National Fastpitch Coaches Association

2024 - Youth Virtual Coaches Clinic: An introduction to hitting. This Virtual Clinic features two sessions with different content covered in each segment. Designed for 8U - 14U coaches and parents, the content includes non-negotiables of a swing, upper and lower body mechanics, common flaws and fixes, timing / sequencing, and frequently asked questions. Unlock the keys to developing youth hitters in this two-part educational offering featuring some of the game's best instructors.

In the current climate of athletics, coaches are dealing with more off-the-field issues than ever. Join us virtually and learn effective coaching strategies to navigate today’s athletic departments, parents, and student-athletes. You will:

• Discover how your coaching style can have maximum impact on your athletes;
• Improve your effectiveness in dealing with recurring issues like playing time, teamwork, discipline, confidence, slumps and change;
• Learn to better manage team meetings, conflict and negativity;
• Develop effective protocol for pre-game, pitching changes, substitutions, practice, travel, games and team membership;
• Discuss the art of scheduling and game planning;
• Learn strategies for goal setting, listening, communicating and delegating;
• Identify fatal coaching flaws and discuss how to fix them.

2024 - Youth Virtual Coaches Clinic: An introduction to pitching. This Virtual Clinic features two sessions with different content covered in each segment. Designed for 8U - 12U coaches and parents, the content includes pitching non-negotiables (grips, stance, mechanics), common flaws and fixes, accuracy / velocity, and frequently asked questions. Unlock the keys to developing youth pitchers in this two-part educational offering featuring some of the game's best instructors.

Get the most recent information on the college recruiting process direct from the source as an expert panel of coaches and administrators help prospective student-athletes, parents, and coaches navigate their recruiting journey.

Featuring: Collegiate Coaches and NCAA Rules Experts from all Divisions of play!

Many topics will be covered throughout the session including but not limited to:

• The NEW NCAA scholarship models
• Name, Image, and Likeness
• The transfer portal
• Understanding recruiting terminology
• Visits, phone calls, and camps
• What to expect from coaches
• Prospect responsibilities
• The role of the parent
• The 'Myths and Truths' of recruiting
• The Role of Social media
• The NCAA Eligibility Center & National Letter of Intent

Coaches are dealing with more off-the-field issues than ever and as an assistant coach, you have unique development needs. Join us virtually and learn effective coaching strategies to navigate today’s athletic departments, coaching staff dynamics, and student-athletes. Tailored specifically for you, the assistant coach section will meet you where you are in your professional growth. You will:

• Learn best practices for developing and maintaining a healthy relationship with the head coach,
• Discover how your coaching style can have maximum impact on your athletes;
• Improve your effectiveness in dealing with issues like playing time, teamwork, discipline, confidence, slumps and change;
• Learn to better manage team meetings, conflict, and negativity;
• Learn strategies for goal setting, listening and communicating;
• Identify fatal coaching flaws and discuss how to fix them.

2023 NFCA Convention Videos - Full Package

Get your pencils ready! 25 minutes of short-game drills will be coming at you at a fast and furious pace during one of the most can't-miss sessions of Convention. 

Athletic Communications and Coaches panel discussing scorekeeping.

The basics matter and if your student-athletes do not have a grasp of proper throwing mechanics early, they will not find the physical health or on-field success that they are looking for later. Join Austin Wasserman to learn what you can do at the youth level to ensure all your defenders are using proper mechanics and technique every time they let the ball fly.

Get your pencils ready! 25 minutes of pitching drills will be coming at you at a fast and furious pace during one of the most can't-miss sessions of Convention. 

Join Pitt State coaches Jenny and Brad Fuller as they take you through a plan of implementing the non-negotiables for young hitters in a way that is manageable to put into action at the grassroots level.

Get your pencils ready! 25 minutes of outfield drills will be coming at you at a fast and furious pace during one of the most can't-miss sessions of Convention. 

