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When your #pitchers need that extra 🫶🏻🥎 #softballlife #fastpitch #infielders #mound #pitchersonpitchers 🎥 @swatathleticacademy

Training and Conditioning

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Oct 61 min read

The Ultimate Catching Tool: Leveraging the PopTime App for Better Performance

🚨 𝙲𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜! ➜ 𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐢𝐩 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 🎥 @cooperscatchingcorner 𝐨𝐧 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐎𝐏𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 🥎 #catchers #poptime #fastpitch #softballlife #analytics All right what's up guys so i've had a lot of people uh question or even kind of see some of these pop times i'm showing in some of these videos and i wanted to show a clip of a video of how i actually use the pop time ap

Training Tools

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Sep 233 min read

The Post-Loss Debrief Template That Actually Motivates Players

Every coach knows the drill: Your team loses a close game, the bus ride home is silent, and the next practice feels like a funeral. But what if your post-loss debriefs could rebuild confidence instead of crushing it? The secret isn’t avoiding hard truths—it’s asking questions that turn failure into fuel. Here’s a science-backed template to transform “blame sessions” into breakthroughs. Why “Why?” Backfires Starting with “Why did you swing at that pitch?” or “Why didn’t you c

For Coaches

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Sep 163 min read

10 Drills to Fix Late-Game Errors (When Pressure’s On)

Proven Methods to Sharpen Focus and Mechanics Under Stress. As a coach, there’s nothing more frustrating than watching your team dominate for six innings… only to unravel in the seventh. Errors pile up, throws sail wide, and players freeze under pressure. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Late-game collapses happen when fatigue meets stress, but they’re fixable with drills that simulate high-pressure scenarios. Here’s your playbook to turn those final-inning jitters into clu

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Sep 153 min read

TikTok’s New Heat-Beating Tech & Eco-Conscious Picks

August 2025’s record-breaking heatwaves demand next-level gear upgrades. We’ve scoured TikTok’s latest virality (and 2025’s most innovative drops) to keep athletes cool, parents prepped, and coaches ahead of the curve. CONFIRMED AUGUST 2025 TIKTOK TRENDS 1. Nike Phantom Luna 2 Elite TikTok’s #1 cleat for breathability (15M+ views). Features 3D-printed mesh soles and biodegradable traction pods—praised for zero blisters in 100°F+ tournaments. https://amzn.to/3UkcYKJ Budget

Tips and Drills

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Aug 262 min read

What are College Coaches looking for when recruiting?

🎥 @bullpen_tournaments asks: What are 𝙲𝙾𝙻𝙻𝙴𝙶𝙴 𝙲𝙾𝙰𝙲𝙷𝙴𝚂 👀 looking for on the recruiting trail 🥎 take a listen 🎧 Video Transcript: Here at Alliance's 16 and 18 new championships and we asked some coaches what they look for in recruiting. Boston College Big things that we look for in recruiting are you want to be everyone's favorite teammate, you want to hustle, you gotta be better than the kids we already have on the team, and you gotta love the game. Colle

College Recruiting

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Jul 272 min read

Crafting Genuine Pep Talks for Your Softball Team for Coaches

As a softball coach, you know the power of words. A well-timed pep talk can lift spirits, enhance focus, and foster a sense of unity. Yet, finding the right balance between inspiring and over-the-top isn't always easy. Here’s how you can motivate your team with authenticity and impact: 1. Know Your Team’s Pulse: Every team is unique, with its own blend of personalities and dynamics. Spend time getting to know your players individually and as a group. Understanding their mo

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Jun 302 min read