Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

By Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

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Everything Fastpitch is a podcast hosted by Coach Tory Acheson and Coach Don McKinlay. Tory and Don are former college coaches that are now full time instructors and travel ball coaches. Since retiring form active collegiate coaching they have committed themselves to providing educational materials to the fastpitch community. This podcast is one of the resources they are providing. Their website has 500+ blog posts and they have a YouTube channel. All of these cover fastpitch softball from coaching and training beginner athletes up through college athletes. It is a great resource for players, parents and coaches. Whether it be training tips, mental aspects, coaching methods, recruiting etc. it is all covered, hence the name Everything Fastpitch.

Episode Date
Coping with Faster Pitching / Long Term Coaches Retiring / Improve Athleticism / Get there Early
Dec 10, 2025
Impact of Misconduct / Switching Teams Advice / Positive Coaching over Fear-Based
Dec 03, 2025
Viewership Surges / Impact of Money / Coach Interview / Holiday Gifts / It's not always a physical problem
Nov 26, 2025
Line Drive Hitters and Recruiting / Interview with a Jr College Coach / Mount Rushmore Project / Technology in Training
Nov 19, 2025
Showcasing Players / Mount Rushmore Coaches / Consider Mental Aspect of Player's Unhappiness / Use Video Effectively
Nov 12, 2025
Stats feedback / AUSL Announcement / Respect Fields / Parents, don't run off coaches
Nov 05, 2025
Large strike zones / Pro baseball player showing character / Group emphasizing fun over winning / Players required to report training activities
Oct 29, 2025
Game Performance vs Practice / Knowing Limits of Players / Mount Rushmore Project
Oct 22, 2025
College coaches are judged with a short attention span / Include hitting even in short practices / Managing feedback / Practices and training are preparation for "Test Day"
Oct 15, 2025
Financial landscape of women's sports / Post-game/practice stretching / Lower-tier pitcher on a top-tier team / Bunting - Confidence Matters
Oct 08, 2025
Balancing Multi-Sport Athletes / Measuring Player Development / Coaching to win vs coaching not to lose
Oct 01, 2025
Post practice & game cool down / Nurturing a new catcher / Teaching stubborn players / Relying on only stats is a bad idea
Sep 24, 2025
Hand Injuries / Gentle Sports Parents / Document Achievements / Proactive Practice
Sep 17, 2025
Utility of Various Hitting Tools / Tournament Schedules / College Games as a Learning Tool
Sep 11, 2025
C Flap vs Cage / Finding a Tournament / Tough Lineup Decisions / Mental and Physical Aspects of Hitting
Sep 03, 2025
New NCAA Seeding / Building a new high school program / First Aid Emphasis / Strength Training / Raspberry or Strawberry
Aug 27, 2025
Little League Softball Viewership / Junior Colleges and Recruiting / Bring in Experts
Aug 20, 2025
Turf Fields / Playing on a weaker high school team / Energy for situational drills / Top tier teams stockpiling pitchers / Infield Fly highlight
Aug 13, 2025
Count and hitter's advantage / Input from different coaches / Benchwarmer on Varsity vs playing on JV / Practice better with outfielders
Aug 06, 2025
Youth softball on TV is great / NIL Distribution / Handling didn't make the team / Player's role in development
Aug 04, 2025
Softball watered down? / Facilitate recruiting / Feel and Real / Choosing a team
Jul 23, 2025
When to pull pitcher / Is softball watered down? / College Camps / Practice weaknesses
Jul 16, 2025
Colorado / Hitting Lineup / NIL & Portal Interview / Parental Influence / Old School vs New
Jul 09, 2025
Review of latest with NIL and House Settlement / Trophy Hunting / Honest feedback to athletes
Jul 02, 2025
Softball popularity on the rise / SEC permanent location? / Structure of pro ball / Unfair accusations directed at young players
Jun 25, 2025
Texas Tech and the new template / Tampering / Super Team and success
Jun 18, 2025
Observations and thoughts from the College World Series
Jun 11, 2025
Mini Pod #3 - Tough Choices for Colleges / Impact of NIL and Portal / Coaching Softball
Jun 04, 2025
Mini Pod #2 World Series News and Behavior Problems at the youth level
May 28, 2025
Mini Pod #1 - Last Weekend's Amazing Softball
May 22, 2025
An Announcement.
May 14, 2025
Help with right size bat / Travel players in rec ball / How much enthusiasm is too much? / Eliminate slow pitching excuse
May 07, 2025
Do you have to be a super star to be recruited? / Mad Dad Syndrome / Coaches Communicate / Teach Sliding
Apr 30, 2025
Can we save college sports? / High School Politics / Rec and travel issues / Greatest coaches of all time
Apr 23, 2025
Comments on lack of pitchers / Feedback on Rec League participation / California players / Pre-game routine
Apr 16, 2025
Mental training for players and psychological intervention for parents / 11 inch ball to the 12 inch ball / Rec ball / Plan for all player's needs
Apr 09, 2025
Impact of NCAA changes / Great Mechanics-Poor Performance / Parents to parents politics / Rundown disasters
Apr 02, 2025
Tirades don't work
Mar 28, 2025
Age cutoff changes and tryouts / College observations / Spend wisely / Teach skills correctly
Mar 26, 2025
Have a plan to handle your roster
Mar 21, 2025
Can tryouts already be a problem? / Playing in a football stadium / Eating better / Do they understand us?
Mar 19, 2025
Player Communication
Mar 14, 2025
Take a called first strike? / Cool idea for softball / Observation at the ball park & glove care / Teaching pitchers to attack the zone
Mar 12, 2025
A coach's dilemma
Mar 07, 2025
SEC have all 8 teams at CWS? / Reaction-Does any player chose to become a pitcher only? / Helping catchers improve throwing / Patience
Mar 05, 2025
Hitters and pitchers need practice against each other
Feb 28, 2025
Pitchers are hitting! / Reverse daddy ball / Bracket ready pitcher / Compete with yourself
Feb 26, 2025
Teach your players the basics of field maintenance
Feb 21, 2025
2 Different Pro Leagues / Win the right way / Good use of limited practice time / Environment where it's save to make a mistake
Feb 19, 2025
Being truly ready is a skill that has to be taught
Feb 14, 2025
Unusual situation with a dad coach / Recruiting Questions / College Season starts / Learning by Watching
Feb 12, 2025
At what point do you work on pickoff and trick plays?
Feb 07, 2025
Advice on recruiting /Forcing a player to be a pitcher / General Hitting Advice / Coaching check list
Feb 05, 2025
Coaches, continue to gain knowledge
Jan 31, 2025
Do women's sports make any money / Correlation between team rankings and player recognition / Feedback on the shortage of pitchers / Know the rules before you argue
Jan 29, 2025
Make a decision on your use of stats
Jan 24, 2025
Question about top 25 list / Interview with Val Alston / Pitch Calling Guidance
Jan 22, 2025
Baserunning practice has to include getting back to a base
Jan 17, 2025
What to practice / Process of trying out / Most unhittable pitcher / Coaching at a young age
Jan 15, 2025
Applying a quote from Catherine the Great
Jan 10, 2025
Junior College eligibility changes / Playing in cold weather / Social Media posts for pitchers / Former baseball player coaching softball
Jan 08, 2025
New Year's Resolution - Wipe the slate clean
Dec 27, 2024
Team folding advice / Player has to stop playing / Feedback from Managers vs Coaches / Improving Speed
Dec 25, 2024
Stay Ready don't Get Ready
Dec 20, 2024
Transferring during the season / Feedback about pitcher/catcher relationship / Paying for players / Master one pitch first
Dec 18, 2024
Confidence and anxiety don't mix well
Dec 13, 2024
Players being recruited vs stats / Arm care guidelines / Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen / Change line drive drills
Dec 11, 2024
Be aware of recruiting periods to better inform your players.
