TWiF: This Week in Fastpitch

Get ready for an exciting season of high school softball! In this special episode of TWiF, we bring you the 2025 High School Preview Media Day, featuring teams from South County, Kettle Run, Battlefield, and Gainesville. Hear directly from coaches and players as they discuss their expectations, key players, and goals for the upcoming season. A few funny stories and great personalities as well. ENJOY!!! Best of luck to all the teams—here’s to a competitive and unforgettable season! 🎙🥎 #TWiF

Get ready for an exciting season of high school softball! In this special episode of TWiF, we bring you the 2025 High School Preview Media Day, featuring teams from Westfield, Freedom-South Riding, Flint Hill and Patriot. Hear directly from coaches and players as they discuss their expectations, key players, and goals for the upcoming season. A few funny stories and great personalities as well. ENJOY!!! Best of luck to all the teams—here’s to a competitive and unforgettable season! 🎙🥎 #TWiF

Get ready for an exciting season of high school softball! In this special episode of TWiF, we bring you the 2025 High School Preview Media Day, featuring teams from Loudoun Valley, The Potomac School, Bishop O'Connell, Broad Run, Loudoun County and Potomac Falls. Hear directly from coaches and players as they discuss their expectations, key players, and goals for the upcoming season. A few funny stories and great personalities as well. ENJOY!!! Best of luck to all the teams—here’s to a competitive and unforgettable season! 🎙🥎 #TWiF #HighSchoolSoftball #SixFour3

Get ready for an exciting season of high school softball! In this special episode of TWiF, we bring you the 2025 High School Preview Media Day, featuring teams from Clarke County, Dominion, Lake Braddock, Langley, Mt. Vernon, Paul VI and Riverside. Hear directly from coaches and players as they discuss their expectations, key players, and goals for the upcoming season. A few funny stories and great personalities as well. ENJOY!!! Best of luck to all the teams—here’s to a competitive and unforgettable season! 🎙🥎 #TWiF #HighSchoolSoftball #SixFour3

Get ready for an exciting season of high school softball! In this special episode of TWiF, we bring you the 2025 High School Preview Media Day, featuring teams from Briar Woods, Heritage, Lightridge, Tuscarora, Stone Bridge, and Woodgrove. Hear directly from coaches and players as they discuss their expectations, key players, and goals for the upcoming season. A few funny stories and great personalities as well. ENJOY!!! Best of luck to all the teams—here’s to a competitive and unforgettable season! 🎙🥎 #TWiF #HighSchoolSoftball #SixFour3

In this can’t-miss episode of the SixFour3 TWiF podcast, we’re joined by AU Champions Odicci Alexander (2023) and Amanda Lorenz (2024). These two powerhouse athletes open up about winning an AU individual championship in a team sport and share their thoughts on the upcoming 2028 Olympics. We also dive into the impacts of NIL and the transfer portal on current collegiate fastpitch student-athletes, MLB’s potential growing involvement in softball, and the importance of youth development for the sport’s future. Plus, hear about some off-field fun—including their Mario Kart battles and more! Get ready for an episode packed with insights, laughs, and a look at how the game keeps evolving.

Join us on this episode of TWiF where we dive deep into the exciting and challenging world of transitioning from high school softball into playing in college. In this episode, we bring you a great discussion between two rising incoming college freshmen, Hailey Peterson (St. Joseph's University) and Jackie Yeager (Illinois), and two seasoned players who have just completed their first year, Kayla Fekel (NC State) and Megan Davies (Harvard).Kayla and Megan share their invaluable insights on transitioning from high school to college life and collegiate softball, discussing their expectations and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Hailey and Jackie open up about their excitement, hopes and anxieties as they prepare to embark on their own college softball journeys.Tune in for an engaging and informative conversation packed with advice, personal stories, and the kind of wisdom that can only come from those who have recently walked the path. Whether you're an aspiring college athlete or a softball enthusiast, this episode is a must-listen! Thank you to Kayla, Megan, Hailey & Jackie for participating. Amazing young women that are doing fantastic things with their lives.

Welcome to "This Week in Fastpitch" podcast, where hosts Jimmy, Matt, and Kevin dive deep into the world of fastpitch softball. In this episode, they sit down with veteran umpires and NVSUA Board Members: Joe DeFranco, Steve Smith, and Wil Yow for an honest and enlightening conversation about the often overlooked side of the game - the umpires.Tune in as they discuss the ins and outs of recruiting and training umpires, the importance of gender balance in fastpitch umpiring, and dispel common misconceptions about some of the rules of the game. But it's not all serious talk - be prepared for some anecdotes and funny stories from the field that only those in blue could share.Whether you're a player, coach, or fan, this episode offers a unique opportunity to learn about the game from the perspective of those who enforce it. Informative, entertaining, and full of insider insights, this is one episode you won't want to miss!