A 90-minute conversation with three of the game's best. Get insights on practice, fundraising, and developing culture as you re-live one of the favorite sessions from the 2023 Convention. NOTE: This is not a laundry list of drills but rather a look at how these coaches apply various concepts within their programs.

Practicing indoors at the youth level can be a challenge. Whether you have a single cage, a basketball floor, or a full facility, this session will cover the components of creating an indoor practice plan that won't sacrifice your team's growth despite moving inside.

By evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of the pitchers in your program you can revamp your approach to bring the most growth to individual performance and team success. From pitch-calling to bullpens this is the start of breaking it all down to build it all back up.

Join proven program-builders as they share strategies and best practices on how you can turn around a program and find the next level of success right where your feet are.

Moderator: Rhonda Revelle (Nebraska)

The outcome that you want in the batter's box comes from the intentional preparation and teaching from a coach to every student-athlete. Hear from Tony Baldwin on how Georgia has created its offensive success by implementing these principles daily.

If you can't throw, you can't win. Join Austin Wasserman for a deep dive into his patented High Level Throwing® Program to learn the skills elite throwers have and how you can coach your student-athletes to be at the next level of overhand throwing.

2022 National Convention Full Package

Whether starting your endorsement journey or looking for a way to dominate the circle, this selection of pitching favorites will help you reach your pitching staff goals. Drills to raise the competitiveness of the bullpen, ideas to get the most out of your hurlers, mental training concepts to elevate the battery, and techniques to add that dynamic spin and velocity you desperately need. This selection of videos is exactly what you're looking for.

PLEASE NOTE:  If you attended the 2022 National Convention and/or purchased the Full Convention Package, you have already received endorsement credit and CAN NOT count both the full Convention Package and this endorsement for credits toward the endorsement. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the NFCA.

Whether starting your endorsement journey or looking for a way to put more runs on the board, this selection of offensive favorites will help you reach your high-scoring goals. Drills to kick-start your practices, ways to get the most out of your short-game athletes, vision training concepts to elevate the output of every hitter on your team, and baserunning techniques to add an extra 60 feet of offense, this selection of offensive drills is exactly what you're looking for.

PLEASE NOTE: If you attended the 2022 National Convention and/or purchased the Full Convention Package, you have already received endorsement credit and CAN NOT count both the full Convention Package and this endorsement for credits toward the endorsement. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the NFCA.

How we use our brain to hit a ball (How we actually see a ball being hit and how that should and could completely revolutionize practice)

Rapid Fire Infield Drills - Fast-paced infield drills that focus on TEAM defense.

Outfielders are more than a "ghost runner" alternative on the bases. Excellent outfield play can take runs off the scoreboard and create huge momentum swings for your team. Listen in for drills and practice plans that can elevate your team's outfield play this season.

Want to build a sustainable program? Use the assets you have. It's easy to play the comparison game and focus on the "don't haves" when you're in the middle of the grind, but changing your outlook will change everything.

When it comes to training, connecting the body to sport skill is key. Get specific information related to traning student-athletes for ultimate efficiency in rotational power.

Sports Analytics is driving diamond sports behind the scenes. We are sharing insights to increase your team performance and highlight metrics we found that have direct correlation to success in softball. Join us as we bring together leaders and competitors in measurement for cutting edge conversations on sensor data and predictive performance metrics.

How to Influence Pitching Patterns: Designing Training Environments vs. Designing Drills - For drills to be effective, they must translate to the motion. In this talk we'll discuss the criteria drills must meet at S2 Breakthrough, and how we use plyos to influence and maximize a pitcher's patterns.

Tracking the management and approach in terms of load for development of both the individual and pitching staff.

Gain a better understanding of why and how slapping / short game skills can be utilized to promote offensive production. Learn the techniques involved in developing triple-threat athletes directly from one of the best coaches and athletes in the game today.

Using data and analytics in training - Interactive session on ways/techniques to immediately help your players move in a more efficient way offensively. These drills can be used by players just learning to hit or hitters at the highest level.

