Samantha Ricketts
@Coach_Ricketts
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Head Coach at @HailStateSB • Former OU and NPF player • Ephesians 2:8-9 • #HailState #NoOneFightsAlone
Joined June 2009
Absolutely heartbroken for this team and these five seniors. Having to look these 23 young women in the eye to tell them the news was the worst feeling. I had to snap a picture of them in prayer when I turned around from my phone call. I love each & every one of them ❤️
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Kind, brilliant, and always willing to share a story and a laugh. We will miss you Coach Leach. Praying for his family and his team 💔🏴☠️
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Heartbroken for Keilani and the others. She has worked so hard for this moment and been the ultimate teammate throughout the process. You're an Olympian in my book and I couldn't be more proud of how you have handled this. Love you sis 🇺🇸🦅❤️.
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Very excited for this new chapter with @HailStateSB and thankful to @JohnCohenAD and Mississippi State University for the opportunity to lead this group of young women. Ready to get back to StarkVegas with @CoachTbratt and get to work with our team! #HailState.
OFFICIAL | Samantha Ricketts Named MSU Head Softball Coach . #HailState🐶.
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Absolutely heartbroken over the loss of our Alex. Such a beautiful & caring heart, she taught us so much. Thankful she is at peace & the pain is gone. “You have sorrow now. But I will see you again. Your hearts will rejoice and no one will take away your joy from you” John16:22
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As a coach you never expect to be lobbying in the state Capitol, but some things are bigger than sports. I am honored to stand with my fellow @HailState coaches as we represent our student-athletes and call for a change to our state flag. #HailState
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Just some of the reasons Starkville is so special. Thank y’all for the support. Lets continue to back these gritty young women and invest in women’s sports! #HailState
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It's late (early?) but so dang proud of this team, staff and program. The believe, the fight, the grit is so much fun to witness. See y'all in StarkVegas this weekend!!! 🥳. #HailState.
Clear your calendars and come to Nusz Park! . The Dawgs are HOSTING the Starkville Super Regional! . Dates, times and ticket info coming soon. #HailState🐶
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Bulldog fans you were incredible. See you again tomorrow and ready to help this team fight and compete for every pitch! #StackTheDeck #HailState.
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“But God, when You choose.To leave mountains unmovable.Oh give me the strength to be able to sing.It is well with my soul.I know You're able and I know You can.Save through the fire with Your mighty hand.But even if You don't.My hope is You alone” -MercyMe.Rest easy Alex 💙🦋
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Huge shout out to HelmetGuy423 on Instagram for making this helmet happen! We hope to continue to bring awareness to ovarian cancer as we honor Alex and remember that #NoOneFightsAlone
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It’s hard to explain what we mean when we say Mississippi State truly is a family. This gesture from @HailStateFB and all of the support from the @HailState community in honor of Alex Wilcox is just one of the many examples. Thank you! 💙🦋 #NoOneFightsAlone #HailState.
On Saturday, we fight for more than just Mississippi State. In memory of one of our own, and in support of those whose battles with ovarian cancer continue. Today and every day, we fight for Alex Wilcox, because #NoOneFightsAlone.
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Not the ending we wanted but so proud of this team and the fight and grit they showed together the last month. Thank you @ChristianQuinn5 @alyssa_loza @leilua18 @NicolePendley1 @ParkerLemm for everything you have done for this program. We love you! #HailState
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If you know @leilua18 and her story at all you will understand the reactions. She plays the game with so much passion and energy because she knows what it means for it to be taken away. She’s all love and all about her people. #NormalizeBatFlips #HailState.
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The one position we never had her play in a game. 😆 Not surprised by that athleticism @MIASKY3332! #HailState.
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Today we honor one of our own. To know Alex was to love her, and we are honored to represent her and the continued fight against ovarian cancer. @geauxteal #AllForAlex #NoOneFightsAlone #HailState
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- First time in program history we have swept the SEC weekly awards. - 7 games in 6 days. - Finishing the busy stretch out strong with 14 strikeouts from @emilyjwill and big 💣💣 from @carterspexarth and @MIASKY3332 . Proud of all 23 of these young women & their hard work!
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Thankful for everyone who has worked so hard to make this happen. The investment into this program is incredible. We can’t wait to get to work in our new building! #HailState.
Coming Summer 2023!. The Bulldogs current indoor facility is being replaced with a state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot building that will house locker rooms, showers, a team lounge, batting cages and a new bullpen!. 📰 #HailState🐶
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I can’t imagine a dugout, a practice, bus, or team meeting without these two. They both have left their mark on this program and on me! #HailState.
