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MAC Pitching Pitching coach in North Alabama! Former D1 Pitcher w/ Human development background
Development focused!! All ages are welcome!

07/31/2026

The hardest part about learning something new isn’t usually the skill itself.

It’s the discomfort.

The awkward feeling when your body doesn’t move the way your brain wants it to.
The frustration of feeling worse before you feel better.
The temptation to go back to what feels “normal.”

As a pitcher, changing mechanics can make you feel like you’ve forgotten how to throw. Your velocity might dip. Your accuracy might disappear for a while. It feels uncomfortable because your body is breaking old habits and building new ones.

But that’s exactly what growth looks like.

Your body learns through repetition. Every correct rep creates a new pattern. Eventually, what once felt awkward becomes natural. The movement becomes automatic; not because it happened overnight, but because you stayed consistent when it wasn’t comfortable.

Don’t judge your progress by how good you feel on Day 1.

Judge it by whether you’re willing to keep showing up.

The athletes who improve the most aren’t always the most talented. They’re the ones willing to be uncomfortable long enough to become better.

Growth is uncomfortable.
Mastery is earned.
Trust the process.

What’s one skill you’ve struggled with at first that eventually became second nature?

07/29/2026

Quality Reps > Quantity Reps

One of the biggest questions I get from parents is:

“How many pitches should my daughter be throwing?”

The better question is:

“How many quality pitches is she throwing?”

Muscle memory isn’t built by throwing hundreds of pitches. It’s built by repeating the correct movement over and over until her body no longer has to think about it.

A lot of people ask, “How many reps does it take to build muscle memory?”

The truth is, there isn’t a magic number.

Some coaches say 300. Others say 3,000. Some even say 10,000.

What we do know is that your brain learns from consistent, correct repetitions. Every quality rep strengthens the movement pattern. Every poor rep strengthens the wrong one.

When working on the snap and developing body awareness, every rep should have a purpose.

Ask yourself:
✔️ Did she feel the ball come off her fingertips?
✔️ Did she create the spin she wanted?
✔️ Did her body move the way it was supposed to?
✔️ Did she finish in a strong, balanced position?

If the answer is no, don’t just throw another pitch hoping it fixes itself. Slow down, make the adjustment, and repeat the correct movement.

I’d rather see a pitcher throw 30 intentional pitches than 300 mindless ones.

A great goal is 25–50 quality snap reps and 20–40 game-speed pitches with a specific focus, done 4–6 days a week. That consistent practice is what helps the movement become automatic over time.

Consistency builds confidence.

Intentional repetitions build muscle memory.

And body awareness allows a pitcher to make adjustments without someone telling her what she did wrong.

Your body doesn’t remember what you meant to do … it remembers what you repeatedly do. So make every rep count

07/28/2026

There seems to be this idea that once you commit to Division I softball, you’ve “made it.”

The reality? That’s just the beginning.

People see the game days, the uniforms, the scholarships, the social media posts, and the wins. They don’t always see what happens behind closed doors.

The transfer portal has completely changed college athletics. Players are constantly fighting for roster spots. Coaches have more options than ever. Every year can feel like you’re having to prove yourself all over again.

Then there’s the part that people don’t like talking about.

Sometimes athletes experience incredible support from coaches and medical staffs.

Sometimes they don’t.

Some athletes are believed when they’re hurt. Others are told to push through. Some are built up. Others lose confidence because of how they’re spoken to or treated. Mental health, injuries, pressure, expectations, and the business side of college athletics can take a toll that people on the outside never see.

None of this means Division I softball is bad.

Because there are incredible parts too.

It teaches discipline.

It teaches accountability.

It teaches resilience.

It teaches you how to work when you’re exhausted, how to handle failure, how to be a teammate, and how to keep showing up even when things aren’t going your way.

Looking back, there were moments that nearly broke me.

There were days I questioned myself.

There were times I felt unheard.

