National Fastpitch Coaches Association

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

Kate Drohan - Northwestern

Shonda Stanton (Indiana University - Baserunning)

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

JT D'Amico - Washington

Beth Torina - LSU

High Level Catching Fundamentals and Drills

Brandon Elliott - Virginia Wesleyan

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

Larissa Anderson - Missouri

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 $25 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

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

If you have been looking for a program to help you accurately score a softball game, your search is over!  The NFCA Softball Scoring Seminar is a useful tool for the fastpitch softball community. It is our goal at the NFCA to develop relevant programs to grow the game and "How do we score a softball game?" is a question continually asked by many people involved in the sport. We created and updated this course to provide an avenue for interested parties to learn to score correctly. This project originated from our NFCA All-American committees as consistent and accurate scoring is critical to ensure a quality selection process.  It is designed for coaches, sports information personnel, players, parents, and anyone else who wants to learn how to accurately score a game.   We invite you to watch this collection of videos and presentations created by various scoring experts from across the country.

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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!

For just $25 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

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

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You can never have too many pitching drills! In this video, Josie Henry from Case Western Reserve shares her 12 favorite drills that you can use no matter what your facility looks like or how big (or small) your equipment budget is. 

In today's world, coaching is a tumultuous profession and oftentimes student-athlete evaluations can be a weapon used against coaches instead of a tool to improve communication, feedback, and even performance. Join Matthew Davidson, from Excellence with Integrity Institute as he explores ways in which student-athlete feedback can be a positive experience for coaches and programs.

No explanation needed here. If you want your lefty slappers to be a catalyst in your lineup, you have to keep them in the batter's box. Coach Iamurri's out-of-the-box thinking is a great way to ensure your short game offensive threats make the impact you need them to.

As a former member of the Men's US National Team, Division I Coach, and Head Coach of the US Women's National Team, Coach Eriksen has been a part of developing athletes at all levels. Here you can join the room as he takes a deep dive into the development of players from A to Z.

Looking for hitting drills that challenge your team that can be implemented right away? This one is for you. From bunting to working on specific pitch locations, the variety of drills will give you several options for your next practice plan.

Where else can you see two of the best short game players-turned-coaches collaborate on the ways to ignite your offensethis season? Don't put this off, you're going to want to hear what they have to say.

You can't think of UCLA without thinking about the program's rich tradition and numerous National Championships. We have all watched from the outside and wondered, what do they do as a staff to create and maintain this culture? Here is your chance. Watch Kelly Inouye-Perez, Lisa Fernandez, and Kirk Walker discuss the inner-workings of the Bruin Bubble and provide coaching insights that you can use with your own program.

We have all heard "kids these days" statements and most likely have even uttered the phrase ourselves. While it is true that today's student-athlete is different, it does not mean it is a bad thing. Join Coach Gajewski as he tells his own story about embracing today's athletes in a way that goes much deeper than the bat flip.

Increase your team's defensive prowess with drills, tips, and insights from one of the most respected coaches in the game. A solid defense is a must-have for all successful teams and this session will give you the jump start that you're looking for.

Get insight from one of the most heralded coaches in the country on what it takes to develop elite pitchers. Training both the mental and physical aspects of your pitching staff can help lead your team to new heights.

Keep your bullpen and pitching workouts fresh with insight from NCAA and Olympic standout Danielle Henderson. We all know that every pitcher is different, so why keep using the same drills over and over? Expand your library and personal database with this video, your pitching staff will thank you.

Hear from the University of Kentucky staff on how they took a weakness from a year ago and turned it into a focal point for improvement with their team. From run production to the mentality surrounding improvement, this message from coaches Kristine Himes and Rachel Lawson is one you can implement with your own program. 
 

If the keys to hitting are pitch selection and timing then you do not want to miss this segment from coach Samantha Ricketts. Get these drills today to provide your offensive production with a boost this season.

If you want your team to have less strikeouts, increased run production and an overall more dynamic offense, then this session is for you. This 360º approach will tackle everything from communicating roles in the lineup to creating competition in practice. You won't want to miss this one. 

