"The Dirt" NFCA Podcast
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Weekly podcast facilitated by the NFCA featuring a member coach, expert in the field, or other entity who will provide insight to the sport on a different topic in each episode.
| Episode | Date |
|---|---|
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Kids These Days: Effective Strategies for Coaching Gen Z and Beyond | Betsy Butterick and Friends
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Making An Impactful Recruiting Video | Brian Chidester & Brian May | College Bound Jocks
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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Technology and Innovation | Anna Nickel | GameChanger
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Celebrating Girls and Women in Sports | Karen Rudolph
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Mental Planning For Your Season | Breanne Smedley | The Elite Competitor
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Marketing Yourself | Katy Young Staudt | Job Search Consultant
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Being Prepared & Organized For The Season | Luke Wesneski | Alfred University
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Let's Talk Hitting | Shelby Shelton | Paris Junior College
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Jan 08, 2026 |
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NFCA Team Tips For Convention
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Choosing The Right Time For Changes | Lindsay Leftwich | NC State
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Baseball, Softball And The Pros | Ashton Lansdell
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Lessons From A Championship Season | Christine Hutton | University High (Colo.)
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Let's Talk Pitching | Sara Driesenga | Central Michigan
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Quick Hits | Diane Miller | Nebraska
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Mental Toughness Training | Shawnee Harle | Winning Matters
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Supporting Coaches | Scott Fitzgerald | Purcial
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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The Mental Game | Dr. Jack Llewellyn | Sports Psychology Consultant
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Helping Coaches Support Student-Athlete Well-Being | Endure Athletic Mental Fitness
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Sept. 11 Remembrance | Gene Reardon | Central Methodist
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Pitcher Development on the High School Level | Sean Payne & Steven Isaacs | Floyd Central (Ind.)
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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The Coaching Journey | AJ Robinson | Cal State San Marcos
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Let's Talk Hitting | Shena Hollar | Lenoir Rhyne
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Nicole Quigley-Borg | College of San Mateo
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Coaching In A New Place | Brooke Kalman | Drexel
|
Aug 06, 2025 |
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Developing Culture In Your Program | Lizzy Ristano | Athlete Assessments & WeCOACH
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Data Science & Analytics | Dr. Scott Nestler | Florida
|
Jul 23, 2025 |
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Getting Set For The Season | Mark Montgomery | Texas A&M Corpus Christi
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Making Your Equipment List | Drew Wyrick (South Hills HS) & Taylor Taylor (Cleveland Central HS)
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Creating an Inclusive & Supportive Environment | Lauren Lappin (Arizona) & Kirk Walker (UCLA)
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Parent And Coach | Jen Steele (Delaware) & Jexx Varner (Robert Morris)
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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The Psychology of Student-Athletes | Kristen Galloway
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May 28, 2025 |
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Developing Young Pitchers | Texas Glory
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May 07, 2025 |
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Celebrating Your Student-Athletes | Tim Hofmann | Florida State
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Rob Nelson | Lima Senior High School (Ohio)
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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The Other Side of Recruiting | Stacey Nuveman Deniz | San Diego State
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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The Evolution of the Game | Diane Laffey
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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The Evolution of the Game | Deb DiMatteo
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Mental Health | Valerie Alston | Valston Coaching
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Quick Hits For Your Offense | Ryan Greenwood | Indiana Fusion
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Let's Talk Pitching | Megan Rhodes Smith | Tennessee
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Working On Your Team's Mental Game | Matt Phillips
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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2025 NFCA Division III Leadoff Classic Preview
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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2025 NFCA NJCAA Leadoff Classic Preview
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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The Mental Game | Caitlyn Kliniewski | Mind.Body.1
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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2025 NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic Preview
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Understanding & Coaching Kids through Puberty & Adolescence | Dr. Laura McDonald | OGX
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Optimizing Pitching Performance | Randi Shanks | Fastpitch Biomechanical Analysis Specialist
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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Down The Hallway | Steve Babinski & Candace Moats | Indiana Wesleyan
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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Strength & Conditioning | Alan Smith | Alan Smith Athletic Consulting
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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Pre-Convention Seminar Preview | Dr. Kaila Holtz & Dana Sorensen
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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Pre-Convention Seminar Preview | Julie Jones | SSB Performance
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Conflict Resolution | Samantha Ekstrand, Anne Hornak & Clint-Michael Reneau
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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Motor Preferences | David Genest | MPE
|
Oct 29, 2024 |
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Lessons Learned | Justin Lewis | Kansas
|
Oct 16, 2024 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Bailey Dillender | University of the Cumberlands
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Down The Hallway | Lisa & Michael Twyman | Twyman Taekwondo
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Pitching | Lauren Ebstein | Tufts
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Recruiting | Jeff Conrad | North Florida
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Matt Houseman | Aquinas
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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THROWBACK PODCAST! Planning Preseason Pitching Workouts | Lori Sippel | Nebraska
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Lessons Learned | Deanna Gumpf | Notre Dame
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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Getting Ready for the College Year | Gretta Melsted | Augustana
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Booker Blakley | Bethany High School (Okla.)