Dec 06, 2024
What is holding my player back? / Things that hold us back / Adults and modeling player behavior / Coaches be curious
Dec 04, 2024
Pitcher/Catcher relationship
Nov 29, 2024
Value of former college players as coaches / Breaking through the ceiling / Concussions / Is adjustment just a word
Nov 26, 2024
Offseason - Double your knowledge of a skill
Nov 22, 2024
Advice for coaching players with ADHD / Rules for team decorum /Age to specialize on a position / Training vs. Training with a Purpose
Nov 20, 2024
Defending the delayed steal
Nov 15, 2024
Good relations with college coaches / Games without time limits / Give pitchers big game experience / Team is not competitive
Nov 13, 2024
Who can keep getting better longer
Nov 08, 2024
Building relationships with college coaches / Names on Jerseys / Fall vs Spring high school softball / Self Scouting
Nov 06, 2024
Base running and defensive players getting in the way
Nov 01, 2024
Do stats at a younger age matter? / Coaching staff practice / Equipment cleaning / Live pitching in practice
Oct 30, 2024
Teach anticipating where a ball will be hit
Oct 25, 2024
Keeping a positive attitude when others are getting offers / Don't complain about playing time, work harder / Social media posts and recruiting / Use safety equipment
Oct 23, 2024
Am I better with a offensive prospect or a defensive prospect?
Oct 18, 2024
Expectations of college play / More Money equals More Problems / What college coaches are looking for / Putting together a schedule
Oct 16, 2024
Preparing for clutch situations
Oct 11, 2024
Hitting in the 9 spot / Etiquette at the ball park / Part 3 of things a college coach is looking for / Getting the most out of home training
Oct 09, 2024
Coaching the "hard to coach player"
Oct 04, 2024
Travel Impact of Conference Changes / Invitations to camps / Positions Recruited First / Traits that set you apart / Quality At Bats
Oct 02, 2024
Academics and the Team
Sep 27, 2024
Girls who play sports have an advantage / Tips for the runner at second / Update on paying college players / Top things college coaches are looking for / Coaches deliver what you promise
Sep 25, 2024
The batter's box is the size it is to give you freedom to move around
Sep 20, 2024
Watch some fall ball / Why are men's and women's pitching styles so different / Recruiting Calendar / Daddy Ball / Slow pitching is not an excuse
Sep 18, 2024
Suggestion to solve the problem of the shortage of pitchers
Sep 13, 2024
There not enough pitchers / Correlation between Professional Baseball and Collegiate Softball / Coaches continuing to learn
Sep 11, 2024
Impact of pitch count on a hitter's success
Sep 06, 2024
Do certain majors limit you in softball / Affect of additional scholarships / Breakdown of college athletics / A question every coach should ask themselves
Sep 04, 2024
Running is a skill that needs to be taught
Aug 30, 2024
Softball LLWS / Pay for softball players / Respect your glove / Classifying college teams / Coaches can change lives
Aug 28, 2024
Fail Better
Aug 23, 2024
Starting a New Team /Travel Ball Silly Season / Classifying College Teams
Aug 21, 2024
The 0-2 pitch
Aug 16, 2024
Softball in the Olympics / Future of slapping / Thoughts on coach retiring / Classifying colleges / It's just a dream
Aug 14, 2024
Cut a marginal player now or see what happens?
Aug 09, 2024
Impact of scholarship limits / Advice for lesson business / Classifying colleges / Too much negative feedback is a problem
Aug 07, 2024
Always believe in your success and stay away from hoping to be successful
Aug 02, 2024
Runner on third and batter gets walked defense / Challenges of starting a new team / Daughter wants to Quit
Jul 31, 2024
The Golden Rule
Jul 26, 2024
Tagging up at third
Jul 24, 2024
Travel Ball Player Rankings
Jul 19, 2024
Stay to play showcases
Jul 17, 2024
Satellite fields in showcases are a problem
Jul 12, 2024
Picking up players should be for a specific reason
Jul 10, 2024
Pitching staffs vs. a pitching ace
Jul 05, 2024
Driving pitch counts up in softball is a marginal strategy
Jul 03, 2024
Called third strikes is a wasted opportunity
Jun 28, 2024
Analytics and hitting, don't let that lead to not being ready to hit
Jun 26, 2024
Re-evaluate your players on a continuing basis
Jun 21, 2024
Pitching time and recruiting / 3 Costs of Leadership by Kirby Smart / Trend of coaches leaving the sport / Behavior and recruiting
Jun 19, 2024
Are some players using the portal as an exit strategy
Jun 14, 2024
Response to failure / End of college wrap up / Keep fun in fundamentals / Value of outfielders
Jun 12, 2024
When things go wrong there still is the next play
Jun 07, 2024
Transfer Portal Stats / Respect the fields you play on / Why are teams always look for players / Optimism
Jun 05, 2024
Strategic importance of swapping runs for an out
May 31, 2024
Transfer Portal Advice / Interview with longtime college coach, Marty McDaniel
May 29, 2024
Women's College World Series Predictions
May 29, 2024
It's Summer, things will change
May 24, 2024
Bat Weights / Success and failure / If you celebrate everything, how do you celebrate something special / Instant replay out of control / Practice coaching
May 22, 2024
Remember, play has not stopped until the umpire calls time
May 17, 2024
Skipping high school ball, is this a thing? / Stats about confidence / Best time of the year for softball / Summer camp season / Game plans are important
May 15, 2024
Review of the Division 1 NCAA Tournament Regionals
May 13, 2024
Situational Coaching
May 10, 2024
Moving up to a more competitive team challenges / End of Careers / Pro Fastpitch is in trouble
May 08, 2024
We have to teach and practice base running
May 03, 2024
Hitting Lineup / Importance of CPR and first aid / Quote from Geno Auriemma /
May 01, 2024
Execute the skill, then reflect on the results
Apr 26, 2024
Fields in bad shape / No cut policy makes rosters huge / What to do with limited options to play
Apr 24, 2024
Don't confuse the player because the adults have different opinions
Apr 19, 2024
Catchers - Backup First Base / Don't Lose Games / Correct it, don't apologize
Apr 17, 2024
The Comfort Zone, Stretch Zone and Panic Zone
Apr 12, 2024
How to manage bullying / Reaction time for hitters
Apr 10, 2024
Teaching hitting through the ball
Apr 05, 2024
Coaches who yell / Too many travel teams / Look Good, Play Good
Apr 03, 2024
Why communication is more critical for softball than baseball
Mar 29, 2024
Batting entire lineup vs. nine / Mental work helps confidence / Moving young players vs. specializing / College Softball observations / Slumps
Mar 27, 2024
Basic skills have to come first
Mar 22, 2024
Hitting stations for practice / Getting Past Perfection / Advertising national, premier, gold, etc teams / Lack of respect for stars in women's sports
Mar 20, 2024
Practice with the same effort as in the game
Mar 15, 2024
Superstitions - good or bad / What visualization is like / Non-softball training / Slow pitching - not an excuse / Be x Do = Have
Mar 13, 2024
It is our responsibility to help athletes from hurting themselves
Mar 08, 2024
Footwork for right handed first basemen / We can be too humble / Why have we gotten so combative / Helping catchers adapt to different pitchers / Learn from your peers
Mar 06, 2024
Defensive Ready Steps
Mar 01, 2024
Obligations of Runner and Catcher on a dropped 3rd strike / Why taking a break is bad is a myth / Message from a recruiting service / Please call the strike zone / Work your A's off
Feb 28, 2024
Has new equipment changed the game?
Feb 23, 2024
How much warm up for a pitcher / Part 2 of interview with Justin McLeod of D1Softball / Observations from early season games / Apply a quote from Usain Bolt
Feb 21, 2024
Rethink any set philosophy you have for all players to follow
Feb 15, 2024
Clarification on being hit by batted ball / Interview with Justin McLeod of D1 Softball / Infield Fly Rule / Story telling
Feb 14, 2024
Each family's financial situation affects team dynamics
Feb 09, 2024
Reaction to a survey / Stop worrying about what others think / Reaction to a quote by a top coach / Maximizing coaching staff
Feb 07, 2024
Team Bonding Activities - Good or Bad
Feb 02, 2024
Concern about a coach's message / Help your daughter with boldness / College Camp Strategy for a catcher / Strong Statement of a coach / Community Service
Jan 31, 2024
Head coach can't do everything
Jan 26, 2024
What does Equivalency sport mean / Suggestions for applying for a coaching position / Start with a plan
Jan 24, 2024
If you want something different, you have to do something different
Jan 19, 2024
Hitting ground balls intentionally / Parent training / Changing of the guard in coaching / Player talking to a coach / Habits
Jan 17, 2024
Skills learned in games and practices are different
Jan 12, 2024
Role of parent in coachability / Parent Training / Movie Recommendation / Aristotle Quote / Goals and word of the year
Jan 10, 2024
Lessons from an NBA game. Don't stick with a plan when it isn't working.
