Jewls and Jade Castillo, sisters and former Lady Conchs softball players, share their journey from players to coaches and their passion for developing the next generation of talent at Key West High School.
• Attending the College World Series in June – a dream trip with record attendance of over 100,000 people
• Professional softball's growing popularity with the AUSL now sponsored by Major League Baseball
• The sisters' softball journey from Kennedy Drive's Rosa Hernandez Field to college scholarships
• Transitioning to coaching roles and working to instill "Conch Pride" in current players
• Creating a family atmosphere and focusing on team bonding for the upcoming season
• Current Lady Conchs graduates playing at colleges including FIU, Dartmouth, Lynn University and USF
• Hosting a summer camp with college players to inspire younger athletes
• The importance of fundamentals like throwing and catching for building skilled players
• Life lessons from softball including teamwork, communication, and accountability