There were injuries that changed everything.

But if you asked me today if I’d do it all over again…

My answer would still be yes.

Not because it was easy.

Not because everything was fair.

But because I refused to give up on myself.

The biggest lesson I learned wasn’t how to throw a softball.

It was learning what kind of hard I was willing to endure.

Every path is hard.

Playing Division I is hard.

Walking away is hard.

Starting over is hard.

You don’t get to avoid hard things in life.

You just have to decide which “hard” is worth it to you.

For me, finishing what I started, even through the setbacks, injuries, disappointments, and victories.. everything was worth it.

If you’re chasing this dream, don’t let social media fool you into thinking it’s perfect.

Go into it with open eyes.

Ask questions.

Find coaches who care about you as a person, not just as a player.

Advocate for yourself.

And remember that your worth has never been determined by a roster, a scholarship, a coach’s opinion, or a stat sheet.

Division I softball gave me some of the hardest years of my life.

It also gave me some of the greatest lessons I’ll ever carry.

And for that, I’ll always be grateful.

07/27/2026

The landscape of college softball is changing, and if your dream is to play at the Power 4 or Division I level, it’s important to understand what that means.

With the recent NCAA roster changes, college coaches have fewer spots to work with. That doesn’t mean opportunities are gone…it means every roster spot matters even more.

So what does that mean for recruits?

—> You have to become a complete athlete.
Velocity helps, but so do command, consistency, athleticism, and being coachable.

—> Your character matters.
Coaches are investing in people, not just players. They want athletes who compete hard, respond well to adversity, communicate, and make their teammates better.

—> Recruiting starts before the recruiting process.
How you practice, how you treat teammates, how you handle failure, and how you carry yourself when nobody is watching all become part of your reputation.

—> Development beats chasing exposure.
Instead of playing every tournament possible, spend time actually getting better. A coach can’t recruit potential they never see because you’re stuck at the same level year after year.

For younger athletes with dreams of playing Power 4 or Division I softball:

Don’t let these changes discourage you.

Let them motivate you.

The girls who continue to develop their skills, become stronger mentally and physically, compete with confidence, and truly love the process will still have opportunities.

The goal hasn’t changed.

The standard has simply gotten higher.

Control what you can control, commit to improving every day, and let your work speak louder than the noise surrounding recruiting.

07/20/2026

The mound has a funny way of teaching you about life.

Some days, everything clicks. Other days, nothing seems to go your way. You’ll throw your best and still give up a hit. You’ll work hard and not see results as fast as you’d like. That’s part of the game.

The lesson isn’t to avoid hard things; it’s to learn how to keep showing up anyway.

Every challenge you face on the field is building something bigger than a better pitcher. It’s building resilience, confidence, discipline, and the ability to handle adversity. Those are qualities that will stay with you long after your playing days are over.

Dig deep. Trust the work you’ve put in. Keep moving forward, even when it’s uncomfortable.

Because the athletes who learn to handle hard things early don’t just become better pitchers, they become stronger people.

Keep showing up. Your future self will thank you.

07/13/2026

Your mindset is setting the tone before you ever throw a pitch.

Have you ever noticed how one negative thought turns into five?

“I can’t throw strikes.”
“I’m pitching terrible.”
“I’m letting my team down.”

Before you know it, you’re no longer competing… you’re fighting your own mind.

The truth is, your brain believes what you repeatedly tell it.

A negative mindset doesn’t guarantee a bad performance, but it makes it much harder to perform at your best.

A confident, positive mindset doesn’t guarantee success either, but it gives you the best chance to respond, adjust, and compete.

So how do you challenge negative thoughts?

➡️ Recognize them. Catch yourself when your inner voice starts spiraling.

➡️ Question them. Is this thought actually true, or is it just how I feel in this moment?

➡️ Replace them. Instead of “I can’t throw a strike,” try “I’ve thrown thousands of strikes. Trust my training.”