Jan 05, 2024
Is a big organization better for a player? / Hate it - Love it Debate / Hitters need to know the ingredients of a good swing / Benefits of reflection
Jan 03, 2024
You don't have to keep up with the Joneses
Dec 29, 2023
How much should a team practice? / Should teammates be friends? / Why is bunting rare / Body language
Dec 26, 2023
We have to manage safety protocols
Dec 22, 2023
Group vs Individual Lessons / Creating a vision board / NCAA on paying athletes / NCAA Recruiting Term / Why we should enjoy coaching
Dec 20, 2023
How do you know when it is time to retire as a coach
Dec 15, 2023
Beneficial to be home team? / Vision Board Workshop / Recruiting Period Definition / Pickup Players / Same page on lessons
Dec 13, 2023
Followup to dealing with multi-sport athletes
Dec 08, 2023
Right size bat / Don't be afraid to go first / Practice player vs. game player / College Club Softball / Unseen leaders
Dec 06, 2023
Multi-sport athletes and supporting them
Dec 01, 2023
Will leaping change the game? / Avoid letting a mistake turn into a bad day / Are there softball dead spots? / Pay attention to changes in the game
Nov 29, 2023
Build a punch list for your team
Nov 24, 2023
College coaches don't seem interested in 16U anymore / Benefit of a year's mentorship / NCAA terms explained / Impact of negative comments
Nov 22, 2023
Balancing expectations and the mental game.
Nov 17, 2023
Are prospects and suspects treated differently? / Empowering your athlete / D1 school adding Softball / The game doesn't care about feelings / Problem players and parents
Nov 15, 2023
We don't learn physical skills through our ears
Nov 10, 2023
Is it a waste of time at practice for outfielders to practice in the infield or vice versa? / Interview with one of the nation's premier strength and conditioning coaches. / Doing better next time!
Nov 08, 2023
Small physical adjustments sometimes help
Nov 03, 2023
Best way to announce a lineup / Trust, Trust, Trust / Part 2 of Justin McLeod interview / Fundamental changes in College recruiting / Keeping enthusiasm with a struggling team
Nov 01, 2023
Preparation and practice for the DP/Flex and Bench players
Oct 27, 2023
Questions about response from college coaches / Building trust in myself / Interview with Justin McLeod / The aging of umpires
Oct 25, 2023
Defensive play for right field
Oct 20, 2023
Struggling mentally in the recruiting process / Development of players / Playing on more than one team / Trust the Process
Oct 18, 2023
Defensive play for center field
Oct 13, 2023
Rebuilding a Player's Confidence / Who I Am / Rec League Decision Making / High School Ball is Important / Networking
Oct 11, 2023
Defensive play for left field
Oct 06, 2023
Tips for players that stuggle with conditioning / Preparing mentally is important / Relationship between parents and performance / Cell phones at practice / Handling different feedback from coaches
Oct 04, 2023
Defensive play for shortstop
Sep 29, 2023
Middle School vs. Training / Thoughts from interview with Ashley Prange / Team Camps / Support movie "I Can" / Time Management
Sep 27, 2023
Defensive play for third base
Sep 22, 2023
Tip to help with confidence / Questions about recruiting / Softball during the College World Series / Can I switch to being a slapper?
Sep 20, 2023
Defensive play for second base
Sep 15, 2023
Issues with sanctioning bodies / You don't have to be perfect / Questions from a freshman parent / Pitching Injury Study / We need to develop pitchers
Sep 13, 2023
Defensive play for first base
Sep 08, 2023
Dealing with extreme heat / Visualization leads to confidence / Review of Softball injuries / NIL creating havoc / Coaching is hard
Sep 06, 2023
Defensive play for catchers
Sep 01, 2023
Pitching machine a good investment? / The car ride home / Overusing Pitchers / Interview with Jordan Dail / Timing pitches
Aug 30, 2023
Defensive play for pitchers
Aug 25, 2023
Quality of play at LLWS Softball / Is your daughter playing for the wrong reasons? / Pitching Limits / Recruiting frustrations / Handling questionable attitudes
Aug 23, 2023
Working hard, working smart and working differently
Aug 18, 2023
Outfield Communication / Confidence is a choice / Craziness in college athletics / Transition into college ball / Guideline for you team
Aug 16, 2023
Coaching at the beginning level is a challenge.
Aug 11, 2023
Buying items on social media / Re-frame your nervousness / Parent-Player relationship in sports / Code for comments / Strategic break
Aug 09, 2023
A new season is usually not just a continuation of last season.
Aug 04, 2023
Should I use a 1st baseman's mitt / Thoughts from a Head Coach / Part 2 of interview about a new collegiate league / Thoughts on losing a game intentionally / Status of ASA/USA Softball
Aug 02, 2023
Keep your coaching skills current
Jul 27, 2023
Trying out after an offer / Highlights from interview with Rylee Holtrof / Travel Ball vs School Ball / Interview about a new collegiate league / Player Reactions to Team Building Activities / Trap of running bases out of control
Jul 26, 2023
Is it possible to finish this season and be recruiting players for next season?
Jul 21, 2023
Dealing with the dynamics of a team / Post game talk / Coordinating Recruiting with all coaches / Indoor Softball Tournaments
Jul 19, 2023
What does "We will get you ready for the next level" mean?
Jul 14, 2023
Live pitching during practice / Saying belief in yourself is not enough / Does leaping rule change help the pitcher / Helping players prepare for tryouts / Where are D1 colleges located? / Focus on positive not negative
Jul 12, 2023
Catchers who keep one knee on the ground
Jul 07, 2023
Importance of game stats for recruiting / Mental games at the WCWS / Shoes for a pitcher / Changes in the future / Recruiting tips / Recognize the time to win and the time to learn
Jul 05, 2023
Have games become the victim of the law of diminishing returns?
Jun 30, 2023
Treatment of pickup players / Pain is necessary / Season review with Justin McLeod / Reminders for showcases / Dealing with part time effort
Jun 28, 2023
Should I coach or instruct my own child?
Jun 23, 2023
Distance is not an issue? / Respect / Being great isn't the only thing / Reminders for Showcase Season / Coaches convince players that outfield is fun
Jun 21, 2023
Coming out flat. How can we help to avoid that?
Jun 16, 2023
Bad to have a dominant team? / Let's stop gossip / Pitcher endurance / Observations of College Season / Team culture / Loser's bracket is not as bad as you think
Jun 14, 2023
Do's and dont's of the post game meeting.
Jun 09, 2023
Coach Tory's Recap of the CWS Finals
Jun 09, 2023
What we learned from the CWS / Rewarding to see your players succeed / Using the right slide
Jun 06, 2023
CWS Finals: Oklahoma - Relentless; Florida State - Systematic; Who will win?
Jun 06, 2023
Winning later is more important than winning now
Jun 02, 2023
How many practices? / Habits while pitching / Should players show emotion towards officials? / Crazy Games / If we haven't practiced it, don't do it
May 31, 2023
Coach Tory's Recap of the CWS Super Regionals
May 29, 2023
Coaches: Require safety gear!
May 26, 2023
CWS games - Connect your players / Considering players for awards / Formula for confidence / Re-engaging a pitcher after being hit / Coaching Female Athletes is different / CWS Regional Surprises
May 24, 2023
Coach Tory's Recap of the D1 Softball Regionals
May 22, 2023
Understanding positioning of middle infielders to cover on a steal.
May 19, 2023
Visualization / Pitchers moving to 12 inch balls / Exploited a rule to your advantage is wrong / Manager vs Coach / Awards are important to players
May 17, 2023
Coach Tory's Comments on the CWS Selections
May 15, 2023
Coach: What is your reaction level?