Move, Move, Move - Interactive session on ways/techniques to immediately help your players move in a more efficient way offensively. These drills can be used by players just learning to hit or hitters at the highest level.

Want to train to steal more bases? Come learn about the mechanics of acceleration and shaving time off steal starts.

From Grassroots to NFCA All-American Pitcher. Gilman will share her pitching philosophy emphasizing arm whip and finger pressure, as well as training techniques that you can implement with your pitcher from 10u through college. Learn ways to improve velocity and spin immediately and for the long term.

Increased athleticism will improve your catcher's blocking, throwing, receiving, and more. Learn how to unleash their athleticism to get the most out of the position.

Spinny Rebel Variability - Pitching drills manipulating ball weight to help influence hand position and create spin variability.

The best infielders are the best decision-makers. Go beyond fielding percentage to learn how the Georgia Tech program has embraced a "plus/minus system" to elevate their defense and ensure their on-field output is not just consistent but game-altering.

How to use the TOOL of the Enneagram to understand yourself and others better in order to build the best staff and team culture possible! An interactive and engaging participation event! Relevant and life changing!

An in depth look at how to revamp practices, bullpens, and warm-ups to increase competition and get your pitchers game-ready every step of the way.

Join a panel of five dynamic offensive coaches as they cover a variety of topics to help you unleash your program's high scoring offense.

With game film available for an increasing number of teams, there are more and more opportunities to scout your future opponents. However the question remains, where do you start? We will cover that and more in this first-of-its-kind Convention session.

Take a deep dive into the offensive scenarios first and thirds offer in order to gain more total bases and elevate your likelihood to score runs.

Roster management is a difficult concept these days. Did you know that you can use the DP/Flex in defining roles that both engage and inspire your entire roster? Find out more in this session with Yvette Healy.

Additional Content Added - The NFCA Softball Scoring Seminar (digital download) is a useful tool for the fastpitch softball community. It is designed for coaches, sports information personnel, players, parents, and anyone else who wants to learn how to accurately score a game. 

2021 National Convention Full Package

Curious on the daily ins and outs of a collegiate hitting program? Go inside the Longhorn program as hitting coach Steve Singleton takes you through the practices, drills, and mentality that makes the Texas program so successful in the batter's box.

With more than TWO HOURS of position by position analysis this seminar provides examples and anecdotes of how elite coaches develop defense at the highest level.

The bullpen isn't only for working on spin and velocity. Great coaches know how to use their bullpen sessions to develop not only in-game success but also relationships with your pitchers. Take a look at the approach Princeton softball uses to maximize their bullpen gains.

Past, present, and future collide as Tim Walton and former Gator greats-turned-coaches discuss hitting philosophies and how they've evolved over the years. 

Note: This is a philosophy session and does NOT include drills and/or practice planning notes

Arm health is a paramount concern for athletes at all levels. Listen to coach Taylor Smartt and learn new and different ways to optimize the arm health of your student-athletes through specific drills, movement patterns, and throwing programs.

Practice doesn't have to be boring or redundant. Get creative on how you approach practice with your team as you listen to Coach Geoff Hirai break down different practice components he has implemented throughout his career.

Three "quick-hit" presentations from member coaches sharing their favorite drills and other key concepts for pitching, hitting, and defense.

Hitting: Joe Yegge (Missouri Western State University)

Outfield: Jen McIntyre (Ohio State University)

Pitching: Jamie Allred (University of North Texas)

Don't miss one of the most popular sessions from 2022! Get tips from the pro on how to build a hitter from the ground up. Listen as former NFCA All-American and current Chicago Cubs hitting guru Rachel Folden breaks down each aspect of today's hitter.

Cindy Bristow (UC Riverside), Lauren Ebstein (Tufts), Lisa Fernandez (UCLA), Melyssa Lombardi (Oregon), Jennifer Rocha (Oklahoma), Heather Tarr (Washington), Kirk Walker (UCLA) discuss pitching and the 2022-2023 NCAA rules.

Three "quick-hit" presentations from member coaches sharing their favorite drills and other key concepts for pitching, hitting, and defense.

