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The Importance of a Confident Mindset in Softball Mar 27, 2023

Confidence is key in any sport, and softball is no exception. As coaches, it is our responsibility to help our players develop a confident approach to the game. This means eliminating the fear of making mistakes and instilling a belief that aggressive mistakes are opportunities to learn and grow....

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Empowering Players as Leaders Mar 26, 2023

As coaches, we should strive to empower our players and help them develop into leaders both on and off the field. This means giving them responsibilities, encouraging them to take ownership of their performance, and modeling good leadership ourselves.

When we empower our players, we create a team...

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Embracing Imperfection as a Coach Mar 25, 2023

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,...

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The Importance of Valuing Relationships over Winning in Coaching Mar 22, 2023

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...

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Why is Parent Involvement Critical for Pitchers Mar 13, 2023


  1. Emotional Support: Softball pitching can be a demanding and challenging activity, and having a supportive parent can help a pitcher navigate the ups and downs that come with the sport. A parent who is emotionally invested and supportive can help a pitcher develop a positive mindset and build...

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Struggle with Driving your Center of Gravity Forward? Mar 12, 2023

Break your motion up! Focus on your drive, pause & make sure your stacked, then fire

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Teaching the Littles About Separation Feb 27, 2023

Teaching Miss Kinley & Miss JoJo separation & making it fun for them to stay engaged working together

Love working with my littles #8U

Are you a beginner coach or parent looking for guidance with your pitcher(s)? I have the course just for you!

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Lefty Pitcher: Curve Ball Feb 24, 2023

@abbieburketsoftball working her curve ball locations & different situations She’s getting prepared for an intense travel ball season this spring

Uncommitted Class of 2024
@gaboltscarver @coachryancarver
Creekview High School

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What does it mean to get “Stacked?” Feb 23, 2023

Stacked: Back Hip, Back Knee, Back Shoulder in line at release

Working a firm front side & keeping our head, neck, and spine in alignment doing rapid fire (with control) arm circles using different weights and sizes of plyo balls

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Are you transitioning from “Hello Elbow” to internal rotation? Feb 21, 2023

Are you transitioning from “Hello Elbow” to internal rotation?

Focus on drawing a circle with your ELBOW unraveling instead of a locked out long circle #whipit

Introduction to Rotational Pitching Course on DR3FastpitchU to learn more about this transition with 2 weeks of drill...

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