<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files]]>“Real Talk from the Travel Ball Dugout.

”Fast Pitch Files" is a travel fast pitch softball podcast where two coaches sit down and talk about the game they love. From tournament weekends and crazy game moments to practice ideas, coaching philosophies, and the ups and downs of travel ball, nothing is off limits.

Each episode mixes real softball knowledge and interviews with plenty of laughs as we share stories from the field, discuss player development, break down strategy, and talk about the things parents, players, and coaches experience every weekend at the ballpark.

Whether you're a coach, player, or travel ball parent, Fast Pitch Files gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fastpitch softball — one conversation at a time.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 28 May 2026 10:55:52 GMTSun, 08 Mar 2026 21:43:30 GMT60Fastpitch Files<p>“Real Talk from the Travel Ball Dugout.</p><p></p><p>”<b>Fast Pitch Files" </b>is a travel fast pitch softball podcast where two coaches sit down and talk about the game they love. From tournament weekends and crazy game moments to practice ideas, coaching philosophies, and the ups and downs of travel ball, nothing is off limits.</p><p></p><p>Each episode mixes real softball knowledge and interviews with plenty of laughs as we share stories from the field, discuss player development, break down strategy, and talk about the things parents, players, and coaches experience every weekend at the ballpark.</p><p></p><p>Whether you're a coach, player, or travel ball parent, <b>Fast Pitch Files</b> gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the world of fastpitch softball — one conversation at a time.</p>episodicFastpitch Filesrlchilders9@gmail.comno<![CDATA[FastPitch Files - Episode 11 - with special guest Shannon]]>In this episode, we sit down with a travel ball parent Shannon who has experienced the softball journey from multiple angles. With three daughters who have all played, and are currently playing, travel softball at different stages, she shares firsthand insight into the realities of balancing family life, team commitments, player development.

She also describes what parents should expect when entering the travel ball world, lessons learned over the years, how the game has changes and advice for families trying to navigate the craziness of tournaments, practices, and team transitions. Whether you are brand new to travel softball or have been around the game for years, this episode offers a real and relatable parent perspective that every softball family can connect with along with tons of laughs.

]]>70ae7fbd-539f-41a3-967c-6a4e07a6f756Tue, 26 May 2026 19:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode, we sit down with a travel ball parent Shannon who has experienced the softball journey from multiple angles. With three daughters who have all played, and are currently playing, travel softball at different stages, she shares firsthand insight into the realities of balancing family life, team commitments, player development. </p><p>She also describes what parents should expect when entering the travel ball world, lessons learned over the years, how the game has changes and advice for families trying to navigate the craziness of tournaments, practices, and team transitions. Whether you are brand new to travel softball or have been around the game for years, this episode offers a real and relatable parent perspective that every softball family can connect with along with tons of laughs. </p>no01:32:02FastPitch Files - Episode 11 - with special guest Shannonfull<![CDATA[FastPitch Files - Episode 10 - with Guest Coach Brandon]]>New Guest but a familiar face with Coach Brandon in the studio talking softball with us.

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction and Archery Shoot
  • 06:22 Emotional Impact of Youth Sports
  • 12:31 Safety and Learning Curve
  • 18:10 Coaching and Player Development
  • 26:39 Adjusting Expectations in Youth Sports
  • 37:24 The Importance of Practice and Player Progression
  • 01:02:17 Seeking Solutions: Rec Ball Challenges and Travel Team Practices
  • 01:10:41 Coaching Dynamics and Player Recruitment
  • 01:18:23 Balancing Recreational and Travel Teams
]]>3f1a8d48-f191-490a-a06e-cf5fde7291e8Tue, 19 May 2026 17:35:41 GMT<p>New Guest but a familiar face with Coach Brandon in the studio talking softball with us. </p><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and Archery Shoot</li><li>06:22 Emotional Impact of Youth Sports</li><li>12:31 Safety and Learning Curve</li><li>18:10 Coaching and Player Development</li><li>26:39 Adjusting Expectations in Youth Sports</li><li>37:24 The Importance of Practice and Player Progression</li><li>01:02:17 Seeking Solutions: Rec Ball Challenges and Travel Team Practices</li><li>01:10:41 Coaching Dynamics and Player Recruitment</li><li>01:18:23 Balancing Recreational and Travel Teams</li></ul>no01:31:40110FastPitch Files - Episode 10 - with Guest Coach Brandonfull<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files - Episode 9]]>00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

