DR3 Fastpitch Blog

Identifying the strengths and personalities of each member of your team is a key part in being a successful leader.  Teams, just like any other group, can be a mix of Gold, Blue, Green, and Orange personalities. Each of these personality types brings something valuable to the table, and a...

Tournament weekends are often the highlight of the fastpitch softball season, but they can also be a source of stress and anxiety for both players and parents. As a parent, it can be challenging to know how to best support your young athlete during these high-pressure events. Here are some...

Struggle with hitting the outside pitch?

Two of the most common problems that I see with players trying to hit outside pitches are contact point (hitting too far out front) and over-rotation.

This can easily be trained and developed with proper tee set up and a focus on where your body is...

No one is perfect, and that includes coaches. It's important to remember that it's okay to make mistakes and be wrong sometimes. What's important is how we handle those mistakes and what we do to learn from them.

Admitting our mistakes and being willing to learn from them is a sign of strength,...

As a coach, it can be tempting to focus solely on winning games. However, it's important to remember that the relationships we build with our players are just as, if not more, important. Players will remember how their coach made them feel and the impact they had on their lives long after they...

As a parent, it can be frustrating and challenging when your child isn't playing as much as you'd like. However, it's important to stay positive and supportive of your child and their coach. You can encourage your child to focus on their effort and improvement, and help them see the bigger...

Players often have high expectations of themselves, especially when it comes to playing time. They may believe that their hard work and dedication will automatically lead to more playing time. However, it's important to help your players understand that playing time is not just based on...