Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

This week we start out with a "Did You Know" about the origin of softball. We give our equipment tip of the week. In response to a listener question we discuss the issues around whether college coaches will be conducting or attending camps this summer along with some of their "can do's" and "can't do's". When softball starts back up, it will not be the same and we have to be prepared for the changes and be positive in accepting them. If we don't follow the guidelines, that more than likely we won't like, games could be shut down again. Our second primary topic is helping players loss of confidence. As we move up the chain of competitive softball our success rate will go down. Players, parents and coaches have to recognize this and be prepared to work through it. And finally we talk about an insane pitching drill that is gaining some notoriety. Check out our web site www.fastpitchprep.com and check us out on facebook.Support the show

This week on Coach Prep we go over the Communication Pyramid we have created. Team and player to player communication starts from nothing in the beginning years and develops to something very sophisticated in older great teams. We equate the process of learning to communicate with different levels of schooling in our pyramid. Communication has to be practiced and coached to perfect and is a requirement to move up the ladder to greatness,Support the show

We again present a piece of equipment that we use in our training. Click here to see the products that we like. A listener asked us to discuss "How long to warm up". We give a Corona impact update and the effects it is having in cancelled events and how college coaches are being affected and what this means for the summer recruiting season. Many ideas are floating around about what changes would have to be made for the games to resume and still maintain social distancing. We finish up with our coach's tip of when should we not catch a foul fly ball.Support the show

A listener wants to know our opinion on who is the greatest player. We answer that question which leads into a discussion of what are the characteristics of great players and the things that coaches can do to help develop those traits. Great players don't start out great they become great players.Support the show

We have a very interesting Did You Know and an old school equipment tip. We continue to update you on the latest affects of the Corona Virus. We discuss whether the big summer tournaments will get played and a lighthearted look a team names. We finish up with a discussion of letting players learn from their mistakes and the difference between being told something and actually learning.Support the show

When individual players on your team receive an award, whether it be internal or from an external organization you have to handle it. Individual awards are great but they can have an impact on your team. Hurt feelings, discontent, etc. Coaches you must be prepared to handle this and be consistent. This episode will help you out.Support the show

We start off with our normal segments of “Did You Know”, “Products We Like” and great listener questions with a general topic of what should we expect from our players at various ages. The impact of the national shutdown on the NCAA is a continuing topic. This week we update on schools dropping sports, the financial impact, requests to relax regulations and eliminate some sports. We then discuss some more fastpitch related movies that we can watch while staying at home. Books that can help the players, coaches and parents are recommended. That leads us into our coaching tip of the week. The topics today are “Building team chemistry” and “Creating competitiveness on a team”. As always stay positive and be sure to visit us on fastpitchprep.com.Support the show

In this episode we go over two of the tools we have available via our web site. First of all we have a YouTube Channel with dozens of short drills covering all aspects of the game. And we have about 550 posts in our blog that covers everything from soup to nuts about softball. These are tools that we are offering the community at no cost to further the sport. Especially now that whatever practice that's taking place, is at home. We go over how you can use these tools to create some type of structured practice rather than telling your player to go take 50 swings. Please take advantage of them.Support the show

Well -- maybe not spectacular but this weeks the coaches are talking favorite movies and recommendations during this quarantine.  We're also talking equipment, more on the NCAA ruling, and more remote training.Support the show

This week Coach Tory and Coach Don talk effective strategies for communicating with players during remote training and workout sessions.Support the show

In this week's episode the coaches take a deep dive in to the affects the NCAA decision to extend eligibility will have.  We also look at how recruiting is being affected, home training, and helicopter coaches.Support the show

This week the coaches talk strategies for effectively communicating to your team.Support the show

This week the coaches talk about the postponement of the Olympic Games, We are also talking remote training, Didja Know, and the Long and Short term fixes for helping hitters.Support the show

This week the coaches discuss strategies for strengthening the lines of communication between players and potential schools they are interested in.  This unexpected lull in many seasons has created opportunity to talk more with college coaches and the smart players are taking advantage. Support the show

Equipment Tip of the WeekDid You KnowListener QuestionTopic 1 - Handling the Challenges of the TimesTopic 2 - Softball HomeworkCoaching Tip of the WeekSupport the show

This week the coaches are talking bat size and choosing the right bat.  Not every bat is made equal.  Finding the right bat can sometimes be more of  a process than you think!Support the show

The staff at Everything Fastpitch is committed to delivering content to our listeners, even through this unprecedented time.  This week the coaches talk NCAA World Series cancellation, and the NCAA rule change that could give those affected an additional year of eligibility.   We also have a gear spotlight, coach tip, shout-out and more!Support the show

This week the coaches sit down to talk pitching and how much is too much when it comes to the frequency you're using your pitchers.Support the show

In this week's episode the coaches get back to the regular line up with our Shout-out, Gear Spotlight, and a Listener Question.  In our topic section we talk Social Media coaching and the effects the current health situation has had on athletics.Purchase the ZUYEE Wrist Band Ball we discussed here: https://amzn.to/2IGakd7Support the show

This week the coachers focus on our younger and less experienced players and strategies for coaching up their team defense. Support the show