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Arm Care for Softball Players: Why Every Athlete Needs It arm care injury prevention performance training recovery Aug 06, 2025

If your daughter plays softball, she throws a ball.
If she throws a ball — she needs arm care.

And yet, arm care is one of the most overlooked parts of a player’s training. Most families wait until soreness, tightness, or injury forces them to finally pay attention. But by then? Damage has already ...

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She Was Sore on Monday… and Anxious by Friday athlete development mental toughness parent education recovery Jul 16, 2025

One of my DR3 moms messaged me after her daughter’s first month of high school ball. She said:

“Coach D, she’s sore every Monday, stiff every Thursday, and nervous every Friday because she never feels ready to compete.”

This isn’t just about soreness—it’s about confidence.

And when a pitcher does...

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Mastering Softball Pitching: The Importance of Self-Care athlete wellness performance training pitching recovery Aug 09, 2024

Softball pitching demands not only physical prowess but also mental and emotional resilience. Just as taking care of ourselves is crucial in daily life, it's equally essential on the pitcher's mound. Here's how self-care can elevate your game:

  1. Voice Your Feelings: Like expressing emotions abroa

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The Importance of Listening to Your Body as a Softball Pitcher athlete development injury prevention pitching mechanics recovery Oct 02, 2023

YOU are your biggest advocate.  In your day to day life and especially in your sports career it is crucial for you to advocate for yourself when something isn't right.

One of my biggest regrets in my career is allowing a coach to tell me "I was fine" and that "I didn't know how to handle adversity ...

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The Importance of Stretching Before and After Softball Activities athlete development injury prevention performance training recovery Mar 06, 2023

Why do we NEED to properly warm our bodies up before & after physical activity?!?!

 

Before:

1. Improved range of motion: Stretching can help increase your range of motion and flexibility, which is essential for pitchers to achieve proper mechanics and maximize their pitch velocity. The more yo...

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Why Hydration Is Essential for Softball Players athlete nutrition hydration performance training recovery Jan 28, 2023

It is recommended that youth athletes begin hydrating several days before a weekend full of physical activity. They should drink plenty of water and other hydrating fluids throughout the week leading up to the event. This will help to ensure that they are properly hydrated before they begin their ph...

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