Chat with Duke Softball assistant coach Grayson Radcliffe

Charles interviews Grayson Radcliffe about her new role as an assistant coach at Duke Softball, reflecting on a packed AUSL crowd in Durham and the sport’s rapid growth in North Carolina’s Triangle. Grayson discusses why softball draws so many young fans, emphasizing the “see her, be her” effect and expanded collegiate and professional opportunities. She explains what brought her from NC State to Duke, including staying close to family and the chance to learn from head coach Marissa Young, whom she praises for character, personal investment, and winning culture. Grayson also highlights the influence of coach Shonda Stanton on her coaching philosophy, compares college and pro/AU environments, shares that she’s currently focused on coaching rather than playing, and outlines goals at Duke: winning the ACC, developing confident athletes, and elevating defense and aggressive, smart base running.00:00 Welcome and Game Night00:41 Durham Crowd Energy01:41 Triangle Softball Boom03:27 Why Youth Loves Softball05:15 Why She Chose Duke06:16 Inside Duke Program Culture07:54 Learning From Coach Young10:09 Coach Stanton Influence13:15 College vs Pro Softball15:32 Playing Career Next Steps16:58 Softball Growth and Respect21:47 Goals for First Duke Season24:05 Defense and Baserunning Edge26:23 Poker Chips Baserunning Mindset29:39 Wrap Up and ThanksKeep up with softball coverage across the region at southeasternsoftball.com.Also, follow Southeastern Softball Wire across all social platforms.