Best Fastpitch Podcasts (2025)

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Hand Injuries / Gentle Sports Parents / Document Achievements / Proactive Practice 44:03

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In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory record episode 388. The show covers various segments, including 'Did You Know,' 'City of the Week,' 'Player of the Week,' 'Equipment Tip of the Week,' and a 'Listener Question.' Key topics discussed are strategies for handling adversity inspired by Amanda S…

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104: Parents: How to Help Your Athlete Create Routines to Stay Self-Motivated 42:07

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We're taking you back to 2023 with a parent workshop on: The Power of Routines and Accountability. I dive into the importance of building consistent habits that emphasize self-reflection and ownership to create resilient competitors who can bounce back from mistakes. Episode Highlights: • Mental skills work best when treated consistently, regardles…

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Coffee Talk E4 | Righties vs. Lefties: A Lesson in Leadership 4:17

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☕ In this Coffee Talk episode, BJ Johnson uses a powerful softball analogy to highlight a lesson that goes far beyond the diamond: leadership isn’t about dividing, it’s about uniting. By comparing right-handed and left-handed hitters, BJ shows why diversity, balance, and respect for different perspectives create true strength, in sports, in familie…

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Episode 32: Jay and Ken on Changeup, Offspeed, Sept 1, Transitioning to College 1:00:26

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This week Jay and Ken dig deep in the value and strategies for the changeup, what pitchers need to do to maximize its effectiveness, some things to avoid when developing the pitch, and how to determine if a pitcher's changeup is where it should be. They also talk about September 1 and what it does - and doesn't - mean to players looking to play in …

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Utility of Various Hitting Tools / Tournament Schedules / College Games as a Learning Tool 44:41

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In episode 387 of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tori and Coach Don cover a wide range of topics including player highlights, equipment tips, and listener questions. They start with the 'Did You Know' segment featuring Megan Wiggins, a former Georgia softball star now playing for the Savannah Bananas' opponent team, the Tailgaters.…

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103: How the 4 B's got Courtney Wyche to the Pros 29:50

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This week, we are sharing our April mentorship call with Courtney Wyche, a professional softball pitcher for the New York Rise. She shares her journey from self-taught pitcher to professional athlete competing internationally with insights on mental toughness and developing your personal brand. Episode Highlights: • The Four B's: Breathe, Be in the…

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Coffee Talk E3 | Fall Ball: Building Players vs. Chasing Trophies 7:07

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☕ In this Coffee Talk episode, BJ Johnson tackles the hot topic of fall ball and what it’s really for. Is it about chasing medals, or is it about building players for the long run? BJ shares why fall tournaments should be treated as evaluation season, how coaches can use this time to experiment and build depth, and why athletes and parents need to …

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Episode 31: Emma Lemley 57:15

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Virginia Tech standout pitcher and AUSL star Emma Lemley joins Jay and Ken to talk about her early career as a four-sport athlete, her journey to and time at Virginia Tech, how she worked with Josh Johnson, and what she learned from her first season in the women's professional league. Emma also gets specific on pitching, talking about the importanc…

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C Flap vs Cage / Finding a Tournament / Tough Lineup Decisions / Mental and Physical Aspects of Hitting 51:46

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In episode 386 of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various segments including 'Did You Know,' featuring a debate on regional terminology for skin abrasions. The City of the Week is Jacksonville, Florida, and the Player of the Week is recognized for her resilience. Equipment Tip of the Week highlights Squa…

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102: How Nutrition Impacts Mindset with Amber Brueseke 44:47

6d ago44:47

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On today's episode, Amber Brueseke, founder and owner of Biceps After Babies and mom of 4, shares how she helped thousands of women use macro counting to build nutrition plans that are both effective and enjoyable. We explore how focusing on nutrition awareness—not restriction—can dramatically improve athletic performance while building a healthier…

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Coffee Talk E2 | Daddy Ball: The Truth About Parent Coaches in Youth Sports 7:29

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☕ In this Coffee Talk episode, BJ Johnson takes on one of the most debated topics in youth sports: Daddy Ball. Whether you’ve rolled your eyes at the term or lived through it, there’s no denying that parent coaches are the backbone of baseball, fastpitch, and slowpitch. This conversation dives into why parent coaches matter, the sacrifices they mak…

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Episode 30: Katie McKay Phillips 1:01:42

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Join Jay and Ken as they speak with former D1 player and former Johnsburg (IL) High School head coach Katie McKay Phillips about her recruiting journey, her record-setting playing days at Charleston Southern University, and her transition to coaching travel and high school softball. Katie also talks about the challenges of balancing coaching, holdi…

