Choosing a Club or Community Softball Program
With all the different options out there choosing a softball program can seem like a very difficult process. Parents and Players should really do their homework to make sure you find the right fit. In the metro area there are several great options and if you do your homework you can find a great fit. […]
Tackling a Coach’s Biggest Challenge: Play Time
ackling a Coaches Biggest Challenge – Playing Time by Sean Hall I often hear a parent with one of the better players say this is Club Ball, the “Best Players” should play all the time! Then a year later, the same player makes a higher team, and is one of the bottom players, and now […]
Don’t Let ‘Softball Status’ Hurt your Athlete’s Softball Experience
As we head into tryout week there will be thousands of girls trying to make the team of their dreams. A lot of girls will make the team they are dreaming about, yet many will be left disappointed and discouraged. As parents we often want the BEST for our kids. But sometimes the top team […]
Is your Kid a Coach Builder or Coach Killer?
There are certain players that no matter who their coach is they help make that coach successful! If you ask them what they thought of a coach, they will always start with something positive to say. These types of players realize that no coach is perfect, but they help emphasize the best things about a […]
Helping Pitchers Master Their Mind
No doubt pitching is a very big part of the game in Fastpitch Softball. In over 37 years of coaching I have had the opportunity to coach players from 8U all the way up to one player who reached the NPF. I think we do a good job of teaching mechanics at the younger ages, […]
The Perfect Team
This time of year most people are searching for the “Perfect Team.” Parents, players and even coaches are seeking the “Perfect Team.” Coaches want a team full of talented players that are all willing to play any position and bat anywhere in the line-up. They also cheer loud when they are sitting out and never […]
10 Tips for a Successful Colorado Softball Trip
Players, Parents, Coaches and Umpires should all be drinking a lot of water to stay ahead of the game with hydration. During the first few days, drinking more water is recommended because altitude + dry air + more breathing can make you lose fluid faster. 2. Altitude Sickness The elevation and hot temps are not […]
Does Your Team Create an Environment Where it’s Safe to Fail?
I think one of the biggest mistakes that a coach can make is yelling or demeaning a player that makes a physical mistake. Coaches that do this are often trying to make sure everyone knows that it wasn’t them that screwed up. This, in my opinion, is a very negative trait. To be clear, I […]
10 Things to Know about Club Try Outs
1. It’s critical to do research before you tryout. With 90% of the tryouts being on Monday, August 4th you can’t afford to go to a tryout that you’re not really that interested in. If you really don’t have any genuine interest in a program you shouldn’t go to a tryout there. You would be […]
High School Softball Tryout Tips
In the next month or so, about 40,000 high school players will be trying out for Varsity, JV, B-Squad, and 9th Grade teams. Tryout time can be stressful for players, parents, and coaches alike. Here are some tips to help players put their best foot forward during the process. Control Your Controllables There are some things you can’t always control […]