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10/20/2016

Veteran sports parent Michelle Smith offers up some practical knowledge about the pitfalls of becoming a single-sport athlete too soon.

04/18/2016

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12/05/2015

When it comes to tournament performance, most of us understand and value the importance of practice, sleep, and proper nutrition. Over my own playing career and now in my coaching career, I have developed these 6 Secret Weapons for Top Fastpitch Tournament Performance that go beyond the basics; but are still incredibly easy to implement. If you have any questions, leave a comment!

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When it comes to tournament performance, most of us understand and value the importance of practice, sleep, and proper nutrition.  Over my own playing career and now in my coaching career, I have developed these 6 Secret Weapons for Top Fastpitch Tournament Performance that go beyond the basics; but…

11/02/2015

Work Ethic is Not Dead.

You aren’t where you want to be.
You know you are capable of so much more.
You show up to every practice and game,
but still…you just don’t feel like you are “getting better”.

If this sounds familiar, you might be focusing too much on the result and not enough on the actual process that will get you there. You have to learn to love hard work if you want to survive.

*Work Ethic : a belief in the moral benefit and importance of hard work and its inherent ability to strengthen character.

Cultivate your work ethic and raise your standards. You are capable of more, get out of your own way, put in the work, and have faith. You will get there.

10/30/2015

So inspirational!!

09/28/2015

I am always surprised the number of "elite level" softball players I meet with that want to throw harder or experience chronic shoulder pain and 9 TIMES OUT OF 10 they cannot properly retract their shoulder blades.
**Grab a band and try out my favorite exercise for strengthening, mobilizing, and assessing upper back strength...W's!

Inability to properly retract the shoulder blades will lead to flaws in form while throwing, hitting, and training that place stress on structures not designed to take the load. (HINT: Pain indicates an issue and should not be overlooked if long term health and development are important to you.)

"Commit to taking care of your arm and it will take care of you." Start with 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps with a moderate resistance band. Leave a comment if you have any questions! :)

09/21/2015

Don't let the cuteness fool you...

cuteness!

08/18/2015

Hey Guys! I hope your summer season went well and you are making a smooth transition into the fall. Remember, listen to your body and give it the rest it needs. Rest and recovery are a part of the process, just like training and practice. Lately, I've been getting a lot of questions regarding the services I provide, both in the Phoenix area and online. [ 151 more words. ]

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Hey Guys!  I hope your summer season went well and you are making a smooth transition into the fall.  Remember, listen to your body and give it the rest it needs.  Rest and recovery are a part of the process, just like training and practice.    Lately, I’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding…

07/16/2015

If you haven't read this yet, READ IT NOW and then share it with your teammates. The Queen of Explosive Pitching nailed it!!

From one softball player to another, I wanted to give you a few things to do and know that can help you become the best softball player you can be. Here are 10 things to know as a softball player (no matter your age or level). 1.Take Care of Your Glove. Your glove should not …

06/20/2015

Access online tools to connect with coaches who have open roster spots. It only takes 2 minutes to get your free profile in front of 42,000 college coaches.

05/20/2015

During my high school and college softball years, I definitely struggled with nutrition. Constantly traveling, eating out, and living at the ball fields makes it easy to neglect your nutrition when you don't have a game plan for FUELING.

Now as a coach, I see players struggling with the same issues maintaining high energy, focus, and consistently performing their best during tournaments.

The Tournament Nutrition Guide will show you how softball athletes need to structure their nutrition to maximize their performance on the field despite fatigue, heat, and a grueling schedule!

I've been working on this project for a while now and I am so happy with the results my players (and the coaching staff) are seeing! :) Click the link below to get your FREE WEEKEND MEAL PLAN from the guide!

www.JennaStraight.com/tng

**Don't forget to SHARE this with others in your softball family/team!

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