DR3 Fastpitch Blog

 If your daughter feels nervous before games, take a breath.

That feeling doesn’t mean she’s unprepared.
It doesn’t mean she lacks confidence.
It doesn’t mean something is wrong.

It means her body is getting ready to perform.

As the season approaches, many parents notice the same signs:
Tighter s...

If preseason feels uncomfortable right now, you’re not doing it wrong.

In fact—if it feels hard, messy, and a little frustrating… you’re probably doing it exactly right.

Every year, as softball preseason ramps up, I hear the same quiet worries from parents:

• “She’s striking out more than usual

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One of the most common things I see when athletes struggle under pressure isn’t a mechanical issue.

It’s a mental one.

Specifically, athletes don’t understand the difference between a routine and a reset — and that confusion leads to spirals on game day.

Let’s clear that up.

What a Routine Actua...

In today’s game, it’s tempting to chase the next pitch, the next milestone, the next shiny number.

But Coach D is here to say it loud:

More pitches doesn’t make you elite. Better command does.

Adding too fast can backfire—leading to injury, frustration, and burnout. Rushing mastery just for t...

It’s easy to scroll through social media, see everyone announcing new pitches and velocity PRs, and feel like your daughter is falling behind.

But here’s the truth: faster isn’t always better.

Coach D knows it firsthand—after seven injuries in seven years, all from pushing too hard, too soon. The ...

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...