11:02 Tournament Structure and Administration

20:23 The Pressure of Being a Coach's Kid

30:15 Reflections on Coaching and Parenting

35:20 The Role of Competition in Youth Sports

49:26 Navigating the Challenges of Coaching Your Own Child

57:10 The Journey of Coaches and Their Kids

]]>45fbf517-4f0d-461a-84e1-0d871de566b2Wed, 13 May 2026 19:30:00 GMT<p>00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview</p><p>11:02 Tournament Structure and Administration</p><p>20:23 The Pressure of Being a Coach's Kid</p><p>30:15 Reflections on Coaching and Parenting</p><p>35:20 The Role of Competition in Youth Sports</p><p>49:26 Navigating the Challenges of Coaching Your Own Child</p><p>57:10 The Journey of Coaches and Their Kids</p>no01:05:0119Fastpitch Files - Episode 9full<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files - Episode 8 & a Tribute to "Eight" Coach Paul]]>Big tribute to "Eight" Coach Paul this week. If you watch anything this week, the end is pretty cool.

]]>c25e9508-4862-4f65-bf84-ef737e2e991aFri, 08 May 2026 19:31:37 GMT<p>Big tribute to "Eight" Coach Paul this week. If you watch anything this week, the end is pretty cool.</p>no01:29:1618Fastpitch Files - Episode 8 & a Tribute to "Eight" Coach Paulfull<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files - Episode 7]]>Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.

]]>221622e8-353d-484d-9b9f-300be6da8665Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:18:21 GMT<p><i>Fast Pitch Files</i> is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.</p>no01:35:1717Fastpitch Files - Episode 7full<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files - Episode 6]]>Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.

00:00 Welcome Back and Team Updates

12:04 Coaching Challenges and Emotional Resilience

21:29 Banana Ball Experience and Team Development

33:24 Reflections on Competitiveness and Emotional Growth

43:06 Navigating Emotions in Youth Sports

50:05 Understanding Commitment and Passion in Young Athletes

55:18 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation

01:01:02 Addressing Unacceptable Behavior in Youth Sports

01:10:32 The Impact of Coaches' Behavior on Young Athletes

01:23:54 sportsRecreation-intro-high-short.wav

]]>17500e8f-6bff-4307-b75f-09feb0faba43Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:25:39 GMT<p><b>Fast Pitch Files</b> is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.</p><p></p><p>00:00 Welcome Back and Team Updates</p><p>12:04 Coaching Challenges and Emotional Resilience</p><p>21:29 Banana Ball Experience and Team Development</p><p>33:24 Reflections on Competitiveness and Emotional Growth</p><p>43:06 Navigating Emotions in Youth Sports</p><p>50:05 Understanding Commitment and Passion in Young Athletes</p><p>55:18 The Importance of Multi-Sport Participation</p><p>01:01:02 Addressing Unacceptable Behavior in Youth Sports</p><p>01:10:32 The Impact of Coaches' Behavior on Young Athletes</p><p>01:23:54 sportsRecreation-intro-high-short.wav</p>no01:24:0316Fastpitch Files - Episode 6full<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files - Episode 5 - New Guest]]>Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.

]]>2a277641-885a-4c34-a275-80e900151ce0Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:00:00 GMT<p><b>Fast Pitch Files</b> is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.</p>no01:33:3015Fastpitch Files - Episode 5 - New Guestfull<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files - Episode 4]]>Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.

]]>b75d1b5b-e8b8-4356-9134-54752716aeb3Wed, 01 Apr 2026 02:00:27 GMT<p><b>Fast Pitch Files</b> is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.</p>no01:23:0514Fastpitch Files - Episode 4full<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files - Episode 3]]>Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.

