There are a lot of really smart people involved in the great game of fastpitch softball. It has been my pleasure to learn from many of them. Here is a list compiled from some of those really smart people and published by Denny at Tincher Pitching. I’ve stolen the list but added a few of my own points to their very good article.
So you want to be the coach? Are you coaching because you love the game and have a lot to share? Or are you coaching to insure that your daughter gets to be the star of the team? If you are coaching a team to insure that your daughter gets to play, or play a prime position, or hit in a great spot in the line up you are doing way more harm than good. The kids always know where they stack up.
How about we teach her all we can but allow her to earn her way? She will be much happier being the ninth hitting right fielder on a team where she knows she earned that spot than she will ever be if you protect her from reality. The question is will you be happier?
What would you say if I told you that one of the most costly addictions in America today is to technology?
About the Author: Tory Acheson brings a wealth of knowledge to the Fastpitch Prep staff. He has coached at all levels of the game, including the last 25 years at the college level at the University of Wisconsin – Parkside, Tennessee Tech and Kennesaw State. He began his coaching career at the high school level spending 9 years Whitnall High School in Greenfield, Wis. and is now working as a professional softball instructor.
