One Sport or Multiple Sports?
This week’s video is the answer to a great question from Alissa, one of our youtube followers: do college recruiters look for full commitment in JUST softball? Or do they prefer other sports as well?
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Shifting Focus in the Fall
If you’re going through each year without changing your pitching routine, it’s time to reconsider your strategy. Each season—spring, summer, fall, and winter—is different, and accordingly, each should have it’s own goals.
Read MoreAdvice for Uncommitted Seniors
If you’re a high school senior not committed to a college, the fall can be a difficult but important time if you want to play softball. Watch today’s video for some advice.
Read MoreFree Downloadable Softball Conditioning Program
This week I’ve put together a softball conditioning program that any athlete (or parent) can follow on their own. You can use any piece of cardio equipment that you have access to or you could even perform these workouts at a track.
Read MoreQuick Tip: Indoor “Distance” Drills
The weather has been beautiful here in Pittsburgh, and I’m hoping it will hold out for a while yet so my girls can continue practicing outdoors as much as possible! But regardless, the post-work daylight hours are getting shorter, many people struggle with changing field use permissions in the fall, and it’s going to get chilly eventually.
Read MoreThink You Need To Make Your Wrist Snap Stronger?
Students often ask me how to make their wrist snaps stronger. How come no one asks that question about an overhand throw from the infield or outfield? More in the video!
Read MoreThe “Beat Your Streak” Game
Although we receive a ton of questions on a wide variety of topics, 90% of them are “How do I fix ____.” No matter what is giving you trouble, you can use this game to fix ANY problem!
Read MoreTracking Position
A reader asked a great question about the position your body should be in when you land tracked on the power line. Check out my answer in the video!
Read MoreCore Exercises for Pitching Posture
In this week’s video, I introduce three core exercises that I really, really like. Not only will you feel this exercise in your core muscles immediately, you won’t be forced to twist and bend putting additional stress on your low back. The exercise not only challenges the core, but balance as well, which is important…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a College Softball Player
Now that most college-bound athletes will be leaving for school this week or next, I thought it was an appropriate time to give some insight into the daily responsibilities and experience of a college student athlete. It’s important for athletes and families to realize that the School:Softball:Social ratio differs at each division, each conference, and most likely at each school. Here are some first-hand accounts of a day in the life of a college softball player.
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