DR3 Fastpitch Blog

There’s a girl on your team right now who looks fine.

She laughs. She cheers. She says she’s “good.”

But inside?

She’s battling nerves.

She’s overthinking every mistake.

She’s losing sleep before games… and no one knows.

I’ve worked with so many girls like this—they hide it well, until the pre...

If your daughter wants to throw harder, with better control — this is what needs to click:

1. Wind-Up

• Leg lift

• Hip separation

• Shoulder rotation
  This phase sets the tone for rhythm and momentum.

2. Stride

• Transfers energy from back leg to front

• Builds power from the grou

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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...

Want to fix your pitcher’s control issues? Don’t start with the arm. Start at the feet.

Yes, you read that right. The most overlooked part of a pitcher’s accuracy is often her plant leg.

Here’s what I teach every athlete I work with, from 9U to college commits:

“Your front side is your brake pe

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It’s the bottom of the fourth. Two outs. Runner on second.
Your daughter gets the sign, winds up… ball four.

Another missed spot. Another missed chance.

Naturally, most parents and coaches jump to the go-to solution: “She needs to fix her mechanics.”

But what if I told you that’s not the real iss...

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...

Y’all know how much I value great coaching. I don’t just trust anyone with young athletes. But Coach Dakota? She’s in a league of her own.

From pro quarterback to high school coach to fierce mama, she’s created a 6-Week Flag Football Bootcamp that helps girls become strong, focused, mentally tough ...

Hey DR3 Fastpitch Parents,

Back in middle school, I played softball with someone who would go on to change the game for girls in a whole new way—Coach Dakota. Fast forward to now, and she’s leading the charge in one of the fastest-growing sports for young female athletes: flag football.

That’s rig...

Hey Pitcher,

I see you.

I know what it feels like when your mind is racing faster than your windup. When pressure squeezes your chest. When all the hours you’ve put in at practice suddenly feel like they vanish the second you toe the rubber 

I get it—because I’ve been there.

As someone who’s wal...

Not every player will hit fourth in the lineup or pitch in a championship game. But every player can lead.

The bench isn't just where players sit—it's where team culture lives. A bench that brings energy, stays engaged, and supports their teammates creates a ripple effect that lifts the whole team....