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Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast
Everything Fastpitch is a podcast hosted by Coach Tory Acheson and Coach Don McKinlay. Tory and Don are former college coaches that are now full time instructors and travel ball coaches. Since retiring form active collegiate coaching they have committed themselves to providing educational materials to the fastpitch community. This podcast is one of the resources they are providing. Their website has 500+ blog posts and they have a YouTube channel. All of these cover fastpitch softball from coaching and training beginner athletes up through college athletes. It is a great resource for players, parents and coaches. Whether it be training tips, mental aspects, coaching methods, recruiting etc. it is all covered, hence the name Everything Fastpitch.
Episodes
714 episodes
Help with players ignoring instructions / Interview about recruiting and a new app / Body Language
Coach Tory and Coach Don preview episode 412, thank patrons, and share USA Softball Hall of Fame news honoring Monica Abbott and the Raybestos Brakettes. City of the Week is Madison, Wisconsin, and a Player of the Week recognized for work ethic...
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Opinions from other podcasters / Time-Limit games and wasted time / Coaches self-evaluation tool
Coach Tory and Coach Don preview episode 411 and note that UCLA’s Kelly Inouye-Perez has become the winningest coach in UCLA softball history. City of the week is Baton Rouge, Louisiana. A listener asks why Liberty isn’t ranked in the D1 softba...
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Pitcher Warm-Up Time / Podcaster Interview / It's Not "D1 or Bust" / Have a Practice Plan
Coach Tory and Coach Don open episode 410 with a show rundown. Tory issues corrections: when last week’s undefeated Power Four teams segment released, North Carolina and Grand Canyon were also unbeaten. This week’s City of the Week is Spartanbu...
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Shifts in Division 1 Recruiting / "Non-Parent Coaches" / Rotating Players Every Inning / Picking a Bat
Coach Tory and Coach Don preview and record Everything Fast Pitch episode 409 via Zoom, highlighting a listener-driven show and thanking supporters on patreon.com/everythingfastpitch. In the warmup “Did You Know,” they note three Division I und...
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More on field coaches in college / Sports Illustrated Article / Sara Mosley Interview / Batting Practice
Coach Tory and Coach Don welcome you to Episode 408 of Everything Fast Pitch. In “Did You Know,” they cover an NCAA rule change allowing all institutional staff in baseball/softball to provide technical and tactical instruction through the end ...
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Prioritize Player Development / Sara Mosley Interview / Anna Nickel of GameChanger Interview / Practice the difficult
In this action-packed episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don cover multiple topics. They introduce the City of the Week and Player of the Week and discuss the feedback from a listener about the importance ...
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Coaching a skill you are weak at / Skipping Practices for Games / Backing Up is not optional
In episode 406 of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don delve into several listener-driven topics and provide insights into effective softball coaching and team management strategies. The lead-off segment t...
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College Camp Challenges for multi-position players /Interview with new podcasters / Model Good Behavior
This episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep features Coach Tory and Coach Don discussing several engaging segments. They cover the 'Did You Know' with preseason D1 softball rankings and emphasize the dominance of teams like Oklahom...
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Judging Coaches / D1 Softball with Justin McLeod / Coaches, you can't do it by yourself
In this week's episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coaches Tory and Don record their 404th episode, packed with insightful content. The warmup segment reveals news about AUSL professional softball team locations, including the ...
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Discussion with Justin McLeod of D1Softball / What is "Recruiting Evaluation Period"? / What to prioritize in practices
In this episode of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coaches Tory and Don discuss a variety of topics. They begin with a warmup segment that includes 'Did You Know?', city of the week, player of the week, equipment tip of the week, an...
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Do college coaches use geography in recruiting? / Preparing for the season / Getting into umpiring / Focus on what to do right
In this week's episode of Everything Fast Pitch, Coach Tory and Coach Don connect to record episode 402, marking the beginning of the 2026 season. The discussion covers several key segments, including the warmup segment featuring City of the We...
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Looking into the future for 2026
In this New Year's Week mini episode of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, the focus is on the outlook for 2026 in college softball. Coach Tory reflects on the growing viewership and success of the Women's College World Series and othe...
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Merry Christmas and there is a lot to be thankful for in women's sports
In this week's Christmas edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, the host reflects on the past year and expresses gratitude for the progress in women's sports coverage. The episode highlights significant improvements in the visibil...
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Re-lace a glove question / Interview with author Steve Dickey / Involve players in charitable activities
In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don celebrate their 401st episode and reflect on the significant milestone of having 700 total podcast episodes including mini-pods and prediction shows. T...
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Coping with Faster Pitching / Long Term Coaches Retiring / Improve Athleticism / Get there Early
In the 400th episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don celebrate their milestone and discuss a variety of topics. They highlight NiJaree Canady’s inclusion in Forbes' 30 under 30 list, celebrate Chicago, Illi...
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Impact of Misconduct / Switching Teams Advice / Positive Coaching over Fear-Based
This episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, hosted by Coach Tory and Coach Don, covers various segments including City of the Week, Player of the Week, and Equipment Tip of the Week. The lead-off segment discusses recent incidents...
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Viewership Surges / Impact of Money / Coach Interview / Holiday Gifts / It's not always a physical problem
In episode 398 of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don discuss various topics via Zoom, as Coach Don is in Canada. The warmup segment includes a 'Did You Know' about record-setting TV ratings for softball events, V...
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Line Drive Hitters and Recruiting / Interview with a Jr College Coach / Mount Rushmore Project / Technology in Training
In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory discusses the podcast agenda for episode 397, including segments such as 'Did You Know,' City of the Week, player of the week, equipment tip, and a listener question...
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Showcasing Players / Mount Rushmore Coaches / Consider Mental Aspect of Player's Unhappiness / Use Video Effectively
In this episode of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don discuss various segments including the warm-up section with the 'Did You Know?' fact featuring the Georgia Dugout Club's Senior All-Star Games at Truist Par...
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Stats feedback / AUSL Announcement / Respect Fields / Parents, don't run off coaches
In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don prepare for their 395th episode. The warmup segment includes City of the Week, Player of the Week, an equipment tip, and an intriguing listener question. A li...
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Large strike zones / Pro baseball player showing character / Group emphasizing fun over winning / Players required to report training activities
In this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Don cover a variety of topics in episode 394. The show starts with a warmup segment featuring the City of the Week, Player of the Week, equipment tip, and an int...
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Game Performance vs Practice / Knowing Limits of Players / Mount Rushmore Project
In this episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Don and Coach Tory discuss several segments, including the City of the Week, Player of the Week, and an Equipment Tip of the Week. They address a listener's question about impro...
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College coaches are judged with a short attention span / Include hitting even in short practices / Managing feedback / Practices and training are preparation for "Test Day"
Welcome to this week's edition of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep with Coach Tory and Coach Don. The episode covers various segments, including highlights like 'Did You Know?', which discusses the rapid changes in collegiate spor...
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Financial landscape of women's sports / Post-game/practice stretching / Lower-tier pitcher on a top-tier team / Bunting - Confidence Matters
In this week's edition of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don cover a variety of compelling topics. The episode opens with updates on the Milwaukee Brewers' playoff status, delving into the legacy of Bob Uecker....
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Balancing Multi-Sport Athletes / Measuring Player Development / Coaching to win vs coaching not to lose
In this week's edition of 'Everything Fast Pitch' by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory flies solo as he records episode 390. The episode covers several segments: a warmup discussing the upcoming Mary Nutter Classic featuring the Japanese Olympic team...
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