile-it’s free!” – Jennie Finch
17. “Try not to get lost in comparing yourself to others. Discover your gifts and let them shine! Softball is amazing that way as a sport. Everyone on the field has a slightly different ability that makes them perfect for their position.” – Jennie Finch
18. “You’re not going to get off the couch and be at some amazing fast pace or burn crazy amounts of calories, but you have to start somewhere Eventually, you’ll get there.” – Jennie Finch
19. “College was the greatest four years of my life.” – Jennie Finch
20. “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
21. “It’s so empowering to see yourself as a machine.” – Jennie Finch
22. “I mean, I love winning, but losing is a much more intense feeling” – Jennie Finch
23. “Practice Like It’s Competition, Compete Like It’s Practice” – Jennie Finch
24. “I get has been great. It has opened so many doors for me.” – Jennie Finch
25. “I realize the differences between my children and use what works for each of them individually.” – Jennie Finch
26. “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
27. “There’s nothing better than working up a good sweat.” – Jennie Finch
28. “Have unconditional love to your children no matter what happens. Give them time even in the midst of this busy life – be one on one with them.” – Jennie Finch
29. “I could have never dreamed what an amazing ride this has been.” – Jennie Finch
30. “My goal is to never lose. That may not be realistic, but I’m going to try.” – Jennie Finch
31. “Growing up, I looked up to major league baseball players, and now these young women have amazing, incredible women all across the board, from swimming to gymnastics to softball to basketball.” – Jennie Finch
32. “My family vacations were softball tournaments.” – Jennie Finch
33. “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
34. “I don’t want to be just a face. I want to go out there and prove something on the field.” – Jennie Finch
35. “The attention I get has been great. It has opened so many doors for me. It’s nice that people are accepting beautiful women as athletes. It’s encouraging to girls that muscles don’t mean you can’t be beautiful.” – Jennie Finch
36. “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
37. “I’m living a dream. I hope in 10 years people will know me as a gold medalist.” – Jennie Finch
38. “You don’t take a class; you’re thrown into motherhood and learn from experience.” – Jennie Finch
39. “There is nothing better than to make it to the College World Series. All of the extra reps in the weight room, all of the early morning practices, and all the hard work spent the entire year makes it worth it.” – Jennie Finch
40. “I may be wearing makeup, but I can throw a fastball by you at the same time.” – Jennie Finch
41. “I can’t tell you how much I respect all the single parents out there doing it all solo.” – Jennie Finch
42. “When I lose, I take it very personally.” – Jennie Finch
43. “The main thing is to win. You just try to keep your tunnel vision on to get the team the win.” – Jennie Finch
44. “Being fit and being in the best shape that I can be helps me be the best mom as well.” – Jennie Finch
45. “You can’t always control the circumstances – only how you react to those circumstances; you can always control your attitude and your effort.” – Jennie Finch