May 12, 2023
Catchers overworked / Set up for success / Young pitcher advice / Answer to unruly parents / Justin McLeod interview / Teach obstruction rule
May 10, 2023
Defending Delayed Steals
May 05, 2023
Don't lose sight of fun / Advice on reframing comments / Gene pool of players / Trends in the College game
May 03, 2023
Help players work on weaknesses
Apr 28, 2023
Stop thinking things are hard / Target for pitchers / Wasting time and time limits / Pitchers and Strikeouts / Use protective equipment
Apr 26, 2023
Calling Pitches
Apr 21, 2023
Reframing Adversity / Develop a Pitching Staff / Instant Replay - Good or Bad / Taking a 3-0 Pitch??? / Behavior Styles
Apr 19, 2023
Playing to win versus playing not to lose
Apr 14, 2023
Incorporate fun activities into practice / Speed up the fastpitch game / Adjust our attitude when players don't show up for practice
Apr 12, 2023
Finding Winning Players for your team
Apr 07, 2023
Challenge of Cutting a Player / Both sides of a viral video / An out is not always a mechanical problem
Apr 05, 2023
Catcher Positioning
Mar 31, 2023
Listener Questions / Mental Game Advice / Pitching Questions / Tips from a successful D1 player on playing at the highest level / Playing Time Guidelines
Mar 29, 2023
Defensive Positioning
Mar 24, 2023
Expectations / Smaller pitcher / It's not always the pitch callers fault / Sports that complement softball / Ground balls are bad
Mar 22, 2023
Use terminology that makes sense to right handers and left handers!
Mar 16, 2023
Pitching Question: Which pitch to throw? / Interview with Val Alston, author of "Confident, Calm, & Clutch" / Balancing schedule early in the season
Mar 15, 2023
White Ball Era
Mar 10, 2023
Exercises to avoid for pitchers / Percentage of players that did not find a new team through the portal / Work on Visual Skills
Mar 08, 2023
Teach them to take care of their equipment
Mar 03, 2023
Start Back vs Step Back / Pitchers tipping pitches / Observations from a softball parent
Mar 01, 2023
The Last Out - Shouldn't be any different than any other out
Feb 24, 2023
Tip for Players College Visits / Does Softball have to be your major in college?
Feb 22, 2023
Is it motivated, disciplined or both?
Feb 17, 2023
Importance of small ball / Understanding runner interference
Feb 15, 2023
"You Can Observe A Lot By Watching", Yogi Berra
Feb 10, 2023
Exposing your players to different ways of doing things / Part 3 of influential women in softball
Feb 08, 2023
Not every player has college aspirations, treat them the same.
Feb 03, 2023
Do large organizations make sense for travel teams? / Part 2 of ground breaking women
Feb 01, 2023
Don't commit to creating a new team too early.
Jan 27, 2023
Part 2 of interview with Justin McLeod / Ground breaking women in college softball
Jan 25, 2023
Coaching Decisions are not made in a vacuum.
Jan 20, 2023
Interview with Justin McLeod of Extra Inning Softball / She doesn't want to play in college
Jan 18, 2023
"Make an Adjustment" is not coaching!
Jan 13, 2023
Difference between winning players and losing players / Define what is important in knowing what college to attend
Jan 11, 2023
Never Quit - Always Believe
Jan 06, 2023
Goals for the new year / Player Preparation for Spring
Jan 04, 2023
If you are going to complain about a problem, be prepared to spend the money to fix it.
Dec 30, 2022
Coaching High School and Travel at the same time / Right Sized Roster
Dec 28, 2022
Players don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.
Dec 23, 2022
Listener questions about recruiting / More great players, fewer great teams. / Action Coach Tip
Dec 21, 2022
Interview prospective players with a plan
Dec 16, 2022
Anderson Bat Interview / Changing Face of College Athletics / Action Coach
Dec 14, 2022
A stitch in time saves nine
Dec 09, 2022
Recruiting "Coach Speak" / Celebrations for routine plays / Winter Workouts
Dec 07, 2022
Great coaches are made in the off-season
Dec 02, 2022
Prize Money Tournaments / Be uncomfortable in training / Answering the why
Nov 30, 2022
Fluid Not Robotic
Nov 25, 2022
Clearwater Invitational / Winter Workouts / Cold Weather Preparedness
Nov 23, 2022
Time Limit Changes
Nov 18, 2022
Enjoy the game before it is over / Players over frustrated with their performance / White Uniform Pants
Nov 16, 2022
Addition by Subtraction
Nov 11, 2022
Players losing love for game / Leadership / Safety Tips
Nov 09, 2022
Advice from an ancient Greek Philosopher
Nov 04, 2022
Recruiting Question / Halloween and Softball / Teach Nutrition
Nov 02, 2022
If we don't have a pitcher, do we have a team?
Oct 28, 2022
Playing Time Questions / Gamesmanship or Cheating / Reactions to Tournaments no meeting expectations
Oct 26, 2022
Help for Beginning Coaches / Quality At Bats / Interview
Oct 12, 2022
Balance the negative and positive of performance
Oct 07, 2022
Overcoming instincts / Growth as coaches / Change culture of being loud
Oct 05, 2022
Can a home run be a bad thing?
Sep 30, 2022
Beware of claims creating greatness / Evaluate a player who is good in all areas / Losing vs winning and Communication
Sep 28, 2022
Writing Letters of Recommendation
Sep 23, 2022
Perceptions of College Coaches / Recruiting Questions / Words of Wisdom
Sep 21, 2022
How to handle bad days.
Sep 16, 2022
Names of Camps? / Finding a team after relocating / Focus on Development
Sep 14, 2022
Handling Frustration
Sep 09, 2022
September 1st and Recruiting / Communicating with College Coaches / Pressure Drill
Sep 07, 2022
Teach secondary plays!
Sep 02, 2022
Let's get softball in the LA Olympics / Twist on joining big organizations / Adding players to your roster
Aug 31, 2022
Outfield is not a Position!
Aug 26, 2022
Speed of the Game / Starting College Careers / Create Pressure in Practice
Aug 24, 2022
Make sure you have defined "best"
Aug 19, 2022
15th Commandment of Recruiting / Coaches setting high standards? / Develop Secondary Position
Aug 17, 2022
Coaches, give yourself an end of year/season exit interview
Aug 12, 2022
We need more catchers / Bring back competition / Pressure cooker style of coaching
Aug 10, 2022
Take care of our gloves
Aug 05, 2022
How Important is a Player's Potential / Time Limits / Over Coaching
Aug 03, 2022
How to handle a player who doesn't want to be there?
Jul 29, 2022
College Softball - The rich keep getting richer / Nationals vs World Series vs ?? / Illegal Pitch
Jul 27, 2022
Player or team performance is not a straight line of improvement
Jul 22, 2022
When a player outgrows her team / Stage Fright for players / Ask better questions before going to a tournament
Jul 20, 2022
Silly Season - Finishing the season and trying out for next season
Jul 15, 2022
Etiquette for showcases / Organization Jumping / Pick the right showcase
Jul 13, 2022
Teach your players the basics of keeping score
Jul 08, 2022
UCLA going to the Big 10 / Follow up of previous topic / Quote from Matt Lisle
Jul 06, 2022
Tag Plays - Teach your players that the runner has to come to the base
Jul 01, 2022
Responses to Loyalty Topic / Pro-Leagues / Teach sliding better
Jun 29, 2022
The Comfort Zone, Stretch Zone and Panic Zone
Jun 24, 2022
Loyalty in the game / How hot is too hot / More efficient practice
Jun 22, 2022
Enthusiasm - When is too much too much
Jun 17, 2022
Great Team Interview / Dominant Team OK? / Things don't always go right
Jun 15, 2022
Be consistent with your coaching style in big moments
Jun 10, 2022
How many players needed on travel teams / Tryout Tips / Bunting is important
Jun 08, 2022
Practice outfield infield communication
Jun 03, 2022
College Season Wrap up / Softball community support / No cookie cutter approach to coaching
Jun 01, 2022
Have a plan for a mound visit.
