This week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question : Quality of play at the Little League Softball World Series (@08:09) Paige's Power Play: Is your daughter playing for the wrong reasons? (@13:57) Should we limit how much a pitcher throws? (@17:36) Frustration with different styles of recruiting players. (@27:58) Handling players with questionable attitudes. (@40:06) Support the show...
Aug 23, 2023•46 min
Improving our skills is not just working harder. We also must work smart and sometimes we have to take a different approach. If we find ourselves working harder and harder but not improving we need to step back and take a look. We may need to do things differently to reach a new level. The coaches discuss these concepts in further detail. Support the show
Aug 18, 2023•13 min
This week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Can you give us some tips on outfield communication?(@14:40) Paige's Power Play: Confidence is a choice. (@29:27) Craziness in college athletics (@32:30) Transition into college ball (@50:48) Creating guidelines for your team. (@59:02) Support the show
Aug 16, 2023•1 hr 5 min
It is daunting to coach a team at the beginning level. You have players at many different skill levels. You could have players that have decent skills for their age group to kids that never have put on a glove or picked up a bat. Planning practices is very challenging to come up with drills that the experienced players won't hate or the beginners can't keep up. Listen as the coaches discuss coaching at this level. Support the show...
Aug 11, 2023•18 min
This week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Are items advertised on Social Media legitimate? (@9:54) Paige's Power Play: How to re-frame your nervous approach.(@13:27) Relationship between Parents and Players in sports (@16:49) What do comments in a game really mean to the umpire (@28:20) Strategic break for coaches and teams (@35:58) Support the show
Aug 09, 2023•41 min
At the beginning of a new season it is imperative that we realize that we have players that are all coming from different situations. Odds are that your team is not all of the same players from the last season and your play just continued into the new season with no break. The players will be in different levels of condition depending upon how and when their last season ended. The ones that came from different teams or are rejoining your team after school ball may handle game situations entirely...
Aug 04, 2023•12 min
This week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: My daughter plays first base almost exclusively, should I buy her a first baseman's mitt? (@11:57) Paige's Power Play: Thoughts from interview with a Head Coach (@15:01) 2nd part of interview with Wayne Richey of the Carolina Patriot Collegiate League, in the American Collegiate League (@23:58) Coach loses a game intentionally, thoughts on this strategy (@36:46) Action Coach Tip: Thoughts on ASA/USA in the softball community (@45:29) Support ...
Aug 02, 2023•52 min
Coaches, don't fall into the trap of coaching the way you always have. The game is evolving, new techniques are being developed and things we once thought were true are being proven to be incorrect. Continuing education is important for you and your players. Listen as the coaches discuss this topic. Support the show
Jul 27, 2023•14 min
This week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: What if you want to tryout for other teams after getting an offer? (@13:25) Paige's Power Play: Highlights from interview with Rylee Holtrof (@19:30) DR3 Fastpitch Question: Travel Ball vs. School Ball (@24:27) Interview with Wayne Richey of the Carolina Patriot Collegiate League, in the American Collegiate League (@35:06) Player Reactions to Team Building Activities (@52:38) Trap of offense built around running bases (@1:04:44) Support the s...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min
We see teams advertising tryouts for next season and they are still playing games this season. Can you really manage your current team and keep them focused while looking ahead to next year. It is a "keeping up with the Joneses" scenario. Listen to the coaches opinions. Remember you committed to coaching this team. Support the show
Jul 21, 2023•14 min
This week's Lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Suggestions for dealing with the stuff that goes on within travel teams. (@19:01) Paige's Power Play: Post game talk (@27:24) You must coordinate and share information with the coaches in your lives. All of the people involved in your recruiting efforts need to know everything that is transpiring. (@31:53) Thoughts on playing in indoor softball tournaments. (@38:07) Support the show...
Jul 19, 2023•49 min
Getting ready for the next level includes a whole bunch of things. Listen to the discussion where our coaches talk about what getting ready for the next level should include. When a team you are looking at is using that phrase, you really need to understand what that means to them and is it what you really need for yourself. Support the show
Jul 14, 2023•14 min
This week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: What is you opinion of the concept of live pitching during practice? (@13:11) Paige's Power Play Just saying believe in yourself is not enough (@23:55) DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: Is the rule change on leaping by the NCAA a benefit for the pitcher? (@26:24) Instructors and coaches need to help players prepare for tryouts (@31:53) Where are the D1 colleges located? (@42:25) Action Coach tip of the week.: Don't barrage players with things ...
