Latest Throwing Podcast Episodes
Talk’N Throws with Darrel Harriman- Current president of Texas Throwers Club, 2021 Awarded the Ken Weinbel award from USATF for contributions to the Master’s throwing community, 2017 at the age of 70 won the Senior Games in hammer, And won USATF super wei
Talk'n Throws- Texas Style - February 25, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourTalk’N Throws with Darrel Harriman- Current president of Texas Throwers Club, 2021 Awarded the Ken Weinbel award from USATF for contributions to the Master’s throwing community, 2017 at the age of 70 won the Senior Games in hammer, And won USATF super weight throw and ultra weight pentathlon. T...
Has new equipment changed the game?
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - February 23, 2024 21:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe coaches discuss the impact of equipment on the game of softball. Their decades of experience give them a unique perspective to the changes. Support the Show.
How much warm up for a pitcher / Part 2 of interview with Justin McLeod of D1Softball / Observations from early season games / Apply a quote from Usain Bolt
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - February 21, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: How much should my daughter warm up before each game? (@12:21) Paige's power Play: Free Parent Training (@19:05) Part 2 of Interview with Justin McLeod of D1Softball (@21:38) Observations from games I've seen at the beginning of the seaso...
Rethink any set philosophy you have for all players to follow
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - February 15, 2024 14:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsWe often hear from students and former students that their coach wants everyone on the team to do something the same way. In this episode we discuss that all players are not physically and athletically the same and maximizing their performance may mean that having a set philosophy is not the bes...
Clarification on being hit by batted ball / Interview with Justin McLeod of D1 Softball / Infield Fly Rule / Story telling
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - February 14, 2024 21:00 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: My daughter was called out after being hit with a batted ball while standing on second base. Is this the correct call? (@8:39) Paige's Power Play: Free Parent Training (@12:21) Interview with Justin McLeod of D1 Softball (@15:17) Infield ...
Each family's financial situation affects team dynamics
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - February 09, 2024 21:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis is a podcast that every coach and parent of a team should listen to. The financial situation of a family plays a part in the dynamics of a team. Coaches are not expected to investigate a family's financial situation, but they have to understand that a family commits to a team based upon the...
Reaction to a survey / Stop worrying about what others think / Reaction to a quote by a top coach / Maximizing coaching staff
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - February 07, 2024 21:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: What is you reaction to this survey of parents on their expectation of playing softball? (@10:10) Paige's Power Play: How to stop worrying about what others think. (@17:50) "How do you coach in an environment where the players feel they ow...
Talk’N Throws with Luke Bryant- Currently works at University of Texas as Director or Principal Gifts, 2016-2022 Associate Athletic Director at Texas State, 2015-2016 Assistant Director of Development in athletic administration at UTSA
Talk'n Throws- Texas Style - February 04, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourTalk’N Throws with Luke Bryant- Currently works at University of Texas as Director or Principal Gifts, 2016-2022 Associate Athletic Director at Texas State, 2015-2016 Assistant Director of Development in athletic administration at UTSA, 2012-2014 Grad Asst. at OU, 2016 & 2012 Olympic Trials Comp...
Team Bonding Activities - Good or Bad
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - February 02, 2024 21:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsLots of teams talk about having team bonding activities. The coaches discuss whether these are important for teams and have a benefit. They talk about the challenges of planning them and the trade off with less practice time. Support the Show.
Concern about a coach's message / Help your daughter with boldness / College Camp Strategy for a catcher / Strong Statement of a coach / Community Service
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 31, 2024 21:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's Lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Parent is worried about statement a coach is making. (@10:18) Paige's Power Play: How to help your daughter play with boldness. (@18:43) College Camp Strategy for a catcher (@21:50) Discussion of statement "My job is to find someone bette...
Head coach can't do everything
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 26, 2024 21:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsHead coaches have to be a manager and can't take responsibility for every task. This is especially true in games. You cannot keep your finger on the pulse of the game and try to look after everything else. You lose focus on the game if your worrying about the lineup, dugout, bullpens, substitut...
What does Equivalency sport mean / Suggestions for applying for a coaching position / Start with a plan
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 24, 2024 21:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Should paying team dues guarantee you a certain amount of playing time? (@13:00) Paige's Power Play: How to stop being her own worst enemy. (@15:53) College softball is an Equivalency sport. What does that mean? (@19:06) Suggestions to s...
If you want something different, you have to do something different
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 19, 2024 21:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsCoaches, if you are working hard to get your team to perform and it isn't working we need to change something. We need to step back and take a look at what we are doing and make some adjustments. Our job is to determine why they aren't getting what we are teaching. It could be they just don't un...
Hitting ground balls intentionally / Parent training / Changing of the guard in coaching / Player talking to a coach / Habits
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 17, 2024 21:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Listener questions philosophy of not trying to hit ground balls. (@8:52) Paige's Power Play: Parent training (@22:25) Are we in a "changing of the guard" period in college sports? (@27:07) Should a player be comfortable when talking to th...
Skills learned in games and practices are different
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 12, 2024 21:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsTo play the game successfully it takes practice and game experience. Coaches need to understand which skills are only learned in practice and skills that have to be learned in games. If we mix them up, players are going to be confused and make the wrong changes. Support the Show.
Role of parent in coachability / Parent Training / Movie Recommendation / Aristotle Quote / Goals and word of the year
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 10, 2024 21:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: What is the role of a parent in determining the coachability of a player? (@11:02) Paige's Power Play: Parent Training (@15:13) Strong recommendation for a movie to help players. (@18:50) Aristotle Quote relating to sports: “Excellence i...