May 27, 2022
End of College Season / Things that need to be fixed / Coaching your own daughter
May 25, 2022
How to manage marathon days at tournaments
May 20, 2022
Accountability / Safety Equipment / Coaches need to practice
May 17, 2022
Quality of play is a function of knowledge, practice and talent.
May 13, 2022
Keeping the game fun / Recruiting Questions / Mental approach for hitters
May 11, 2022
Look for what's not there in games to plan your practice
May 06, 2022
The catching position / Mental Health / Covering Bases
May 04, 2022
Visual Cues vs Verbal Instruction
Apr 29, 2022
The Good: Softball is in a great position / Pressure / Compassion and Empathy
Apr 27, 2022
Don't confuse the player because the adults have different opinions
Apr 22, 2022
Illegal Pitch Disputes / Bat Weight / Base Running Awareness
Apr 20, 2022
Weather Delay Chaos - Have a plan
Apr 15, 2022
Interview with Anderson Bat Co. / Good, Bad and the Ugly / Body Language
Apr 13, 2022
New Teams, New Players, Inexperienced Coaches - Take nothing for granted
Apr 08, 2022
Define Money's Worth / Dance Dance / Every fast player doesn't need to be a slapper
Apr 06, 2022
Winning or Losing, stay the course.
Apr 01, 2022
Recap of College Softball / Music in Games / Pitchers needing to pitch to live hitters
Mar 30, 2022
Know the Rules!
Mar 25, 2022
Pitchers and a tight strike zone / Coach Players from where they are / Dealing with over confidence
Mar 23, 2022
What do we mean by soft hands and teaching it
Mar 18, 2022
Playing in Bad Weather / Bad behavior by a player / Athlete Mental Health
Mar 16, 2022
Teaching hitting through the ball
Mar 11, 2022
Umpire Shortage / Gold Bracket vs Silver Bracket / Staying the Course Helping a Player
Mar 09, 2022
Throwing hard does not always equal throwing well
Mar 04, 2022
Clearwater Tournament Interview / Importance of Little Things / Where is a coach most valuable on game day
Mar 02, 2022
Setting your tolerance level for aggressiveness
Feb 25, 2022
How to manage bullying / Early impressions of college softball / Reaction time for hitters
Feb 23, 2022
Don't create "THAT" coach's kid!
Feb 18, 2022
Senoritis / Pre-season rankings and awards / Hitting struggles is not always mechanical
Feb 16, 2022
Planning accordingly when creating a team.
Feb 11, 2022
Coaches who yell / Too many travel teams / Look Good, Play Good
Feb 09, 2022
The best team does not always equal the best position player in a position.
Feb 04, 2022
Division 1 Top 25 / USSSA Pitching Rules Changes / How to Increase Arm Strength
Feb 02, 2022
Merge new players into your team with a plan
Jan 28, 2022
Forecast of upcoming college season with Justin McLeod / Using assistant coaches
Jan 26, 2022
Scrimmages can be beneficial
Jan 21, 2022
Impact of not playing HS ball / Vision Training / Building player's confidence
Jan 19, 2022
Getting Back to Practices with Realistic Expectations
Jan 14, 2022
Catching Instruction and Practice / State of College Athletics / Connecting training to game like situations
Jan 12, 2022
Training to recognize what is possible
Jan 07, 2022
Catchers back up first base / More games are lost than won / What is a ball player / I hate "my bad"
Jan 05, 2022
Explaining What You Want isn't the Same Thing as Coaching
Dec 31, 2021
Catcher's Mask - On or Off / Strike out is just an out / Yoda Logic / Create Versatility
Dec 29, 2021
Coaches should always have a repair/emergency kit available
Dec 24, 2021
Quality at bat / Drama of starting a new team / Age of players dictates our practice plans
Dec 22, 2021
Things coaches should be doing over the holidays and off-season
Dec 17, 2021
5 Ways to Judge Commitment / Maintain a program after a great player is gone / What homework really is
Dec 15, 2021
Coaches - You have a great opportunity to teach some non-softball life lessons
Dec 10, 2021
Pinnacle Power Butter Interview / Hitting Doesn't Get Easier / Coaches Keeping Their Composure
Dec 08, 2021
Transition from Cold Weather Practices to Warm Weather Game
Dec 03, 2021
Are dynasties good for sports / 3 B's of playing better defense / Side or short toss
Dec 01, 2021
Match your coaching level to the players skill level
Nov 26, 2021
Interview with BatClubUSA / How to handle multiple games in a row / Hitting balls for practice
Nov 24, 2021
Don't Unintentionally Create a Prima-Donna Player
Nov 19, 2021
Softball Shopping List / Fall Signing Period / WTH Moment
Nov 17, 2021
Preparing to move up an age group.
Nov 12, 2021
College Status with Justin McLeod / Pickup Players / Hitting with a purpose
Nov 10, 2021
Playing in Cold Weather
Nov 05, 2021
Changes in college athletics (NIL) / Pregame and game day preparation / Building a team - talent isn't everything
Nov 03, 2021
End of season debriefing and meetings.
Oct 29, 2021
What success really is for hitters / Specialization vs. multi-sport athletes / Do players understand catch phrases
Oct 27, 2021
Playing the outfield fence and ways to communicate.
Oct 22, 2021
Weight Training / Simple habits that make better players / Old School way of playing with rhythm
Oct 20, 2021
Running the bases.
Oct 15, 2021
Umpire Grab Bag / Recruiting Visit Questions / Why pitchers should attack the zone
Oct 13, 2021
Use field conditions to your advantage.
Oct 08, 2021
Pitching Speed / Negativity / Transferring practice to games
Oct 06, 2021
Do's and Don'ts to fully utilize batting cage time.
Oct 01, 2021
Coach Pitch Questions / 10U Questions / Coaching Superstitions
Sep 29, 2021
Play More Innings! Showcase Players!
Sep 24, 2021
Being Realistic / Old School vs New School Coaching / Team Talent is split, how do we coach them
Sep 22, 2021
To teach the big skills you have to teach the little skills.
Sep 17, 2021
Grab Bag of Topics / Everybody is not an expert on Facebook / Kids don't learn from people they don't like.
Sep 15, 2021
Team is failing on defense. Causes and Solutions.
Sep 10, 2021
Rule Changes Update / Players getting involved in the community in times of need / Coaches should have at least basic pitching knowledge
Sep 08, 2021
How to handle the situation where a star player gets hurt and is out for an extended time.
Sep 03, 2021
Daughter meeting her idol / Judging expectations for younger players / Over Coaching in games
Sep 01, 2021
When players make amazing plays in a game it doesn't just happen.
Aug 27, 2021
Help for beginning coaches / Parent frustration when their player's don't have as much drive / Practice sliding more
Aug 25, 2021
How to handle playing good and not winning.
Aug 20, 2021
Big Changes in College Athletics / Keeping Your Field Nice / Value of live pitching vs coach pitching
Aug 18, 2021
Helping young players be more accurate throwers.
Aug 13, 2021
Make a plan for the year / Keep the "fun" in fundamentals / Softball - Stay Classy
Aug 11, 2021
The value of all players spending time in the bullpen.
Aug 06, 2021
NIL and Transfer Portal is putting "I" in team / Olympics / Show your team the next level
Aug 04, 2021
Teach our players to get up!
Jul 30, 2021
Proper Hitting Preparation / Player's attitudes and influences / Coaches, work on your game
Jul 28, 2021
Catcher Positioning - Get your catcher where they belong
Jul 23, 2021
Part 2 Interview with Justin McCleod / End of Summer Season / Advice on close of season for coaches
Jul 21, 2021
Why? Preparing players to understand.
Jul 16, 2021
Interview with Justin McCleod / Impact of National Organizations on Travel Softball / Coaches you are going to be judged either way
Jul 14, 2021
Get more warmup time before your game by making a simple adjustment.
Jul 09, 2021
Big Changes in the College Game / Umpire Shortage / Wasting Field Time
Jul 07, 2021
Don't confuse the players by saying things that are contradictory.
Jul 02, 2021
Team Jumping / Why are a lot of catchers good hitters / Cutoffs, Relays & nightmares
Jun 30, 2021
Training players to transfer the ball from the glove to throwing hand or picking up a ball.