Welcome to "This Week in Fastpitch (TWiF)" podcast, where hosts Jimmy, Matt, and Kevin bring you some of the thrilling highlights from the mid-part of the softball season! Tune in as they dive deep into the latest submissions, discussing the jaw-dropping bombs, heart-stopping diving plays and electrifying walk-offs that have fans on the edge of their seats. Join the fun and excitement as the TWiF team breaks down the most exciting moments from the fast-paced world of fastpitch softball. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for some thrilling sports action, TWiF has got you covered. Don't miss out on all the action - subscribe now and stay in the loop with "This Week in Fastpitch"!

Welcome to "This Week in Fastpitch (TWiF)" podcast, where hosts Jimmy, Matt, and Kevin bring you some of the thrilling highlights from the early part of the softball season! Tune in as they dive deep into the latest submissions, discussing the jaw-dropping bombs, heart-stopping diving plays, electrifying walk-offs, and hilarious bloopers that have fans on the edge of their seats. Join the fun and excitement as the TWiF team breaks down the most exciting moments from the fast-paced world of fastpitch softball. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for some thrilling sports action, TWiF has got you covered. Don't miss out on all the action - subscribe now and stay in the loop with "This Week in Fastpitch"!

As we eagerly anticipate the crack of bats and the thunderous cheers on the diamond, join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the 2024 high school softball season. In this episode, we sit down with passionate local coaches and dedicated players from Raleigh area: Apex Friendship (0-31:04), Apex (31:05-56:59), Heritage (57:00-1:27:08) & Wakefield (1:27:09-1:56:14) High Schools to dissect the anticipation, strategies, and aspirations that define the upcoming season. From discussing key players to unveiling tactical game plans, "Countdown to Cleats" is your front-row seat to the pulse of the high school softball scene.Tune in for insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and expert analysis as we delve into the heart of the game. Whether you're a seasoned softball enthusiast or a newcomer to the sport, our podcast promises to be your go-to source for everything softball in the lead-up to the cleats hitting the field.So, grab your glove, dust off your cleats, and join us as we embark on this thrilling journey through the Countdown to Cleats: HS Softball Season Preview! Let the softball fever begin!

As we eagerly anticipate the crack of bats and the thunderous cheers on the diamond, join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the 2024 high school softball season.In this episode, we sit down with passionate local coaches and dedicated players from Patriot (0-23:53), John Champe (23:54-47:11), Kettle Run (47:12-1:10:40), Woodbridge (1:10:41-1:39:20) & Lightridge (1:39:21-2:09:01) High Schools to dissect the anticipation, strategies, and aspirations that define the upcoming season. From discussing key players to unveiling tactical game plans, "Countdown to Cleats" is your front-row seat to the pulse of the high school softball scene. Tune in for insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and expert analysis as we delve into the heart of the game. Whether you're a seasoned softball enthusiast or a newcomer to the sport, our podcast promises to be your go-to source for everything softball in the lead-up to the cleats hitting the field.So, grab your glove, dust off your cleats, and join us as we embark on this thrilling journey through the Countdown to Cleats: HS Softball Season Preview! Let the softball fever begin!

As we eagerly anticipate the crack of bats and the thunderous cheers on the diamond, join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the 2024 high school softball season. In this episode, we sit down with passionate local coaches and dedicated players from Tuscarora, Riverside, Independence, Potomac Falls, Langley & Loudoun County High Schools to dissect the anticipation, strategies, and aspirations that define the upcoming season. From discussing key players to unveiling tactical game plans, "Countdown to Cleats" is your front-row seat to the pulse of the high school softball scene.Tune in for insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and expert analysis as we delve into the heart of the game. Whether you're a seasoned softball enthusiast or a newcomer to the sport, our podcast promises to be your go-to source for everything softball in the lead-up to the cleats hitting the field.So, grab your glove, dust off your cleats, and join us as we embark on this thrilling journey through the Countdown to Cleats: HS Softball Season Preview! Let the softball fever begin!

