Cross Training Softball

07/20/2025

It has been a hot-minute since I've posted. But here is my newest video on what I consider to be the Top 5 Most Important Aspects of a Popup.

As a coach, parent or player I'm sure you teach/think many different things about popups. For very new players catching that first popup is like a right of p...

07/06/2014

Be sure to subscribe to Fastpitch Magazine to catch the newest series I'm working on. These links are for a series on Slapping that I did early on:
Slapping Segment #1: http://youtu.be/-b11-h28LOI

Slapping Segment #2: http://youtu.be/ybKkt-aKgTo

Slapping Segment #3: http://youtu.be/bYPG4ZUPr0g

This video is part 1 in a 3 part series on Slapping. Be sure to check out my column "Getting Dirty with Coach Dalton" in Fastpitch Magazine for the accompany...

03/13/2014

In my latest blog post I pose the not so common question - What Kind of Bird Are You? http://www.crosstrainingsoftball.com/?p=892

03/13/2014

In my latest blog post I pose the not so common question - What Kind of Bird Are You? http://www.crosstrainingsoftball.com/?p=892

03/06/2014

Making the most of every moment I have. How about you?

01/24/2014

Don't focus on whether your cup is half full or empty that simply detracts from your growth and becoming a bigger cup
http://youtu.be/4BXytSxO6Qc

Don't let the world pigeon hole you into having your cup half full or half empty. Focus on becoming a bigger and bigger cup so that you have more room to gro...

01/19/2014

Normally I try to inspire my students but this video comes from their inspiring me.

It comes out of an admiration for how hard they work when they are alone during the off season while other players are goofing off.

Champions aren't made because of what happens on the last play in the championship game
... NO ...

Champions are made by the work they put in before the game ever starts so that they can't lose.
http://youtu.be/5-KCHIZCNzE

Championships games are determined by how much effort you put in ... not during the game but when you are alone. What are you doing now when nobody is lookin...

01/16/2014

Getting so fired up for the season. Can't wait for these views to accompany my girls lighting it up.

Wow what a sunset at Doug Spears Field!

01/13/2014

Great day shooting video today for Fastpitch Magazine. Caitlin and Walker were sensational as we shot my series on sliding. These young ladies are phenomenal and of course they love to GET DIRTY!!!!

http://youtu.be/QuzEEFpoIFI

10/11/2013

08/05/2013

Congratulations to Atlanta Vipers - Berry ... 16A ASA/USA National Champions! The Vipers went undefeated in Sunnyvale, CA, including a 9-5 win over Sacramento's Lady Magic in the Championship Game. Way to go, ladies!

08/05/2013

Congratulations to Meghan Rud, Laine Simmons,Kinsley Jennings and the rest of the amazing thing ladies of the Vipers Berry who are now the 16U A National Champions.