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New NCAA Seeding / Building a new high school program / First Aid Emphasis / Strength Training / Raspberry or Strawberry 1:05:25

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In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics related to softball, including new NCAA rules for seeding the top 32 teams starting in 2026 and recognizing Clearwater, Florida as the City of the Week. They highlight the Fast Pitch Prep player of the week and the importance of strength tra…

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101: The Power of Knowing Your Why with Ashley Trierweiler 27:27

13d ago27:27

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Today, we are airing our February mentorship call with Ashley Trierweiler, a professional softball player with the New York Rise. Coach Kara and our Warriors interviewed her about her softball journey, revealing how faith helped her overcome mental challenges and position changes to succeed at the highest level. Episode Highlights: • Her faith in C…

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Coffee Talk E1 | September 1st: The Truth About College Softball Recruiting 5:52

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☕ In this Coffee Talk episode, BJ Johnson dives into the truth about September 1st, one of the most anticipated and misunderstood dates in softball recruiting. Whether your phone is blowing up or sitting silent, this day doesn’t define your future. Learn why September 1st matters, why it doesn’t, and how athletes, parents, and coaches can use the w…

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Jorge Araujo: From Player to Program Builder | CAUGHT UP W/ Randy Kaye 055 1:07:26

15d ago1:07:26

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Send us a text Jorge Araujo has built a reputation as both a passionate coach and a culture-builder, guiding athletes to reach their potential not just on the field, but in life. From his own playing days to leading programs at the highest level, Jorge’s journey is a story of perseverance, faith, and purpose. He opens up about the lessons learned f…

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Episode 29: Jay and Ken on Perspective, Keeping It Fun, College Rules Scholarship Changes 55:11

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Jay and Ken offer advice to parents, especially parents of younger travel ball players, on keeping games and tournaments in perspective, and thoughts to coaches on keeping the game fun for their players. They also talk about the trial of the orange safety base in college, the loss of scholarships and even entire college programs, the effect of NLI …

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Little League Softball Viewership / Junior Colleges and Recruiting / Bring in Experts 52:24

20d ago52:24

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This episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep with Coach Tory and Coach Don discussing various topics related to fast-pitch softball. This week's warmup segments include 'Did You Know,' City of the Week, Player of the Week, and the Equipment Tip of the Week. Highlighted topics include the rising popularity of softball as evidenced by the…

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100: 100th Episode and Where are We Headed?! 33:04

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We are celebrating 2 years of the podcast and our 100th episode!!! This week, Team Fearless sits down to discuss what we've learned over the years and where we're headed. This special episode reveals the passion, purpose, and people behind the mission to bring mental performance coaching to athletes across the country. Episode Highlights: • Discove…

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Episode 28: Jay and Ken Talk Rest, Goals, Pitching Drills 52:09

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In this episode Jay and Ken talk about the importance of rest/taking time off after the season for both physical and mental rejuvenation. They also talk about the importance of setting goals for coaches as well as for players, and get into some of their favorite pitching drills among other topics. It's a great way to put a wrap on the 2025 season a…

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Turf Fields / Playing on a weaker high school team / Energy for situational drills / Top tier teams stockpiling pitchers / Infield Fly highlight 1:06:20

27d ago1:06:20

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In episode 383 of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various ways to enhance softball practices, including how to make situational drills more efficient and game-like using tools like the 'two ball drill.' They explore the phenomenon of top-tier teams collecting talented pitchers and the implications for play…

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099: How the Psychology of Money is Affecting Your Family with Rachel Coons 34:09

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We have a special treat for you this week. I sat down with Rachel Coons, founder of Money Mom Club. We explore how money mindset impacts youth athletes, revealing practical strategies for supporting athletic journeys without transferring financial stress onto your kids. Episode Highlights: • Having conversations with children about the value of inv…

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Episode 27: Helen Pena 1:17:34

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Helen Pena joins Jay and Ken to talk about her journey from D1 pitcher to Head Coach at Ball State University and how this Californian ended up in the Midwest. She describes the qualities she looks for in players (and prospective student athletes), her program's Six Pillars of Success, how she established a strong culture at Ball State, and the val…

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Count and hitter's advantage / Input from different coaches / Benchwarmer on Varsity vs playing on JV / Practice better with outfielders 55:05