Two sisters who dreamed of changing a program ♥️. Thank you for everything @tanashae32 and @MIASKY3332!. #HailState🐶 | #WhyNotUs
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Blessed with the opportunity to continue with @HailStateSB. Excited for the future at Nusz 🫶🏼 #HailState.
She's 🔒 in!. @Coach_Ricketts has signed a four-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the maximum length allowed under state law. 📰 #HailState🐶
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Is this a Throwback Thursday tweet?? See you soon 👀.
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Always a special day for Mississippi State and all of the SEC. We are honored to remember Alex Wilcox as we continue to spread awareness against Ovarian Cancer 🦋🩵. #NoOneFightsAlone.#AllForAlex
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I remember one year ago playing “Even If” by MercyMe on repeat asking God to heal Alex. But He had bigger plans for Alex and her legacy. This morning, it was the first song to come on in the car on my way to a tournament named in her honor. Miss you, 8️⃣ #NoOneFightsAlone🦋.
One year without you, 8️⃣. Forever missing you, Alex. Forever living your legacy every, single day. 🦋 . #NoOneFightsAlone | #HailState🐶
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Is it too late to tweet if I’ve been here three days? Excited to watch some future dawgs compete! #HailState🐶
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Very proud and thankful for everyone involved with this program. First year selling tickets and the Bulldog fans showed up! We appreciate all of you 🫶🏼 #HailState.
Thank you Bulldog fans!. This year's total attendance breaks the school record by more than 3,000 fans despite having two fewer home games than the previous record year!. #HailState🐶
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Joel’s articles this week have put this postseason run into better words than I ever could. Heartbroken for this group but so proud of them and for what they have done for this program. A team that will never been forgotten! Thank you for allowing me to be your coach. #HailState.
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Thank you @VictoryFamily_ for the warm welcome to your Easter service this morning. Blessed to spend the best Sunday of the year with this group! ✝️💐
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So proud of this girl. She has persevered and worked incredibly hard for this moment. You are going to the Olympics @laniricketts10, and no one can take that away from you. Congrats to you and your 17 other teammates! #TeamUSA #GoEagles🦅🇺🇸
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First team meeting ✅.Gear day ✅.First team dinner ✅. Excited to get this year started! #HailState.
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Mood because @HailStateSB is back tomorrow! . We are on the road this fall due to construction so catch us at Starkville Academy at 6p. Admission is 🆓. #HailState
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Back home with new memories, smiles, and lessons learned in Puerto Vallarta. Proud of this team and support staff for battling through three games in 18 hours 🌎🇲🇽 #HailState
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Christmas Eve hitting lessons with my two year old niece. I think we made some progress! 🤷♀️🎄
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How @HailStateSB feels now that football is back and September 1st recruiting starts tonight #HailState .
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National Champions! 💍 So well deserved for this team, the coaches, and the great @HailState fan base!!.
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The road dawgs are heading to SC but we hope to see y’all back in Starkville soon to Spread the Nusz! #HailState
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Can’t believe it has been two years. We will continue to remember you and celebrate your legacy, your smile, and your story. #NoOneFightsAlone.
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We are looking forward to welcoming this special group to StarkVegas soon! Outstanding talent, competitive, and highly motivated #HailState 🐶✍🏼
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Today would have been your Senior Day ceremony. We can't wait until we can celebrate that day soon. For now, we will wait and see what TOMORROW brings. 👀 . #HailState
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It's been 188 days since we last took the field together. So good to be back out there with the team! Thankful for these opportunities to get after it and get better #HailState
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Good to be back with this group! Celebrating little things this season, like the return of @Paigecook06, and @jadynburney5’s mixtapes. It all leads to the big moments, tonight a @JoseyMarron no-hitter! With assists from @JessieBlaine22 and @tarynemckinney . #HailState🦋🩵
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This is insane. No place like it! #HailState.
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We have power and a platform with a responsibility to use it to affect change. It is time to change the flag. #HailState
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Big time @HailStateSOC!! These women are tough! Love seeing Starkville show up and support women’s sports 🗣️ #HailState.
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Our hearts are heavy today. Sending thoughts and prayers to the Glasco and Ragin Cajun softball family. I pray you are at peace and in the most epic home run derby in heaven with our Alex 💙💙.
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Forever and always a part of this program and our 💙.
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Annual @HailStateSB Halloween practice! Ghosts, Fanboy & Chum Chum, Harry Potter, The Benchwarmers, and Crayons made an appearance! Who would you vote for??