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Finding Your Coaching Support Group | Laura Matthews | Belmont
|
Jul 31, 2024 |
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A Couple of Head Coaches | Chris & Kate Malveaux | Auburn
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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Player Development from 10U to College Graduation | Josie Henry | Case Western Reserve
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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Surviving and Thriving in Year One | Lindsay Leftwich | NC State
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Kevin Bednoski | Riverside HS | Virginia Glory
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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Diversity in Softball: A Panel Discussion with Sharonda McDonald, Tyra Perry, Trena Prater, Tori Tyson and Monique White
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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A Profile in Coaching | PJ McClure | Top Gun Softball
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Whitney Jones | Appalachian State
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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Digging Into NIL | Bill Carter | Student-Athlete Insights
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May 22, 2024 |
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Athletic Assessment | Daniel Cabuling | Kinetic Performance Institute
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May 15, 2024 |
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Finding Your Leadership Style | David Kitchen | Edge Leadership Academy
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May 08, 2024 |
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End Of Season Meetings
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May 01, 2024 |
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All-Things Pitching | Mickey Dean | Auburn
|
Apr 24, 2024 |
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Coaching Staff Development | Marshall University
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Answering Your FAQ | Samantha Ekstrand | NFCA Legal Counsel
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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Dugout Culture | Jessica Strong | Berry College
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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Team Management & Culture | Mark Petryniec | Huntley High School (Ill.)
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Steve Crook | Concordia Wisconsin
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Barb Sherwood
|
Mar 12, 2024 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Charlie Pikas
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Amber Flores | Seminole State College
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Team Communication | Jana McGinnis | Jacksonville State
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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Preseason Practice Planning & Team Management | Courtney Miller | Seminole State
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Pitching Staff Preseason Management | Carson Owens | Wallace State
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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Setting Your Team Up for Offensive Success | Traci Barrett | Pacific Lutheran
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Game Day Prep | Justin Walker | George Mason
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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Preseason Practice Planning | Ryan Jacobs | Northern Iowa
|
Jan 09, 2024 |
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Leading with Gratitude | Karen Sanders | Valley View High
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Convention Special! Featuring our Assistant Coach Reps
|
Nov 12, 2023 |
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The Ins & Outs of Running a Travel Ball Program | Patrick Moyer | Fury Fastpitch
|
Nov 07, 2023 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Andy Lee | Northwest Florida State
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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From All-American to Assistant Coach | Jenna Cone | East Carolina
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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The Student-Athlete Perspective | Christina Willemssen | Notre Dame
|
Oct 17, 2023 |
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Secrets of Softball Success | Denny Griffin | Alma
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Friendships Forged in Title IX | NFCA Emeriti
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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THROWBACK PODCAST! A Profile in Success | Katelyn Pavey | Kentucky Christian
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Mental Performance | Amanda Fazio | SportStrata
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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Planning For A Great Campus Visit | Dan Tudor | Tudor Collegiate Services
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Building Confidence & Training Calmness | Valerie Alston | Valston Coaching LLC
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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Planning Preseason Pitching Workouts | Lori Sippel | Nebraska
|
Aug 22, 2023 |
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Getting Set For The High School Season | Arica Abrames | Fort Collins HS
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Aug 16, 2023 |
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Dr. Earnest Fingers | Are You Still Talking About Winning?
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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Taking the Next Step in Offensive Production | Jenna Hall | Ohio University
|
Aug 02, 2023 |
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Dr. Iyhia McMichael | Keys to Development in Youth Softball
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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A Life In Softball | Karen Johns
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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Planning For The Season | Courtney Deifel | Arkansas
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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Recruiting & Building Relationships As An Assistant Coach | Griffin Joiner | Louisville
|
Jun 28, 2023 |
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Creating A Diverse Program & Putting DEI Into Action
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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Dads Who Coach | Brandon Elliott & Jeremy Sheetinger
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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Managing Year One | Jessica Bracamonte | Toledo
|
Jun 07, 2023 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Michelle Rochinski | Lake Creek High
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May 24, 2023 |
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Moms Who Coach | Loren LaPorte & Abigail Farler
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May 17, 2023 |
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DEI & Hiring Practices | Dr. Jen Fry
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May 09, 2023 |
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Communicating with Your Team | Rebekah Gold | Art of Coaching
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May 02, 2023 |
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The Mental Game: Taking on Performance Anxiety | Eileen Canney Linnehan | ECL Consulting
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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Your Assistant Coach Questions Answered | Dorian Shaw | Purdue
|
Apr 19, 2023 |
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The Art of Confidence | Paige Tonz
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Strength & Conditioning | Kaelin Jackson | Oregon
|
Apr 05, 2023 |
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Youth Skills & Fundamentals | Megan Rembielak | MegRem Softball
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Mar 29, 2023 |
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Catching | Kirsten Cox | Dominate the Dish Softball
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Mar 22, 2023 |
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In-Season Mental Training | Hannah Huesman | Texas Rangers
|
Mar 15, 2023 |
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Team Defense | Whitney Goldstein | Rhode Island
