One of the things every coach is looking for at any level are coachable players. Coachble means a willingness / openness to try new things and to learn new things. In order to be...
Category - Softball
“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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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 Ways to Stand Out At A Softball Clinic
So you go to a clinic, there are a lot of other girls there, and that means you need to find a way to stand out of the crowd. It...
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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...
Remember – We Are All in This Together
We’ve all had those LONG weekends at the ballpark, with early mornings and late nights, possibly 3-4 hours of sleep before you have to be back at the field for an 8am game. (8am games...
GUEST BLOG: Jami Lobpries …TEACH ‘EM HOW TO...
TEACH FEMALE ATHLETES HOW TO BRAND, TEACH’EM, TEACH’EM HOW TO BRAND!! What exactly is a brand? Simply put: a brand is an IDENTITY. It is a set of associations we make with...
Reliving One of the Most Memorable Moments of my Career
The picture speaks volumes. I can still remember exactly what happened; it felt like slow motion. I can still remember exactly how it felt when I was at the highest peak in the air at...
Who are you Surrounded by?
Does being surrounded by players who share your values about confidence and being in the right mental state help you as an athlete? Being surrounded by players that share these...
Dealing with Injuries Part 2 – Contributing to...
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...
A Day of a College Softball Freshman in the OffSeason
The offseason for a college softball player is the fall semester August – December. When a freshman sets foot on campus, her life is about to greatly change when it comes to time...
Softball Pitching Tips 101
Was just going back through old videos and came across this pitching mechanics one that has basic tips to help you out a long the way. What I love when I look back over this video is the...