Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Tory shares the news that the podcast will return to its regular format next week. This week's mini pod includes the announcement of Kerrigan Welch as the Player of the Week, praises her achievements both on and off the field, and highlights the importance of listener nominations for this recognition. Tory also discusses the increased popularity of the Women's College World Series and the SEC's consideration of a permanent tournament location. Additionally, the podcast touches on the structure and future of professional fast-pitch leagues like AUSL. Finally, Tory's weekly rant addresses the issue of unfair accusations against young players based on their physical maturity and the negative impact such incidents can have on them. The episode concludes with a reminder to support the podcast through Patreon and to visit FastPitchPrep.com for additional resources.Support the show

This show is going to discuss the impact that Texas Tech has had on college softball. We have had a lot of feedback from our discussions of the college world series. Texas Tech has done an excellent job in what they have done. But have they created a template for other teams going forward?Tampering has been going on for a long time.Does a super team always lead to success?Support the show

Coach Tory talks about the just finished College World Series. There were things that we can use to help our players improve. Some things need to be changed to help the flow of the game.Impact of former men's fastpitch players becoming coaches.Support the show

Colleges are having to make tough choices regarding sports. Some just don't have the money to invest in all sports so they may have to eliminate some sports to keep competitive. Will the use of NIL and the transfer portal create a new way to have success quickly?More former players are entering the coaching profession, we wonder if that is  reaching far enough into youth teams.Support the show

This week the main discussion revolves around the College World Series regionals and super regionals an looking forward to the World Series.Tory also observed something that needs to be addressed in a high school age game.Support the show

Coach Tory goes through last weekend's games!Support the show

We will be on a small hiatus from our podcast, Everything Fastpitch. A key member of our crew, our producer, had a little health scare, and he won't be able to produce for a little while. Meanwhile! We will be uploading mini podcasts throughout the time he is away! And once Elizabeth gets comfortable enough with editing, we will be back to Everything Fastpitch the big podcasts! All of us at Fastpitch Prep thank you for your support, your patience, and your dedication to us! We appreciate you so much more than you know!Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Help with finding the right size bat (@14:35)Never ending discussion on travel players playing rec ball (@19:14)How much enthusiasm is too much? (@30:29)Eliminate I hate slow pitching excuse (@35:12)Support the show

Warmup SegmentListener Question: Does a player have to be a super star to be recruited? (@12:22)Mad Dad Syndrome (@20:34)Coaches communicate properly (@31:29)Teach Sliding (@35:18)Support the show

Warmup SegmentListener Question: Can we save college sports? (@10:55)High School Politics (@18:29)Rec and travel issues (@27:41)Greatest coaches of all time (@35:19)Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Comments about lack of pitchers (@8:24)Feedback about travel ball players participating in Rec Leagues (@16:12)Why so many California players in college (@24:25)Have a pre-game routine (@30:22)Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Statement: Mental training for players and psychological intervention for parents  (@12:57)Transitioning from the 11 inch ball to the 12 inch ball (@21:47)What's happened to Rec ball (@32:34)Plan for all player's needs not an isolated one (@44:36)Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: What impact will all the new NCAA changes on the horizon have? (@18:35)Great hitting mechanics, but fails in a game (@30:51)Managing parents to parents politics (@45:08)Rundown disasters (@56:01)Support the show

Coach Tory shares a situation where he had to listen to a coach go into a tirade with his team. This is not how to coach especially early in the season. Listen as the coaches discuss this type of behavior.Support the show

This week's lineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Age cutoff changes may be affecting tryout situation  (@14:44)College season observations (@24:00)Spend your money wisely (@38:29)Teach skills correctly from the beginning (@45:43)Support the show

In today's environment in the travel ball world, it is imperative that a coach have a strategy/plan on handling their lineup. And it needs to be communicated to the players and parents and be adhered to if you want to have to a better experience.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question:  Fallout from trying out for next year's team already this year (@16:04)Stanford playing in football stadium (@27:57)Eating better at tournaments (@38:30)Communicating with language, phrases and vocabulary that matches your player's level (@44:39)Support the show

Coaches - You must have a player to player communication system, practice it and make sure it is implemented.Support the show

This week's LineupWarmup SegmentListener Question: Taking a called first strike? (@12:58)Cool development in college softball (@24:08)Observations at the ball park and glove care (@39:03)Teaching pitchers to attack the zone (@41:41)Support the show

We teach our players to wipe off/forget a mistake and not let it affect our performance in the game. But we don't really want them to forget it, because mistakes are how we learn and identify what we need to practice. The discussion today is how to handle this dilemma.Support the show