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Mar 08, 2023 |
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Effective Velocity | Perry Husband
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Pitchers and Catchers | Chanda Bell | Indiana
|
Feb 22, 2023 |
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The Role of the Assistant Coach | Stephanie Bagwell | Francis Marion
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Feb 14, 2023 |
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Episode 300! State of the Game
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Feb 07, 2023 |
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Motivating Your Student-Athletes | CJ Beatty
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Let's Talk Hitting | Joey Cunha | The Farm System
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Jan 24, 2023 |
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Proactive Coaching | Rob Miller
|
Jan 17, 2023 |
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Coaching Your Best In The New Year | Mandy Green | Busy Coach
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Jan 11, 2023 |
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Coaching & Chronic Illness | Cory Huminsky
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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A Profile in Success | Katelyn Pavey | Kentucky Christian
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Dec 14, 2022 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Jo Evans | UC Santa Barbara
|
Nov 23, 2022 |
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The Grateful Coach | Suzy Willemssen | Bishop O'Connell HS
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Veteran's Day Spotlight | Kelley Fisher | NFCA
|
Nov 09, 2022 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Klamath Henry | Chemeketa CC
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Nov 02, 2022 |
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Supporting the STUDENT-athlete | Amy Densevich | Kent State
|
Oct 26, 2022 |
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Secrets of Scheduling | Melissa Gentile
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Oct 19, 2022 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Rocky Thompson | Birmingham Thunderbolts
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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Competition & Confidence: Practices to Achieve Both | Lindsay Diehl | Indian Hills CC
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Oct 05, 2022 |
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A Tale of Experience | Rhonda Revelle (Nebraska) & Kiki Stokes O'Connor (Kansas City)
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Celebration of Excellence | Melinda Fischer & Carol Hutchins
|
Sep 21, 2022 |
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A Coach's Journey of Leadership and Service | Bri Strecker | Army
|
Sep 14, 2022 |
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Team Building | Megan Smith Lyon | Marshall
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Sep 07, 2022 |
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Setting Your Catchers Up for Success | Jo Clair | Protect the Plate
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Aug 31, 2022 |
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Get Ready For Convention | Carol Bruggeman | NFCA
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Aug 25, 2022 |
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Long-Term Hitting Plans For Offensive Success | Bryce Neal | Louisville
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Aug 17, 2022 |
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A Profile In Coaching | Caitlin Lowe-Nagy | Arizona
|
Aug 10, 2022 |
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Hiring And Coaching Staff Cohesion
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Aug 03, 2022 |
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Nicole LaVoi | The Tucker Center
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Jul 26, 2022 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Sharonda McDonald-Kelley | Michigan State
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Jul 19, 2022 |
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Tales From The Recruiting Trail
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Jul 13, 2022 |
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Let's Talk Title IX | Dee Abrahamson & Margo Jonker
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Jun 29, 2022 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Donnie Danklefsen | Trine
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Jun 22, 2022 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Jim Maier | Cal State Dominguez Hills
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Jun 15, 2022 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Tori Tyson | Howard University
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Jun 08, 2022 |
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Coaching Staff Dynamics | Central Michigan
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May 25, 2022 |
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Let's Talk Title IX | Celeste Kneirim & Gerry Pinkston
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May 18, 2022 |
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Creating A Connected Team | Janna Magette Butler
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May 11, 2022 |
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Developing Resiliency & Coping Skills | Dr. Suzy McNulty
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May 04, 2022 |
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Let's Talk Title IX | Bill Edwards & Scott Whitlock
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Leveraging A Marketing Plan For Your Team | Jennifer Martinez | Texas
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Let's Talk Title IX | JoAnne Graf & Judi Garman
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Practice Planning | Todd Petersen | Papillion-LaVista HS
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Apr 06, 2022 |
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Let's Talk Title IX | Jay Miller & George Wares
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Mar 30, 2022 |
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Let's Talk Title IX | Yvette Girouard & Margie Wright
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Mar 23, 2022 |
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Hall of a chat! Legendary Hall of Fame coaches Mike Candrea & Sue Enquist
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Mar 16, 2022 |
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Baserunning | Jessica Bracamonte | Duke
|
Mar 09, 2022 |
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Sister Act | Courtney Deifel (Arkansas) & Amanda Scott (UMSL)
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Let's Talk Title IX | Jill Zwagerman
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Feb 23, 2022 |
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Let's Talk Title IX | Rayla Allison
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Parenting & Coaching | Boo De Oliveira, Jennifer Patrick-Swift & Sami Ward
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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Prepare Your Pitchers to Perform | Erica Hanrahan | DePauw
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Getting Your Catchers Game-Day Ready | Bari Mance | St. John Fisher
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Jan 26, 2022 |
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How Statistics Can Help You Set Your Most Effective Lineup | Matt Meuchel | Arkansas
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Preseason Practice Planning | Erin Kinberger | Saint Leo
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Jan 12, 2022 |
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Goal-Setting & Coaching Players to Success | Linda Garza | Nevada
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Hitting and Coaching Wellness | Craig Snider | Texas A&M
|
Dec 29, 2021 |
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Youth Sports & Teaching Kids | Peter McGahey | West Virginia
|
Dec 22, 2021 |
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Convention Wrap-Up | Carol Bruggeman | NFCA Executive Director
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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Hall of Fame Spotlight | Larissa Anderson (Missouri) & Pat Conlan (Georgetown)
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Gratitude & Thanksgiving | Jordan Clark (Ohio State) & Lindsay Leftwich (LSU)