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In episode 382 of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics pertinent to fastpitch softball. They highlight the end of the inaugural AUSL team season, featuring the Talons as champions, and debate the unconventional naming of these teams. Albuquerque, New Mexico, is celebrated as the City of the Week, a…

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098: [RE-RELEASE] How Jordy Bahl Uses Mental Skills 40:04

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This week, we're going down memory lane from our LIVE in-person Guest Speaker Event with Jordy Bahl from our Fearless Warrior Retreat a few years ago. I am re-releasing this most popular episode because of Jordy's authenticity on and off the diamond. If you already listened once or twice, it's worth another listen! Episode Highlights: The importanc…

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Youth softball on TV is great / NIL Distribution / Handling didn't make the team / Player's role in development 50:55

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In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coaches Tory and Don as hosts. This episode promises a fun and informative lineup, including a 'Did You Know' segment on Little League Softball TV coverage, recognition for Irvine, California as 'City of the Week', and Payton Harris from Mediapolis, Iowa as 'Player of the Week'. Th…

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Episode 190 - Dawn Bodrug 54:26

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Outside The Chute sat down with one of the rising stars of Canadian softball, 2024 WBSC World Cup Bronze Medalist, Stoney Brook University alum and current member of the Canadian Women’s National Team, the one and only—Dawn Bodrug. Dawn grew up in Georgetown, Ontario, where her passion for the game was sparked at an early age. Her journey took her …

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Re-Release: Shawnee Harle 59:53

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Lots of things can happen through a long season to shake a player's (or a coach's) confidence. And once you're in that hole it's hard to dig your way back out. But with the season now either over or almost over it's a good time to look at improving the mental game, and mental toughness specifically. In this re-release, mental toughness coach (and t…

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097: The Four Absolutes of Development with Danielle Gallagher 34:52

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On today's episode, I interviewed Danielle Gallagher, also known as Coach D. She shares her innovative approach to athlete development through the "Four Absolutes" framework, helping female athletes unlock their full potential by addressing mental performance, nutrition, movement, and hormonal awareness. Episode Highlights: • Post-performance logs …

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Episode 189 - WBSC Men's World Cup Recap/ISC Preview Show 52:56

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Outside The Chute have Blair and Kyle back again, as we recap the WBSC Men's World Cup that took place in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and then we take a dive into the ISC's as we preview the World Tournament coming to us from Mankato, Minnesota.By outsidethechute

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Episode 26: Jay and Ken Talk Tryouts 1:01:16

2M ago1:01:16

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We are back with a brand new episode! In this one, Jay and Ken talk all things tryouts. They offer their thoughts on questions players and parents should ask, what to look for in a team, how to determine the right level to play (including why sometimes for younger players taking a step down to increase their playing time might be the best option), …

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Softball watered down? / Facilitate recruiting / Feel and Real / Choosing a team 48:58

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In this episode of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss several important topics through their warmup, lead off, and coaching segments. They begin with updates on the AUSL's strong growth and potential future changes, advocating for a merger with other professional fast pitch entities and the establishment of cit…

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096: Playing Your Best Under Pressure with Leah Jurgens 30:38

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This week's episode features our June mentorship call with Leah Jurgens, a retired collegiate softball player. She is near and dear to my heart because I had the privilege of personally coaching her as a pitching coach and travel ball coach! She shared her journey as a collegiate athlete and how her experience translates into life skills outside of…

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Re-Release: Coach Sheets 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

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Jay and Ken are both on vacation this week (although not together if you were wondering) so we're going back into the archives to Episode 2 and their conversation with Coach Sheets (Jeremy Sheetinger), head baseball coach at Georgia Gwinnett College. If you need a little energy boost here at the end of a long season give this episode a listen! You …

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When to pull pitcher / Is softball watered down? / College Camps / Practice weaknesses 49:34

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In this week's episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don dive into various topics related to softball. Episode 379 features segments including 'Did You Know,' focusing on enjoying the end-of-season championships, and 'City of the Week,' spotlighting Seattle, Washington. They discuss the ongoing struggle to get Pl…

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095: How Being Awkward Is a Super Power with Henna Pryor 33:27

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This week, I had the privilege to sit down with workplace performance expert, author, and speaker, Henna Pryor. She explains how embracing awkwardness can be a competitive advantage and shares practical strategies for building confidence through vulnerability. Episode Highlights: • The most confident people don't avoid awkwardness • The "spotlight …

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Episode 25: Darin Monroe 1:10:13

