Nutrition is often the missing link in unlocking an athlete’s full potential. In this episode, I sit down with Sports Dietitian Kaitlyn McNally to dive into the everyday nutrition habits that can make or break athletic performance. We talk about pre-tournament meal prep, eating breakfast, little adjustments that will make a big difference and more! Dive into Kaitlyn's world and don't forget about her Sports Nutrition Summer Camp - a 4 week virtual hybrid program for HS athletes where they will l...
Jun 26, 2025•32 min
On today's coaching episode I dive into how the best way to stand out at camps is to choose the right camps, along with some other camp advice! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Jun 19, 2025•14 min
In today's episode I share things my most successful athletes (and their parents!) do throughout their college planning process that their peers usually don't. Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Jun 12, 2025•20 min
On today's coaching session episode I answer "Is playing on a national team required to get recruited to a bigger program in college?" and dive into some conversation starts if your family is trying to decide what level of travel ball makes the most sense for you! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Jun 05, 2025•18 min
On today's episode I dive into 5 ways to make the most of the upcoming showcase season! From communication to camps to video I chat about it all! Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
May 29, 2025•19 min
On this week's coaching session I discuss how to get an evaluation to help determine what an athlete's skill level is and what division of school is a reasonable goal as an athlete who doesn't live near showcases, high level travel teams, or recruiting opportunities. SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
May 22, 2025•11 min
Today on the podcast we welcome Valerie Alston, a former D1 softball player and a Certified Mental Performance Consultant who also boasts over 15 years of experience dedicated to teaching and training Soldiers in the intricate art of mental toughness and resilience. We dive into her story, having the hard conversations between athlete/parent, overcoming failure, and more! Connect with Valerie: Website: https://www.confidentcalmclutch.com/quicklinks Facebook/Instagram: @valstoncoaching YouTube Ch...
May 15, 2025•37 min
This week's coaching session is brought to you by a college coach friend who will be beyond excited to be the feature of an episode. *Insert excited face emoji here!* She asked "Now that I know College Coaches are allowed to ask questions I’m in! I’m a coach at a D1 school in the Mid-Atlantic and I’ve connected with multiple of Quincy’s athletes and love her philosophy and experience first mindset when it comes to supporting athletes. Can you explain how you support families and how you’re diffe...
May 08, 2025•16 min
This week on the podcast I'm joined by Kerri Jacklets, former college coach and owner of KJaxx Sports. We dive into making the most of travel ball, the current and changing college landscape, skill development, and more! The podcast Kerri references is from Wisdom from the Top with Guy Raz and the episode is "Why Generalists Come out on Top: David Epstein" Connect with Kerri and KJaxx Sports Co: kj@kjaxxsports.com KJaxx Sports Home KJaxx Sports Facebook Follow on X : @kjaxxsports | @k_jacklets C...
May 01, 2025•44 min
On this week's coaching session I cover common mistakes athletes are making when it comes to using social media to connect with college coaches! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Apr 24, 2025•23 min
In today's episode I dive into coach communication, why it matters to consistently reach out, and more! Connect with us: Our College Planning Program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group
Apr 17, 2025•13 min
This week on the podcast I answer "My 2028 (freshman) is playing with all 2026s (juniors) and is struggling to understand that she's at a different point in the process than they are. What can we do to support her through this?" SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Apr 10, 2025•17 min
On today's episode I chat with Layla Weaver, an alumna of our 1:1 college planning program and freshman at Niagara University! We touch on her journey through high school, being picky in her college search, how playing college softball is a privilege, and so much more! Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Apr 03, 2025•27 min
This week on the podcast I give some insight into what to do and how to adjust when you aren't getting the looks you feel like you should be as we get close to the end of junior year. If you're looking for additional support, I onboard 2026s in our 1:1 support program until August! Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Mar 27, 2025•20 min
There's so much misinformation out there about playing high school softball and how it impacts playing in college and connecting with coaches. On this episode I chat about why most college coaches want their athletes to play high school ball! Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Mar 20, 2025•19 min
This week on the podcast I chat about how to navigate the process when your athlete is on the shy and quiet side especially as they start to transition to communicating with coaches more as they get older! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Mar 13, 2025•18 min
On today's episode I chat with Peyton Sullivan, an alumna of our 1:1 college planning program and freshman at the University of New Haven, about a coaching change in the middle of her process and how she overcame it, reflecting back on her time as a senior in high school and more! Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Mar 06, 2025•25 min
A conversation came up in our middle school parent seminar about money grabs, so I wanted to expand on it in this week's episode! There are so many different opportunities and events athletes are getting communication about, it's important to weed through what will actually help in the process and what won't! If you missed our middle school parent seminar you can grab the recording here . Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram ...
