"The Dirt" NFCA Podcast

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Weekly podcast facilitated by the NFCA featuring a member coach, expert in the field, or other entity who will provide insight to the sport on a different topic in each episode.

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Episodes

Travel Ball Spotlight: From Tryouts to Parents and Practices | Sean Hall | Midwest Speed

Aug 21, 2019•41 min

The Keys To A Great HS Season | Kristi Williams | Blue Springs South High School (Mo.)

Aug 14, 2019•58 min

The Toughest Out | Kendall Burton | Former University of Georgia Outfielder

Aug 07, 2019•43 min

Hall of Famers Play Hardball: Legends of the game take on controversial topics | Scott Whitlock, Kennesaw State University (Ret.)

Jul 31, 2019•57 min

An Intentional Approach to Developing Team Leaders | Jeff Janssen

Jul 24, 2019•45 min

A Better Way To Approach Coaching Evaluations | Dr. Matthew Davidson, President, Excellence with Integrity Institute

Jul 17, 2019•1 hr 14 min

A Profile in Coaching | Amy Kvilhaug (Boston College)

Jul 10, 2019•45 min

Championship Spotlight | Kelly Inouye-Perez (UCLA)

Jul 03, 2019•1 hr

Bringing More Diversity to Travel Ball | Dwayne Owens (Chicago Cheetahs)

Jun 30, 2019•43 min

Recruiting Special: What to consider in today's recruiting landscape | Dan Tudor

Jun 19, 2019•1 hr

Wade Wilson (Texas Lutheran University) - National Champion: A Profile In Coaching

Jun 12, 2019•58 min

Now-Allah James (New York University) - A Profile in Coaching

Jun 05, 2019•44 min

LIVE from OKC!

May 30, 2019•1 hr 16 min

Everything That Comes With The End Of A Season | Christina Sutcliffe (Northern Illinois University)

May 22, 2019•58 min

High-Level Throwing: Austin Wasserman (Strength & Perfomance Coach)

May 15, 2019•1 hr 5 min

Train Like a Pro: Dana Cavalea (Performance Coach)

May 08, 2019•57 min

Media & Communications: Best Practices for Your Team | Chris Shoals (University of Kentucky) & Ryan Tibbitts (University of Minnesota)

May 01, 2019•55 min

Strength Training for the Softball Athlete: Eric Cressey (Cressey Strength)

Apr 24, 2019•53 min

How Strength Training Correlates to On-field Success

Nancy Newell talks about the importance a strength coach can have on a softball program.

Apr 17, 2019•53 min

Preparing Everyday for the Postseason | Ed Marcum (New Palestine HS)

Join 5x State Champion (IN) Ed Marcum and the NFCA's Director of Education Joanna Lane in a discussion about how to prepare your team for the postseason starting with your first team meeting.

Apr 10, 2019•54 min