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From Growth Spurts to Curveballs: A Guide to Puberty for Female Athletes athlete development female athlete puberty sports performance Oct 03, 2023

If you haven't already - download Coach D's NEW E-Book: From Growth Spurts to Curveballs


This is a FREE download for parents, players, and coaches!! Click the link below to get your copy today:

 


Support Her Growth On and Off the Field

Every female athle...

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The Importance of Listening to Your Body as a Softball Pitcher athlete development injury prevention pitching mechanics recovery Oct 02, 2023

YOU are your biggest advocate.  In your day to day life and especially in your sports career it is crucial for you to advocate for yourself when something isn't right.

One of my biggest regrets in my career is allowing a coach to tell me "I was fine" and that "I didn't know how to handle adversity ...

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A Parent's Guide to Helping Your Daughter Succeed With the DR3 Online Pitching Membership athlete development online pitching membership pitching education softball parents Oct 01, 2023

Dear Parents of Aspiring Fastpitch Softball Pitchers,

Navigating the world of online pitching lessons might seem daunting, but with the DR3 Fastpitch Online Pitching Membership, your daughter is in capable hands! I know it's easy to assume that online courses simply provide techniques and then leave ...

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Evaluate to Elevate: Personal Video Evaluations for Fastpitch Pitchers athlete development online coaching pitching mechanics video evaluation Sep 30, 2023

Coach D offers TWO video evaluation options to help your pitcher #Elevate and #Dominate in the circle! Check out the packages below and click the link for more information! >>> DR3 Video Evaluation <<<

 


Get Expert Feedback That Accelerates Your Progress

Sometimes one personalized evaluation ca...

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Balancing Softball, School, and Social Life: A Guide for Student-Athletes athlete development mental game student-athlete time management Sep 28, 2023

The term "Student Athlete" can feel both like a badge of honor and a burden at the same time.  It's difficult to be an athlete, a friend, a daughter, and a student all at the same time.  One of the most important lessons to learn early in your journey of being a student athlete is time management an...

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Virtual Fastpitch Softball Pitching Lessons: Train Anywhere, Improve Everywhere athlete development online coaching pitching mechanics virtual pitching lessons Sep 22, 2023
Game-changing Virtual Group Sessions featuring Utah’s phenomenal Twisters 16u Pitching Staff! 
 
These four exceptional athletes are part of my exclusive Online Pitching Membership, where they embrace structured practice plans, engage in a supportive community, and receive personalized 1:1 virtu
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The DR3 Fastpitch Playbook Podcast: Learn Beyond the Diamond athlete development mental game podcast softball education Sep 21, 2023

COMING SOON!!!

Are you a fastpitch softball player, or the parent/ coach of one? Well Coach "D" Rubins, Beyond the Diamond: The DR3 Fastpitch Playbook is the podcast for you!  

Coach D will be talking all things softball - on and off the field!  From in game mentality to carrying yourself with con...

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Understanding Body Movements in Fastpitch Softball Pitching athlete development body movement pitching mechanics softball education Sep 20, 2023
Why am I passionate about what/how I educate my girls to move their body properly?! 
 
This video speaks for itself  #throwbackthursday 
 
Parents, You and your daughter can learn from my mistakes !!! Take a look at my Pitching Courses on DR3FastpitchU and make sure your daughter is being educat...
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Visual Learning: Perfect Your Fastpitch Pitching Mechanics athlete development body movement pitching mechanics visual learning Sep 19, 2023
Visual learning is pivotal in training my pitchers, especially new clients, for these reasons:
 
 Technique Mastery: Watching experienced pitchers in action helps grasp correct form and mechanics.
 
 Imitation: Athletes mirror precise movements for improved accuracy and consistency.
 
 Instant...
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How to Overcome a Slump in Fastpitch Softball athlete development confidence mental toughness softball mindset Sep 18, 2023

As players, we've all been in a slump or two in our career ... if you haven't, just wait it's coming!  Slumps are a part of the game and something we will all experience as we grow.  Some helpful tips I learned as I navigated and overcame my slumps are: 

1. Trust my mechanics and go back to the bas...

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