Coach Tory and Coach Don sit down to talk about the likeliness of turning a right-handed hitter into a successful left-handed slapper. They discuss the art of shifting a defense for a hitter. Coach Tory talks about what makes a championship team, and they also discuss baserunners running past first: turn left or right? Listen to find out! Support the show
Coach Don and Coach Tory are back to share some knowledge about softball! While we are putting Player of the Week ( #PoTW ) on hold at the moment, the coaches have replaced #PoTW with an extra coaching tip! The coaches delve into how to be recruited from Canada, how to scout opponents, and the ins-and-outs of pitch calling! Listen to find the second coaching tip of the week! Do you have any questions, concerns, topics, or compliments? Email us at EverythingFastpitch@gmail.com ! Support the show...
In this week's episode the coaches mix things up by putting Player of the Week on hiatus and doubling up with 2 coaching tips and 2 long topics. Coach Tory and Coach Don give their thoughts on when is it time for your young player to begin playing travel ball. They also weigh in on how to handle discontent within the team. Support the show
This episode is all about the listener mailbag and some push back regarding comments Coach Tory made! Support the show
As summer draws to a close the coaches are here to talk recruiting and tryouts. Coach Tory and Coach Don also talk how to handle the pressure when a coach challenges you -- it isn't because they hate you! Support the show
This week the coaches wrap up the huge showcase that took place in Colorado and Coach Tory talks about Nationals. Pitchers -- LISTEN UP! We've got you covered with strategies and tips in this week's episode. Support the show
This episode's main focus is on the Colorado experience. What is that, you may ask? Each summer one of the largest showcase tournament events in the country draws hundreds of teams, thousands of players and hundreds of coaches. coach Tory is on the scene and ready to fill you in! Support the show
This week Coach tory recounts the recent matchup one of his teams had with International squad Chinese-Taipei and a listener asks about attitude and how much it factors into recruiting. Support the show
If you are a catcher, this episode is for you. The coaches talk the importance of framing. They then switch over to talk making a good impression when you play in a showcase. Support the show
In this episode the coaches cover a lot of topics. We have a player of the week, a listener question about the Foul Line, and transfer portal talk. The coaches also gives tips and talk strategies for helping batters match their mental strike zone and the umpire's zone. Support the show
this week Coach Tory and Coach Don wrap up the WCWS, honor their PLAYERS of the week, answer a listener question and find time to talk coaching tips. Support the show
Alright EFP'ers. We're hearing you! You've got questions and the coaches have answers. Tune in this week as the coaches read your great questions. Support the show
This week Coach Tory and Coach Don take a listener question about the new bats being released. the coaches also talk control at the plate and the effect of the new slapping rules. The week's Tip of the Week is knowing when to say something to give a player more confidence. Support the show
Coach Tory and Coach Don are back to break down this years WCWS. The Regionals are over and now it is time to find out who is the best of the best! Support the show
The coaches talk TEAM of the Week - Georgia Gwinnet College. A listener wants to know how much a pitcher should be practicing each week and then Coach Tory and Coach Don discuss bunting and slapping defensive strategies. Support the show
Coach Tory and Coach Don breakdown the #WCWS Regional action and look ahead to the Super Regionals Support the show
The coaches honor this week's player of the week and take a few questions from listeners. Coach Tory and Coach Don discuss mixing up the practice routine to get the most out of your players and practice time. The show is wrapped up with the Tip of the Week -- The Long Toss Program. Support the show
Coach Tory and Coach Don talk WCWS selections, regionals and who they think will move on. Support the show
In this episode we salute Jordan Dail, pitcher from The University of Oregon. We have a user question about Leadership and the coaches talk takin' a lead when you're on the bases. The show is rounded out with the Tip of the Week. Support the show
This week the coaches are back at it and have a full show for you. Listen in as Coach Tory and Coach Don honor this week's player of the week, answer a listener question, and talk what is more important? Good Coaching or Good Players? Support the show
In this weeks episode Coach Tory and Coach Don talk Oregon's win over #1 UCLA. Kinley Johnson becomes our first 2x Player of the Week as she returns to the field after battling brain cancer. In our middle segment the coaches talk practice drills -- all you coaches listening out there are going to love this segment. Mix in a Listener Question and The Coaching Tip of the Week and you've got one full episode! Support the show
The coaches talk College Softball results, honor our player of the week and take a question from a local listener. They also discuss Look Good, Feel Good. Support the show
The bases are loaded with this episode. The coaches salute Player of the Week Beth McCulley from Tennessee Tech. They also take a listener question and talk double play drills in the Coaching Tip of the Week. Support the show
Coach Jana McGinnis is back with coach Tory to talk rebuilding after the F3 tornado that ripped through the JSU campus 1 year ago. The coaches also talk the use of the word DON'T at the field. Support the show
Coach Tory catches up with Jacksonville State HC Jana McGinnis and the coaches talk pitch and defensive systems. Support the show
In this week's episode the coaches salute our listeners in Portland, Oregon and Danielle Gibson from the University of Arkansas for hitting for the Home Run Cycle. They also discuss metal cleats, recruiting videos and Coach Don has his Tip of the Week. Support the show
Welcome to the 50th Episode of Everything Fastpitch. The coaches would like to thank everyone who listens and makes this show possible. As a special treat we have a super sized interview with former East Paulding (Go Raiders!) and N.C. State catcher Claudia Cooper. Support the show
This week the coaches talk a little more college ball as well as this week's player of the week. A listener has a question regarding Home to 1st times and the coaches talk bunting in their tip of the week. Support the show
This week the coaches catch up with Coach Phil Berry, Head Coach at Harding, and more Ballpark Lingo! Support the show
The coaches have Coach Deb in for a third time to talk about instruction. and its importance. The coaches also talk more ballpark lingo and try to translate! Support the show
