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Fast Pitch Files
by Lee Childers
“Real Talk from the Travel Ball Dugout.”Fast Pitch Files" is a travel fast pitch softball podcast where two coaches sit down and talk about the game they love. From tournament weekends and crazy game moments to practice ideas, coaching philosophies, and the ups and downs of travel ball, nothing is off limits.Each episode mixes real softball knowledge and interviews with plenty of laughs as we share stories from the field, discuss player development, break down strategy, and talk about the things parents, players, and coaches experience every weekend at the ballpark.Whether you're a coach, player, or travel ball parent, Fast Pitch Files gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fastpitch softball — one conversation at a time.
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Fastpitch Files - Episode 7
Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.
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Fastpitch Files - Episode 6
Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.00:00 Welcome Back and Team Updates12:04 Coaching Challenges and Emotional Resilience21:29 Banana Ball Experience and Team Development33:24 Reflections on Competitiveness and Emotional Growth43:06 Navigating Emotions in Youth Sports50:05 Understanding Commitment and Passion in Young Athletes55:18 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation01:01:02 Addressing Unacceptable Behavior in Youth Sports01:10:32 The Impact of Coaches' Behavior on Young Athletes01:23:54 sportsRecreation-intro-high-short.wav
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Fastpitch Files - Episode 5 - New Guest
Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.
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Fastpitch Files - Episode 4
Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.
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Fastpitch Files - Episode 3
Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.
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Fast Pitch Files - Episode 2
Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.
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Fastpitch Files - Episode 1
The conversation covers topics such as the durability of softball bats, the transition from recreational softball to travel ball, and the role of coaching and leadership in softball. It delves into the differences between bat durability and pop, the challenges and considerations when transitioning from recreational to travel softball, and the importance of coaching and leadership in shaping the experience of young softball players. The conversation delves into the establishment of rules and codes of conduct, the challenges of starting a travel team, the importance of pitching in tournament ball, and the emotional and financial investment of coaching. It also explores the impact of team performance on coaching experiences and the decision to close practices to parents. Additionally, it highlights the role of coaches and parents in youth sports and the process of building a dedicated team. The conversation delves into the significant role of parents in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for young athletes. It explores challenges with parental involvement, coaching approaches for different age groups, and effective communication and conflict resolution with parents.TakeawaysBat Durability vs. PopTransition from Rec to Travel BallCoaching and Leadership in Softball Creating and enforcing rules and codes of conductBuilding and maintaining a dedicated teamChallenges of starting a travel teamThe importance of pitching in tournament ballThe role of coaches and parents in youth sportsThe emotional and financial investment of coachingThe impact of team performance on coaching experiencesThe decision to close practices to parents Parental involvement in youth sports is significantCreating a positive and supportive environment for young athletes is crucialChapters00:00 Coaching and Leadership in Softball01:04:15 The Decision to Close Practices to Parents01:09:42 Coaching Approach for Different Age Groups
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
“Real Talk from the Travel Ball Dugout.”Fast Pitch Files" is a travel fast pitch softball podcast where two coaches sit down and talk about the game they love. From tournament weekends and crazy game moments to practice ideas, coaching philosophies, and the ups and downs of travel ball, nothing is off limits.Each episode mixes real softball knowledge and interviews with plenty of laughs as we share stories from the field, discuss player development, break down strategy, and talk about the things parents, players, and coaches experience every weekend at the ballpark.Whether you're a coach, player, or travel ball parent, Fast Pitch Files gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fastpitch softball — one conversation at a time.
HOSTED BY
Lee Childers
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How many episodes does Fast Pitch Files have?
Fast Pitch Files currently has 7 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
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“Real Talk from the Travel Ball Dugout.”Fast Pitch Files" is a travel fast pitch softball podcast where two coaches sit down and talk about the game they love. From tournament weekends and crazy game moments to practice ideas, coaching philosophies, and the ups and downs of travel ball, nothing is...
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Fast Pitch Files is created and hosted by Lee Childers.
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