Jul 12, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this episode we discuss the style of catching with one knee on the ground. What are the benefits and what limitations does it place on the catcher in catching and blocking. Support the show
Jul 07, 2023•14 min
This weeks lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: How important are game stats for recruiting? (@11:41) Paige's Power Play: Mental games at the WCWS (16:41) DR3 Fastpitch Question: Shoes for a pitcher (@20:05) Part 2 of interview with Justin McLeod of Extra Inning Softball - Changes in the future of the game (@25:55) Recruiting tips (@55:03) Recognize the time to win and the time to learn. (@1:02:39) Support the show...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Why do we enjoy the first slice of pizza more than the fifth? The first slice meets a need, while the fifth slice becomes overindulgence and will probably make us feel worse. This is the law of diminishing returns, which states that there comes a point when adding additional factors decreases the output. That first slice tastes so good, but with each additional slice we don't get the same sensation. The coaches discuss how the number of games a team plays can result in less enjoyment and effort....
Jun 30, 2023•17 min
This weeks lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Treatment of pickup players (@10:47) Paige's Power Play: Pain is necessary(@15:27) Season in review with Justin McLeod (@18:45) Reminders for showcases (@43:38) Dealing with part time effort (@51:34) Support the show
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr
Should I coach or instruct my own child? Some can and some can't. In this episode we discuss various things to think about if you are coaching your child's team or working with her at home. The coaches have seen 1000's of players and have seen the interaction between player and parent. This is a great episode if you are doing it or are thinking about it. Also some of it applies to just being a spectator. Support the show
Jun 23, 2023•21 min
This weeks lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: What do teams mean when they say "Distance is not an issue"? (@11:06) Paige's Power Play: Respect (@16:09) Being great isn't the only thing. (@19:33) Reminders for Showcase Season (@32:09) Coaches make playing the outfield fun. (@39:00) Support the show
Jun 21, 2023•48 min
It happens to all teams, we start a game flat or lose to a team we should have beaten easily. The coaches discuss this phenomenon and have some suggestions of how to avoid it and some possible causes. Support the show
Jun 16, 2023•17 min
This weeks lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Is it a good or bad thing to have a team so dominant?(@10:24) Paige's Power Play; Let's stop gossip. (@19:04) DR3 Fastpitch Question: My daughter does not have much endurance. Please advise? (@22:29) Observations of the college season. (@38:16) Team Culture(@1:03:40) Loser's bracket is not as bad as you think, (@1:13:51) Support the show...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 21 min
The coaches discuss the post game meeting. It takes discipline and planning to have an effective post game discussion. You have to be careful with emotions and not let them take over what you are trying to accomplish. Support the show
Jun 09, 2023•14 min
Coach Tory recaps the D1 College World Series and Oklahoma winning another title. Listen to his insightful thoughts on the progress of national recognition of our sport and what we can expect in the future. Support the show
Jun 09, 2023•10 min
This weeks lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Can a younger player play up in age? (@11:04) Paige's Power Play: Takeaways from interviews with college athletes and coaches. (@15:45) DR3 Fastpitch: Comments from being in Oklahoma City (@21:28) Important things we have seen in the CWS. (@26:53) It is rewarding to see players that you have been part of their life to succeed at higher levels. (@43:49) Players are capable of sliding in different ways. We need to teach them to use the most effe...
Jun 06, 2023•57 min
Coach Tory's analysis of Oklahoma and Florida State heading into the CWS Finals. He uses the word relentless to characterize Oklahoma and systematic to characterize Florida State. Listen as he explains why he uses these terms and what we can expect. Support the show
Jun 06, 2023•9 min
Most teams have a goal of playing in an event that is the culmination of their season. And they want to peak at this event. If we put pressure on ourselves to win every time out, then we hinder ourselves from doing some experimenting. Finding the best combination of players and positions requires trying different lineups. For example, you may have a shortstop that has great range and usually this allows her to make a play on one hit a game that no other player on your team can make. You have a c...
Jun 02, 2023•17 min
This weeks Lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: How many practices should you have each week? (@12:02) Paige's Power Play: Choices (@20:37) DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: My daughter has developed a habit when she is pitching. Is this something that I should be worried about? (@28:14) Should players show emotion towards an official? (@39:08) Crazy Games (@50:44) If we haven't practiced it, don't do it. (@58:44) Support the show...
May 31, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Coach Tory gives his thoughts to the just completed Super Regionals and some thoughts on the upcoming CWS. Support the show
May 29, 2023•9 min
This episode highlights the need for players to use protective gear and coaches need to promote and require their players to use them. Support the show
May 26, 2023•10 min
This weeks lineup: Warmup Segment Value in watching the CWS games. With limited professional players, these are the players that our players can look up to, emulate,have connection to, etc (@7:57) Listener Question: When people are considering players for awards, is it just on the field accomplishment or do other things get consideration? (@11:54) Paige's Power Play: The formula for confidence (@17:04) DR3 Fastpitch Pitching Question: My daughter was hit in the shin with a line drive and it has ...
May 24, 2023•1 hr 4 min
