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How to Stay Positive and Supportive as a Parent When Your Child Isn't Playing Mar 20, 2023

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...

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How to Explain Playing Time to Your Child as a Parent Mar 18, 2023

Parents want their children to have the opportunity to play and enjoy sports. However, many parents struggle with the issue of playing time, especially when their child isn't getting as much playing time as they think they deserve. As a parent, you can help your child understand their role on the...

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The Importance of Transparency in Playing Time Decisions for Coaches Mar 17, 2023

Playing time is a crucial issue for all players, parents, and coaches. However, coaches face the challenge of balancing playing time with the need to win games. As a coach, it's important to communicate your playing time decisions with your players and their parents. Being transparent with your...

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Why Pitchers (& All Players) Need Emotional Support from Parents Mar 14, 2023

Here are some ways that emotional support can benefit a pitcher:

  1. Reducing Stress: Softball pitching can be a high-pressure activity, and having a supportive parent can help to reduce the stress that comes with it. When a pitcher feels like their parent is on their side and rooting for them, it...

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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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Free Fastpitch Resources Feb 28, 2023

Free downloads on my homepage & DR3FastpitchU

1) HOW SOFTBALL CAN CHANGE YOUR DAUGHTER’S LIFE
& HOW IT CHANGED MINE

2) THE IMPORTANCE OF MENTAL TOUGHNESS IN
FASTPITCH SOFTBALL

Download now & utilize these resources with your team!

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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

Use code “DR3-5” for @highlevelthrowinghlt balls...

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"8 Pitch Tunnel" Bullpen for Pitchers Feb 11, 2023
Watch the video hear how my pitchers complete this bullpen. Try this next time you throw a bullpen outside of your lessons! 
 
Shout out to junior instructor Coach Meg for the explanation! She is currently working on Thursdays from 4:00-9:00 at the Prime Athletic Center in Canton,...
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How to Prevent "Daddy/Mommy Ball" in the Game of Softball? Feb 03, 2023

"Daddy ball" refers to a situation in which a coach or team leader favors their own child or children over other players on the team, often giving them preferential treatment or playing time. This can create a negative and unfair environment for the other players and can lead to issues such as...

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