|
Nov 23, 2021 |
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Coaching the Mental Game | Leslie Huntington | Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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Nov 17, 2021 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Paul Greco | Incarnate Word High School
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Talking Outfield and Baserunning | Olivia Watkins | Boston College
|
Nov 03, 2021 |
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A Year-Round Plan for Developing Hitters | Trena Prater | Iowa
|
Oct 27, 2021 |
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Creating a Process for Infield Development | Greg Jones | Winona State
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Oct 20, 2021 |
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Developing a Pitching Plan | Robert Iamurri | Florida SouthWestern
|
Oct 13, 2021 |
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Talking Rule Changes | Vickie Van Kleeck | NCAA Secretary-Rules Editor
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Athletes Unlimited Recap | Victoria Hayward & Morgan Zerkle
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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What's Important Now for Coaches | Molly Grisham
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Sep 22, 2021 |
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Spotlight on Student-Athlete Development | Brooke Kalman | MIT
|
Sep 15, 2021 |
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Strength & Conditioning Plans | Michelle Martin Diltz | University of Alabama
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Sep 08, 2021 |
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Managing Staff | Jodi Hermanek | University of Pittsburgh
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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Your First Team Practice | Brad Koch | Aquinas College
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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Pitcher Assessments | Michelle Gascoigne | Northwestern University
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Elite Athletes & Mental Health: The Transition to College | Chrissy Semler & Vince Lodato
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Aug 11, 2021 |
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From NFCA All-American to the Chicago Cubs | Rachel Folden
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Aug 04, 2021 |
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Gold Medalist, Doctor and Coach | Dot Richardson
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Jul 28, 2021 |
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Special Olympic Edition | Ken Eriksen | Team USA
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Jul 21, 2021 |
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Name, Image & Likeness | Samantha Ekstrand, Patrick Murphy & Jody Sykes
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Jul 14, 2021 |
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Helping Your Travel Ball Athletes Find Their Collegiate Home | John Corn | Lady Lightning Gold
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Jul 07, 2021 |
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Your Next "First" Season | Becky Ahlgren-Bedics
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Jun 30, 2021 |
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Father's Day Tribute | David Horton, Mike Kelley & Nick Torina
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Jun 23, 2021 |
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How Education Ignited a National Champion | Michael Mook | West Texas A&M University
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Jun 16, 2021 |
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How Passion Ignited a National Champion | Brandon Elliott | Virginia Wesleyan University
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Jun 09, 2021 |
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From Head Coach to Assistant Coach | Kent Chambers & Margie Knight
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Jun 02, 2021 |
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Developing Successful Pitchers | Robin-Bumpus-Penoyer | Instructor & Coach
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May 26, 2021 |
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Making a Postseason Run | Enrique Luna | Bryan (Texas) High School
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May 19, 2021 |
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Creating a Recruiting Plan | Kirin Kumar | Miami (Ohio)
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May 12, 2021 |
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The Process of Coaching | Krista Wood | South Dakota State
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May 05, 2021 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Kristi Bredbenner | Wichita State
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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View From The Director's Seat | Danielle Lafferty | Director of Athletics | Pfeiffer University
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Apr 21, 2021 |
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My Coaching Tree | Patty Gasso (Oklahoma)
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Apr 14, 2021 |
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Coping with Your Season Being Cancelled ... Again | Pat Conlan (Georgetown) & Now-Allah James (NYU)
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Apr 07, 2021 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Janae Shirley | East Texas Baptist
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Mar 31, 2021 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Jessica Pistole | Southern Oregon
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Mar 24, 2021 |
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From Team Ireland to the U.S. Women's National Team | Colum Lavery (Softball Ireland) & Chris Sebren (USA Softball)
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Mar 17, 2021 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Melyssa Lombardi | Oregon
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Mar 10, 2021 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Jenny Allard | Harvard
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Mar 03, 2021 |
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Coaching Multiple Sports | Dean-Johnson (Caldwell) & Jackson-Vaughan (Linfield)
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Feb 24, 2021 |
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Preparing Your Defense | Dai Dai Otaka
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Feb 17, 2021 |
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Finding Work-Life Harmony | Parent Panel
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Feb 10, 2021 |
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Pre-Season Planning: Hitting | Kenny Gajewski | Oklahoma State
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Feb 03, 2021 |
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Best Practices for Flexibility in 2021 | Pete Suarez | Iowa State
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Jan 27, 2021 |
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Pre-Season Planning: Creating Efficient & Dynamic Practices | Leslie Huntington | Wisconsin-Eau Claire
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Jan 20, 2021 |
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Pre-Season Planning: Pitching | Jen Rivera | Grand Valley State
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Jan 13, 2021 |
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Mental Training for Your Athletes in 2021 | Julie Jones | SSB Performance
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Jan 06, 2021 |
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Starting 2021 On The Right Foot | Bob Groves | Bob Groves Coaching
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Dec 30, 2020 |
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Virtual Convention Recap - Part 2 | NFCA Board of Directors
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Dec 23, 2020 |
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Virtual Convention Recap - Part 1 | NFCA Board of Directors
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Dec 16, 2020 |
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Lessons Learned Along The Way | John Tschida | University of St. Thomas
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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Evaluation & Team Management During A Pandemic | Cal State Fullerton staff
