Someone asked me this, “What was the turning point for you? Was there a stage where you suddenly began passing people? And how much of it had to do with your willingness to out-work...
Category - Preparation
How to Throw Strikes Consistently as a Softball Pitcher
Consistent delivery equals consistent results. Here's how to increase your accuracy, velocity and consistently hit your target as...
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“Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.”
I recently heard this quote for the first time: “Ease is a greater threat to progress than hardship.” It...
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10 Things to Know As A Softball Player
From one softball player to another, I wanted to give you a few things to do and know that can help you become the best softball...
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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...
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What Exactly is “Normal”?
What really is “normal”? “Normal” has a different picture or movie next to it for every single person out...
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Summer Tryout Q&A with Amanda Scarborough
When I think of tryouts I think of the following emotions: nervousness, anxiety, excitement, eagerness, pressure. This is a time, in my mind, where a player is tested mentally, even more...
6 Steps to Prepare for Next Weekend
So I’m sure a lot of you played this weekend and are just getting done this Sunday. You probably even play next weekend (because yes, it’s THAT time of year). Here are some...
How do you get “The Look”?
Regardless of how hard you throw, how you swing or how much movement you have, you should have a certain look about you. No, I’m not talking about make up, or headbands or uniform color...
How Often Should You Practice? Guest Blog: Savana...
Savana Lloyd, from SL Fastpitch, hit a hot topic, covering how often a pitcher should practice. As pitching coaches, we CONSTANTLY get asked this question. It’s everyone’s...
So, What Exactly Are College Coaches Looking For?
6 Things College Coaches Are Looking For Versatile / Athletic Can Produce Offensively Softball Savvy Competitive / Knows How to Win Good Attitude & Coachable Grades One of the biggest...
My Favorite Catcher. Ever.
My favorite catcher was never an All American. My favorite catcher never caught me a single day in a college or high school game. My favorite catcher is actually 31 years older than me...
#30DaysOfGreatness – I’m in, are you??
Want to share something VERY COOL with you to get you (and me) active for the next 30 days. ANYONE can participate – kids and adults alike. It would be AWESOME to get your teams...
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...
How to Get Mentally Tough in the Circle
You’re inside the circle, both feet are on the rubber, it’s a 3-2 count with bases loaded, tie ball game and the clean up hitter is up to bat. What’s going on in your head? Do you hear the...