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Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay

694 episodes

4 days ago

In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Don cover a variety of topics in episode 394. The show starts with a warmup segment featuring the City of the Week, Player of the Week, equipment tip, and an interesting listener question about large strike zones in youth leagues. A key highlight includes the story of a Dodger player demonstrating sportsmanship by cleaning the dugout. The cleanup segment introduces the 'Healthy Sports Parents' site, emphasizing...

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In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Don cover a variety of topics in episode 394. The show starts with a warmup segment featuring the City of the Week, Player of the Week, equipment tip, and an interesting listener question about large strike zones in youth leagues. A key highlight includes the story of a Dodger player demonstrating sportsmanship by cleaning the dugout. The cleanup segment introduces the 'Healthy Sports Parents' site, emphasizing...

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Episodes (20/694)

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Large strike zones / Pro baseball player showing character / Group emphasizing fun over winning / Players required to report training activities

In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Don cover a variety of topics in episode 394. The show starts with a warmup segment featuring the City of the Week, Player of the Week, equipment tip, and an interesting listener question about large strike zones in youth leagues. A key highlight includes the story of a Dodger player demonstrating sportsmanship by cleaning the dugout. The cleanup segment introduces the 'Healthy Sports Parents' site, emphasizing...

4 days ago

40 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Game Performance vs Practice / Knowing Limits of Players / Mount Rushmore Project

In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss several segments, including the City of the Week, Player of the Week, and an Equipment Tip of the Week. They address a listener's question about improving a 10U team's performance in games compared to their practices. They provide strategies such as using older players to pitch to younger ones for practice. The episode also highlights a continuing conversation on high school sports' longest winning s...

1 week ago

52 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

College coaches are judged with a short attention span / Include hitting even in short practices / Managing feedback / Practices and training are preparation for "Test Day"

Welcome to this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep with Coach Tory and Coach Don. The episode covers various segments, including highlights like 'Did You Know?', which discusses the rapid changes in collegiate sports, specifically pointing out the firing of Penn State's James Franklin. The 'City of the Week' is Kansas City, Missouri, recognized for its active support in fast pitch softball. In the 'Player of the Week' segment, a team is highlighted for their team...

2 weeks ago

58 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Financial landscape of women's sports / Post-game/practice stretching / Lower-tier pitcher on a top-tier team / Bunting - Confidence Matters

In this week's edition of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don cover a variety of compelling topics. The episode opens with updates on the Milwaukee Brewers' playoff status, delving into the legacy of Bob Uecker. Pittsburgh, PA is highlighted as the city of the week, and the Fort Worth Cats are celebrated as the team of the week with recognition to their dedicated players. Equipment tips feature the practical usage of Square Cuts training discs, emphasizing the...

3 weeks ago

59 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Balancing Multi-Sport Athletes / Measuring Player Development / Coaching to win vs coaching not to lose

In this week's edition of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory flies solo as he records episode 390. The episode covers several segments: a warmup discussing the upcoming Mary Nutter Classic featuring the Japanese Olympic team, highlights Houston, Texas as the City of the Week, and celebrates a Player of the Week for her dedication and success in softball. An equipment tip highlights the Square Cuts Training Discs, and a listener questions the balance between encouraging mul...

1 month ago

31 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Post practice & game cool down / Nurturing a new catcher / Teaching stubborn players / Relying on only stats is a bad idea

In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don discuss various topics, starting with a historical segment about renowned softball pitcher Eddie Feigner. The episode highlights Duluth, Minnesota as the City of the Week and celebrates a Player of the Week for her dedication to improving her skills. An equipment tip featuring Square Cuts training discs is shared. Two listener questions are addressed: one about the importance of post-practice cool down routi...

1 month ago

1 hour

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Hand Injuries / Gentle Sports Parents / Document Achievements / Proactive Practice

In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory record episode 388. The show covers various segments, including 'Did You Know,' 'City of the Week,' 'Player of the Week,' 'Equipment Tip of the Week,' and a 'Listener Question.' Key topics discussed are strategies for handling adversity inspired by Amanda Scarborough, the issue of 'gentle sports parents,' and the importance of celebrating and documenting achievements in softball. The episode also feat...

1 month ago

44 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Utility of Various Hitting Tools / Tournament Schedules / College Games as a Learning Tool

In episode 387 of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tori and Coach Don cover a wide range of topics including player highlights, equipment tips, and listener questions. They start with the 'Did You Know' segment featuring Megan Wiggins, a former Georgia softball star now playing for the Savannah Bananas' opponent team, the Tailgaters. San Francisco is named City of the Week due to its historical significance in fast pitch softball. Player of the Week honors go to a player from B...

1 month ago

44 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

C Flap vs Cage / Finding a Tournament / Tough Lineup Decisions / Mental and Physical Aspects of Hitting

In episode 386 of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various segments including 'Did You Know,' featuring a debate on regional terminology for skin abrasions. The City of the Week is Jacksonville, Florida, and the Player of the Week is recognized for her resilience. Equipment Tip of the Week highlights Square Cuts Training Discs. Listener questions address concerns about the safety of C Flaps versus full cages on batting helmets and guidance on select...