Infield: Josh Taylor (Louisiana Tech)

Pitching: Danielle O'Toole (Cal State Fullerton)

Short Game: Kris Ganeff (Notre Dame)

From the weight room to the pitching circle, hear how Dana Sorensen, one of the nation's leading minds in pitcher development, brings all aspects of training together to get the most from the pitchers in your program.

We matched an unprecedented year with unprecedented access to education. With more content than ever before, this full Convention package will bring you the drills, strategies, and best practices to enhance your team in every way. Insights on pitching, offense, defense, player management, and more are waiting for you today.

A Systematic Approach to Pitching Success 

The Journey of a Pitcher's Development

Pitcher Development: On Boarding and the College Years\

2020

Challenging Your Pitching Staff During Practice

That resumé got you the interview … now what? Listen in as two new hires, Dr. Megan Brown and Lacy Wood, share their experiences in interviewing and offer you tips for preparing and acing your next interview.

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

From international-competition glory to dominance at Oregon and a newfound emergence at Texas, Mike White continues to redefine success on the softball diamond. Now, Mike’s daughter, Nyree White, has carved her niche into the development of young pitchers. Join this father-daughter duo as they show you the New Zealand way of developing the next generation of softball pitchers.

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Winning and culture go hand in hand. Luckily for you, Dan McDonnell has a firm grasp of both, and he is going to share how he builds the culture of his program every day. In 13 seasons as head coach, Louisville ranked No. 1 nationally in wins with 605, including a school-record 53 wins during the record-setting 2017 season. During this span, the Cardinals have produced a consensus National Player of the Year, 38 All-Americans, 98 all-conference selections, seven conference Pitcher of the Year winners, four conference Player of the Year winners, and one conference Freshman of the Year. 

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Do you ever see pitching data and wonder, “What does that even mean?” We hear you. Velocity, movement, spin rate, spin efficiency, spin direction … it is a lot to decipher. Enter Nate Walker. Nate has spent his professional career understanding sabermetrics and is here to help you better use this information for player development and evaluation, no matter what level you coach.

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You aren’t known as one of the most aggressive offensive coaches in the game by accident. Come learn about the strategy and intentionality that Indiana softball and head coach Shonda Stanton brings to the batter's box, basepaths, and, most importantly, the mindset of the athlete.

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Let’s go “Down the Hallway” at North Carolina with NFCA Hall of Famer Donna J. Papa and head women’s soccer coach Anson Dorrance. Over her 35 years as a head coach, Papa has compiled a 1,295-724-5 record, including a 1,266-709-5 mark in 34 years at Carolina. Dorrance, the founder and architect of the women’s soccer program, has steered the Tar Heels to an NCAA-record 21 national championships. He also led the U.S. Women’s National Team to the first-ever World Cup championship in 1991. 

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Listen to all the coaches in the Abbott family share how to develop youth hitters into collegiate difference-makers. 

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Recruiting is more than understanding the physical gifts that an athlete has. How do you know what makes them tick? How can you assess their resilience and mental toughness? Learn how Major League Baseball, Michigan State, and Ryzer are approaching recruiting from a “moneyball” perspective, and how the change can immediately impact your culture.

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Let’s go “Down the Hallway” at Florida with Tim Walton and head volleyball coach Mary Wise. Entering his 16th season at the helm, Walton has guided the Gators to 794 wins, two WCWS titles, 14 NCAA Regionals, 12 Super Regionals and 10 trips to the WCWS. Mary Wise, the architect of one of the most storied programs in NCAA Division I volleyball history, is in her 30th season leading the Florida Gators. The 15-time SEC Coach of the Year has steered the Gators to 24 SEC titles, including 18 straight from 1991-2008.

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Admit it, sometimes your outfielders spend more time running bases for the infield than they do honing their skills. We know there are several challenges in developing outfielders and Coach VanWagnen is here to show you options to enhance your outfield defense. Before this session begins, enjoy a brief message from NFCA Official Sponsor FieldTurf.