Jun 25, 2021
Tribute to Coach Bob Heck (Father of fastpitch in Georgia) / Part 2 Joey Myers Interview / Recruiting Picture / Backing up in the Outfield
Jun 23, 2021
Working on recognizing defensive spacing and making the correct decision.
Jun 18, 2021
Interview - Joey Myers, Hitting Performance Lab / Lesson learned from college season / Coaches continuing to grow
Jun 16, 2021
Our job is not to teach the skills but to teach our players how to learn the skills.
Jun 11, 2021
NCAA Tournament Thoughts / Rethinking some defensive things / Overcoaching hitters in a game
Jun 09, 2021
Tribute to legendary college coaches retiring.
Jun 08, 2021
Handling demands of two teams at the same time.
Jun 04, 2021
Thoughts and predictions for the College World Series
Jun 03, 2021
College Softball News / Balancing Practice Schedules / Approaching an Umpire
Jun 02, 2021
Teach your players how to run
May 28, 2021
Bonus Episode - Thoughts on the D1 Super Regionals this weekend
May 28, 2021
Good time home to first / Part 2 of interview ofTristan Hildebrandt / Last Game / Better jump on the bases
May 26, 2021
Pick-off plays. How valuable they are and how to take advantage of them.
May 21, 2021
Interview with Tristan Hildebrandt of Anderson Bat / Pitcher Only - good or bad / DP Flex
May 19, 2021
Vacation Softball
May 14, 2021
Pitcher - Catcher relationships / Regular recruiting calendar is back / Playing time
May 12, 2021
This could be the one - Keeping that every pitch focus
May 07, 2021
Part 2 of Interview with Jerrad Hardin / College Softball News / Unusual skill for better practices
May 05, 2021
Keeping emotions within the boundaries of top performance.
Apr 30, 2021
Interview with Jerrad Hardin / College Highlights / Greatest weakness in Softball
Apr 28, 2021
Don't waste a minute. We can give our team more innings.
Apr 23, 2021
D1 Recruiting Changes / Regional Playoff Sites / College Softball is really good/ Slap Defense
Apr 21, 2021
A Strikeout is just an out
Apr 16, 2021
Umpire shortage and challenges umpires face / Safety Bases / Preparing to play in bad weather
Apr 14, 2021
Baserunning - practice judging balls
Apr 09, 2021
Why are parents unhappy / Crazy endings and what we can learn / Stacking buckets
Apr 07, 2021
Pitching staffs and how to manage their innings
Apr 02, 2021
Softball is now 4th ranked sport / State of umpiring crews / Work on weaknesses
Mar 31, 2021
Coach Prep - So you want to be a college coach
Mar 26, 2021
Part 2 Justin McLeod Interview / 1 Knee Down Catching / Defensive Positioning
Mar 24, 2021
Coach Prep - Coaching the bases is a full time job
Mar 19, 2021
Justin McLeod Interview / Field Conditions / Play the sun fields
Mar 17, 2021
Coach Prep - Strategies to use when your team is not having success
Mar 12, 2021
Sportsmanship - what coaches should do / Grab bag of questions / Signals - Don't overdo it
Mar 10, 2021
Coach Prep - We need to teach our players the difference between TRY and DO
Mar 05, 2021
Amazing Plays are practiced / Team Chemistry / Coaches being prepared for stuff going wrong
Mar 03, 2021
Coach Prep - Weather is bad, but indoor practices can be effective with the right attitude.
Feb 26, 2021
Recap College Softball / College Camps Phenomenon / Throwing and Catching
Feb 24, 2021
Coach Prep - A key to winning is closing the gap between the best players and the weaker players.
Feb 19, 2021
Utilizing coaching staff / Getting players ready for college ball / Quality outfield practice
Feb 17, 2021
Coach Prep - Dealing with the spoiled/pampered athlete and coaches don't create them.
Feb 12, 2021
Hitter's struggles are not always mechanical / College Softball is on the horizon / Speed and Agility: Good investment of our time?
Feb 10, 2021
Coach Prep - Coaches, know the rules.
Feb 05, 2021
Part 2 of Rachel Coleman Interview on Recruiting / Hank Aaron's attitude about hitting / Coaches need to work hard for their players
Feb 03, 2021
Coach Prep - Have a plan to seamlessly integrate your new players into the team.
Jan 29, 2021
Recruiting advice from a professional / Traveling by airplane / Early season practices
Jan 27, 2021
Coach Prep - Taking one for the team. Do's and don'ts of getting hit by a pitch.
Jan 22, 2021
Do Catchers throw too much? / Don't speak negatively about yourself / Quality vs Quantity
Jan 20, 2021
Coach Prep - To be a great coach you have to have great practice plans
Jan 15, 2021
What to do - player is being taught incorrectly / Team Financial Accounting / What to look for in a pitcher
Jan 13, 2021
Coach Prep - Role of coaches in creating a positive attitude
Jan 08, 2021
College Camps worth it? / Players need to compete for positions / Corona Update / Coaches we have to get in shape
Jan 06, 2021
Coach Prep - Things we say that confuse players
Jan 01, 2021
Talent Increasing - Passion Decreasing / Covering bases on steals / Quality at-bat is not always a hit
Dec 30, 2020
Coach Prep - Utilizing Assistant Coaches correctly
Dec 25, 2020
Off-season conditioning / 5 rules to be a great sports parent / Sarcasm is not a good coaching philosophy
Dec 23, 2020
Coach Prep - Strategic choices when an out is more important than giving up a run.
Dec 18, 2020
Building a Softball Facility / Younger Sibling / Body Language / Trap of coaching every player the same
Dec 16, 2020
Coach Prep - Dad coaches can be too hard on their own daughters.
Dec 11, 2020
2021 College Softball Update / Home to First Time / Celebrating Small Victories
Dec 09, 2020
Coach Prep - Ready Position and Glove Positioning
Dec 04, 2020
Inappropriate Walk-up Music / Peaks and Valleys of softball calendar / Percentage HS to College / Teach our players to backup
Dec 02, 2020
Coach Prep - Pitching Instruction: It's not the label but the mechanics
Nov 27, 2020
Impact of COVID on softball / Teach apologizing won't correct a problem / Teaching controlled aggression
Nov 25, 2020
Coach Prep - Training players to understand their capabilities
Nov 20, 2020
Left Handed Players / Keeping Score / Base Running
Nov 18, 2020
Coach Prep - Frustration trying to push players to the next level of play.
Nov 13, 2020
Coach Recruiting Responsibilities / Strikeout is just an out / Yoda Logic / Gamechanger Society
Nov 11, 2020
Coach Prep - Pitching to Contact
Nov 06, 2020
Player Motivation / Princess Bride Hitting / What Outfielders Don't Do Well
Nov 04, 2020
Coach Prep - Managing Player Potential
Oct 30, 2020
Favorite Fields / Hitters determine what you can hit / Womb U / Pitchers Fielding
Oct 28, 2020
Coach Prep - Appropriate Practice
Oct 23, 2020
One Handed Drills / Hitting Coach Attributes / Team Culture / Accountability
Oct 21, 2020
Coach Prep - Coach and player umpire relationship
Oct 16, 2020
Derail recruiting / Lists and rankings / End of Season Tournament / Coaches handling criticism
Oct 14, 2020
Coach Prep - Coach - Player Communication.
Oct 09, 2020
What is a ball player? / Travel Ball costs / Transitioning from coaching baseball to softball
Oct 07, 2020
Coach Prep - Coach your catchers UP
Oct 02, 2020
Pitcher's warm up / Coaching Style / Coachable vs Un-coachable / Play better for some pitchers
Sep 30, 2020
Coach Prep - Each player needs a Player Development Plan
Sep 25, 2020
Hitting better in practice than in a game / Junior colleges / Coaches set the tone
Sep 23, 2020
Coach Prep - Little things make a great difference
Sep 18, 2020
Knee Savers / Not Enough Practice / Team Conflict / Cutoffs vs Relays
Sep 16, 2020
Coach Prep - Are you watching the game correctly?
