This week on episode 38, Shannon McDougall discusses the philosophy behind hitting and hitting techniques. Some coaches have set rules for hitters to go by, but this theory isn't always the best approach. Feel free to email questions for future

Softball Academy Podcast - Athlete Goals

Jan 13th, 2018 5m 37s

This week on episode 37, Shannon McDougall talks about goal setting. Who sets the goals, who monitors them, and who actually achieves them or strives to achieve them? Feel free to email questions for future shows to [email protected] Visi

Softball Academy Podcast - Record Keeping

Dec 29th, 2017 6m 18s

Thank you for joining Shannon on episode 36 to learn the importance of record keeping not only as coaches but for your players too. There are more benefits than just for use on statistics for your team. Join us next week as we dive into Athlete

Softball Academy Podcast - Communication and Feedback

Dec 15th, 2017 6m 11s

Thank you for joining Shannon on episode 35 to gain a better understanding of the importance of communicating and giving feedback to your players. The most common way is relaying criticism. Communication deals with both verbal and non verbal cu

Softball Academy Podcast - Preseason Practices

Dec 8th, 2017 4m 21s

Thank you for joining Shannon on episode 34 to learn better ways to approach and plan preseason practices. This is important for keeping your players interest in the off season, which can be difficult when you might be confined to a space such

Softball Academy Podcast - Hitting Methods

Dec 1st, 2017 4m 49s

On episode 33 Shannon brings us her insight into the many ways to hit and the pitfalls that can come with finding the right one. This is an important skill for a players future in the sport and every coach has their own philosophy when it comes

The Whiteboard

Nov 24th, 2017 4m 43s

On this episode Shannon talks about an incredibly useful tool on and off the field. The White Board, can visualize many different aspects of the game. Drawing out the plays and drills for the team to see is a huge benefit to understanding the g

Mental Training Skills

Nov 18th, 2017 4m 51s

On this episode Shannon covers mental training skills and their introduction during the preseason. Most of us know these are important and players can benefit from them, but most players focus on the tactical and technical game over the psychol

Challenge Zone

Nov 9th, 2017 6m 13s

On this episode Shannon talks about the challenge zone. What is it? This is the zone that is important to focus on for keeping players engaged and to prevent losing focus. How can we keep players from getting bored? Listen for key tips on worki

Taking Risks

Nov 3rd, 2017 4m 16s

Welcome to episode 200! On this episode Shannon talks about the benefits of taking risks and when it is most appropriate in the game. Softball and Baseball can be thought of as a percentage game. We know its gonna happen and when depending on c

Preparing for Tournaments

Oct 27th, 2017 5m 45s

On this episode Shannon will discuss the best practices in preparing for softball tournaments. What is the best course of action between games and how do we benefit from them? Listen in as Shannon gives her expert advice on this subject. Feel f

Selecting The Right Bat

Oct 20th, 2017 6m 8s

On this episode Shannon will discuss how important it is for coaches to assist their players in selecting a new bat for their level of play. There are a wide range of prices and types of bats out there to choose from. It is crucial to pick the

The Art of Recruiting

Oct 14th, 2017 6m 6s

On this episode Shannon will discuss the methods for getting the most suitable players recruited to your team. Every year most teams will be looking to fill at least one spot on their roster. Listen now to hear her perspective on this challenge

Selecting Softball Drills

Oct 6th, 2017 5m 56s

After a short hiatus The Softball Academy Show has returned with your host Shannon McDougall. She will be discussing the process behind selecting the right softball drills for your team. Feel free to email questions for future shows to Coach@So

Which Women's League Formed in 1976?

May 10th, 2017 3m 5s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "Which Women's Pro Softball League Formed in 1976?" New questions each week on The Trivia Show with your host Gary Leland. Feel free to email questions for future shows to

King and His Court Original Pitcher

May 3rd, 2017 2m 54s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "Who was the original pitcher for the legendary men's softball team, The King and His Court" New questions each week on The Trivia Show with your host Gary Leland. Feel fre

193 Softball Trivia Podcast | In What Year Was Softball Invented

Apr 25th, 2017 2m 56s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "In what year was the game of softball invented?" Each week on The Trivia Show your host Gary Leland brings you a fastpitch softball trivia question. Feel free to email que

What Year Was The First NCAA Division 1 Tournament

Apr 18th, 2017 2m 56s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "What year did they hold the first Division 1 NCAA softball tournament?" Each week on The Trivia Show your host Gary Leland brings you a fastpitch softball trivia question.

Two Players Bats Featured in Walk of Fame

Apr 13th, 2017 3m 13s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "Which 2 Softball Players Have Their Bats Featured at Louisville Sluggers Walk of Fame?" Each week on The Softball Trivia Show your host Gary Leland brings you a fastpitch

What Team Was The First Division 1 NCAA Champs

Apr 4th, 2017 2m 52s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "What team was the first to win the Division 1 NCAA Women's College World Series?" Each week on The Softball Trivia Show your host Gary Leland brings you a fastpitch softba

What City Was The First Softball Game?

Mar 28th, 2017 2m 53s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "In what city was the first game of softball played?" Each week on The Softball Trivia Show your host Gary Leland brings you a fastpitch softball trivia question. Feel free

Softball Signals

Mar 17th, 2017 7m 16s

This week on The Softball Academy Show your host Shannon McDougall will be telling you about softball signals both in offense and defense. This is key when relaying information to your team with visual cues instead of verbal call outs. Feel fre

Who Hit The First Olympic Home Run?

Mar 14th, 2017 2m 54s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "Who hit the first Olympic Home Run?" Each week on The Softball Trivia Show your host Gary Leland brings you a fastpitch softball trivia question. Feel free to email questi

Sue Enquist Interview - OneSoftball.com

Mar 9th, 2017 19m 42s

This episode of the Fastpitch Radio Show Gary Leland brings you an exclusive interview with Sue Enquist, UCLA Softball's first All-American, National Champion, and Hall of Famer. Sue is here to tell us about her new project called "One Softball

What Was The Original Name Of Softball?

Mar 7th, 2017 2m 49s

This episodes trivia question is a simple one, so now its time to play! "What was the original name for softball?" Each week on The Softball Trivia Show your host Gary Leland brings you a fastpitch softball trivia question. Feel free to email q