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Let’s go “Down the Hallway” at LSU with Beth Torina and head baseball coach Paul Mainieri. Heading into her 10th season, Torina has guided the Tigers to four WCWS appearances, including three straight between 2015-17. Her squads have been national semifinalists twice and averaged 45 wins per season. A four-time national coach of the year, Paul Mainieri has guided LSU to a 2009 national championship and five CWS appearances. He is No. 1 on the career wins list for active NCAA coaches and No. 9 in all-time NCAA wins with 1,467.

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Listen to all the coaches in the Abbott family share how to develop youth hitters into collegiate difference-makers. 

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Let’s go “Down the Hallway” at South Carolina with Beverly Smith and women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley. Smith has guided the Gamecocks to a program-record seven straight NCAA Tournament appearances and its second-ever Super Regional in 2018. One of the most decorated participants in United States women’s basketball history, Staley led the program to its first-ever national title in 2017. Staley is a two-time SEC Coach of the Year and is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

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You have likely heard about tunneling and how effective it can be in training your pitchers to excel. However, you may not be using the tactic to its potential. Let Coach Gascoigne from Northwestern University take you through workouts that their pitchers do everyday to ensure you are setting your pitching staff up for success.

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Have you ever wanted more hours in the day? While we can’t help you find more hours in the day, Mandy Green can help you increase efficiency in a way that may make you feel like you have more time on your hands than ever before. By maximizing your systems, you can invest more time where it matters.

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Abbott. Nuveman. Osterman. Venturella. Watley. OH MY. These five women have combined for numerous medals, titles, and accolades on the international stage. Join them to hear insight and never-before-told stories on what it takes to build a championship mentality. Panelists include: Monica Abbott, Stacey Nuveman, Cat Osterman, Michelle Venturella, and Natasha Watley. 

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

We know that your roster can change in an instant. Transfers, COVID-19, injuries, and more can play significant roles in the way you develop and recruit players. Don’t take our word for it, though, come listen to Missy Lombardi explain how she attacks the puzzle of roster development.

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You don’t need a description for this one, do you? Two legends of the game share one stage and many inspiring stories in one of the most anticipated sessions of all.

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Marty Tyson and the Corona Angels’ players have excelled at the highest levels. Tori Tyson has put her own stamp on the game, both as an athlete at Nebraska and now as the head coach at Howard University. Listen to all the coaches in the Tyson family share how to develop youth hitters into collegiate difference-makers. 

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Every strength coach faces two significant challenges: 1) How do you get on the same page with the coaching staff to create a program that compliments what the coach teaches on the field? 2) How do you evolve and grow within the profession to ensure you are always giving the student-athletes the best opportunity to succeed? Coach Porchiazzo will address both of these points and explain strength training the Michigan way.

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Have you ever been curious about what elite coaches think when they plan their practices? Get a glimpse into the details of planning and executing a high-level practice with the Texas A&M coaching staff. Before this session begins, enjoy a brief message from NFCA Official Sponsor Sports Attack. 

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One of the rising stars in catching education, Caty Reeves will take you through her favorite drills and teaching methods for training your catchers. From technical skills to communication strategies, your catchers will thank you for attending this session!

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The education continues with ways that you can bring reps to your hitters. Tee work, toss, and live-arm drills abound in this quick-hit session that will re-energize you and your hitters. 

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Build your practice plans with the same content Coach Young uses with her Blue Devil team. From the bullpen to building a competitive edge, make sure you have your pen and paper ready for this session.

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Let’s go “Down the Hallway” at LSU with Beth Torina and retired women’s gymnastics head coach D-D Breaux. Heading into her 10th season, Torina has guided the Tigers to four WCWS appearances, including three straight between 2015-17. Her squads have been national semifinalists twice and averaged 45 wins per season. Breaux recently retired after 43 seasons as the longest-tenured coach of any sport in the SEC. The two-time national coach of the year led the Tigers to 18 NCAA Championship appearances in the last 19 seasons, eight NCAA Championship Finals since 2008 and 15 individual national titles since 2002.

