DR3 Fastpitch Blog

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...

In the fast-paced world of softball defense, every split-second decision matters. Yet, despite your best intentions, you might find yourself hesitating on the field, unable to execute your defensive game plan effectively. Let's explore some common obstacles to fielding excellence and strategies for ...

Softball pitching isn't just about the physical act of throwing a ball. It's about communication, confidence, and connection—elements that are heavily influenced by our body language. Did you know that only 7% of communication is verbal? The rest is conveyed through our body language.

Here are 7 es...