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Why Her Arm Isn’t the Problem Jul 10, 2025

I see it all the time…

Parents bring their daughters to me and say,
"She just can't throw hard"
or
"Her release is off."

But here's what I’ve learned after years of coaching pitchers:

Pitching isn’t just about the arm.
It’s about the entire body working in sync.

And when ONE part of the chain breaks...

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The Myth of ‘More’: Why Mastery Beats Quantity Every Time Jul 07, 2025

In today’s game, it’s tempting to chase the next pitch, the next milestone, the next shiny number.

But Coach D is here to say it loud:

More pitches doesn’t make you elite. Better command does.

Adding too fast can backfire—leading to injury, frustration, and burnout. Rushing mastery just for t...

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What a Perfect Game Really Means—And Why It’s So Rare Jul 04, 2025

Twenty-one batters. Twenty-one outs. No hits. No walks. No errors. No one reaches base.

A perfect game.

It’s one of the rarest accomplishments in sports—for a reason. Perfection leaves no margin for error. It demands flawless execution, focus, and nerves of steel.

But here’s the part we often for...

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You’re Not Behind—You’re Just Not Rushing Jul 01, 2025

It’s easy to scroll through social media, see everyone announcing new pitches and velocity PRs, and feel like your daughter is falling behind.

But here’s the truth: faster isn’t always better.

Coach D knows it firsthand—after seven injuries in seven years, all from pushing too hard, too soon. The ...

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Try This Quick Eye Trick to Instantly Improve Pitching Accuracy Jun 28, 2025

Sometimes, the fix isn’t physical—it’s visual.

Here’s a fast (and often surprising) way to help your daughter throw more strikes today:

Adjust her eye level.

Yep. It’s that simple.

If she’s consistently throwing high?
👉 Have her aim lower.

If she’s constantly spiking pitches in the dirt?
👉 Tell...

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The Power of the Plant Leg: Control Starts from the Ground Up Jun 25, 2025

Want to fix your pitcher’s control issues? Don’t start with the arm. Start at the feet.

Yes, you read that right. The most overlooked part of a pitcher’s accuracy is often her plant leg.

Here’s what I teach every athlete I work with, from 9U to college commits:

“Your front side is your brake pe

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Timing Over Mechanics: The Most Common Mistake Pitchers Make Jun 22, 2025

It’s the bottom of the fourth. Two outs. Runner on second.
Your daughter gets the sign, winds up… ball four.

Another missed spot. Another missed chance.

Naturally, most parents and coaches jump to the go-to solution: “She needs to fix her mechanics.”

But what if I told you that’s not the real iss...

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What If THIS Is the Sport That Changes Everything? Jun 19, 2025

You never know what will light a spark in your daughter.

Maybe it’s that first perfect pitch... or maybe it’s pulling a flag, scoring a touchdown, and realizing just how powerful she is.

Flag football is quickly becoming a go-to sport for girls in middle and high school—and I’ve seen firsthand how...

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Parents, Learn the Game WITH Her Jun 16, 2025

As a coach, I’ve seen it time and again—when parents understand the game, their kids go further.

That’s one reason I love Coach Dakota’s 6-Week Bootcamp. It’s not just for the athlete—it’s for YOU too. You’ll learn the lingo, understand the plays, and be better equipped to support your daughter in ...

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Softball Parents—Let’s Add Flag Football to Her Arsenal Jun 13, 2025

Every season I see it—girls with cannon arms, quick instincts, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Now picture those same athletes using that skill set on the flag football field. The crossover is incredible. Quarterback footwork mirrors pitcher mechanics. Route running sharpens focus and ag...

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