Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

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Everything Fastpitch is a podcast hosted by Coach Tory Acheson and Coach Don McKinlay. Tory and Don are former college coaches that are now full time instructors and travel ball coaches. Since retiring form active collegiate coaching they have committed themselves to providing educational materials to the fastpitch community. This podcast is one of the resources they are providing. Their website has 500+ blog posts and they have a YouTube channel. All of these cover fastpitch softball from coaching and training beginner athletes up through college athletes. It is a great resource for players,...

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Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

Episodes

Everything Fastpitch - "College Softball Roundup and Look Good, Feel Good?" 18.04.2019 46:01

The coaches talk College Softball results, honor our player of the week and take a question from a local listener. They also discuss Look Good, Feel Good. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - "PotW Beth McCulley of TN Tech, Why Front Toss is Your Friend, and Double Play Drills" 11.04.2019 1:06:38

The bases are loaded with this episode. The coaches salute Player of the Week Beth McCulley from Tennessee Tech. They also take a listener question and talk double play drills in the Coaching Tip of the Week. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - "Coach McGinnis Talks Tornado Aftermath, a Year Later. When You're at the Park -- Just Don't" 03.04.2019 59:00

Coach Jana McGinnis is back with coach Tory to talk rebuilding after the F3 tornado that ripped through the JSU campus 1 year ago. The coaches also talk the use of the word DON'T at the field. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - "Interview With Jax State Head Jana McGinnis and Do You Know THE SYSTEM?" 27.03.2019 51:47

Coach Tory catches up with Jacksonville State HC Jana McGinnis and the coaches talk pitch and defensive systems. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - "Portland, Oregon and Danielle Gibson, WE SALUTE YOU!" 20.03.2019 54:04

In this week's episode the coaches salute our listeners in Portland, Oregon and Danielle Gibson from the University of Arkansas for hitting for the Home Run Cycle. They also discuss metal cleats, recruiting videos and Coach Don has his Tip of the Week. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - "50th Episode Extravaganza! 14.03.2019 1:05:28

Welcome to the 50th Episode of Everything Fastpitch. The coaches would like to thank everyone who listens and makes this show possible. As a special treat we have a super sized interview with former East Paulding (Go Raiders!) and N.C. State catcher Claudia Cooper. Support the show

How Fast is Fast and Bunting is Really Cool. No, Seriously. It is! 06.03.2019 45:34

This week the coaches talk a little more college ball as well as this week's player of the week. A listener has a question regarding Home to 1st times and the coaches talk bunting in their tip of the week. Support the show

Rain Rain.. GO. AWAY. 27.02.2019 47:18

This week the coaches catch up with Coach Phil Berry, Head Coach at Harding, and more Ballpark Lingo! Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - Instructor Roundtable & Ballpark Lingo 20.02.2019 52:31

The coaches have Coach Deb in for a third time to talk about instruction. and its importance. The coaches also talk more ballpark lingo and try to translate! Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - Coach Deb Sonnenberg is Back Talking Olympics and a New Segment 13.02.2019 53:15

Coach Deb is back with the Coach Tory and Coach Don this week to talk about Olympic Fastpitch. The show debuts a new segment and the coaches bring you another weekly tip. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - Coach Deb Sonnenberg is Back to Talk Recruiting Changes 06.02.2019 53:00

Coach Don sits down with Coach Deb Sonnenberg of Georgia Trouble to talk changes in recruiting and how it will affect Showcase Tournaments. The coaches have their tip of the week and shout-out. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - The Transfer Portal. The Gift that Keeps on Giving. 01.02.2019 42:00

The coaches talk about Attitude or Ability, interview Bonnie Graham (Head Coach at Tennessee Tech), and the never-ending player drain at Oregon and the continued fallout created by the transfer portal. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - Make An Impression or Go Home. 23.01.2019 37:24

The coaches talk about making the best impression possible at a camp and have a great interview with Frank Gillum. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - National Team News and Mercer Head Coach Stephanie DeDeFeo 17.01.2019 43:35

The coaches talk Women's National team selections and interview Mercer University Head Coach Stephanie DeFeo Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - Holiday Camp Roundup & Interview with Coach Kassie Stanfill 10.01.2019 44:34

The coaches breakdown the recent Holiday Camp at Tennessee Tech, Interview Head Coach Kassie Stanfill from Austin Peay University and continue their "Better Hitter" coaching tip segment. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - Breaking In That New Glove and Do YOUR Batting Gloves Smell Like Hits? 03.01.2019 27:30

Coach Tory and Coach Don discuss breaking in that brand new glove. The coaching tip of the week is a continuation of the building a better batter short series and... what do hits smell like? Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - The Grinch That Stole Recruiting 27.12.2018 45:40

The coachers sit down after Christmas and talk recruiting and improving your swing. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - What a Girl Wants... For CHRISTMAS. 20.12.2018 46:37

The coaches talk discuss what to get that special diamond girl in your life and wrap things up with a Tip! Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - Transfer Rule discussion, Gift Ideas for that Coach in Your Life and More! 13.12.2018 32:23

The coaches discuss the fall out from the new transfer rule, what that special coach in your life might like for the holidayts and more off season coaching tips. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - BATMEN! What is Fastpitch Prep All About? 06.12.2018 51:08

This week is a potpourri of topics. The coaches discuss bat technology, training in the off season, and more! Support the show

Men Play Fastpitch,.. WAI! WHAT?! Winter Training is Here, Get a Leg Up On The Competition 29.11.2018 44:05

The coaches have a special interview in this episode. They talk with former Men's Fastpitch player Randy Brown. They also discus winter training and keeping your eye on the prize, even when it is cold. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - The THANKSGIVING Episode 23.11.2018 55:50

This week we did something special. As a thank you to all of your, a special Thanksgiving episode. This sucker is packed with great topics and is a perfect distraction for Black Friday madness! Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - You Won A Showcase Tournament, But Did You SHOWCASE Your Players? 21.11.2018 44:25

The week the coaches discuss the real reason you play in a showcase. Coach Don has a coach tip -- Ladies!@ Take Care of Your Gloves!! Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - New Transfer Rules - A Recruiting Do-Ver or a Good Thing For College Softball? 15.11.2018 39:31

The coaches discuss the new transfer rule affecting the NCAA. They also shout out to our player of the week and Coach Tory has a coach tip. Support the show

Everything Fastpitch - The Coaches DISAGREE! Columbus Needs an Update, & Showcase Tip. 08.11.2018 42:15

This week the coaches talk a little more GHSA playoffs and Coach Tory has some suggestions for the authorities that oversee the old Atlanta Olympics Softball venue in Columbus. Don and Tory disagree on pitcher overuse and Coach Tory has a few words for the new crop of potential recruits getting ready for Showcase season. Support the show