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Category - Coaching

Introducing: Pitching Angel
MISSION: Guide pitchers to realize they’re not alone in their journeys while reinforcing that pitching transcends the...
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The Pitching Staff – A Team Within A Team
A pitching staff is a team within a team. No matter which age group you are coaching, it’s important for the cohesiveness of your...
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The Power of Shaking Off
As a pitcher, I’ve never understood a coach’s philosophy of NOT allowing pitchers to shake off a called pitch. I...
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10 Ingredients to Succeed in Elite Softball
Lessons. Practice. Travel. Games. Recruiting. Repeat. The ingredients of elite softball are all in the air. Getting lost in...
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What’s Wrong With Being a Beginner?
In a fast pace world, we are always thinking ahead and thinking what’s next? We are searching for bigger and better things. I...
Read MoreSometimes, You’re a Loser
Well, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but everybody is not always a winner. We live in a society where everyone is scared to tell a kid that they lost and in a society where everybody...
Why Does Accuracy Matter?
Accuracy, movement & velocity. Those are the three core items we talk about that go into being a great pitcher. To me, the most important one is accuracy. Yes, speed and movement play...
Happiness. Is. Beautiful.
For those who don’t know, I am 27 years old and I am on a mission to make our sport even better in whatever ways I can. What do I mean by “better”? I mean help more...
Helpful Hints for Making Goals in 2014
The beginning of another year is here, which is a perfect time to make some goals for the New Year. Okay, now before you feel overhwlemed thinking about an entire year ahead and knowing...
Dealing with Injuries Part 3 – Practicing &...
Injuries are going to happen. They are a part of sports; they are a part of being an athlete. Some injuries are definitely more severe than other injuries. As athletes, we are pushing our...
Dealing With Injuries Part 1 – Attitude
Injuries are going to happen. They are a part of sports; they are a part of being an athlete. Some injuries are definitely more severe than other injuries. As athletes, we are pushing our...
Understanding the Strike Zone – As A Pitcher
An umpire’s strike zone should NEVER be used as an excuse of not performing well. Can you control the umpire’s zone? No. What can you control? Keeping your emotions in check to be able to...
Understanding The Strike Zone – As a Hitter
A discrepancy that comes up in about 90% of all games is the umpire’s strike zone. Pitchers complain about it. Hitters shake their heads in the box about it. Coaches whine about it...
It’s Possible…When You Have Passion
POSSIBLE • adj. able to be done; within the power or capacity of someone. When you believe anything is possible, you are usually right. When you set your mind to something and work hard at...