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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The Building Blocks of Mental Training | Dr. Michael Gerson | Mind Gearz Performance Coaching
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Reaching An Optimal Mindset | Lauren DiCredico | Wicked Psyched
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Nov 11, 2020 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Sami Strinz-Ward | Texas Tech University
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Lizzy Ristano | University of Notre Dame
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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Things Coaches Need to Keep in Mind During COVID-19 | Samantha Ekstrand | NFCA Legal Counsel
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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Managing Large Rosters | Crystal Rosenthal (Concordia Irvine), John Tschida (St. Thomas) & Tim Walton (Florida)
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Tips For Playing Games During A Pandemic | High School Panel
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Crissy Strimple | University of Tulsa
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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The Science of Recruiting | Gary Green | Gary Green Recruiting
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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A Profile in Coaching | MJ Knighten | University of San Diego
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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Words Matter: The Power of What a Coach Says | Chrissy Semler | Bridgewater State University
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Sep 09, 2020 |
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Work-Life Balance: Coaching Moms with Young Kids | Pat Conlan (Georgetown) & Kat Ihlenburg (Georgia Gwinnett)
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Sep 02, 2020 |
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Motivating Your Student-Athletes | Dr. Rachel Sheehan | Sport & Performance Psychologist
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Aug 26, 2020 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Megan Brown | Longwood University
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Aug 19, 2020 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Laura Matthews | Belmont University
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Aug 12, 2020 |
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How to Help Your Student-Athletes | Melanie Rushing & Alicia Smith | Mental Sweet Spot
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Aug 05, 2020 |
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Planning Fall Practices | Denny Griffin | Alma College
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Jul 29, 2020 |
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Getting Back to X's & O's | Paula U'Ren | St. Cloud State
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Jul 22, 2020 |
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Helping Coaches Keep Moving Forward During COVID-19 | Carol Bruggeman | NFCA
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Jul 15, 2020 |
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Recruiting During COVID-19 | Jen Teague | Columbia University
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Jul 08, 2020 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Ralph Weekly (Tennessee)
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Jul 01, 2020 |
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The Coach's Guide to Public Speaking | Rhonda Revelle (Nebraska) & Shonda Stanton (Indiana)
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Jun 24, 2020 |
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Learning From The Legends | NFCA Hall of Famers Margie Knight, Julie Lenhart & Deb Pallozzi
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Jun 17, 2020 |
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Planning for Your Coaching Journey | Helen Williams | HMW Sports Consulting
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Jun 10, 2020 |
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Strength Training for the Softball Athlete | Cameron Dietz | Utah Valley University
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Jun 03, 2020 |
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Implementing Cutting-Edge Practices in Performance | Teena Murray | Sacramento Kings
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May 27, 2020 |
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What's Next, Coaches? | Samantha Ekstrand (NFCA Legal Counsel) & Rachel Lawson (University of Kentucky)
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May 20, 2020 |
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The Coach & Administrator Relationship | Beth Goetz (AD) & Megan Ciolli Bartlett (Softball Coach) | Ball State University
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May 13, 2020 |
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Coaching Body Image: Working with Female Student-Athletes | Mallory E. Mann, Ph.D., CMPC | Pacific Lutheran University
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May 06, 2020 |
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Championship Communication | Betsy Butterick | The Coaches' Coach
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Apr 29, 2020 |
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Coaching is Coaching | Rachel Balkovec | New York Yankees
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Apr 22, 2020 |
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Documenting For A Purpose | Marsha Frese
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Apr 15, 2020 |
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Communicating with Generation Z | Theresa Beeckman
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Apr 08, 2020 |
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Recruiting Right Now: What You Can Do | Dan Tudor
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Apr 01, 2020 |
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Going ALL-IN on Catcher Development | Todd Coburn | The Catching Guy
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Mar 25, 2020 |
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Supporting Your Student-Athletes and Fellow Coaches In The Wake of COVID-19 | Dr. Megan Matthews-Buning
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Mar 18, 2020 |
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Integrating Character Education into Your Program | Luke Town | Advanced Fastpitch Academy
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Mar 11, 2020 |
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Creating a System for Game Management | South Carolina Coaching Staff
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Mar 04, 2020 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Kris Herman | Williams College
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Feb 26, 2020 |
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Building a Program Together | Jessica & John Hollen | George Fox University
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Feb 19, 2020 |
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Growing Softball at the Grassroots Level | Joe Pfistner | Emmorton Recreation
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Feb 12, 2020 |
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How To Be A Better Coach By Watching TV | Carol Bruggeman (NFCA) & Beth Torina (LSU)
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Feb 04, 2020 |
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Preparing Pitchers For Game Day | Nikki Miller | Illinois Wesleyan
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Jan 29, 2020 |
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Being an Olympian, Then & Now | Cat Osterman | Texas State
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Jan 22, 2020 |
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On the Road with the NFCA | University of Washington Staff Edition
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Jan 15, 2020 |
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Preparing Outfielders for Early-Season Success | Jillian Van Wagnen (University of Pittsburgh)
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Jan 09, 2020 |
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Holiday Stocking Stuffer Edition | Emlyn Knerem | Ashland University
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Dec 18, 2019 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Loren LaPorte | James Madison University
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Dec 11, 2019 |