As we eagerly anticipate the crack of bats and the thunderous cheers on the diamond, join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the 2024 high school softball season.In this episode, we sit down with passionate local coaches and dedicated players from Bishop O'Connell (0:00-25:15), Gainesville (25:16-51:32), Chantilly (51:33-1:13:16), Dominion (1:13:17-1:42:42) & Woodgrove (1:42:52-2:09:32) High Schools to dissect the anticipation, strategies, and aspirations that define the upcoming season. From discussing key players to unveiling tactical game plans, "Countdown to Cleats" is your front-row seat to the pulse of the high school softball scene.Tune in for insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and expert analysis as we delve into the heart of the game. Whether you're a seasoned softball enthusiast or a newcomer to the sport, our podcast promises to be your go-to source for everything softball in the lead-up to the cleats hitting the field.So, grab your glove, dust off your cleats, and join us as we embark on this thrilling journey through the Countdown to Cleats: HS Softball Season Preview! Let the softball fever begin!

As we eagerly anticipate the crack of bats and the thunderous cheers on the diamond, join us for an exclusive sneak peek into the 2024 high school softball season.In this series opener, we sit down with passionate local coaches and dedicated players from South County (0-27:13), Loudoun Valley (24:14-1:08:31), The Potomac School (1:08:32-1:28:11), Paul VI (1:28:12-1:44:58), Broad Run (1:44:59-2:07:08) & Briar Woods (2:07:13-2:33:14) High Schools to dissect the anticipation, strategies, and aspirations that define the upcoming season. From discussing key players to unveiling tactical game plans, "Countdown to Cleats" is your front-row seat to the pulse of the high school softball scene.Tune in for insightful interviews, behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and expert analysis as we delve into the heart of the game. Whether you're a seasoned softball enthusiast or a newcomer to the sport, our podcast promises to be your go-to source for everything softball in the lead-up to the cleats hitting the field.So, grab your glove, dust off your cleats, and join us as we embark on this thrilling journey through the Countdown to Cleats: HS Softball Season Preview! Let the softball fever begin!

Welcome to an enlightening episode of TWiF, where we sit down with Brandon Guyer, 7-year MLB vet and Founder/Head Mental Strength Coach for Major League Mindset. In this interview, Brandon shares profound insights into the essential principles that unlock peak performance in both sports and life.Join us as we explore Brandon's five transformative principles:1. Play The Ultimate Game: Dive into the mindset required to play the ultimate game, transcending challenges and reaching unprecedented heights in your endeavors.2. Control the Controllables: Learn the art of focusing on what truly matters. Brandon guides us through the power of controlling the controllables, helping you navigate through the noise and stay on the path to success.3. Dominate the MLM Fundamentals: Brandon unravels the core fundamentals of Major League Mindset, providing a roadmap to dominating your mental game and achieving sustainable success.4. Have Routines of Excellence: Discover the importance of establishing routines that breed excellence. Brandon shares insights into creating habits that pave the way for peak performance.5. Develop Anti-fragile Confidence: Explore the concept of anti-fragility and how cultivating it can lead to unshakable confidence. Brandon's wisdom on building resilience will empower you to face challenges head-on.Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights that go beyond the boundaries of the field, offering you a winning edge in every aspect of life. Whether you're an athlete, professional, or anyone aspiring for greatness, this episode will help you elevate your mental game and unlock your full potential.🎙️ Tune in now and embark on a journey to transform your mindset, paving the way for unparalleled success!

In this very educational episode of TWiF, we sit down with the powerhouse herself, Annie "Gunshow" Hromada, owner of Bulletproof Strength and Conditioning. Join us as we delve into the world of fitness tailored for female softball athletes. Annie shares her expertise on designing workout programs that not only enhance physical strength but also empower these athletes on and off the field. From specialized training routines to mental resilience, this conversation is a goldmine for anyone looking to take their softball game to the next level. Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and equipped with the tools to unlock your full potential! 💪

As we know softball is a sport filled with statistics. With baseball probably the most data driven sport among the major sports. But who's keeping the stats, who are these youth official scorers and does it even matter in the bigger picture. Are there biases, base hits vs. errors, ordinary effort and mental heath issues associated with all of this tracking are all issues we tackle in this episode.

In this episode, we discuss some of the quirky nuanced rules in the game of fastpitch softball. What is the DP/Flex and how do you use it? Lookback rule? Who are we looking back to? Why are so many illegal pitches being called and of course, everyone's favorite...was that interference or obstruction? That and more on this week's edition of This Week in Fastpitch.

