Good Advice: Guidance for Softball Families
Latest Episodes
EP22 – Why Mental Training is Overrated; Why the Show is Going on Hiatus
In this episode, Dan explains why mental training isnt quite the reason your daughter is struggling so much. And, the Good Advice podcast is going on Hiatus for a little while EP22 Why Mental
EP21 – Choosing a College Major Plus Overthrowing the Ball
In this episode, Dan gives advice on the different factors to consider when choosing a major as a college athlete did you know some majors are essentially not allowed if an EP21 Choosing a Coll
EP20 – Bad Luck for Softball Pitchers Plus The Value of On-Base Percentage
In this episode, Dan talks through good luck and bad luck scenarios for softball pitchers. Dan also discusses the value of on-base percentage for hitters and the importance of being disciplined at
EP19 – How to Help a Player with a Quiet Personality Play Aggressively & The Misconceptions of Pitching Velocity
In this episode, Dan discusses how to help a girl with a quiet personality play aggressively. Dan also talks through some of the misconceptions of pitching velocity as well as whats realistic EP19
EP18 – Can a Bad Attitude Get You Crossed Off a Recruiter’s List? Plus, The Role of Using Different Size Balls for Practice
Will your daughter get crossed off a recruiters list if she has a bad attitude? Dan talks through how the character of an athlete can play a big role in the recruiting EP18 Can a Bad Attitude Ge
EP17 – Should You Play on a Lesser Team that Allows More Playing Time? And, Do D1 Players Have Better Skills or are They Just Physically Better Athletes?
Should you play on a lesser team that allows more playing time? Dan gives helpful insight on things to consider when contemplating this question. Dan also discusses other factors that are important
EP16 – Mindset During a Slump in Softball & Lifting the Ball as a Hitter
When are you in a slump? When is it more than just a bad at-bat or two, or bad string of games? And, what do you do about it? Plus, Dan talks EP16 Mindset During a Slump in Softball & Lifting the
EP15 – Pinch Hitting Tips and Base stealing Do’s and Don’ts
When are good and bad times to try and steal bases in softball? Plus, hitting is hardespecially when coming off the bench. Dan gives tips for pinch hitters and coaches to try EP15 Pinch Hitting
EP14 – Softball Shoulder Injuries; Do Agility Ladders Work? Is Sport-Specific Training a Real Thing?
In this episode we cover common types of softball shoulder injuries and how softball players can train to prevent them. We also discuss the ever-popular agility ladder, and whether or not they EP14
EP13 – Throwing a Higher Fastball Percentage; Pitching Motion Blending with Throwing; Reading Foul Balls
What percentage of fastballs should softball pitchers throw? And, should they increase this percentage? Dan also talks about the windmill pitching motion blending with the throwing motion, and how pitchers can read … EP13 – Throwing a Higher Fastball ...