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More On What Makes Pitchers Effective
I have developed quite a large client base here in Wayne, Pennsylvania. I continue to acquire new students, while still instructing the original group of girls I began working with a few years ago. I frequently get texts and calls from parents, updating me on the games my pitchers play in, which I love. I always enjoy hearing about how my girls perform in game situations because it is so different from how they perform during lessons.
Read MoreSuccess Does Not Come From Skills and Drills
Lessons on success, my biggest regret as a ball player, and how sports can prepare you for a great life after your final game.
Read MoreThe Consequences of Early Sport Specialization
When I moved to Westchester, New York in 2009, I thought youth “sport specialization” was an issue exclusive to affluent communities where parents could afford the travel and private “tutoring” of athletes. Either I was wrong, or this problem has incomprehensibly metastasized across the country since. This week, I’m forwarding you to a must-read article on this subject and its hard, cold consequences for adolescents.
Read MoreMaking the best of an injury
In this week’s video, I answer a reader question about how to mentally come back from a major injury.
Read MoreWhen Women Lift Weights..
This week I’m sharing an article from U.S. News regarding the benefits of lifting weights for females. Honestly, I know this is a softball training site and I try my best to tailor my advice to the goals of a softball player. However, I haven’t emphasized enough that strength training is not just for young athletes; it’s a cornerstone for a fit, healthy body.
Read MoreThe Biggest Mistake in Conditioning Softball Pitchers
Last week when I answered reader CC’s question I promised I’d talk more about training young athletes and the Long Term Athlete Development Model. Following is an article I recently had published in the Performance Conditioning newsletter for baseball and softball. The information is indispensable for any parent of a young athlete!
Read MoreReturning from a Major Injury
We’ve all had injuries. They can be painful, emotionally draining, and frustrating. Minor injuries happen all the time, but some may require extensive time off, physical therapy, or even the dreaded word no athlete wants to hear…surgery. After a major injury like that, returning to your sport can be a stressful and scary experience. I know how it feels; at age 24 I’ve had more injuries, surgeries, and physical therapy treatments than I’d like, both softball and non-sport related. Today I want to share some injury recovery tips from my experience with you.
Read MoreThe Most Important Habit for Softball Success
To start 2014, I’m giving you advice that I sincerely wish I had received and utilized when I was an athlete. As coach and business professional, the value of this habit pays me back on a daily basis. It’s truly priceless and I really hope coaches, parents, an athletes give it a try.
Read MoreArticle Share: The Dangers of Playing the Same Sport Year Round
Happy New Year everyone!
Yesterday Joe shared an article on Facebook that I think is so important I just had to make it my post this week. I’m seeing a disturbing trend in very young softball players, pitchers especially, playing softball way too much…
Read MoreThe State of Strength Training for Softball 2013
For my last contribution of 2013, I’ve collected my best posts from this past year. If you are a new fan of Fastpitch Power, this list will help you get “up to speed” on the most important topics related to softball strength and conditioning.
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