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Details of a Coaching Journey | Eric Oakley | Kent State University
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Nov 27, 2019 |
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Being the Coach Your Team Needs | Yvette Healy | University of Wisconsin
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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360° Leadership for Your Program | Kate Drohan | Northwestern University
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Boosting Your Offensive Production | Mark Redburn | Southeast Missouri State University
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Nov 06, 2019 |
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Maximizing Your Team's Opportunities for Greatness | Jo Evans | Texas A&M
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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Preparing Travel Ball Athletes for Fall Recruiting | Ron Schmittling | Extreme Elite
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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USA Softball: A Player's Perspective | Amanda Chidester
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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Managing a Large Roster | Kimberly Stiles | Head Coach, University of Charleston
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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An Inside Look at USA Softball | Ken Eriksen | Head Coach, U.S. Women's National Team
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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Building a Program From Year 1 - Year 3 | Sara Kubuske (UW Green Bay), Larissa Anderson (Missouri), Shonda Stanton (Indiana)
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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A Profile in Coaching: Mark Montgomery | University of Maryland
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Sep 18, 2019 |
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Then & Now: Coaching Today's Student-Athletes | Cindy Bristow | UC Riverside
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Sep 11, 2019 |
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Understanding Mental Toughness in Today's Athlete | Chrissy Semler | Bridgewater State University
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Sep 04, 2019 |
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Being Intentional With Fall Practices | Kat Ihlenburg | Georgia Gwinnett College
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Aug 28, 2019 |
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Travel Ball Spotlight: From Tryouts to Parents and Practices | Sean Hall | Midwest Speed
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Aug 21, 2019 |
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The Keys To A Great HS Season | Kristi Williams | Blue Springs South High School (Mo.)
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Aug 14, 2019 |
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The Toughest Out | Kendall Burton | Former University of Georgia Outfielder
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Aug 07, 2019 |
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Hall of Famers Play Hardball: Legends of the game take on controversial topics | Scott Whitlock, Kennesaw State University (Ret.)
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Jul 31, 2019 |
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An Intentional Approach to Developing Team Leaders | Jeff Janssen
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Jul 24, 2019 |
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A Better Way To Approach Coaching Evaluations | Dr. Matthew Davidson, President, Excellence with Integrity Institute
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Jul 17, 2019 |
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A Profile in Coaching | Amy Kvilhaug (Boston College)
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Jul 10, 2019 |
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Championship Spotlight | Kelly Inouye-Perez (UCLA)
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Jul 03, 2019 |
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Bringing More Diversity to Travel Ball | Dwayne Owens (Chicago Cheetahs)
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Jun 30, 2019 |
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Recruiting Special: What to consider in today's recruiting landscape | Dan Tudor
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Jun 19, 2019 |
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Wade Wilson (Texas Lutheran University) - National Champion: A Profile In Coaching
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Jun 12, 2019 |
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Now-Allah James (New York University) - A Profile in Coaching
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Jun 05, 2019 |
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LIVE from OKC!
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May 30, 2019 |
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Everything That Comes With The End Of A Season | Christina Sutcliffe (Northern Illinois University)
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May 22, 2019 |
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High-Level Throwing: Austin Wasserman (Strength & Perfomance Coach)
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May 15, 2019 |
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Train Like a Pro: Dana Cavalea (Performance Coach)
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May 08, 2019 |
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Media & Communications: Best Practices for Your Team | Chris Shoals (University of Kentucky) & Ryan Tibbitts (University of Minnesota)
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May 01, 2019 |
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Strength Training for the Softball Athlete: Eric Cressey (Cressey Strength)
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Apr 24, 2019 |
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How Strength Training Correlates to On-field Success
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Apr 17, 2019 |
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Preparing Everyday for the Postseason | Ed Marcum (New Palestine HS)
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Apr 10, 2019 |
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Diversity in Softball: A Panel Discussion with Sharonda McDonald, Tyra Perry, Trena Prater, Tori Tyson and Monique White
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Apr 03, 2019 |
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Natasha Watley: A Profile in Softball
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Mar 27, 2019 |
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Creating Positive Press for Your Program: Maren Angus & Rhiannon Potkey
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Mar 20, 2019 |
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The Game: Then & Now | Jenny Dalton-Hill (ESPN Analyst)
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Mar 13, 2019 |
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Gameday the Sooner Way: JT Gasso (Oklahoma)
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Mar 06, 2019 |
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Designing a Pre-Game Warmup: Tony Baldwin (Georgia) & Jamie Trachsel (Minnesota)
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Feb 27, 2019 |
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Game-Day Adjustments & Strategy: Deb Pallozzi (Ithaca College)
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Feb 20, 2019 |
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Married & Coaching : Jennifer Patrick-Swift & Patrick Swift (North Carolina State)
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Feb 13, 2019 |
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Creating Dynamic Infielders: Kainoa Correa (Cleveland Indians)
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Feb 07, 2019 |
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Making an Investment in Your Outfield: Benet Higgs (Stony Brook University)
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Jan 30, 2019 |
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"The Dirt" NFCA Podcast 100th epsode
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Jan 23, 2019 |
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Making Catcher Development a Priority: Maggie Livreri (Boise State University)
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Jan 16, 2019 |
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Preparing Your Pitchers for a Successful Season: Melissa Frost (University of Indianapolis)
