A Holistic Approach To Developing Pitchers Throughout the Year
by National Fastpitch Coaches Association
Description
Developing pitchers isn’t just about velocity and movement; it’s about creating a plan that fits each athlete’s unique abilities, role, and long-term potential. In this course, you’ll learn how to build individualized development plans that balance short-term progress with long-term growth, while keeping pitchers healthy and confident throughout the season.
From identifying “low-hanging fruit” adjustments that create immediate improvements to designing strategies for longevity and injury prevention, this session gives you the tools to prioritize what matters most. You’ll discover how to tailor training for starters, closers, and mid-inning pitchers, make mechanical adjustments that protect arms even if they don’t boost velocity, and avoid the pitfalls of comparison by maximizing each athlete’s natural strengths.
By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for evaluating your staff, knowing when to focus on improving “stuff” versus how pitchers use their arsenal, and building a culture where pitchers grow into their roles with confidence and resilience.
Take this course to gain practical, actionable strategies that will elevate your pitching staff and keep them performing at their best all season long.
Lessons
The Coach
Paige Cassady (Texas Tech)
Paige Cassady joined the Texas Tech Red Raiders as the inaugural pitching coach under head coach Craig Snider in July 2022. A seasoned pitching strategist, Cassady brings a wealth of experience from her tenure at Liberty University, where she served for nine seasons and was promoted to associate head coach in 2018.
During her time at Liberty, Cassady played a pivotal role in transforming the Lady Flames' pitching staff into one of the nation's most formidable. Under her guidance, Liberty secured five regular-season conference championships and three tournament titles. Notably, four of her pitchers earned ASUN Pitcher of the Year honors, and the team ranked among the top 15 nationally in shutouts and top 30 in earned run average (ERA) in 2022.
Cassady's coaching philosophy emphasizes a growth mindset and a relentless work ethic. Her commitment to developing pitchers who excel both mentally and technically has been instrumental in elevating Texas Tech's pitching program.
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This Course Includes
24 hours on-demand video |
Streaming from mobile and TV |
Lifetime access |
Certificate of completion |
100% money back guarantee |
Course Info
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Caterory: | Softball/Pitching |
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Videos: | 7 |