Lisa Van Ackeren@CoachSween

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

 Princeton, NJ
princetonsportscamps.com/cam…
Joined June 2014
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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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Small groups, high impact, competitive excellence. Also literally so fun 🙌: princetonsportscamps.com/cam…
Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
Aug 14
Thinking about September 1st…🤩 If you’re into championships at the best undergrad institution in the country, Here’s your prep checklist: ☑️ Contact info questionnaires.armssoftware.… ☑️ SAT/ACT testing - back and better than ever! Take it early ☑️ Fall Camp princetonsportscamps.com/cam…
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Love the competition in Indy 🏆 Drop those schedules for me and @CoachAshleyMcD ⤵️
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FUEGO!!🧡🖤
Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
Jul 1
Headed to Santo Domingo! 🇩🇴🥎 Graciela Dominguez has been selected to represent the Dominican Republic at the Central American & Caribbean Games this summer, with games set for July 26-31! ℹ️: goprincetontigers.com/news/2…
Graphic featuring Princeton softball player Graciela Dominguez posing with a bat in her Princeton uniform. Text on the graphic reads “National Team Selection,” “Graciela Dominguez,” “Representing Dominican Republic,” and “At the Central American & Caribbean Games.”

ALT Graphic featuring Princeton softball player Graciela Dominguez posing with a bat in her Princeton uniform. Text on the graphic reads “National Team Selection,” “Graciela Dominguez,” “Representing Dominican Republic,” and “At the Central American & Caribbean Games.”

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Hellooooo Colorado! 🏔️ “Hi Coach what are you looking for?”: - great ATHLETE - high integrity - love the game - want a transformational, 4️⃣ year, championship experience with a degree that will change your life Competitive excellence matters.
Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
Jun 3
1️⃣3️⃣ different states represented on our team because jock nerds come from everywhere 😎 See you on the ball field, future champs
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Honoring the 54th anniversary of those 37 words that changed everything. #GenderEquity
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Great conversation with these coaches and the panel master @JoannaELane
National Fastpitch Coaches Association
@NFCAorg
Jun 18
👋 Hey travel coaches! Do you have recruiting questions? From recruiting videos and services to GPA listings and tournament selection, our panel shares what really matters in the recruiting process. 🙌 Tune in to the latest NFCA Webinar and help guide your student-athletes on their recruiting journey. 🖥️🥎 🔗Available NOW in your Coaches Box!
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Suzy Willemssen
@SuzyWillemssen
Jun 18
The most dedicated athletes I come across never talk about how dedicated they are, how hard they work or what they sacrifice. They just show up every single day and give their best. It’s not a hardship; it’s not a chore. They WANT to do whatever it takes to succeed. @CoachJonBeck
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This girl 🔥👑
Princeton Tigers
@PUTIGERS
Jun 16
🇺🇸 An outstanding honor for an outstanding athlete! @PrincetonWBB and @PUSoftball’s @sarahlessig_ has been named to the @USABaseballWNT roster! 🐅🏀🥎⚾️🇺🇸
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This team. These people. Raising the standard 🏆
Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
Jun 8
Ending the season in the @D1Softball mid-major top 25! 🐅🥎
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Toronto Blue Jays
@BlueJays
Jun 6
Baseball is for everyone ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Thank you for celebrating Pride Night with us!
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TOGETHXR
@togethxr
Jun 5
You already know 🙂‍↕️🥎🔜
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Hot take - there’s never been a better time to be a softball pitcher. Best way to improve is being held accountable for squared up balls and competing for a better version of that pitch. No matter what the strike zone looks like, it’s fun to make your stuff unhittable 🙂‍↕️
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🤩🤩🤩
Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
May 21
Starting the Class of 2026’s big weekend with the Gary Walters ‘67 @PVCTIGERS Awards Banquet! 🧡🖤🐅🥎
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Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
May 15
Practice day at NCAAs! 📸
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Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
May 11
Get Ready! 🐅🥎 Your Tigers take on Stanford, hosted by Oklahoma State, on Friday at 2pm ET on @accnetwork & ESPN+!
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Competitive FIRE 🔥
Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
May 10
Celebrating our @IvyLeague All-Tournament Team honorees! 🐅🥎 Cassidy Shaw (MOP, 15 IP, championship game shutout) Jessica Phelps (.444 BA) Maddie Ratcheson (.571 BA) Graciela Dominguez (.800 BA)
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Gamers only ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥
Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
May 4
✌️ @IvyLeague weekly awards to close the regular season! Congrats Cassie and Maddie! ℹ️: goprincetontigers.com/news/2…
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Ivy rookie of the week maddie ratcheson posed photo

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💚💚💚 don’t miss this - LETS GO BROOKE!
Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
May 2
It’s Brooke’s first pitch day at Cynthia Paul ‘94 Field! Come on out to support Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Inclusion 💚
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Princeton Softball@PUSoftball
Apr 30
💚Cerebral Palsy Awareness Game💚 Saturday, 5/2 Get there early - we will have a very special first pitch from our teammate Brooke at 12:15 pm.
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