In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Tory shares the news that the podcast will return to its regular format next week. This week's mini pod includes the announcement of Kerrigan Welch as the Player of the Week, praises her achievements both on and off the field, and highlights the importance of listener nominations for this recognition. Tory also discusses the increased popularity of the Women's College World Series and the SEC's consideration of a permanent tourname...
Jun 25, 2025•28 min
This show is going to discuss the impact that Texas Tech has had on college softball. We have had a lot of feedback from our discussions of the college world series. Texas Tech has done an excellent job in what they have done. But have they created a template for other teams going forward? Tampering has been going on for a long time. Does a super team always lead to success? Support the show
Jun 18, 2025•29 min
Coach Tory talks about the just finished College World Series. There were things that we can use to help our players improve. Some things need to be changed to help the flow of the game. Impact of former men's fastpitch players becoming coaches. Support the show
Jun 11, 2025•26 min
Colleges are having to make tough choices regarding sports. Some just don't have the money to invest in all sports so they may have to eliminate some sports to keep competitive. Will the use of NIL and the transfer portal create a new way to have success quickly? More former players are entering the coaching profession, we wonder if that is reaching far enough into youth teams. Support the show
Jun 04, 2025•22 min
This week the main discussion revolves around the College World Series regionals and super regionals an looking forward to the World Series. Tory also observed something that needs to be addressed in a high school age game. Support the show
May 28, 2025•14 min
Coach Tory goes through last weekend's games! Support the show
May 22, 2025•22 min
We will be on a small hiatus from our podcast, Everything Fastpitch. A key member of our crew, our producer, had a little health scare, and he won't be able to produce for a little while. Meanwhile! We will be uploading mini podcasts throughout the time he is away! And once Elizabeth gets comfortable enough with editing, we will be back to Everything Fastpitch the big podcasts! All of us at Fastpitch Prep thank you for your support, your patience, and your dedication to us! We appreciate you so ...
May 14, 2025•5 min
This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Help with finding the right size bat (@14:35) Never ending discussion on travel players playing rec ball (@19:14) How much enthusiasm is too much? (@30:29) Eliminate I hate slow pitching excuse (@35:12) Support the show
May 07, 2025•44 min
Warmup Segment Listener Question: Does a player have to be a super star to be recruited? (@12:22) Mad Dad Syndrome (@20:34) Coaches communicate properly (@31:29) Teach Sliding (@35:18) Support the show
Apr 30, 2025•42 min
Warmup Segment Listener Question: Can we save college sports? (@10:55) High School Politics (@18:29) Rec and travel issues (@27:41) Greatest coaches of all time (@35:19) Support the show
Apr 23, 2025•42 min
This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Comments about lack of pitchers (@8:24) Feedback about travel ball players participating in Rec Leagues (@16:12) Why so many California players in college (@24:25) Have a pre-game routine (@30:22) Support the show
Apr 16, 2025•36 min
This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Statement: Mental training for players and psychological intervention for parents (@12:57) Transitioning from the 11 inch ball to the 12 inch ball (@21:47) What's happened to Rec ball (@32:34) Plan for all player's needs not an isolated one (@44:36) Support the show
Apr 09, 2025•52 min
This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: What impact will all the new NCAA changes on the horizon have? (@18:35) Great hitting mechanics, but fails in a game (@30:51) Managing parents to parents politics (@45:08) Rundown disasters (@56:01) Support the show
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Coach Tory shares a situation where he had to listen to a coach go into a tirade with his team. This is not how to coach especially early in the season. Listen as the coaches discuss this type of behavior. Support the show
Mar 28, 2025•9 min
This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Age cutoff changes may be affecting tryout situation (@14:44) College season observations (@24:00) Spend your money wisely (@38:29) Teach skills correctly from the beginning (@45:43) Support the show
Mar 26, 2025•53 min
In today's environment in the travel ball world, it is imperative that a coach have a strategy/plan on handling their lineup. And it needs to be communicated to the players and parents and be adhered to if you want to have to a better experience. Support the show
Mar 21, 2025•15 min
This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Fallout from trying out for next year's team already this year (@16:04) Stanford playing in football stadium (@27:57) Eating better at tournaments (@38:30) Communicating with language, phrases and vocabulary that matches your player's level (@44:39) Support the show
Mar 19, 2025•53 min
Coaches - You must have a player to player communication system, practice it and make sure it is implemented. Support the show
Mar 14, 2025•11 min
This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Taking a called first strike? (@12:58) Cool development in college softball (@24:08) Observations at the ball park and glove care (@39:03) Teaching pitchers to attack the zone (@41:41) Support the show
Mar 12, 2025•51 min
We teach our players to wipe off/forget a mistake and not let it affect our performance in the game. But we don't really want them to forget it, because mistakes are how we learn and identify what we need to practice. The discussion today is how to handle this dilemma. Support the show
Mar 07, 2025•15 min
This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Could the SEC have all 8 teams at the CWS? (@13:27) Reaction to the question Does any player chose to be a pitcher only? (@21:15) Helping catchers to improve their throwing (@30:12) Art of patience (@38:01) Support the show
Mar 05, 2025•45 min
Especially early in the season our pitchers need practice against hitters and hitters need to see some live pitching. The coaches discuss the need and some options to make this happen. Support the show
Feb 28, 2025•13 min
This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Feedback from "praise loudly, criticize quietly" (@17:11) Pitcher's are hitting (@28:56) Follow up to reverse daddy ball (@29:58) What is a bracket ready pitcher? (@46:57) Compete with yourself (@56:23) Support the show
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min
All fields have to be maintained. A lot of players think that it just happens and don't understand the things that have to be done to keep the field playable. By teaching and having them perform some field maintenance they will have more respect for the facilities and lessen the impact of damage during play. And a lot of school ball settings require them to do field work. Support the show
Feb 21, 2025•9 min
This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Are 2 different pro leagues good or bad? (@8:30) How to win the right way (@14:02) Make use of limited practice time (@20:39) Create environment where it's save to make a mistake (@29:24) Support the show
Feb 19, 2025•36 min
There are many different ways to be ready to play a defensive position. We have to teach our players how to move to ready so they are not stationary. A lot of players, especially younger players do not understand this concept. Support the show
Feb 14, 2025•8 min
This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Unusual situation with player handling the pressure of playing for dad coach(@8:20) Recruiting Questions (@16:05) Kickoff to the college season (@21:47) Learning by watching (@28:13) Support the show
Feb 12, 2025•36 min
Where does working on pickoff and trick plays fit into practice? Coaches need to evaluate the skill level of their players and make a determination how much time they should devote to these type of drills. Support the show
Feb 07, 2025•10 min
This week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: What is most important in college recruiting?(@12:04) School ball team has no pitchers, advice on forcing a player to be a pitcher. (@21:08) General hitting advice (@30:00) Coaching check list (@40:45) Support the show
Feb 05, 2025•49 min
Coaches need to always be working on improving themselves. Clinics are are great way to meet other coaches and share knowledge. Support the show
Jan 31, 2025•9 min