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Jan 09, 2019 |
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2018 Convention recap with the NFCA team
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Dec 13, 2018 |
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The Whirlwind of Fall: Tracie Adix-Zins (DePaul University)
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Nov 28, 2018 |
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The Thankful Coach: An Attitude of Gratitude with Patrick Murphy (Alabama) & Rhonda Revelle (Nebraska)
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Nov 21, 2018 |
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The 2018 NFCA Convention: An Insider's Perspective w/ Melinda Fischer (Illinois State University)
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Nov 14, 2018 |
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Pocket Radar: Ways to Increase Training Efficiency with Steven Goody (CEO) and Chris Stewart (COO)
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Nov 07, 2018 |
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The Path of a Head Coach: Dr. Pete Van Mullem, Dr. Chris Croft & Sarah Baumgartner
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Oct 31, 2018 |
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The Keys to Team Culture and Mental Toughness: Bo Hanson, Athlete Assessments
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Oct 24, 2018 |
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Sponsor Spotlight: Jeff Langner, Brand Manager for Turface Athletics
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Oct 17, 2018 |
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The Journey of an Assistant Coach: Adrienne Clark, Purdue University
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Oct 10, 2018 |
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Creating Program Success: Tim Walton, Florida
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Oct 03, 2018 |
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Embracing Change: Cindy Ball, UCF
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Sep 26, 2018 |
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Title Change: Starting a Head Coaching Career - Jimmy Kolaitis, UAB
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Sep 19, 2018 |
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Coming Home: Returning to Villanova - Bridget Orchard, Villanova University
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Sep 12, 2018 |
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Full Circle: The Collegiate Game to Grassroots Initiatives - Sue Enquist
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Sep 05, 2018 |
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Erin Kinberger (Saint Leo University) - A Profile In Coaching
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Aug 29, 2018 |
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Planning Your Year - Trisha Ford, Arizona State University
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Aug 22, 2018 |
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The Secrets to Coaching Longevity - Mike Candrea, University of Arizona
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Aug 15, 2018 |
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Preparing for Year Two — Jessica Allister, Stanford University
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Aug 08, 2018 |
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Kevin Halley (St. Pius X High School) - A Profile in Coaching
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Aug 01, 2018 |
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Greg Dickel (Iowa Premier Fastpitch) - A Profile in Coaching
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Jul 25, 2018 |
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Jim Huecker (Louisville Lady Sluggers) - A Profile in Coaching
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Jul 18, 2018 |
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The Assistant Coach Perspective with Britni Sneed Newman & Griffin Joiner
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Jul 11, 2018 |
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Stacy Iveson (University of Arizona) - A Profile in Coaching
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Jul 04, 2018 |
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Inside the NPF with Bianka Bell, infielder, USSSA Pride
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Jun 27, 2018 |
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Inside the NPF with Cheri Kempf, Commissioner, National Pro Fastpitch
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Jun 20, 2018 |
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Jodi Hermanek (Ohio University) - A Profile in Coaching
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Jun 13, 2018 |
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Sue Kunkle (University of Southern Indiana) - A Profile in Coaching
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Jun 06, 2018 |
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Creating a Standard for your Program - Eric Kapitulik, Founder and CEO, The Program
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May 30, 2018 |
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Sheilah Gulas - A Profile in Coaching
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May 23, 2018 |
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Teaching Young Pitchers with NFCA Hall of Famer Cindy Bristow, Softball Excellence
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May 16, 2018 |
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Softball Pitchers and Arm Health with Kyla Holas, More Than A Game
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May 09, 2018 |
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Early Recruiting 201 with Karen Weekly & Dr. Natalie Poole
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May 02, 2018 |
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Early Recruiting 101 with Jody Sykes, Samantha Ekstrand & Elise Paulson
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Apr 25, 2018 |
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Coaching Reflection & Feedback — Celia Slater, True North Sports
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Apr 18, 2018 |
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Larissa Anderson — A Profile in Coaching
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Apr 11, 2018 |
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Being a Head Coach, Athletic Director, & Mental Health Specialist - Craig Coleman, Robert Morris
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Apr 04, 2018 |
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The Mental Side of Hitting - Featuring Steve Springer, Quality At Bats
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Mar 28, 2018 |
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Teaching Players How to Bounce Back From Failure with Melanie Rushing, The Mental Sweet Spot & Alicia Smith, Mattawan (Mich.) High School
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Mar 21, 2018 |
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Courtney Deifel — A Profile in Coaching
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Mar 14, 2018 |
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John Rittman — A Profile in Coaching
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Mar 07, 2018 |
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2018 NFCA Division III Leadoff Classic preview
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Feb 28, 2018 |
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Jamie Pinkerton — A Profile in Coaching
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Feb 21, 2018 |
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Valentine's Day Special with married coaches Cheryl Milligan and Jamie Pinzino
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Feb 14, 2018 |
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Marissa Young — A Profile In Coaching
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Feb 07, 2018 |
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Jen Croneberger: Why Goal Setting Can Set Your Team Up For Failure
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Jan 31, 2018 |
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Team Travel 101: How to make your life easier with Director of Ops Kate Harris of Alabama & Quinlan Duhon of LSU
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Jan 24, 2018 |
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Jen McIntyre — Making The Most Out Of Indoor Practices
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Jan 17, 2018 |
