DR3 Fastpitch Blog
 If your daughter feels nervous before games, take a breath.
That feeling doesn’t mean she’s unprepared.
It doesn’t mean she lacks confidence.
It doesn’t mean something is wrong.
It means her body is getting ready to perform.
As the season approaches, many parents notice the same signs:
Tighter s...
If your daughter gets nervous before games, let me start by saying this clearly:
That does not mean she’s weak.
That does not mean she’s unprepared.
And it definitely does not mean something is wrong with her.
Pressure shows up because athletes care.
And caring is a good thing.
One of the biggest ...
One of the most powerful mental skills in softball has nothing to do with strength, speed, or mechanics.
It’s called short memory.
And it can completely change how an athlete performs under pressure.
What “Short Memory” Really Means
Short memory does NOT mean ignoring mistakes.
It means:
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One of the most powerful mental skills in softball has nothing to do with strength, speed, or mechanics.
It’s called short memory.
And it can completely change how an athlete performs under pressure.
What “Short Memory” Really Means
Short memory does NOT mean ignoring mistakes.
It means:
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Every softball player will strike out.
Every pitcher will give up a hit.
Every fielder will make an error.
That’s not pessimism—it’s reality.
Softball is a game of failure. The sooner athletes accept that, the faster they grow.
The problem isn’t failure itself.
The problem is what happens after f...
One of the biggest mistakes parents make is thinking more throwing equals faster results.
It doesn’t.
For beginners, the goal is consistency without burnout. Pitchers should aim to get 1% better every day, but that doesn’t mean throwing a ball 7 days a week.
Improvement can look like:
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Everyone wants to be the pitcher.
But very few understand what that actually means.
Pitching is not just throwing strikes — it’s responsibility, discipline, and consistency. It’s showing up on the days motivation is low and choosing growth over comfort.
This journey is a marathon, not a sprint.
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Not every season is a highlight reel.
Sometimes, it’s slumps. Injuries. Benching. Bad hops. Hard lessons.
But growth? That still happened.
Even if her stats don’t show it, her character does.
She handled adversity.
She stuck with it when it was easier to quit.
She showed grace in tough moments...
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 ...
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...