Whether you are in the middle of a polar vortex or dealing with the rain, don't let indoor practices slow down your team's progress. From maximizing your facility to simulating gameday, this session will keep your team in peak shape throughout the year.

Melyssa Lombardi and Jennifer Rocha present Creating a Championship-Caliber Pitcher at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mike Candrea from the University of Arizona presents What 41 Years of Coaching Has Taught Me at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

Kate Harris of the University of Alabama and an expert panel present Efficiency Leads to Success at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

JT Gasso from the University of Oklahoma presents Technology's Role in Building Elite Hitters at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Brendon Ziegler and Crissy Buck-Ziegler from California State University, Bakersfield, present How to Marry Your Softball Strength and Conditioning Programs at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How Statistics and Metrics Can Help You Win More Games

Maggie Livreri from the University of Utah presents Developing High Level Catchers at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Missed the convention in Las Vegas last year? Good news! You can still see all the great speaker presentations from 2017's NFCA National Convention in this compilation course. 

What's included:

• Over 11 hours of educational softball coaching content
• 21 speakers coaching softball at the best colleges across the US

Lauren Lappin of the University of Missouri–St. Louis presents Creating a Lockdown Defense at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Erin Thorpe of the University of California, Davis, presents Everyday Baserunning Skills at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Mike Stith of the Orange County Batbusters presents Non-Negotiables of Creating Young Hitters at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Chris Malveaux, Jennifer McIntyre from the University of Connecticut, and Taryne Mowatt from the University of Arizona present Drills, Drills, Drills at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Power of Empowerment

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Drills, Drills, Drills 2

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Missed the convention in New Orleans last year? Good news! You can still see all the great speaker presentations from 2016's NFCA National Convention in this compilation course. 

What's included:

• Over 8 hours of educational softball coaching content
• 16 speakers coaching softball at the best colleges across the US

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Defense: An Evolution

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The Hidden Influences of Catching

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Inner Workings of a Successful Coaching Staff

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The Next 60 Feet

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The Transition From Pitcher to Pitching Coach

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Coaching Hitters: An Approach That Works For Players Today

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Rising through the Coaching Ranks

Sue Enquist, Scott Whitlock and Sandy Jerstad team up to present The Coach Emeriti Panel at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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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.

Drills, Drills, Drills

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Sports PERF Vision Trainer Ryan Harrison presents "SlowTheGameDown! It's a Visual Game"

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Year Round Offensive Preparation

Effective Collaboration & Integration

Building Winners

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Power, Control and Deception: The Art of Developing a Pitcher

Our 2013 "Viva Fastpitch" Convention held in San Antonio. The 2013 video package showcases various speakers from this convention. You have the opportunity to learn about coach & player relationships, the building of a softball business, and pointers on the mental game. As always, traditional skills presentations are available as well.

What's included?

• Over 13 hours of educational softball coaching content
• 10+ speakers involved with the best college softball across the US

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Developing a Winning Program for the Long Term

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The Mind Matters: Why You Should Fully Commit to Training Mental Game

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Really? That's a Rule

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Building a Successful Softball Business

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Epidemic of Overuse Injuries in Softball

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Teach, Inspire & Connect to Your Players Through Books & Articles

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Pitching Performance Measures

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A Catchers Grind: Molding the Defensive Difference Maker

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Training Today's Pitchers

Show and Go: An Inside Look at Managing Player and Staff Personalities

Defense: Playing Catch at a High Level

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Preparing Your Team for the Postseason

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Choosing Your Optimum Team Defense

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Creative Teaching: Thinking Outside the Box

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Championship Defense: Getting Game Ready

The Yips: When Mind Matters

Three Keys to Elite Hitting

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Maximizing Success with Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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Aggressive Base Running: Your Key to Scoring More

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Polishing an Athlete: Complex Training of Power and Speed Strength

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Defense and Hitting Drills

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The Defining Culture: Defining Leaders in an Age of Entitlement

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The The Working Relationship Between Coaches & Hitters

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Taking Over a Program: A New 'State' of Mind

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Hitting Drills

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Video: Why Injuries are on the Rise and What to Do About It

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