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Lisa Van Ackeren

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Lisa Van Ackeren

@CoachSween

formerly (and always) Sweeney, lover of Brown, White, Orange, and Black. Head Coach - Princeton Softball (she/her)

Princeton, NJ

Joined June 2014

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Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
May 18
This beautiful game brought an incredible group of people together. They left it all on the field for each other. Always hard to have a season like this one come to an end, but eternally grateful to have this team and what they have meant to me and my family 🧡🖤
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Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Aug 19, 2020
If you are able to be on a softball field right now, with your team, with a teammate, with a parent, or sibling, or friend - if you are able to be doing softball in any capacity right now: Savor every single rep. Nothing is guaranteed. Let yourself experience joy in the game.
Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Jan 3, 2022
Put more womens sports on TV.
Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Aug 31, 2024
No phone calls or texts from us are coming in the middle of the night. Excellence requires quality sleep 🤩
Princeton Softball
@PUSoftball
Aug 27, 2024
The Great Class of 2026: Run your own race and focus on the lane you are in. 𝙉𝙤 𝙩𝙬𝙤 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙭𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚. If a tradition of competitive excellence is interesting to you, fill this out 🐅: questionnaires.armssoftware.com/606c28ea17d3
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Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Sep 28, 2021
Welcome to the world, Jace. You are so loved.
Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Aug 10, 2023
2024s: don’t give up. The dream didn’t start on Sept 1 of last year and it doesn’t end now for those who genuinely love this game. Whatever your situation, pursue the life and experience that you want. The story is still being written.
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Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Jun 30, 2021
To the coaches out there recruiting and leaving their babies at home to find new members of your program family - sending love your way ❤️
Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Mar 12, 2021
Your commitment to a University and a softball program is really a commitment to yourself. How will you conduct your business to earn that opportunity every day after? Getting the call is just the beginning. What you do with it is everything.
Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Jan 26, 2022
We wonder why athletes struggle with intrinsic motivation but continue to subjectively rank and then promote the rankings of 7th graders. Youth sports culture needs a serious athlete-centered reboot. Let’s make it better.
Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Jul 17, 2023
Haven’t seen each other in 3+ weeks with recruiting & camps. But don’t worry, we’re still in sync! Championship mindset @CoachDavis1321 @CoachMurrr @ Nicky 🧡🖤
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Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Jul 22, 2024
Ready for @thealliancefp Also just generally fired up about women’s sports rn 🙋🏻‍♀️
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Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Feb 9, 2021
Why are we awarding preseason pitcher of the year, offensive player or defensive play of the year? Not one pitch has been thrown. Athletes: Letting someone else set expectations for you is the first step to an unfulfilling career. Be in the moment, win the next pitch.
Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Nov 8, 2021
It’s a great day to have a great day.
Lisa Van Ackeren
@CoachSween
Jan 27, 2021
Don’t underestimate a late bloomer.