National Fastpitch Coaches Association

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. 
 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

One of the most talked about sessions from the 2018 Convention is now available for you. Bring your outfielders to the center of your practice plan with these skills and tips from two-time National Champion Brandon Elliott.

Melyssa Lombardi from the University of Oklahoma and Jennifer Rocha from the University of Florida 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.

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 new, useful tool for the fastpitch softball community. During every fastpitch softball game, someone is behind the scenes keeping score. 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 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.

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.

Matt Meuchel from the University of Arkansas presents How Statistics and Metrics Can Help You Win More Games at NFCA's 2017 National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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.

Patty Gasso, Head Softball Coach at Oklahoma presents The "Power" of Empowerment at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Stacy Nuveman Deniz, Kim Borders Dunlap and Megan Smith present Drills, Drills, Drills at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

Mickey Dean, Head Coach at James Madison presents Defense: An Evolution at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Tiffany Ozbun, Head Coach at Denison presents The Hidden Influences of Catching at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Bo Hanson, Specialist Coaching Consultant & 4-Time Olympian presents Inner Workings of a Successful Coaching Staff at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Shonda Stanton, Head Coach at Marshall presents The Next 60 Feet at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, Assistant Coach at Alabama presents The Transition From Pitcher to Pitching Coach at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Kathy Riley, Head Coach at Longwood presents Coaching Hitters: An Approach That Works For Today's Players at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Joanna Hardin, Head Coach at Virginia presents Rising through the Coaching Ranks at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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.

David Mikula, Director & Clinical Supervisor at Center for Family Development presents College Student Athletes Sustaining Quality Mental & Behavioral Health at NFCA's 2016 National Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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.

Didn't have a chance to join us last year in Atlanta? Good news! You can still see all the great speaker presentations from 2015's NFCA National Convention in this compilation course. 

What's included?

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

Emily Friedman, Ashley Chastain, and Jamie Trachsel present "Drills, Drills, Drills" at NFCA's 2015 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

Samantha Ekstrand, co-founder and attorney at Ekstrand & Ekstrand LLC, presents "The Best Defense is a Good Offense" at NFCA's 2015 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

Sports PERF Vision Trainer Ryan Harrison presents "SlowTheGameDown! It's a Visual Game" at NFCA's 2015 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

LSU Coach Howard Dobson, Lindsay Leftwich, and Kara Dill present their secrets to preparing LSU's softball team all the way up to game day.

In this presentation from the 2015 NFCA National Convention, Coach Lew Porchiazzo shares the coaching methods employed by the University of Michigan softball program.

Topics covered in this presentation include:

- Long-Term Athletic Development
- Manipulating training volumes and intensities to maximize performance
- Strength and energy system development of female collegiate student-athletes

Tufts University Head Softball Coach Cheryl Milligan presents "Building Winners" at NFCA's 2015 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

Head Softball Coach at University of Florida, Tim Walton presents "The Championship Approach" at NFCA's 2015 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.

UCLA Assistant Softball Coach, Kirk Walker presents "Power, Control & Deception: The Art of Developing a Pitcher" at NFCA's 2015 National Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.