DR3 Fastpitch Blog

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 ...

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...

Achieving success in softball pitching, much like any goal, requires dedication, strategy, and perseverance. While success may not come overnight, implementing smart tactics can expedite your journey to mastery. Here are some strategies to help you achieve your pitching goals efficiently:

1. Set Sp...

In softball pitching, leadership extends beyond physical skills—it encompasses a visionary mindset that sets champions apart. In this blog, we'll delve into the concept of visionary leadership and how it transforms the game on the mound.

Seeing the Invisible: The Power of Vision

Great leaders poss...

Check out our first part of The Mentality Series to catch up on what you missed! The Mentality Series 1

Embracing Change: The Key to Athletic Success

Change is the only constant in sports, and elite athletes know how to adapt. In this blog post, we delve into the importance of adaptability in an...

The most successful athletes understand that the mind can be their greatest ally or their fiercest adversary. Mental training nurtures a winning mindset – one that embraces challenges, remains adaptable, and continually seeks improvement.

As the saying goes, "It's not the size of the dog in the fig...

In the world of fastpitch softball, self-improvement isn't just about refining your physical skills; it's about delving deep into your core self to unleash your full potential on and off the field.

Identifying the strengths and personalities of each member of your team is a key part in being a successful leader.  Teams, just like any other group, can be a mix of Gold, Blue, Green, and Orange personalities. Each of these personality types brings something valuable to the table, and a great lead...

Leading a team can be hard. You’re not always going to get to pick your teammates, so it's important to work well with the ones you're given.

In fact, very often a leader inherits a team, in which most of the members have been there far longer than the leader, and may even know more about the work ...