]]>98c77420-8139-40de-b79c-9a43a5a67249Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:09:20 GMT<p><b>Fast Pitch Files</b> is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.</p>no01:06:3211Fastpitch Files - Episode 3full<![CDATA[Fast Pitch Files - Episode 2]]>Fast Pitch Files is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.

]]>29bb7f40-0eac-42f3-a344-144d140d4067Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:05:53 GMT<p><b>Fast Pitch Files</b> is a fun, honest, and insightful podcast where two travel softball coaches sit down and talk all things fastpitch. From tournament weekends and practice plans to player development, recruiting, and the wild stories that only happen in travel ball, the coaches share real experiences from inside the game. Whether you're a player, parent, or coach, this podcast mixes practical advice, competitive mindset, and plenty of laughs while diving into the ups and downs of the travel softball world.</p>no01:20:35Fast Pitch Files - Episode 2full<![CDATA[Fastpitch Files - Episode 1]]>The conversation covers topics such as the durability of softball bats, the transition from recreational softball to travel ball, and the role of coaching and leadership in softball. It delves into the differences between bat durability and pop, the challenges and considerations when transitioning from recreational to travel softball, and the importance of coaching and leadership in shaping the experience of young softball players. The conversation delves into the establishment of rules and codes of conduct, the challenges of starting a travel team, the importance of pitching in tournament ball, and the emotional and financial investment of coaching. It also explores the impact of team performance on coaching experiences and the decision to close practices to parents. Additionally, it highlights the role of coaches and parents in youth sports and the process of building a dedicated team. The conversation delves into the significant role of parents in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for young athletes. It explores challenges with parental involvement, coaching approaches for different age groups, and effective communication and conflict resolution with parents.

Takeaways

  • Bat Durability vs. Pop
  • Transition from Rec to Travel Ball
  • Coaching and Leadership in Softball Creating and enforcing rules and codes of conduct
  • Building and maintaining a dedicated team
  • Challenges of starting a travel team
  • The importance of pitching in tournament ball
  • The role of coaches and parents in youth sports
  • The emotional and financial investment of coaching
  • The impact of team performance on coaching experiences
  • The decision to close practices to parents Parental involvement in youth sports is significant
  • Creating a positive and supportive environment for young athletes is crucial

Chapters

  • 00:00 Coaching and Leadership in Softball
  • 01:04:15 The Decision to Close Practices to Parents
  • 01:09:42 Coaching Approach for Different Age Groups
]]>66ee4222-af39-490f-9b06-95ef3da18f0cSun, 08 Mar 2026 21:46:37 GMT<p>The conversation covers topics such as the durability of softball bats, the transition from recreational softball to travel ball, and the role of coaching and leadership in softball. It delves into the differences between bat durability and pop, the challenges and considerations when transitioning from recreational to travel softball, and the importance of coaching and leadership in shaping the experience of young softball players. The conversation delves into the establishment of rules and codes of conduct, the challenges of starting a travel team, the importance of pitching in tournament ball, and the emotional and financial investment of coaching. It also explores the impact of team performance on coaching experiences and the decision to close practices to parents. Additionally, it highlights the role of coaches and parents in youth sports and the process of building a dedicated team. The conversation delves into the significant role of parents in youth sports, emphasizing the importance of creating a positive and supportive environment for young athletes. It explores challenges with parental involvement, coaching approaches for different age groups, and effective communication and conflict resolution with parents.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Bat Durability vs. Pop</li><li>Transition from Rec to Travel Ball</li><li>Coaching and Leadership in Softball Creating and enforcing rules and codes of conduct</li><li>Building and maintaining a dedicated team</li><li>Challenges of starting a travel team</li><li>The importance of pitching in tournament ball</li><li>The role of coaches and parents in youth sports</li><li>The emotional and financial investment of coaching</li><li>The impact of team performance on coaching experiences</li><li>The decision to close practices to parents Parental involvement in youth sports is significant</li><li>Creating a positive and supportive environment for young athletes is crucial</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Coaching and Leadership in Softball</li><li>01:04:15 The Decision to Close Practices to Parents</li><li>01:09:42 Coaching Approach for Different Age Groups</li></ul>no01:30:2411Fastpitch Files - Episode 1full