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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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When Winning Isn’t Everything Jun 01, 2025

We all want to win. But if we’re not careful, we’ll raise a generation of players who think winning justifies bad behavior.

Stealing signs, heckling the other team, celebrating errors—none of this makes a team “competitive.” It just makes them unpleasant. Real competitiveness means playing hard, st...

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The End of a Season, Not the End of You May 23, 2025

 

There’s a moment every athlete hits eventually:

You hang up your cleats.
You take off the jersey.
You realize… this chapter is over.

And no one really prepares you for it.

Because we’re taught to chase stats, scholarships, and starting spots—but we’re not taught what to do when it all ends. Wh...

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The Jersey Comes Off—But the Legacy Stays May 20, 2025

 

At some point, every athlete faces it:

The last game. The final rep. The moment you take off your jersey for the last time.

It’s weird. It’s hard. It’s emotional. Because let’s be honest—so much of your identity has been built inside this game. The early mornings. The travel tournaments. The wi...

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Approval Doesn’t Equal Leadership May 17, 2025

 

Let’s talk about something no one tells you until it’s too late:

Approval is addictive—and empty.

When I was younger, I lived for it. I wanted to be the favorite.
I tried to be everything for everyone: the coach’s easiest player, the teammates’ go-to, the parents’ pride.

And you know where it ...

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Stop Trying to Be the Favorite May 11, 2025

 

This one might ruffle some feathers, but I’m saying it anyway:

Stop trying to be the favorite.

I know the pull. I’ve felt it, too. The need to be the coach’s go-to. The desire to be the “easy” player, the one who never causes waves. I used to chase it hard—approval, praise, being liked. And for...

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Movements That Matter: A Session I’ll Never Forget May 02, 2025

I’ll never forget this mini-intensive session with my girl Preslie — one of my California pitchers who’s been absolutely crushing it in her sophomore high school season!

When we filmed this, she was just getting back from an injury. But let me tell you — this girl showed up every single week in our...

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Sustaining Softball Success: Strategies Beyond Achievement Apr 08, 2025

Achieving success in softball is just the beginning of the journey. Discover strategies to not only reach your goals but also sustain them for long-term excellence on the diamond.

  • Continuous Improvement Mindset: Success is a journey, not a destination. Cultivate a mindset of continuous improvem

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Stepping Up to the Plate: Overcoming Softball Hitting Challenges Feb 25, 2025

As a softball player, you know that success at the plate requires more than just raw talent—it demands determination, focus, and the ability to overcome obstacles. If you've ever felt stuck in a hitting rut, unable to capitalize on your potential, it's time to identify what's holding you back and ta...

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