➡️ Reset. Take a deep breath, focus on your next target, and commit to the next pitch.

One bad pitch doesn’t define your inning.
One bad inning doesn’t define your game.
One bad game doesn’t define your season.

The best pitchers aren’t the ones who never have negative thoughts.

They’re the ones who don’t let those thoughts stay in control.

Win the battle in your mind, and you’ll give yourself the opportunity to win on the field.

07/10/2026

One tool I like using with my pitchers is the spin trainer (ball on a stick). While it may look simple, it's designed to help athletes understand one of the most important parts of pitching: release.

This drill helps pitchers:

✅ Develop fingertip awareness

✅ Understand how spin is created

✅ Improve release consistency

✅ Learn the difference between pitch spins

This tool allows athletes to slow things down, focus on the details, and learn what a clean release should actually feel like.

Every pitch gets its movement from the way the fingers come off the ball. The better a pitcher understands that release, the better chance they have of creating cleaner spin, more movement, and greater consistency in the circle.

Before you can command movement, you have to understand how to create it.

07/09/2026

The Difference Between Nervous and Unprepared

A lot of pitchers confuse these two feelings.
And it changes how they compete.

Being nervous means you care.
Your body is alert, your energy is up, and, your mind is aware of the moment.
That’s not a problem.
That’s readiness.

Being unprepared feels different.
It’s not just energy; it’s uncertainty:

“I’m not sure what I’m doing today”
“I haven’t done this enough in practice”
“I don’t trust my mechanics under pressure”

That’s where performance starts to slip.

Here’s the key difference:
Nervous athletes have done the work; they just have to settle into it.
Unprepared athletes are trying to find answers in real time.

One leads to focus.
The other leads to doubt.

The goal isn’t to eliminate nerves.
It’s to eliminate surprises.
Because when you’re prepared, nerves don’t control you; they just show up with you.

Confidence isn’t the absence of pressure.
It’s knowing you’ve already been here in practice before you ever get there in a game.

Work Ethic = Training + Recovery + ConsistencyMost people define work ethic as just how hard you train.But in pitching, ...
07/08/2026

Work Ethic = Training + Recovery + Consistency

Most people define work ethic as just how hard you train.
But in pitching, that’s only one piece of the equation.
Real work ethic is built on three things:

Training

What you do when you’re in the work:
Bullpens with intention
Mechanical reps, not just random throws
Strength work that supports pitching
Competing with purpose, not just effort

Recovery

What you do when you’re not throwing:
Arm care done consistently
Rest that actually restores the body
Sleep that supports performance
Knowing when to back off before breakdown happens

Consistency

What connects everything together:
Showing up even on off days
Repeating good habits over time
Not letting emotions dictate effort
Staying disciplined when results fluctuate

Without all three, work ethic falls apart.

Training without recovery leads to breakdown
Recovery without training leads to stagnation
Both without consistency leads to inconsistency

Elite pitchers don’t just work harder. They work smarter, recover better, and repeat it longer than everyone else.

That’s the difference.

07/07/2026

Pitching isn’t a once a week commitment.

A lesson each week is a great start, but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. The pitchers who make the biggest jumps are the ones who keep working when no one is watching.

- They do their drills at home.
- They complete their strength workouts.
- They focus on the little details.
- They spend time in the heat.
- They repeat the same movement hundreds, sometimes thousands of times until it becomes second nature.

Those small choices don’t seem like much on any given day, but they add up.

Improvement isn’t built in a one hour lesson. It’s built in every rep between lessons.

As a coach, I can teach mechanics, create a plan, and guide your development. But I can’t do the work for you.

And that’s the beautiful part.

Because when all of those hours, drills, sore muscles, and frustrating days finally come together… when the velocity jumps, the spin gets sharper, the command improves, or you accomplish a goal you’ve been chasing…

There’s no better feeling.

Trust the process. Stay consistent. The work always shows.

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