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You have seen her excel on the biggest stage. From the SEC to the WCWS, as a member of USA Softball and Athletes Unlimited, Sahvanna Jaquish has dominated every step of the way. Come find out what she does every day at practice to help her compete at the highest level.

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Let’s go “Down the Hallway” at Illinois with Tyra Perry and head football coach Lovie Smith. Perry enters her sixth year with the Illini and has steered them to three NCAA Regional appearances. Smith, a longtime NFL head coach, took over the reins in 2016 and is the program’s’ first African-American head football coach. He guided the Chicago Bears to Super Bowl XLI and two NFC Championship Game appearances.

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The student-athletes in your program were likely almost all born in the 2000s, and, while this means they don’t understand that phones haven’t always played music, it also means you may not understand the best way to connect with your athletes. Join us for this Growing Leaders Workshop to help understand and lead your team.

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UNLV has been a mainstay in the rankings for the nation’s top defensive teams, and it is no wonder why. Kristie Fox left her own mark on the game as an NFCA All-America shortstop for Arizona. She will show you how she has taken that same personal tenacity and used it to elevate her team’s defensive prowess.

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For most programs, technology can be both a blessing and a curse. Luckily for you, the trial and error of implementing new tech has already happened and the results are available for review. See some of LSU’s favorite technology for ALL budgets. Before this session begins, enjoy a brief message from NFCA Official Sponsor Diamond Kinetics.

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Who doesn’t want pitching drills? As one of the highest-attended sessions, join Ashley Chastain as she shares the drills her pitchers use during individual workouts that translate to success on the field.

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Championship caliber teams work seamlessly as a unit. Making that happen takes work and intentionality. Lucky for you, Kat Ihlenburg will provide you with a team-oriented drill blueprint for competitive excellence.

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Jen Schroeder has spent a lot of time around youth catchers. If you ask her what skill needs the most attention, it is throwing from the knees. Maybe you’re not sure how to teach it, maybe you don’t think your players can master the skill, or maybe you just want to learn more about it. 

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You asked, and she answered. After delivering one of the best Virtual Coaches Clinic sessions of the spring, Coach Browder is back with more on the short game.  This time she brings a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to train as a slapper at Ole Miss … Hotty Toddy!

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Have you ever wondered how coach Heather Tarr and the University of Washington keeps churning out Olympians, National Team members, and collegiate superstars? Listen in on this unscripted roundtable to hear how these players started their Husky careers and how they have climbed to where they are now. One thing is for sure, it isn’t just about talent.

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Social media accounts give people a glimpse of your personality and your program’s identity. Whether you play it close to the vest or are a little more outgoing, these very different personalities will help you leverage your brand.

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Next-generation statistics are changing the way some programs play the game. From spray charts to extensive video-driven data points, defenses are betting on the numbers and using creative shifts to challenge even the best hitters. Listen to these two different perspectives on how programs can rearrange their defensive schemes to find increased success.

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When the UCLA Bruins hoisted the WCWS trophy and the LA Dodgers earned the MLB title, they had one extremely important thing in common: a complete understanding of how a hitter’s body relates to their technical aspects of the swing. Industry leader Greg Rose from OnBase University will bring you this same information to assist your hitters in finding that elusive championship edge.

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Good coaches become even better when they collaborate with their peers. In this case, Larissa Anderson has spent years in the world of softball, and the way she coaches her championship-caliber teams includes direct references to the game of baseball. Join this session to see how long-standing baseball instruction is easily transferable and beneficial to the softball field.

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This Virtual Coaches Clinic features an ALL-HITTING lineup! Learn alongside Kenny Gajewski (Oklahoma State), Loren LaPorte (James Madison), and Katie Rietkovich Browder (Ole Miss).

