It's been awhile since I had a post, but I was also waiting to find something that I really wanted to write about. Those of you who follow me on Twitter know how I feel about hitting, fielding, and random topics, like Pizza Rats haha. Today, I want to discuss the showcase season, and what you … Continue reading Showcases, Camps, Recruiting, and You
Enjoy The Little Things
This game we love, softball, is a game of failure. Plain and simple, hasn't changed, so won't change. Often the mistakes we make cause runs, which cause lost games. In terms of hitting failure is even more frequent. Even great hitters fail to reach base more than they get there. That's why you've got to … Continue reading Enjoy The Little Things
Find Your Team…
So, I've been at the helm of the Varsity Blues program at the University of Toronto for five seasons now. We've had some ups, and a few downs, much like any team at any age level or competition level. What I want to talk about today is building "Your Team" as a coach. Your Team … Continue reading Find Your Team…
2020 Olympic Qualifying Preview
It's just been announced how all the teams (minus host Japan) will have to go about their qualifying for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. I'm excited to take a deeper dive into the world of international softball with you today. First, the qualifying announcement made from the WBSC outlines how it all works, which is … Continue reading 2020 Olympic Qualifying Preview
Obsession: What’s Driving You Today?
I have a problem everyone. I have a softball obsession. It's generally a sports obsession, but softball comes in on top. I suspect if you found your way to my site today, you've got at least a softball hobby, if not something that borders on an obsession yourself. I read a story last week on … Continue reading Obsession: What’s Driving You Today?