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Mastering the Art of Composure: Lessons for Pitching Mar 20, 2024

Embracing the Heat of the Moment

How often have you found yourself on the pitcher's mound, feeling the game's pressure, your grip tightening on the ball as if it were your anchor in a sea of expectations? In these moments, our emotions can mirror a high-stakes game; anger and frustration bubble...

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Inclusive Coaching: Empowering Students with Disabilities in Softball Mar 14, 2024

Coaching a student with a disability requires a unique blend of empathy, skill, and adaptability. As Coach D knows firsthand, having two degrees in special education amplifies her ability to guide the next generation of softball pitchers with disabilities. Whether it's physical, cognitive, or...

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Breaking Boundaries: The Key to Pitching Success Mar 03, 2024

Limiting beliefs is another common mistake pitchers make in their goal-setting process. By setting boundaries around what they think is possible, they inadvertently cap their potential. The mindset of "I'll never be able to pitch faster than 70 mph" is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

The stories of...

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Game Day Glory: Preparing for Success Mar 02, 2024

Hey Softball Parents!

Game days are the culmination of all the hard work and dedication your young athlete has put into their training. As they gear up to take the field, it's essential to ensure they're mentally and physically prepared for the challenges ahead. Here are some tips to help them...

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Mastering the Basics: Building Strong Foundations Feb 29, 2024

Hey Softball Parents!

As your young athlete embarks on their softball journey, it's crucial to ensure they have a solid foundation in the fundamentals of the game. Today, let's focus on mastering the basics to set them up for success on the field!

  1. Gripping Success: Start by teaching your child...

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Four-Seven-Eight Breathing Challenge Feb 27, 2024

Instructions:

  • Sit or stand comfortably in a relaxed position.
  • Inhale deeply through your nose for a count of four seconds.
  • Hold your breath for a count of seven seconds.
  • Exhale slowly and completely through your mouth for a count of eight seconds.
  • Repeat the cycle for a designated number of...
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The Importance of Mental Toughness Jan 30, 2024

Have you guys checked out Coach D's FREE paper - "The Importance of Mental Toughness in Fastpitch Softball" ?? If you haven't you're missing out!! 


Coach D outlines the typical challenges your player will face and ways to improve her mental Toughness though:

  1. Setting clear goals
  2. Developing...
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Happy 2024 DR3 Family!! Jan 06, 2024

Happy, Happy New Year to our DR3 Family!!  I'm sure some of you have noticed we have been a bit MIA on our blogs and lacking in some social posting and we want to apologize!  2023 ended with the DR3 team getting the flu BUT we are BACK and ready to #LEVELUP in 2024!!


We have so many...

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Minnesota Powerhouse Pitcher Dec 16, 2023
This girl is the definition of coachable. She has bought in to EVERYTHING my Online Pitching Membership has to offer over the last 3 years and has become a powerhouse 13 year old pitcher in Minnesota. I can’t wait to see what her future holds!
 
Free trial going on! I’d love to...
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Curveball Tip from Coach D! Dec 12, 2023

Did you attend the Virtual PitchPerfect Clinic hosted by Coach D??  If not, I have an insider video for you!!  Check out the video to learn a quick tip from Coach D on how to perfect your Curveball!


To keep up with camps and clinics going forward click the link below!! 

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