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The Myth of ‘More’: Why Mastery Beats Quantity Every Time Jul 07, 2025

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...

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What a Perfect Game Really Means—And Why It’s So Rare Jul 04, 2025

Twenty-one batters. Twenty-one outs. No hits. No walks. No errors. No one reaches base.

A perfect game.

It’s one of the rarest accomplishments in sports—for a reason. Perfection leaves no margin for error. It demands flawless execution, focus, and nerves of steel.

But here’s the part we often for...

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What If THIS Is the Sport That Changes Everything? Jun 19, 2025

You never know what will light a spark in your daughter.

Maybe it’s that first perfect pitch... or maybe it’s pulling a flag, scoring a touchdown, and realizing just how powerful she is.

Flag football is quickly becoming a go-to sport for girls in middle and high school—and I’ve seen firsthand how...

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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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Beyond the Box Score May 26, 2025

In youth softball, it's easy to get caught up in batting averages and strikeout counts. But when the dust settles and the season ends, what truly sticks is the kind of teammate you were.

Did you hustle on every play, even when the game was out of reach? Did you high-five a teammate who struck out, ...

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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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