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Solid outing all the way around this weekend! Can’t wait to get back to work with these Bulldogs #HailState
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Things to do today: . 1. Support the @geauxteal foundation and join the walk virtually . 2. Get your teal All for Alex and softball specific shirts at @CBM_MSU . 3. Come out to Nusz Park and join the SEC in our fight against ovarian cancer . #HailState #NoOneFightsAlone🦋🩵
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Cannot wait to see what @NikkiMccray15 does in StarkVegas! Welcome to the family coach! #HailState.
Join us in welcoming the newest member of the Mississippi State Family and head coach of @HailStateWBK!. Welcome to the Family, @NikkiMccray15! . #HailState
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We can’t wait!! 🤩.
A little afternoon 🌧️ makes for a perfect time to see progress on our soon to be completed @HailStateSB Field House 🥎!. #HailState🐶
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Incredibly thankful for everyone who made this come to life. Can’t wait to get to work in our new home! #HailState.
A few of our new favorite spots 😍. #HailState🐶.
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Finishing at the top. Congrats @MIASKY3332!! #HailState.
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Happy Birthday @laniricketts10!! Sorry you were not my first call, text or tweet today 😆 Have the BEST day!! 🥳❤️
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Welcome to StarkVegas Coach Zac and welcome back Coach Mia! #HailState.
🚨 𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐂𝐇 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐓 🚨. The Bulldogs have added current @USASoftballMNT member @CoachZacShaw and former Bulldog turned @AUProSports player @MIASKY3332 to their coaching staff!. 📰 #HailState🐶
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Proud of these road dawgs for finishing the 3 weeks out strong! Looking forward to being back at Nusz Park this week #HailState.
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Big @okcityspark fan now! Can’t wait to watch @laniricketts10 and @leilua18 play this summer! Someone get me a Spark shirt ⚡️
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Thank you to the @geauxteal members for all your work to help spread awareness on the symptoms of ovarian cancer and helping us continue to remember and honor Alex today and everyday #geauxtealvirtualwalk #NoOneFightsAlone
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That feeling when it’s almost September 1st and we get to talk to future @HailStateSB Bulldogs tomorrow 🐶 #HailState
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Live look at @MrCoachTbratt walking up to the ball fields in Colorado tomorrow. Proud @HailStateBB alum! #HailState
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Alright softball twitter. @HailStateSB is looking for games this weekend! Willing to host or travel, DM me if interested ⬇️
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Proud of @HailStateSB for a gritty performance in some tough weather conditions! And a big thank you to everyone behind the scenes who has helped us get back to this point after 339 days! #HailState
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First Teal Wednesday of the season. Continuing to honor Alex and her fight while sharing the symptoms of ovarian cancer #NoOneFightsAlone🦋
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Out on the recruiting trail for @HailStateSB but still thinking about @Alex_wilcox8 #NoOneFightsAlone
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Proud of this group for a job well done this weekend! . And special shout out to the team behind the team for making it happen! @Jdesporte @macysim_ @alyssa_loza @HailstateSBMGRs @shelbysuplee @brianogden @CarterIson @jacksonrfinch @paypay_51 @_realchaseC @DrJosephCase
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Excited to officially welcome our newest class of Bulldogs to the family today! #NationalSigningDay #HailState
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Don’t mind @msuVANNtastic and I. just crying tears of happiness watching Kat get her first professional hit while we are out recruiting in Colorado! 😭💙💙.
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Can’t believe it’s been four years. We will continue to share your story and what a light you were to all who met you 🦋💙.
She always had a smile, and she’s always on our hearts 💙 . We miss you every day Alex!. #NoOneFightsAlone🦋 | #HailState🐶
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When @HailStateSB lights up the scoreboard for 5 runs in an inning that means it’s time to fire up the lightsaber 🤷♀️ #HailState.
BOT 2 | @MIASKY3332 brings home State's fifth run of the inning as the Dawgs are lighting it up!. UCR: 1.MSU: 5. #HailState🐶
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So blessed to be a part of such a special program with even better people. Cannot thank @msuVANNtastic enough for her leadership and guidance every single day. We’ve got something special building in StarkVegas! #HailState.
Big news in #StarkVegas! We're excited to officially announce that @Coach_Ricketts has been elevated to Associate Head Coach! . #HailState🐶 .
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Wouldn’t be possible without @MrCoachTbratt, @jjpower19 and all the staff and student athletes we’ve had in the maroon and white! Let’s keep it going dawgs 🐶 #HailState.
Congratulations, Boss Lady!. @Coach_Ricketts is the fastest in MSU softball history to reach the milestone!. #HailState🐶
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