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Rock Valley College head coach Darin Monroe stops by to talk about his program's unprecedented 8 consecutive NJCAA Division III national championships and what it took to take a team that had struggled to reach .500 and build it into a national powerhouse that is now playing at the Division II level. Coach Monroe also shares his thoughts on the cha…

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Colorado / Hitting Lineup / NIL & Portal Interview / Parental Influence / Old School vs New 1:18:37

2M ago1:18:37

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In this week's episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics including the transformation of Colorado into the epicenter for travel softball, the importance of attending these major events, and recognizing a repeat Player of the Week for her efforts in a faith-based softball camp in Montana. Th…

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094: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before College Softball 27:11

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If you could go back in time, what would you change? What message would you tell yourself? On this week's episode, I go down memory lane and share my love letter on 10 essential lessons I wish I knew during my college softball career. Episode Highlights: • Take the weight room seriously • The Spotlight Effect • Your relationship with coaches and te…

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Episode 188 - 2025 WBSC Men's Preview Show 1:13:14

2M ago1:13:14

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Outside The Chute sat down with our "Around the Horn" crew, Blair Setford and Kyle Smith, and we preview and give our prediction's for the 2025 WBSC Men's World Cup taking place in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. This was a fun one! Make sure to check it out!By outsidethechute

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Episode 24: David Genest on Motor Preferences 1:20:53

2M ago1:20:53

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Motor Preferences Experts co-Founder David Genest joins Jay and Ken to talk about his background in baseball coaching and sports science, and what led him to start his company along with Maryland head baseball coach Matt Swope to bring motor preferences to North America. He then explains what motor preferences are, how they are being applied in top…

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Review of latest with NIL and House Settlement / Trophy Hunting / Honest feedback to athletes 1:01:26

2M ago1:01:26

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In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by FastpitchPrep, the hosts are back together via Zoom. Key segments in this episode include discussions on the training of Team USA Softball in Oklahoma City, the recognition of Albany, New York as the City of the Week, and a call for more Player of the Week nominations. The interview segment features Dr. Ma…

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093: Helping Your Softball Athlete Have a Growth Mindset 44:19

2M ago44:19

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In today's episode, I am sharing a co-hosted parent workshop from 2021 with Coach Nicole Dennis, a mental performance coach, on growth mindset. We explore how understanding and developing a growth mindset can transform athletic performance, especially for young pitchers. Episode Highlights: • Creating awareness about fixed-mindset language and beha…

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Episode 23: Darren Dubsky 1:02:22

2M ago1:02:22

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On this week's podcast Jay and Ken are joined by pitching instructor Darren Dubsky. While he is a Hall of Fame pitcher in his own right, with more than 1,000 wins and 12,000+ strikeouts in his playing career, he also has the distinction of his most famous student being a name most women's fastpitch enthusiasts will recognize - Jordy Bahl. Darren sh…

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Softball popularity on the rise / SEC permanent location? / Structure of pro ball / Unfair accusations directed at young players 27:45

3M ago27:45

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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 …

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092: How Mental Skills Propelled Jordan Roberts to Professional Softball 46:15

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This week, I am sharing our Mentorship Call from January with Jordan Roberts. She takes us on her journey with Coach Kara and our Warriors about how she went from a college catcher at the University of Florida to a professional player with Athletes Unlimited, revealing how mental performance tools transformed her game and life. Episode Highlights: …

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Episode 22: Cindy Bristow 1:13:54

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NFCA Hall of Famer and Master Coach program instructor Cindy Bristow joins Jay and Ken for a lively conversation about how she got started in fastpitch softball, her coaching journey, and her thoughts on a variety of topics related to coaching softball. She talks about how her natural curiosity keeps her pursuing and learning new information, her t…

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Texas Tech and the new template / Tampering / Super Team and success 28:44

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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 t…

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091: What is Mindfulness and Why it Matters with Lucinda Snyder, MPM 32:44

3M ago32:44

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This week, I sat down with Lucinda Snyder, a mental performance coach, yoga, and mindfulness instructor. She reveals how mindfulness and meditation transform athletic performance and help teams win championships. She shares why she became a mental performance coach and the importance of teaching athletes to anchor themselves in the moment. Episode …

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Episode 187 - John Stuart 1:26:19

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Outside The Chute had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with the Head Coach of the Canadian Men’s National Team, the one and only, John Stuart. Stuey has done it all when it comes to coaching in our game. He captured the 2007 Canadian Senior Men’s National title with the Vancouver Grey Sox, won an ISC title last summer with the Hill United …