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Uncommitted 2024 Wisconsin Pitcher Spotlight athlete development college softball leadership recruiting Feb 07, 2023

Uncommitted 2024 from Wisconsin @courtney.den.ruyter 

She was my FIRST out of state online pitcher. I remember her first lesson like it was yesterday. She has been a part of my entire online coaching journey and has bought into EVERYTHING I’ve thrown her way. Not only bought into it, but has used my ...

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Why Student-Athletes Need a Flexible Mindset to Succeed athlete development confidence goal setting mental toughness Feb 06, 2023

This is taken from Week #15 Inside the Online Pitching Membership!: 

Now, we know what physically being flexible means... But what about mentally being flexible?

Flexibility of mindset is important for elite athletes because it allows them to adapt to changing circumstances and unexpected challe...

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Why Self-Awareness Is a Game-Changer for Softball Players athlete development confidence leadership mental toughness Feb 05, 2023

Self-awareness is important for elite athletes because it allows them to understand their strengths and weaknesses, set realistic goals, and adjust their training and performance strategies accordingly. Additionally, self-awareness can help athletes manage their emotions and maintain mental focus, w...

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How to Coach a Softball Player with a Disability athlete development confidence leadership parent education Feb 04, 2023

Coaching a student with a disability requires a combination of sensitivity, understanding, and adaptability. Here are some key strategies to consider when coaching a student with a disability:

  1. Learn about the student's disability: It is important to understand the student's disability and how i

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How to Prevent "Daddy Ball" in Youth Softball athlete development confidence leadership parent education Feb 03, 2023

"Daddy ball" refers to a situation in which a coach or team leader favors their own child or children over other players on the team, often giving them preferential treatment or playing time. This can create a negative and unfair environment for the other players and can lead to issues such as resen...

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The Biggest Challenges Student-Athletes Face in College athlete development college softball leadership mental toughness Feb 02, 2023

Student-athletes at the college level face a number of challenges and struggles, some of which include:

  1. Balancing academics and athletics: College student-athletes are expected to maintain a high level of academic performance while also dedicating a significant amount of time to their sport. Th

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National Letter of Intent (NLI): Pros and Cons for Softball Players athlete development college softball parent education recruiting Feb 01, 2023

A National Letter of Intent (NLI) is a document that a college-bound student-athlete signs to indicate their commitment to attend a specific college or university and participate in their sport. The NLI program is a voluntary program that is designed to help student-athletes, coaches, an

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Why Time Is One of the Biggest Enemies of Softball Development athlete development goal setting mental toughness performance training Jan 31, 2023

In softball, time can be considered the biggest enemy because the clock is always ticking, and the game is often decided by a narrow margin. A few seconds can make the difference between winning and losing a game.

  1. Limited Innings: Softball games typically have 7 innings, and each team only has

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What Is Mental Toughness in Fastpitch Softball? athlete development confidence mental toughness next pitch mentality Jan 30, 2023

Is your daughter Mentally Tough?  Does she have the skills to improve her Mental Toughness?  Being Mentally Tough is required to be successful in Fastpitch Softball, and will help her with:

  • Improved performance under pressure
  • Increased resilience to setbacks and failures
  • Better ability to maint
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Training Proper Landing and Delivery in Fastpitch Softball Pitching athlete development beginner pitching pitching drills pitching fundamentals Jan 27, 2023
One of my favorite drills to train front side resistance/landing mechanics + timing of delivery. 
 
Look at her left hamstring pull in strong.  
 
Also, her leg muscles are #POPPING.  She’s worked her butt off this winter training for her freshman season this fall at @berry_softball. 
 
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