softball

Let Them ALL Play! The Spectrum and Impacting Youth Sports: A YSPN360 Q&A with David Dagostino

by Rick Suter
July 9, 2019September 20, 2019

It took less than one minute to realize that David Dagostino was going to be an incredible addition to the YSPN360 Community. Maybe 10 seconds,… Read More »

YSPN360 Coaching Spotlight: Tripp MacKay Sets Building Blocks During First Year at KSU

by Rick Suter
June 22, 2019September 20, 2019

From working up the ladder at the University of Oklahoma and then on to the University of Texas—two great softball programs—YSPN360 coach Tripp MacKay faced… Read More »

Changing the Game, Keeping the Dream: NPF Opening Day 2019

by Rick Suter
May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

When you think of Opening Day chances are, you think of baseball. The end of March into the beginning of April, with imagery of the… Read More »

Four YSPN360 Coaches in NCAA Softball Tournament

by Rick Suter
May 17, 2019May 17, 2019

It’s the best time of year for softball — tournament time. All across the country, high schools are preparing for their state tournaments while NCAA teams are kicking off the Division-I Championship—including teams with four YSPN360 coaches who are seeking for their chance at the NCAA Women's College World Series.

Misdirected Snowballs: The Problem of Parents’ Unhinged Behavior at Youth Sporting Events

by Rick Suter
May 13, 2019May 13, 2019

While a story about a 19-year-old kid dressed as Santa Claus, getting pelted with snowballs on a cold Philadelphia day by even colder Philadelphia fans,… Read More »

“Lessonized” Pt. 2: Results-Based Psychology

by Rick Suter
May 3, 2019May 9, 2019

Like I said in the previous post, the issue of youth athletes becoming “lessonized” is…complicated. I have kids. I want to see them do well,… Read More »

“Lessonized” Pt. 1: The Youth Sports Trend is… Complicated

by Rick Suter
May 1, 2019May 3, 2019

Kids all around the country have private coaches. Private hitting lessons, pitching lessons, private quarterback coaches, private hockey lessons, the list goes on and on… Read More »

A Softball Star is Born: The NPF Prepares for a Fun-Filled 2019 Draft Day in Nashville

by Rick Suter
April 15, 2019May 9, 2019

You take a deep breath and shake out the nerves. You’ve faced the toughest opponents, claimed a division title and played on the biggest stage,… Read More »

Catchers Bunt Play Drill Pt. 1: Placed Balls

On the Corner and Over the Blue Line: Getting to Know YSPN360 Coach and NPF Catcher, Kristyn Sandberg

by Rick Suter
April 9, 2019May 9, 2019

A force on the field, Kristyn Sandberg has made a name for herself in the National Pro Fastpitch League since her debut eight years ago.… Read More »