Sep 11, 2020
More Games Lost Than Won / Attack The Zone / Spread The Work
Sep 09, 2020
Coach Prep - Softball skills and athleticism
Sep 04, 2020
Catchers backing up first / Skills to real life / Unwritten Rules / Taking it personally when a player leaves
Sep 02, 2020
Coach Prep - Playing for a team with fewer skills and is less competitive. (School Team, etc)
Aug 28, 2020
Developing Competitiveness / Interview with InnerPro Sports / Fall Recruiting / Signals, Base Running & Offensive Strategies
Aug 26, 2020
Coach Prep - Teaching Softball Skills
Aug 21, 2020
Moving Up in Bat Size / Recruitment Changes / Turf, Cleat or Spikes
Aug 19, 2020
Coach Prep - Keep Practices Fresh with new Ideas and Fun built in
Aug 14, 2020
Punishment for Mistakes / Finding a New Team / Corona Impact on Softball / Favoritism
Aug 11, 2020
Coach Prep - Virtual Learning this year? How to use your breaks between classes.
Aug 07, 2020
Finding Dedicated Players / Merger PG / PGF / School Ball is Back / Dropped 3rd Strike
Aug 05, 2020
Coach Prep - Throwing is a multi-tool skill
Jul 31, 2020
Foul Tips / Interview with Steven Locke- AP Gold 03 / Corona Impact / Large national organizations
Jul 31, 2020
Foul Tips / Interview with Steven Locke- AP Gold 03 / Corona Impact / Large national organizations
Jul 31, 2020
Coach Prep - Wisely choosing a bat
Jul 25, 2020
Catcher's Mask On or Off / Recruiting Date Changes / 2020 Craziest Year Ever / Create Versatility
Jul 22, 2020
Coach Prep - Instilling a CAN DO Attitude
Jul 17, 2020
Use Heart Protection / Left Handed Catchers / Should Colleges Add Sports / Corona Impact Update / Solving Wrists Rolling Over
Jul 15, 2020
Coach Prep - Base Running Checklist
Jul 10, 2020
Equipment Tip / Corona Impact Update / Pulling Pitchers
Jul 08, 2020
Discussion of anxiety and mental health issues with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Jul 08, 2020
Coach Prep - Balance your schedule to maximize team development
Jul 03, 2020
What Age To Start Lessons / Visual Training Interview / Corona Impact Updates / Calling Pitches
Jul 01, 2020
Coach Prep - Coaches, you have to set conduct guidelines for players, coaches and parents.
Jun 26, 2020
Batting Practice Guidelines / Interview with the CEO of Pocket Radar / Corona Update / Use of Field Time
Jun 24, 2020
Coach Prep - A lineup is more than 1 - 9
Jun 19, 2020
Dealing with a shy player / Recruiting Tool / Corona Impact Update / Pickup Players
Jun 17, 2020
Coach Prep - Stop Yelling – I Can Hear You!
Jun 12, 2020
Weekly Corona Update - Camps & Showcases - Missing Practices - Dugout Etiquette
Jun 10, 2020
Coach Prep - Guidelines When We Start Playing
Jun 05, 2020
Coaching Vacancy - Impact of COVID-19 - Stalling in a Game - Building Your Schedule
Jun 03, 2020
Coach Prep - Initial Attitude Coming Back - Coaches its on us!
May 29, 2020
Mental Game Coach Interview - COVID 19 updates - Initial Practice Advice
May 27, 2020
Coach Prep - College Coaches can't come see us play, we have to substitute
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 Updates / Showcases? / Teams Folding / Coaches come back stronger
May 20, 2020
Coach Prep - Getting Back Into Practice
May 15, 2020
Impact of Corona Virus on the Softball World and Players Loss of Confidence
May 13, 2020
Coach Prep - Learning to Communicate
May 08, 2020
Equipment Tip - Warm Up Time - Corona Impact - Changes to Start Playing - Coaches Tip
May 06, 2020
Coach Prep - Greatest Player Discussion and Their Characteristics
May 01, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - Update on Corona Effects, Summer Tournaments on or off, Team Names, & Coaching Tip
Apr 29, 2020
Coach Prep - Managing Individual Awards within the team.
Apr 24, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - Great Listener Questions, NCAA update, Downtime Resources and Coaching Tip
Apr 22, 2020
Coach Prep - Tools for the Coach / Parent
Apr 17, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "The Everything Fastpitch Movie Night Spectacular!"
Apr 16, 2020
CoachPrep - Remote Training and Effective Communication
Apr 11, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "The Impact of the NCAA Decision to Extend Players an Extra Year of Eligibility"
Apr 08, 2020
CoachPrep - Coaching and Communication
Apr 03, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "We're Going to Need to Wait Just a Little Longer for Olympic Softball"
Apr 01, 2020
CoachPrep - Carpe Diem! Recruiting Communication
Mar 28, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "Softball Homework"
Mar 25, 2020
CoachPrep - Bat Size and Choosing the Right Bat
Mar 20, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "A Springtime Without Softball"
Mar 18, 2020
CoachPrep - Pitching: How Much is Too Much?
Mar 15, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "Social Media Coaching & Coronavirus' Effect on Athletics
Mar 12, 2020
CoachPrep - Coaching Defense with Inexperienced Players
Mar 06, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "Coach Scott Whitlock Returns"
Mar 04, 2020
CoachPrep - The Value of Scrimmaging
Feb 29, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "The Everything Fastpitch 100th Episode Special"
Feb 27, 2020
CoachPrep - Baserunning and the Art of Coaching it
Feb 22, 2020
Everything Fastpitch -"1 More Episode to 100! Where is the Base Path? Obstruction and Concussions"
Feb 19, 2020
CoachPrep - Bunt Defense Part II: Taking it to the Next Level.
Feb 15, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "Coach is Gone... Now What? How to Handle a Coaching Change."
Feb 13, 2020
CoachPrep - Bunt Defense
Feb 08, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "Facemask Fallacy, Tagging Up Rule, The Importance of Hitting at a Tryout and More!"
Feb 06, 2020
CoachPrep - Explaining What You Want isn't the Same Thing as Coaching
Jan 31, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "The Ballpark Wagon, No Ties, NCAA Top 25 and More!"
Jan 30, 2020
CoachPrep - The Double Play
Jan 25, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "Seeing the Game at the Highest Level Part II -- The Olympians."
Jan 23, 2020
CoachPrep - Coaching the Next Generation Player
Jan 18, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "Catchphrase Communication"
Jan 16, 2020
CoachPrep - Take Them Out to the Ball-Game... Exposing Young Players to the College Game.
Jan 10, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "We Are Getting This New Year Started Right! We're Talkiing Rules"
Jan 09, 2020
CoachPrep - Knowing the Rules of the Game.
Jan 03, 2020
Everything Fastpitch - "The Final Episode -- of the DECADE!"
Jan 01, 2020
CoachPrep - Practical Strategies for Practicing Indoors"
Dec 27, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Gifts for Coaches and a Listener Needs Advice on Practicing Indoors"
Dec 24, 2019
CoachPrep - Defending the Slap
Dec 20, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "The Fastpitch Prep Coach Challenge"
Dec 18, 2019
CoachPrep - Team Building Strategies
Dec 14, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "What to Give the Coach that has Everything? How About the Gift of Life?"
Dec 11, 2019
CoachPrep - Learning to be an Open Minded Coach
Dec 07, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "It is OK to be a Snowflake at the Plate"
Dec 05, 2019
CoachPrep - On-Field Awareness: Do Your Players Know What To Do?
Nov 29, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "You Don't Need an Energy Drink to be a MONSTER"
Nov 27, 2019
CoachPrep - The Art of Bunting: Part 2
Nov 23, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Getting a Fresh Set of Eyes on the Situation"
Nov 20, 2019
CoachPrep - The ins and Outs of Bunting
Nov 16, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Everything I Hate About .... Showcases!"