Please note that there is some minor colorful language in this episode as Jimmy, Kevin & Matt discuss some of their pet peeves in the game of softball. They touch on topics like coaches attire during games, travel team naming conventions, extensive warm up at tournaments, and other "sensitive" topics. Follow along, enjoy and leave comments on what your pet peeves are inside the game. The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of SixFour3.

You won't want to miss the opportunity to hear Aly Rayle, pitcher for the GMU Patriots. This impressive young woman speaks about growing up in the game along side her sister, her drive to become a top-level student athlete, where the student piece certainly came first, her rise to be the A-10 POY and one of the keys to the George Mason University run through the A-10 tournament and 1st ever trip to the WCWS as well as what's next for her. Check it out!

Give a listen to hear some exciting news from SixFour3 founder, Matt Cooke, as he discusses plans for nationwide expansion of the SixFour3 brand through franchising. Help us spread the word, grow the game and expand the mission of empowering young female student-athletes through the game of softball. We will be back on our normal schedule once the summer softball schedule concludes.

Wowza! Free-for-all, doozie, insanity, whatever you want to call it. Take a listen to SF3 trainers, Niki, Stevie and Ray discuss the topics of the day. You don't want to miss it. Enjoy!

DISCLAIMER Technical difficulties with the audio in the first few minutes, please hang in there & DEFINITELY STAY UNTIL THE END!!!Join us for an inspiring interview with softball sensation Odicci Alexander, who captured the hearts of fans worldwide with her incredible journey from the 2021 Women's College World Series to becoming the 2023 Athletes Unlimited champion. In this episode, Odicci sits down to discuss her unforgettable college softball experience, her recent triumph as a professional athlete, and her exciting future plans to grow the game she loves. Don't miss this intimate conversation with a true softball legend!

Look no farther than Kevin Shafer to see someone fully committed to helping young women grow in the game. His all-in community involvement coupled with his high energy and fun, make Coach Shafer a great interview. Oh and in his "spare time" he is a career firefighter protecting and serving the community. He is authentic, always available and a really great human! Enjoy the episode as we discuss his journey and what he is seeing in today's game.

Get ready for an exhilarating episode of TWiF, where we sit down with none other than the NCAA home run queen herself, Jocelyn Alo! In this engaging interview, Jocelyn shares her journey, insights, and the secrets behind her remarkable success in the world of softball. Jocelyn brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the plate, and she's not holding back in this exclusive conversation. Join us as we delve into the passion that fuels her game.But that's not all! We're thrilled to announce that Jocelyn and her Heavy Hitters clinics are coming to SixFour3 Ashburn on Saturday, November 18. This is not just an interview – it's an opportunity for you to learn directly from the best in the business. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, Jocelyn's insights are bound to elevate your game to new heights.Don't miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable podcast episode and, more importantly, the chance to learn from a legend. Spaces for the clinics are limited, so sign up now and secure your spot in a day filled with inspiration, knowledge, and the sheer joy of the game.Tune in, gear up, and get ready to swing for the fences with Jocelyn Alo on This Week in Fastpitch!

🎙️ Feast your ears on the Thanksgiving edition of the SixFour3 TWiF Podcast! 🦃 Engaging discussions, flavorful anecdotes, and gratitude abound. Don’t miss our fan call-in segment with an appearance from the one and only, Coach Brandon Elliott. Perfect pre or post-feast listening! 🍂 #SixFour3TWiF #ThanksgivingPodcast #PodcastLife

🎄🎙️🎄 Welcome to a festive episode of SixFour3's Holiday TWiF Podcast! Join your hosts Jimmy, Kevin and Matt as they gather around the virtual fireplace to share the warmth of the holiday season. Get ready for a jolly time as they, along with members, Lillie Wools, Maddie Dodge, and Charlotte Moore, reveal their holiday plans, speculate on Santa's surprises, and dive into the magic of their favorite seasonal movies and music.We're also thrilled to have the newly appointed Head Coach of the St. Joe's Hawks Softball Program, Gina McCool, join us. Coach McCool takes us behind the scenes as she discusses the joys of taking over the program, shares her outlook for the Hawks in 2024, and gives us a glimpse into the fierce competition within the A-10.So, grab your favorite mug of hot cocoa, settle in, and let the SixFour3 Holiday TWiF Podcast be the soundtrack to your festive season. Tune in for a perfect blend of holiday spirit and sports excitement! 🎄🥎🎶🎁🕎🎅