Tryouts have a way of turning the volume up on everything.
The nerves get louder.
The thoughts start racing.
And suddenly every pitch feels like a test.
It can start to feel like every throw is being graded. Every miss feels like a mistake you can’t afford. Every moment starts to feel like proof o...
When pitchers think about throwing harder, most of the focus goes to arm speed and acceleration.
Pitchers want to move their arm faster, generate more whip, and create more power in their delivery.
But what many athletes and parents don’t realize is that throwing harder does not just depend on how...
Wins fade. Relationships last.
In youth sports, it’s easy to get caught up in outcomes — wins, losses, stats, rankings, and playing time. But long after the scoreboard is forgotten, athletes remember how they were treated. They remember how coaches spoke to them during tough moments. They remember ...
One of the most misunderstood pieces of fastpitch pitching mechanics is the snap at release.
Many young pitchers are told to “snap their wrist” or “flick their fingers,” but very few truly understand what actually creates an efficient snap. When pitchers only focus on the wrist, they miss one of th...
One of the hardest parts of pitching isn’t mechanics.
It’s staying present.
Pitching has a funny way of pulling your mind out of the moment. One pitch quickly turns into three thoughts. One mistake turns into a whole inning playing out in your head.
Before you know it, you’re no l
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Every spring it happens.
March arrives, the season begins, and suddenly parents start comparing pitchers.
One girl is throwing harder.
Another is striking everyone out.
And before long, families start wondering if their daughter is falling behind.
Maybe your pitcher has already played a few games...
Parents and coaches have far more influence than they often realize.
Athletes are always watching — not just during practices or games, but in the stands, in the car ride home, and in everyday conversations. The way adults handle pressure, mistakes, conflict, and disappointment becomes the bluepri...
True leadership begins with accountability.
In youth sports, leadership is often misunderstood. Many people associate leadership with talent, status, or volume — the athlete who talks the most, pitches the most, or produces the biggest results. But in reality, the strongest leaders are not defined ...
Spring season is getting closer, and this is one of my favorite times of the year to talk with pitchers.
Not because everything is perfect yet.
Not because everyone feels 100% ready.
But because this is the moment where growth really happens.
There comes a point in training where
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Before the season even starts, most girls already feel pressure.
And it usually comes from what they think they’re supposed to measure.
I see it every preseason.
Parents are excited. Schedules are filling up. Lessons are booked. New t...
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