Behind the Travel Softball Scene | Mike Zimmer

Patrick Jones Baseball

English - April 03, 2023 13:16 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 250 ratings
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Travel Softball can feel like a maze to families. Which tournaments should you attend? What team should you play on? When should you start playing travel softball? This week I sit down with Texas Glory assistant coach Mike Zimmer. Mike has coached travel softball for several years and has a daughter going through the recruiting process. Mike also runs the biggest softball Facebook page. If you are affiliated with travel softball, you will love this episode.

Timestamps for Mike Zimmer

[3:35] Saving money during Travel SoftBall

[6:38] Advice to Parents on Picking the Right Team or Coach

[11:45] The Fear of Missing Out

[13:51] Making Travel SoftBall More Affordable for kids

[16:47] Taking Control of the Recruiting Process

[22:46] Avoiding Bias for Parents who Coach

[29:29] The Lack of Arm Strength Development in Most Programs

[33:52] The Impact of Hitting

[37:19] The Mental Side of The Game

[39:49] Dealing with Failure

[42:20] The Facebook Community Coaching Softball

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Twitter: @Mike_P_Zimmer

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