For just $20 you get: 

•90 minutes of speaker presentations 

•Videos, drills, philosophies and more 

•Listen to a 30-minute Q&A "Happy Hour" session with the speakers 

•Speaker PowerPoint presentations

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

JT D'Amico (Washington - Defense), Lisa Fernandez (UCLA - Pitching), and Samantha Ricketts (Mississippi State - Offense)

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Learn alongside Brandon Elliott (Virginia Wesleyan - Outfield), Shonda Stanton (Indiana - Base running), and Beth Torina (LSU - Pitching). 

What's included?
•90 minutes of speaker presentations
•Videos, drills, philosophies and more
•30-minute Q&A "Happy Hour" session with the speakers
•Speaker presentations

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Join the NFCA along with Kate Drohan (Northwestern), Jennifer Rocha (Oklahoma), and Craig Snider (Texas A&M) for quick-hit presentations on infield, pitching, and hitting. In addition to drills, practice plans, charts, and video, this download also includes the post-clinic question and answer session. Don't wait, start gearing up for your return to the diamond today!

What's included?
•90 minutes of speaker presentations
•Videos, drills, philosophies and more
•30-minute Q&A "Happy Hour" session with the speakers
•Speaker presentations

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Join the NFCA along with Jennifer Brundage (Michigan), Megan Smith (Marshall), and Tim Walton (Florida) for three quick-hit presentations on pitching, catching, and offense. Similar to Convention's "Drills, Drills, Drills" session, each 30-minute segment will help you hit the ground running once you are back on the field. Don't wait, start gearing up for your return to the diamond today!

What's included?
•90 minutes of speaker presentations
•Videos, drills, philosophies and more
•30-minute Q&A "Happy Hour" session with the speakers
•Speaker presentations

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

*Recorded version*

Velocity, spin, mentality, bullpens, drills ... you'll learn about all of these things and more during the ALL-PITCHING Virtual Coaches Clinic! Learn alongside Trisha Ford (Arizona State), Tori Nyberg (Stanford), and Marissa Young (Duke). Whoever you are, this clinic is for YOU!

•90 minutes of speaker presentations 

•Videos, drills, philosophies and more 

•Listen to a 30-minute Q&A "Happy Hour" session with the speakers 

•Speaker PowerPoint presentations

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Learn alongside Larissa Anderson (Missouri - Throwing Mechanics), Sam Marder (Texas Tech - Offense), and Mike White (Texas - Pitching)

What's included?
•90 minutes of speaker presentations
•Videos, drills, philosophies and more
•30-minute Q&A "Happy Hour" session with the speakers
•Speaker presentations

NFCA MEMBERS: This video is available to you for free within your members-only "Coach's Box" through the Education tab under Video Vault. Visit NFCA.org to log in.

Larissa Anderson - Missouri

Beth Torina - LSU

Kate Drohan - Northwestern

Brandon Elliott - Virginia Wesleyan

High Level Catching Fundamentals and Drills

Shonda Stanton (Indiana University - Baserunning)

JT D'Amico - Washington

Are you confused about Pitching? Do you need to help your pitchers become mentally stronger? Could you use some great drills to help your pitcher get faster, or have better pitch movement and control? Have you ever wondered why your pitchers look great in practice and then struggle during games? If you’ve asked yourself these questions and more, then this over 3-hour session, presented live at the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) convention, is exactly what you need!

Elite pitching instructor Cindy Bristow presents this very detailed clinic on Pitching that includes: video of every drill mentioned, downloadable print ready notes, and tons of fantastic information.

You’ll learn how to simplify what you teach your pitchers and the important difference between simple and easy. This video will guide you through the world of Pitching by showing you what’s really important, why it’s important and HOW you can lead your pitchers to success!

It's all presented by Cindy in her easy-to-understand manner with a complete and thorough verbal and visual explanation each step of the way.

There are many ways to use the DP/Flex rule to maximize team personnel, but it can be confusing. No matter your role, join Rachel Lawson as she shows multiple strategies for offensive production, defensive flexibility and the may ways to operate within the DP/Flex rule. This webinar is great for coaches, umpires, strategy enthusiasts and scorekeepers alike.