Feb 27, 2025•22 min
In this week's episode I'm joined by two college coach friends: Emily Miller (head coach at Kenyon College) and Erica Hess (assistant coach at Hillsdale College) to chat all things high academic! They share insights on similarities and differences in the recruiting process to a general recruit, how athletes adjust freshman year, and more! Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Feb 20, 2025•35 min
On today's coaching session episode I talk about how to know what level to target when you can't communicate with D1 coaches until Junior year! RPI Rankings Link VIP Weeks / College Planning Program SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group ...
Feb 13, 2025•22 min
On today's episode I chat with Elle Walasavage, an alumna of our 1:1 college planning program and freshman at Susquehanna University, about her recruiting journey, why Susquehanna, and how she makes the most of all of the opportunities she has in college! Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Feb 06, 2025•21 min
I've been having so many conversations with sophomores and parents of sophomores (2027s) the last few weeks about how hard things feel right now as they work to play in college. In this episode I share some of why you might feel this way so you can make a plan to move forward! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Jan 30, 2025•16 min
This week on the podcast I dive into all things college planning and college softball with Penny Roberts. As a former D1 softball player at Rutgers, Olympian for Puerto Rico, D2 coach at St. Thomas Aquinas in NY, coach of the Empire State Huskies, and mom to a D1 softball player she really has a hand in every part of the process! Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Jan 23, 2025•37 min
On today's coaching session episode I talk about how to expose middle school athletes to all opportunities and have age appropriate conversations about playing in college! Have more questions about how to prepare for your athlete to hit high school and possible want to play in college? Sign up for our free Middle School Parent Seminar here! SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Jan 16, 2025•13 min
Grab a piece of paper and get ready to hit pause a lot as I guide you and your family through some conversation starters for this off season to help set you up for success during this year's recruiting cycle! Feeling like you have more questions than answers still after this episode? We still have a few discounted 1:1 spots, VIP Weeks, and individual meetings left for January and I'd love to get my eyes on your process. Let's connect! Connect with us: Our college planning program &...
Jan 09, 2025•14 min
We launched our college planning program 4 years ago today, and wow have we grown..crazy that the podcast wasn't even in the picture until year 3 and it's now my favorite way to connect with you all! A huge THANK YOU for being here, whether you're a newbie or an OG community member! Send me a message on social media or email Quincy@diamonddynamics.org to grab a discounted program during the month of January or until they're snatched up: $400 off our 1:1 College Planning Program (2 families, star...
Jan 05, 2025•2 min
On today's coaching session episode I answer a question from a parent of a 2029 (8th grader) about how to figure out if your athlete really wants to play in college. SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Dec 19, 2024•14 min
In today's episode I go over updates from the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) Convention that I attended last week! I'll cover everything from updates on the House Settlement, to what 25 scholarships for D1 softball looks like, to new proposed communication dates for D1, and what implications this has on all of you! Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Dec 12, 2024•31 min
On today's coaching session episode I share some questions to ask yourself if you love softball and want to play in college but you're feeling pressure from a parent and playing isn't as fun anymore. SUBMIT YOUR OWN QUESTION Connect with us: Our college planning program & Support Options Instagram Facebook Group...
Dec 05, 2024•14 min
Happy Thanksgiving! Just a quick reminder that it's important to take time off, miss the grind, and be present with your family and friends! Connect with us: Our college planning program Instagram Facebook Group
Nov 28, 2024•3 min
