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How to Stay Positive and Supportive When Your Child Isn't Getting Playing Time athlete development confidence mental game parent education Mar 20, 2023

As a parent, it can be frustrating and challenging when your child isn't playing as much as you'd like. However, it's important to stay positive and supportive of your child and their coach. You can encourage your child to focus on their effort and improvement, and help them see the bigger picture o...

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The Importance of Setting Clear Expectations for Softball Players athlete development confidence leadership parent education Mar 19, 2023

Players often have high expectations of themselves, especially when it comes to playing time. They may believe that their hard work and dedication will automatically lead to more playing time. However, it's important to help your players understand that playing time is not just based on individual e...

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How to Explain Playing Time to Your Child as a Parent athlete development confidence mental game parent education Mar 18, 2023

Parents want their children to have the opportunity to play and enjoy sports. However, many parents struggle with the issue of playing time, especially when their child isn't getting as much playing time as they think they deserve. As a parent, you can help your child understand their role on the te...

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The Importance of Transparency in Playing Time Decisions for Coaches athlete development confidence leadership parent education Mar 17, 2023

Playing time is a crucial issue for all players, parents, and coaches. However, coaches face the challenge of balancing playing time with the need to win games. As a coach, it's important to communicate your playing time decisions with your players and their parents. Being transparent with your play...

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How Fastpitch Softball Can Change Your Daughter's Life athlete development confidence leadership parent education Mar 16, 2023

Dear Players, Parents, and Coaches,

Fastpitch Softball is an excellent sport for young girls, offering numerous physical, mental, and social benefits. It provides a fun and engaging way for girls to develop teamwork skills, self-confidence, and leadership abilities while improving their physical fi...

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Why Pitchers and All Players Need Emotional Support from Parents athlete development confidence mental game parent education Mar 14, 2023

Here are some ways that emotional support can benefit a pitcher:

  1. Reducing Stress: Softball pitching can be a high-pressure activity, and having a supportive parent can help to reduce the stress that comes with it. When a pitcher feels like their parent is on their side and rooting for them, it

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Why Parent Involvement Is Critical for Softball Pitchers athlete development confidence mental game parent education Mar 13, 2023


  1. Emotional Support: Softball pitching can be a demanding and challenging activity, and having a supportive parent can help a pitcher navigate the ups and downs that come with the sport. A parent who is emotionally invested and supportive can help a pitcher develop a positive mindset and build con

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What's Wrong with Travel Ball? A Parent's Perspective on Youth Softball athlete development confidence leadership parent education Mar 04, 2023

What is Wrong With Travel Ball?

Great read by FastpitchPrep. Make sure you check out their podcast!!! Email [email protected] your pitching questions for me to answer 🥎

 


Help Your Athlete Thrive in Today's Travel Ball Environment

Travel ball is only one part of your daughter's journey. ...

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Teaching Softball Players to Take Care of Their Equipment athlete development confidence leadership parent education Mar 01, 2023

Podcast About Taking Care of Your Equipment

 

This weeks discussion revolves around that players today do not respect their equipment and take care of it appropriately. Most types of equipment is discussed and the basics of taking care of it properly. Encourage your players to listen to this and h...

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Free Fastpitch Softball Resources for Players, Parents, and Coaches athlete development mental game parent education pitching fundamentals Feb 28, 2023

Free downloads on my homepage & DR3FastpitchU 🥎

1) HOW SOFTBALL CAN CHANGE YOUR DAUGHTER’S LIFE
& HOW IT CHANGED MINE

2) THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS IN
FASTPITCH SOFTBALL

Download now & utilize these resources with your team!😎🥎

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