Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

This week's LineupWarmup SectionHow many college softball programs? (@2:39)Listener Question: Bad or good strategy in allowing the catchers and pitchers call pitches? (@9:52)There are not enough pitchers (@17:15)The final segment in separating college programs using professional baseball structure (@26:35)Coaching is a position that requires continuing education (@34:11)Support the show

This episode discusses the impact the pitch count has on a hitter's success.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: My daughter wants to study medicine, will that limit the schools that she can play softball? (@11:56)How the additional scholarships will affect colleges (@17:35)Further breakdown of College Athletics using the baseball model (@28:27)A question every coach should ask themselves (@42:33)Support the show

Straight line running is a skill and everyone can get better. Players are at many different levels when it comes to speed. Coaches need to educate themselves or get someone with track experience and incorporate running drills into their practice plans.Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentSoftball Little League World Series (@2:39)Listener Question: How much do professional softball players make? (@14:46)Respect your glove (@22:17)Classifying college teams (@30:32Coaches can change lives (@38:39)Support the show

In this episode we use a quote from Samuel Beckett about failing better. Failures are a major part of our game and we need to think about ways to handle them better.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: What type of players should I be looking for to field a new 12U team? (@13:26)Travel Ball Silly Season. Teams switching organizations and players switching teams is out of control. (@20:11)Continuation of classifying college teams using professional baseball structure. (@33:40)Support the show

This week the topic is the 0-2 pitch and what should the pitcher be trying to do.Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentSoftball in the Olympics (@2:50)Listener Question: Future of the role of slapping (@9:45)Thoughts on a coach retiring (@15:50)Classifying colleges and conferences (@22:16)It's just a dream (@29:34)Support the show

Some players have attributes you want but their skill level is not quite up to what is needed. It often happens that you keep that player with the hope that she might make it. Is it better to make the cut early or see what happens?Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentImpact of increase in scholarship limits (@2:48)Listener Question: Advice on starting in the lesson business (@20:28)Comparing college athletics to structure of professional baseball (@28:05)Too much negative feedback is a problem (@37:18)Support the show

We have all seen it or been a part of it. A team is beating a team that is better and should beat them or we make a big rally and go ahead in a game and LOSE. It is something that coaches have to work on and create that mindset of believing and we belong here. Don't get nervous and start hoping to win and become defensive. Sometimes you can just feel the tension and know it is not going to end well.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Defending first and third with runner on third and batter walked. (@22:08)Challenges of starting a new team (@31:28)Managing when your daughter wants to quit (@38:35)Support the show

The Softball world needs a recommitment to "The Golden Rule".Support the show

Make the correct decision as a runner on third when the ball is hit. Practice and drill into the player's minds,Support the show

There is no way that rankings of travel ball players can be accurate. Too many teams and too many tournaments for anyone to know. Support the show

Showcases or tournaments that require you to use specific lodging can create a serious problem with your families. If you are contemplating one of these events, you need to have serious conversations with the parents on your team. You have to know your families well enough to know that it won't be a problem for every family. Some want to attend, but the only way they can is to find more affordable housing.Support the show

When we go to a showcase, we don't know if we are going to be scheduled to play at a satellite field. Sometimes these fields are some distance from the  primary sites. When this happens it makes it more difficult for college coaches to see the players that they want to see. Players and coaches have to be prepared when this happens to figure out not only the game schedule, but when players are going to be playing and let the college coaches that they are interested in know when and where they are. The further removed you are from the primary fields, the harder you have to work.Support the show

Relying on pick-up players to field a team is a sign of weakness and a problem with the basics of the team. Picking up a pitcher can make sense if we are down one. Using a pickup player as a means of trying out one, is a good strategy.Support the show

The idea of a pitching staff vs. a pitching ace. You need to have a strategy on how and when to use that staff to have the best chances of winning at the end. You can't rely on just a pitching ace.Support the show