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Deanna Gumpf — Creating a Sustainable Team Culture
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Jan 10, 2018 |
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The Impact Community Service Can Have on Your Program
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Dec 20, 2017 |
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2017 NFCA Convention Recap
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Dec 13, 2017 |
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A Tribute To NFCA Hall of Famer Elaine Sortino
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Dec 06, 2017 |
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Brandon Elliott — A Profile In Coaching
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Nov 29, 2017 |
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NFCA Hall of Fame Spotlight with Margo Jonker & Margie Wright
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Nov 22, 2017 |
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Talkin' Convention with 2017 attendees Heather Gelbard, Alexis Lynn & Sara Flinn
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Nov 15, 2017 |
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The NFCA Convention Spectacular! Tips From The NFCA Team
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Nov 08, 2017 |
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Mickey Dean — A Profile In Coaching
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Nov 01, 2017 |
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Sponsor Spotlight: Easton Marketing Manager for Fastpitch Francesca Enea
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Oct 25, 2017 |
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Bonnie Tholl — A Profile In Coaching
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Oct 18, 2017 |
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Work-Life Harmony: The Oklahoma Experience" featuring Patty Gasso, Melyssa Lombardi & JT Gasso
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Oct 11, 2017 |
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Sponsor Spotlight: Netting Professionals featuring CEO Will Minor
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Oct 04, 2017 |
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Megan Smith — Getting the Most Out of Your Fall Season
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Sep 27, 2017 |
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Lonni Alameda — A Profile In Coaching
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Sep 20, 2017 |
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From Coach to Schutt Sports — NFCA Hall of Famer Dianne Baker
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Sep 13, 2017 |
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An Inside Look At Travel Ball — Donny Dreher
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Sep 06, 2017 |
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Rachel Lawson — A Profile In Coaching
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Aug 30, 2017 |
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How New Balance Is Embracing The Softball Community — Dave O'Connor
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Aug 23, 2017 |
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Keeping Work-Life Harmony When You Work Together — Travis and Katie Scott
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Aug 16, 2017 |
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The Business Side of Softball — Jami Lobpries
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Aug 09, 2017 |
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My First 100 Days — Shonda Stanton
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Aug 02, 2017 |
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Playing Rules & Umpires — What You May Not Know
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Jul 26, 2017 |
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Get Involved With The NFCA! Featuring George Wares and Patti Gerckens
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Jul 19, 2017 |
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Mentoring 101: An Inside Look At The NFCA Mentoring Program
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Jul 12, 2017 |
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The Coach & Administrator Relationship
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Jul 05, 2017 |
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Recruiting Special — Specialty Institutions
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Jun 28, 2017 |
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Recruiting Special — NCAA Division III Institutions
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Jun 21, 2017 |
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Recruiting Special — Two-Year Schools
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Jun 14, 2017 |
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Recruiting Special — High Academic Institutions
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Jun 07, 2017 |
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The Benefits of Staff Continuity — Missouri State Coaching Staff
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May 31, 2017 |
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"This one time ..." — Tales From Emeriti — Yvette Girouard and Bill Edwards
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May 24, 2017 |
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Transitions in Coaching — Jen Croneberger
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May 17, 2017 |
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Coaching Behaviors and Their Influence on Student-Athlete Performance — Megan Matthews Buning
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May 10, 2017 |
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How to Use Positive Self-Talk to Improve Your Game — Aaron Weintraub
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May 03, 2017 |
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Making a strong postseason push — Brian Cain
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Apr 26, 2017 |
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Planning for End of Season Meetings with Staff, Players, and Administrators — Jacquie Joseph
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Apr 19, 2017 |
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Nutrition and the Softball Athlete — Nicole White
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Apr 12, 2017 |
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The Work-Life Equilibrium — LSU Coaching Staff
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Apr 05, 2017 |
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Social Media, Marketing, Fan Engagement & Promotions — Sarah Munoz
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Mar 29, 2017 |
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Successful Strategies for Using the Media to Promote Your Program — Clyde Verdin
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Mar 22, 2017 |
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Empowering Players — Gretta Melsted
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Mar 15, 2017 |
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Scouting an Opponent — John Tschida
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Mar 08, 2017 |
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Counseling coaches: How to navigate through tough times — Karen Weekly and Samantha Ekstrand
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Mar 01, 2017 |
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The Dynamics of a Successful Coaching Staff — Nebraska Softball Staff
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Feb 22, 2017 |
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Culture Change is a Process — Tyra Perry
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Feb 15, 2017 |
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How to Deal with Failure — Penny Siqueiros
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Feb 08, 2017 |
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Using Practice Statistics to Set a Productive Batting Order — Matt Meuchel
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Feb 01, 2017 |
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Creating Competition in Preseason Practices — Darren Mueller
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Jan 25, 2017 |
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How a Successful Preseason Can Make all the Difference in your Postseason — Patrick Murphy
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Jan 13, 2017 |