Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

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 city-affiliated teams. The listener segments ans...

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 Player of the Week nominati...

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. The podcast also delves into a listener questio...

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. Matt Wilson, who provides insights into the shifting...

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 inc...

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...

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...

This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener 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 Segment Listener 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 Segment Listener 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 lineup Warmup Segment Listener 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 Lineup Warmup Segment Listener 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 lineup Warmup Segment Listener 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 lineup Warmup Segment Listener 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 Lineup Warmup Segment Listener 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 Lineup Warmup Segment Listener 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

This week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Could the SEC have all 8 teams at the CWS? (@13:27) Reaction to the question Does any player chose to be a pitcher only? (@21:15) Helping catchers to improve their throwing (@30:12) Art of patience (@38:01) Support the show