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NCAA softball has started
by Women's Sports Blog
posted February 15, 2010 at 9:17pm
I kid you not. College hockey and softball are playing simultaneously. Makes a mockery of the notion of seasonal sports, doesn't it?
Here's the preseason ESPN/USA Softball Poll:
TEAM PTS PVS ---- --- --- 1. WASHINGTON (17) 479 ...more
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Are you a pushy softball parent?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted February 12, 2010 at 11:32am
I just read an article that talks about "those" kinds of youth softball parents. You know the ones. They are pushy, they always think their child is the best, and they get overly competitive and outspoken when it comes to their child. Now I unders...more
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2010 college softball season begins
by Alan's College Softball Blog
posted February 10, 2010 at 11:47am
The 2010 college softball season begins this weekend (with weekend being defined loosely, i.e., starting this Thursday). A huge number of preseason tournaments will be held, with the NTC/Dot Richardson and Kajikawa tourneys appearing to have the deepest ...more
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Softball Cheers - Positive or Distracting?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted February 10, 2010 at 11:29am
I know there are people out there that think Softball Cheers are more of a distraction in a game than a help. Most of the time it's male coaches and parents that I hear this from. These people feel that there are other more important things players co...more
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Victory & Heartache! Super Bowl Recap
by Jennie Finch
posted February 9, 2010 at 12:35pm
Watching the Superbowl my heart was elated for the Saints and Drew Brees but on the other hand I was aching for the Colts and Peyton Manning. I know the feeling before that Gold Medal game, or the Nat'l Championship game. You know there is going to be a...more
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7 great reasons for girls to play softball
by Softball Performance Blog
posted February 2, 2010 at 12:37pm
In the spirit of the upcoming National Girls and Women in Sports Day (that's tomorrow!), I'm just dropping in to share my Top 7 Great Reasons for Girls to Play Softball! I'm sure you can think of even more (and feel free to share your thoughts by leav...more
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Softball Fielding - Acceleration Techniques
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 29, 2010 at 12:37pm
Softball fielding is a lot about reading the situation and reacting quickly. The faster you can read and react, the more likely you are to get to the ball and make an out.
This quick softball video introduces the proper technique to accelerate from a s...more
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Travels with Jessica & Olympic Fever
by Jessica Mendoza's Blog
posted January 29, 2010 at 11:54am
Hey everyone!
The last couple of weeks have been filled with snowy places and inspiring Olympic faces. After watching the snowboarding Olympic trials in Mammoth, CA and seeing Gretchen Bleiler qualify and take first place, I had to hit the slopes myself a...more
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Hittin' the road: New York, New York!
by Jennie Finch
posted January 27, 2010 at 4:22pm
Last weekend I hit the road for the first time in 2 weeks. It was a great break and lovely to spend quality time as a family! Our "Ace" time was much needed and full of fun! Casey is training hard getting ready for Spring Training. We are excited for ...more
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Softball Conditioning - Strength or Power?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 26, 2010 at 2:41pm
Power or strength?
For many, these two terms mean the same.
But, there is a difference.
Strength = how much you can lift or how much force you can generate.
Power = explosive strength or how much force you can generate very quickly. Being explosive....more
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Softball Mechanics - Does One Size Fit All?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 25, 2010 at 4:58pm
I've been in softball a long time but I remember how I felt when I started coaching years ago.
You're eager to learn the best ways to teach your kids and athletes.
So, you go to clinics and the presenters will show you how they teach hitting or pitc...more
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Attitude - How do you play the game?
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 22, 2010 at 2:55pm
Last summer at a tournament, I was talking to a college coach who was on a recruiting trip.
Like I often do, i asked her:
"Besides athletic talent, what do you look for in a potential recruit?"
Without any hesitation, she answered:
"A warrior mindse...more
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It's the LITTLE things in life
by Jennie Finch
posted January 21, 2010 at 5:25pm
I love it! Here I am in the kitchen at midnight tearing into a bag of Cheez Its while my husband is now opening the pantry ripping into the Frosted Flakes! This is what I hoped for in life & marriage! It doesn't mean I don't get an evil eye every once...more
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The Passion of People
by Softball Performance Blog
posted January 19, 2010 at 12:44pm
I spent the last weekend in Atlanta in the great company of Dalton Ruer of Cross Training Softball and Barry Lovelace, a strength coach from PA also known as "The King of Core".
It was a great weekend and what made the weekend great was the people I wa...more
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Holidays, USA Tryouts & Happy 2010
by Jessica Mendoza's Blog
posted January 12, 2010 at 7:05pm
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p>What a year 2009 was, with no doubt the highlight being the birth of little Caleb Ashton. We spent the holidays up with my little sister and parents in Bend, Oregon. It was a beautiful white Christmas (my first!) and it was so fun to watch Caleb...more
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USA Tryouts 2010
by Jennie Finch
posted January 10, 2010 at 7:17pm
We just got back from USA Tryouts... always great in a way to get them over with. Its always nerve racking no matter how many times we've been through it. It was great to get back out on the field with my girls. It's always fun catching up with everyon...more
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Complaint against Lebanon temporarily suspended
by Title IX Blog
posted January 8, 2010 at 3:10pm
A complaint brought anonymously against Lebanon High School in Oregon has been suspended for now while the school collects data on gender equity in its athletics department.At issue in the original complaint filed in November 2009 was the facilities and b...more
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Another reason to love Sabermetricians
by Women's Sports Blog
posted January 2, 2010 at 3:06pm
Not only have they changed the face of sports evaluation for ever, some of them are downright hilarious. At Baseball Think Factory they've been discussing the upcoming candidacy of Rafael Palmeiro for the Hall of Fame/Hall of Merit ballots. A commento...more
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Wishing all a very blessed Christmas & an incredible 2010
by Jennie Finch
posted December 28, 2009 at 6:05pm
This is what I am grateful for most this holiday season, My Adorable Ace's! This holiday has come so fast and is passing even quicker. I am filled with unexplainable gratitude and indescribable appreciation! I hope you all grab onto what you love, enjo...more
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