Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Are 2 different pro leagues good or bad? (@8:30)How to win the right way (@14:02)Make use of limited practice time (@20:39)Create environment where it's save to make a mistake (@29:24)Support the show

There are many different ways to be ready to play a defensive position. We have to teach our players how to move to ready so they are not stationary. A lot of players, especially younger players do not understand this concept.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Unusual situation with player handling the pressure of playing for dad coach(@8:20)Recruiting Questions (@16:05)Kickoff to the college season (@21:47)Learning by watching (@28:13)Support the show

Where does working on pickoff and trick plays fit into practice? Coaches need to evaluate the skill level of their players and make a determination how much time they should devote to these type of drills.Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: What is most important in college recruiting?(@12:04)School ball team has no pitchers, advice on forcing a player to be a pitcher. (@21:08)General hitting advice (@30:00)Coaching check list (@40:45)Support the show

Coaches need to always be working on improving themselves. Clinics are are great way to meet other coaches and share knowledge.Support the show

This week's lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Do any women's sports actually make any money for their school? (@14:50)Correlation between team rankings and player recognition (@23:09)Feedback from listeners on the issue of not enough pitchers (@31:24)Know the rules if you are going to argue (@53:43)Support the show

How a coach is going to use stats in making game decisions is unique for each coach. But how important they are and the impact on decision making must be communicated to your players. Otherwise discontent and questioning will occur. Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Saw top 25 list, what do you think about the SEC dominating the list? (@11:42)Interview with Valerie Alston, mental coach, speaker, author and podcaster (@19:29)Pitch calling guidance (@49:07)Support the show

The more efficient we are the less likely we get picked off a base and more likely to be able to advance a base. Baserunning practice has to drill down to the small details of footwork to be the more efficient. It's not just take your lead and turn around to come back, but how.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: What's more important, what my team does well or what my opponent might do? (@15:31)Sorting out the process of trying out for a team (@20:40)Most unhittable pitcher in softball (@30:53)Importance of coaching at a young age (@38:13)Support the show

How a quote from Catherine the Great can be applied to coaching softball.Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: What impact will the change allowing Junior College players 4 years of NCAA eligibility have? (@11:36)Advice for players and teams for playing in cold weather (@21:50)Discussion on the number of social media posts from teams needing pitchers (@31:05)Advice for a former baseball player in coaching softball (@44:39)Support the show

We tell players to wipe off mistakes, mishaps or other negative events to perform at their optimum. Today we challenge coaches to wipe the slate clean and start the new year with no preconceived thoughts and evaluate our team and players with a fresh attitude. Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Team folded and need advice on finding a new team that is more stable (@12:46)When a player has to give up the game (@22:03)Feedback from Managers vs Coaches (@30:56)Improving Speed (@40:48)Support the show

Things happen. Players get hurt, sick or for other reasons miss games or have to be substituted for in a game. Coaches shouldn't scramble to get a player ready to step in and fill a position, but have a philosophy to stay ready by having players adept at that position already. Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Will we see colleges players transferring during the season?(@15:16)Response to importance of pitcher/catcher relationship (@23:09)Paying to get players (@33:49)Master one pitch before adding another one (@43:40)Support the show

You can't have confidence and anxiety. The job of coaches and parents is to reduce anxiety and open the door to confidence.  Support the show

This week's lineup:Warmup SegmentListener Question: Why do we see more players being recruited than the stats say there should be? (@10:01)Arm care guidelines (@15:21)Coach Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen (@24:52)Change our line drive drills (@29:56)Support the show

Be aware of recruiting periods to better inform your players. Coach Tory gives you some pointers.Support the show