Nov 14, 2019
CoachPrep - Improving Hitters by Coaching Hitting at Practice
Nov 09, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Composite Bat Fact and Fiction and Getting Your Players on the Same Page"
Nov 06, 2019
CoachPrep - Coaching HItting In-Game vs Coaching Hitting at Practice
Nov 01, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "The Transgender Athlete"
Oct 30, 2019
CoachPrep - Being an Effective Middle-Man: Working with College Coaches to Helkp Your Players
Oct 25, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "What You Need to Know About Fall Recruiting"
Oct 23, 2019
CoachPrep: The Pitching Staff: Making the Right Decisions and Getting the Most Out of Your Pitcher
Oct 18, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Goal Setting and the Fair Pay to Play Act"
Oct 16, 2019
CoachPrep: Setting Your Line-Up
Oct 11, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Episode 80, Off-Season Conditioning, and Base Bandits"
Oct 09, 2019
CoachPrep: Cut-offs and Relays
Oct 04, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Rundowns and the Affordability of Youth Sports"
Oct 02, 2019
CoachPrep: Episode 1. We HATE Free Bases -- Everything You've Wanted to Know About 1st & 3rd Plays
Sep 27, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Rundowns, Breaking Out of a Slump, Getting Your Bench Into the Game, and the Clincher Softball"
Sep 25, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "The Parental Mental Game, Basrunning Obligations, and the G Tee"
Sep 19, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Warming Up or Working Out"
Sep 11, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Getting Defensive - THE SEQUEL: The Outfield and The Importance of the Pre-Game Talk"
Sep 04, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "UPDATED EPISODE! Listener Mailbag Episode! Selecting the Right Team and How to Keep a Good Thing Going"
Aug 30, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "How Championship Teams Should Act"
Aug 22, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Recruiting from Canada and Scouting for Opponents"
Aug 14, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "We're Doubling Up This Week! Two Coaching Tips and Two Listener Generated Topics"
Aug 07, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Listener Questions & Push Back from Coach Tory's Comments!"
Aug 01, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Recruiting and Tryouts"
Jul 25, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Reminiscing on Colorado and Nationals"
Jul 17, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "The Colorado Experience"
Jul 10, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Does Attitude Matter During Recruiting? ABSOLUTELY!"
Jul 03, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Framing and Showcase First Impressions"
Jun 27, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "What is the Foul Line, The Transfer Portal, and Helping a Batter Match Mental Strike Zone to Reality"
Jun 19, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Coach Went to the WCWS -- Sort of. Mailbag, coaching Tips and More!"
Jun 13, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "This Episode is All About the Listener Mail-Bag!"
Jun 05, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Hot Bats, Body Control at the Plate"
May 29, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "#WCWS Elite Eight. Breaking Down the Women's College World Series"
May 29, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Tired of Getting Slapped? We've Got Strategies For You!"
May 22, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Super Regionals Are Set! OurBracket Breakdown is Here"
May 22, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Listener Mailbag and Mixin' Up the Practice Routine"
May 16, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "NCAA Women's College World Series Bracket Breakdown!"
May 13, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "You Asked For It. We Name a Duck Player of the Week."
May 08, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "What is More Important for a Successful Program? Coaching or Players?"
May 02, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Oregon Beats #1, Kinley Johnson Returns to the Field, and Practice Drills"
Apr 24, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "College Softball Roundup and Look Good, Feel Good?"
Apr 18, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "PotW Beth McCulley of TN Tech, Why Front Toss is Your Friend, and Double Play Drills"
Apr 11, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Coach McGinnis Talks Tornado Aftermath, a Year Later. When You're at the Park -- Just Don't"
Apr 03, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Interview With Jax State Head Jana McGinnis and Do You Know THE SYSTEM?"
Mar 27, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "Portland, Oregon and Danielle Gibson, WE SALUTE YOU!"
Mar 20, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - "50th Episode Extravaganza!
Mar 14, 2019
How Fast is Fast and Bunting is Really Cool. No, Seriously. It is!
Mar 06, 2019
Rain Rain.. GO. AWAY.
Feb 27, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - Instructor Roundtable & Ballpark Lingo
Feb 20, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - Coach Deb Sonnenberg is Back Talking Olympics and a New Segment
Feb 13, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - Coach Deb Sonnenberg is Back to Talk Recruiting Changes
Feb 06, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - The Transfer Portal. The Gift that Keeps on Giving.
Feb 01, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - Make An Impression or Go Home.
Jan 23, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - National Team News and Mercer Head Coach Stephanie DeDeFeo
Jan 17, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - Holiday Camp Roundup & Interview with Coach Kassie Stanfill
Jan 10, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - Breaking In That New Glove and Do YOUR Batting Gloves Smell Like Hits?
Jan 03, 2019
Everything Fastpitch - The Grinch That Stole Recruiting
Dec 27, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - What a Girl Wants... For CHRISTMAS.
Dec 20, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - Transfer Rule discussion, Gift Ideas for that Coach in Your Life and More!
Dec 13, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - BATMEN! What is Fastpitch Prep All About?
Dec 06, 2018
Men Play Fastpitch,.. WAI! WHAT?! Winter Training is Here, Get a Leg Up On The Competition
Nov 29, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - The THANKSGIVING Episode
Nov 23, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - You Won A Showcase Tournament, But Did You SHOWCASE Your Players?
Nov 21, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - New Transfer Rules - A Recruiting Do-Ver or a Good Thing For College Softball?
Nov 15, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - The Coaches DISAGREE! Columbus Needs an Update, & Showcase Tip.
Nov 08, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - Where Should You Stand in the Box? Coach Tip and Interview with Piedmon College Head Coach Terry Martin
Oct 31, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - Practice Like You Mean it, Interview With Coach Don and a Tip of the Week.
Oct 24, 2018
When Fastpitch Gets it Right
Oct 17, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - SUPERSIZED! Shoutouts, Sliding, Coach Deb Sonnenberg and Tip of the Week!"
Oct 10, 2018
"Everything Fastpitch Returns! PotW Kinlee Johnson, Affect the Game, Coach Tips and Mini Pigs"
Oct 03, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "FPP Player of the Week, Get Ready Finale - PRESSURE, Interview with Coach Schnute, Coach Tory's Tip of the Week!"
Aug 10, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "ShoutOut News, Get Ready - You Versus Mother Nature, Interview with Coach Marshall of Frirecrackers, and Coach Don's Tip"
Aug 02, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Get Ready Pt 4, Interview with Coach Graham from Tennessee Tech, Hey Coach and Tory's Tip of the Week!"
Jul 26, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Get Ready Pt 3, Andrea Browning Interview, Triple Crown Controversy, Coach Don's Tip of the Week!"
Jul 18, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Get Ready pt2 - Scouting, Interview with Chap Greene, and Coach Tory's Tip of the Week"
Jul 11, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Getting Warmed Up, Claudia Cooper Interview, Hey Coach, and Coach Don's Hitting Tip of the Week!"
Jul 04, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Are You One of THOSE Parents? 3 New Interviews & This Week's Coach Tory Tip!"
Jun 27, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Are You Doing Everything it Takes to be a Complete Player? Plus Interviews and Coach Don has a Hitting Tip!"
Jun 20, 2018
Everythng Fastpitch - "WCWS Aftermath, Lauren Bennett and Coach Donley Canary Interviews, and Hitting Tip of the Week"
Jun 13, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "WCWS Prediction Show - The Finale!"
May 31, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Boys vs Girls and Hitting Pet Peeves!"
May 30, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Super Regional Prediction Show"
May 24, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Selection Sunday Breakdown / Thanks, but No Thanks!"
May 23, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "WCWS Regional Prediction Show!"
May 17, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Bigger and Stronger is Better, Hey Coach, and How They Got Here"
May 09, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Do You Like Me? Check Yes or No, What is Your Relationship with Your Swing, and HEY COACH!
May 02, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Specialization and Where are the Practice Balls??"
Apr 25, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "New NCAA Recruiting Rules"
Apr 23, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - BONUS - "Practice Pitfalls and Practice Strategies"
Apr 13, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "The Fallacy of Earning a Scholarship, Camps, and Questions
Apr 11, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Full Rides, The FBI, and Gettin' Energized!"
Apr 04, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "What is a Prospect, No Softball!? and Listener Question"
Mar 28, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Recuuiting is a Beauty Contest"
Mar 21, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Misconceptions, Showcases and Gloves"
Mar 14, 2018
Everything Fastpitch - "Early Recruiting"
Feb 28, 2018