Talk'n Throws with Richard Garrett Jr.- Currently works as a Border Patrol agent in Texas, 2016 Olympic Trials trained with Art Venegas, 2011-2014 4X All American, 9X All Conference at UTSA, 2009 Graduate of NaamanForest High School SP 61'8.25 and Discus
Talk'n Throws- Texas Style - January 07, 2024 16:00 - 1 hourTalk'n Throws with Richard Garrett Jr.- Currently a Border Patrol agent working in Texas, 2016 US Olympic Trials training with Art Venegas, 2011-2014 Attended UTSA, 4X Shot Put All American, 2013 Indoor First Team All-American, 9X All Conference Honoree, 2011 & 2012 Indoor & Outdoor Southland Co...
Lessons from an NBA game. Don't stick with a plan when it isn't working.
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 05, 2024 21:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsCoaches have a strategy for a game that involves lineups, pitching and playing positions. Sometimes it just isn't working. Be willing to break from your strategy to adapt for what is working today. Support the Show.
Is a big organization better for a player? / Hate it - Love it Debate / Hitters need to know the ingredients of a good swing / Benefits of reflection
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - January 03, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsWarmup Segment Warmup Segment Listener Question: Is it important to be part of a large organization? (@14:52) Paige's Power Play: Even dads understand that the mental game is important.(@23:38) Coach Tory and Coach Don take opposite sides on the major changes that have been made in the game ...
You don't have to keep up with the Joneses
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 29, 2023 21:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsWe hear it all the time. Well team X is practicing even though the weather is atrocious, so we need to. Team X is playing in tournaments every weekend so we must. Just because other teams are doing something does not necessarily mean it is best for your team. Make decisions based upon what makes...
How much should a team practice? / Should teammates be friends? / Why is bunting rare / Body language
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 26, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: How much should a 10U team practice? (@9:28) Paige's Power Play: Prepare for a new year (@15:12) Is it important for teammates to be friends? (@18:25) Why is bunting rare now? (@28:03) Body language is important (@33:01) Support the Show.
We have to manage safety protocols
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 22, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsIn our game we use items that can turn into weapons. Bats and balls can do serious damage to humans. Coaches have to have safety procedures that everyone knows and be willing to hand out consequences to individuals that do not adhere to them. Support the Show.
Group vs Individual Lessons / Creating a vision board / NCAA on paying athletes / NCAA Recruiting Term / Why we should enjoy coaching
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 20, 2023 21:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup Warmup Segment Listener Question: Group vs Individual Lessons (@8:25) Paige's Power Play: Creating a vision board (@15:30) NCAA proposal on paying athletes (@18:46) Another NCAA Recruiting Term (@33:58) Why we should enjoy coaching (@39:23) Support the Show.
Talk'n Throws with Nora Monie-2023 represented Cameroon in the World Championships, Cameroon National Record holder in the Discus 58.53, 2015-2021 threw at the University of Houston where she was 2X Conference Champion in discus and school record holder,
Talk'n Throws- Texas Style - December 17, 2023 17:00 - 1 hourTalk'n Throws with Nora Monie-2023 represented Cameroon in the World Championships, Cameroon National Record holder in the Discus 58.53, 2015-2021 threw at the University of Houston where she was 2X Conference Champion in discus and school record holder, 2015 Texas State champion in discus 150'...
How do you know when it is time to retire as a coach
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 15, 2023 21:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThe coaches discuss how to tell if it is time to retire from the coaching ranks. There are several things to consider and a decision that all coaches at all levels have to make. Support the Show.
Beneficial to be home team? / Vision Board Workshop / Recruiting Period Definition / Pickup Players / Same page on lessons
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 13, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Is it really beneficial to be the home team? (@20:08) Paige's Power Play; Vision Board Workshop (@24:20) Another NCAA Recruiting Period definition (@28:54) Pickup Players (@35:13) Coaches and Parents need to understand what a player is ...
Followup to dealing with multi-sport athletes
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 08, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week we followup from our discussion last week about players playing multiple sports. Last week we primarily discussed the transition from season to season and the overlap. This week we discuss dealing with players that play other sports that coincide with softball and the problems that cre...
Right size bat / Don't be afraid to go first / Practice player vs. game player / College Club Softball / Unseen leaders
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 06, 2023 21:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsThis week's lineup: Warmup Segment Listener Question: Coaches want a smaller player to use a 33" bat. Is this the right decision? (@14:52) Paige's Power Play: Don't be afraid to go first! (@22:13) Good player is not a good practice player. What can I do? (@27:06) Club Softball in College is...
Talk'n Throws with Matthew Kosecki- Currently lives in Illinois where he is teaching and coaching track and field, 2016 Qualified for Olympic Trials in the Discus, Threw for UCLA 2009-2012 where he was the 2012 PAC 12 Champion in Discus , 59.95, 2009 Pa
Talk'n Throws- Texas Style - December 03, 2023 17:00 - 1 hourTalk'n Throws with Matthew Kosecki- Currently lives in Illinois where he is teaching and coaching track and field, 2016 Qualified for Olympic Trials in the Discus, Threw for UCLA 2009-2012 where he was the 2012 PAC 12 Champion in Discus , 59.95, 2009 Pan America Junior Games 4th in discus, 200...
Multi-sport athletes and supporting them
Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast - December 01, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 79 ratingsMany softball players play other sports and seasons overlap now more than ever. We need to take this into consideration and plan activities for the individual player based upon what they are doing in another sport. You have to help them during transitions and overlaps to prevent injuries, fatigu...