2 months ago

51 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

New NCAA Seeding / Building a new high school program / First Aid Emphasis / Strength Training / Raspberry or Strawberry

In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics related to softball, including new NCAA rules for seeding the top 32 teams starting in 2026 and recognizing Clearwater, Florida as the City of the Week. They highlight the Fast Pitch Prep player of the week and the importance of strength training for high school athletes. The coaches discuss strategies for building a new high school softball program, including engaging younger players ...

2 months ago

1 hour 5 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Little League Softball Viewership / Junior Colleges and Recruiting / Bring in Experts

This episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep with Coach Tory and Coach Don discussing various topics related to fast-pitch softball. This week's warmup segments include 'Did You Know,' City of the Week, Player of the Week, and the Equipment Tip of the Week. Highlighted topics include the rising popularity of softball as evidenced by the viewership of the Little League Softball World Series, the recognition of Madison, Wisconsin as the City of the Week, and the Player of the Week. ...

2 months ago

52 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Turf Fields / Playing on a weaker high school team / Energy for situational drills / Top tier teams stockpiling pitchers / Infield Fly highlight

In episode 383 of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various ways to enhance softball practices, including how to make situational drills more efficient and game-like using tools like the 'two ball drill.' They explore the phenomenon of top-tier teams collecting talented pitchers and the implications for player development and recruitment. The episode also emphasizes the importance of understanding and practicing the infield fly rule, using examples fro...

2 months ago

1 hour 6 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Count and hitter's advantage / Input from different coaches / Benchwarmer on Varsity vs playing on JV / Practice better with outfielders

In episode 382 of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics pertinent to fastpitch softball. They highlight the end of the inaugural AUSL team season, featuring the Talons as champions, and debate the unconventional naming of these teams. Albuquerque, New Mexico, is celebrated as the City of the Week, and Kania Anderson of the Mississippi Aces is honored as the Player of the Week for her outstanding performance. They address a listener's question ...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Youth softball on TV is great / NIL Distribution / Handling didn't make the team / Player's role in development

In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coaches Tory and Don as hosts. This episode promises a fun and informative lineup, including a 'Did You Know' segment on Little League Softball TV coverage, recognition for Irvine, California as 'City of the Week', and Payton Harris from Mediapolis, Iowa as 'Player of the Week'. They also address a listener's question about NIL money allocation in college sports. In the 'Lead Off' segment, they delve into the increased TV cov...

3 months ago

50 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Softball watered down? / Facilitate recruiting / Feel and Real / Choosing a team

In this episode of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss several important topics through their warmup, lead off, and coaching segments. They begin with updates on the AUSL's strong growth and potential future changes, advocating for a merger with other professional fast pitch entities and the establishment of city-affiliated teams. The listener segments answer questions on optimizing player experience in travel teams and crucial steps for navigating the rec...

3 months ago

48 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

When to pull pitcher / Is softball watered down? / College Camps / Practice weaknesses

In this week's episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don dive into various topics related to softball. Episode 379 features segments including 'Did You Know,' focusing on enjoying the end-of-season championships, and 'City of the Week,' spotlighting Seattle, Washington. They discuss the ongoing struggle to get Player of the Week nominations, emphasizing the importance of recognizing hard-working players. The equipment tip highlights the usefulness of Square...

3 months ago

49 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Colorado / Hitting Lineup / NIL & Portal Interview / Parental Influence / Old School vs New

In this week's episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss various topics including the transformation of Colorado into the epicenter for travel softball, the importance of attending these major events, and recognizing a repeat Player of the Week for her efforts in a faith-based softball camp in Montana. The podcast also delves into a listener question about the optimal number of players to use in a hitting lineup during tournaments, examining both th...

3 months ago

1 hour 18 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Review of latest with NIL and House Settlement / Trophy Hunting / Honest feedback to athletes

In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by FastpitchPrep, the hosts are back together via Zoom. Key segments in this episode include discussions on the training of Team USA Softball in Oklahoma City, the recognition of Albany, New York as the City of the Week, and a call for more Player of the Week nominations. The interview segment features Dr. Matt Wilson, who provides insights into the shifting dynamics of college sports, focusing on the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies and their i...

4 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Softball popularity on the rise / SEC permanent location? / Structure of pro ball / Unfair accusations directed at young players

In this edition of Everything Fastpitch by Fastpitch Prep, Coach Tory shares the news that the podcast will return to its regular format next week. This week's mini pod includes the announcement of Kerrigan Welch as the Player of the Week, praises her achievements both on and off the field, and highlights the importance of listener nominations for this recognition. Tory also discusses the increased popularity of the Women's College World Series and the SEC's consideration of a permanent tourn...

4 months ago

27 minutes

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Texas Tech and the new template / Tampering / Super Team and success

This show is going to discuss the impact that Texas Tech has had on college softball. We have had a lot of feedback from our discussions of the college world series. Texas Tech has done an excellent job in what they have done. But have they created a template for other teams going forward? Tampering has been going on for a long time. Does a super team always lead to success? Support the show

4 months ago

28 minutes