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Have You Listened to the Injury Series Podcast by Coach D??? Nov 28, 2023
Overcoming Injuries Pt. 2 is now live on Spotify, Apple, and dr3fastpitch.com 
 
Parents, coaches, players, you don’t want to miss this episode! 
 
Shoutout to my girl @lindleybruce14 for sharing her story! 
 
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Miss Ari Making HUGE Strides Nov 21, 2023

So proud of you Miss Ari!!! My littles have my heart! Seeing her pop dad’s mit from 35ft in such a short amount of time brings me so much joy!!!



Order of Pitching Programs on DR3FastpitchU based on skill set level:
1) Pitching 101: Introduction to Pitching
2) Pitching 102: Introduction to...

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Work With What You Have: Different set-ups for my online pitching membership athletes Oct 27, 2023
Many questions about at home set ups for my online membership pitchers & live lessons this fall/winter! This is a great example & one I share often to spark ideas for garages, basements, bonus rooms, etc. I’ve worked with over 1200 pitchers virtually in the last 3.5 years and have...
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The Challenges of Navigating Puberty While Being a Female Athlete Oct 11, 2023

One of the hardest things mentally for a youth softball player to deal with while going through body changes and the puberty process is the potential impact on their performance and self-confidence.  Here are specific challenges they may face:

  1. Inconsistent Performance
  2. Loss of control
  3. ...
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College Softball: Rewards and Sacrifices Oct 07, 2023

College softball is not for the weak - between 5am lifts, two a day practices, study hall, and the pressure of performing, it takes a special athlete to compete at the collegiate level.  However, the benefits of fighting through all of those not so fun aspects is beyond words.  

One of...

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Double Play: Balancing Softball with School and Social Life Sep 28, 2023

The term "Student Athlete" can feel both like a badge of honor and a burden at the same time.  It's difficult to be an athlete, a friend, a daughter, and a student all at the same time.  One of the most important lessons to learn early in your journey of being a student athlete is time...

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From Slump to Triumph: Overcoming Performance Plateaus Sep 18, 2023

As players, we've all been in a slump or two in our career ... if you haven't, just wait it's coming!  Slumps are a part of the game and something we will all experience as we grow.  Some helpful tips I learned as I navigated and overcame my slumps are: 

1. Trust my mechanics and...

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The Importance of Setting Goals as an Athlete Sep 15, 2023

Setting goals is a cornerstone of athletic success, guiding athletes on a path of continuous improvement and achievement. Goals provide a clear direction, helping athletes focus their efforts and energies on specific areas of their performance. They serve as motivation, igniting the drive to push...

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