Educate Yourself
Next to softball, reading is my big interest in life. I once read that if you're going to invest in just one thing, invest in yourself. Educate yourself so that you can make knowledgable choices and decisions in life.
Softball Drills - Learn about different drills coaches may use. Perhaps you'll be able to utilize some of these drills at home to improve your daughter's softball performance.
Sports Articles - Read about speed training, how to deal with slumps, why attitude is important, and more. Many times coaches use these articles to share with their team. Feel free to print them out for your child.
Pitching Resources - If you're daughter is like mine and wants to learn how to pitch, here are some of my favorite pitching resources.
FastpitchVisionTraining.com - Learn more about vision training at this website. Get a few simple vision training exercises too!
Sports Psychology Tips for Sports Parents - Give your child the best softball experience possible. Remember these important tips.
Money for College - Competition for athletic scholaraships is fierce. If you daughter doesn't get a full ride, you want to be prepared. Find out where else you can get money to help pay for college.
College Recruiting Tips - If there's any chance your child may continute their sport in college, check out our FREE College Recruiting tips to make sure your child is on track for their future.
Get Training Aids that teach YOU How to Help Your Daughter
1-on-1 E-Training - Get softball specific training for your daughter. Includes 24/7 access to your own personal trainer. For about a dollar a day, your daughter can get training help specific to softball. Take a free tour today.
Strength Training for Females - Focused 100% on Improving the Strength, Speed, Endurance, and Agility FOR ALL FEMALE ATHLETES. Instant access to this training program for your daughter.
Speed Experts - Get the most comprehensive speed training resource around. Includes:
Check it out risk-free for 90 days
Help your daughter Become a more powerful athlete
Improved Hitting for Girls Softball - Learn to help your daughter with hitting. This book contains easy to understand explanations. By Bobby Simpson of Higher Ground Softball.
Mental Training for Improved Performance - We do so much training for the physical aspect of the game. But as Yogi Berra once said, "Baseball is 90% mental -- the other half is physical." Find out more about improving that part of your child's game. Free newsletter and free training session available.
FastpitchVisionTraining.com - The best teams and athletes are using it. Now you can get softball vision training for your daughter. Try it free for 7 full days.
Staying Sane
Being a sports parent takes organization and determination. How you do stay sane with all the practices, games, and other meetings going on? Check out my fastpitch blog post Softball Parent - Staying Sane. Feel free to comment and leave any additional tips you feel may be beneficial to other softball parents!
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Fundraising Ideas
Does your DD's team need to raise cash? Don't forget to check out our page of Softball Fundraising Ideas!
Finding a Private Instructor
Many sports moms and dads want to give their child extra training and possibly an extra edge by hiring a private instructor. One way to start your search is by using Google.
Google - Go ahead and "google" the following terms:
- fastpitch softball instructors
- fast pitch softball instructors
- fastpitch instructor
- fast pitch instructor
- private softball instructors
- private softball lessons
- softball academy
You get the idea. There are many different terms that will bring up different lists of softball instruction providers across the country. Some websites have FAQ's. Take time to read through the different questions other parents have asked and get an idea of what to look for in an instructor or training facility.
Additional Resources
FastpitchParents.com - a site devoted completely to you, a committed fastpitch softball parent.
Mommy Tips
Inspirational Sports Quotes - includes Tips for Parents in the "How to Use Quotes" section
Engraved To Last - Gift your DD some love ~ reward her with a personalized softball gift.
Pre-Wrap.com - Whether you want to keep your hair out of your face during a game or protect your skin from sticky tape, check out Pre-Wrap.com!
Unique Fundraising Idea - Is your daughter's team looking for a new idea to raise funds? Try Custom Silicone Wristbands ~ Silicone wristbands are so popular right now, your team will have fun selling these. Plus, they can be personalized with your team name for a one-of-a-kind fundraising opportunity.
