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  1. wjdempkowski

    Player and College Coaching Compatability ?s

    I am not sure if all things are being considered. Here is my take on it. Understand that at the collegiate level, the coaches are payed primarily to coach. These coaches have years of experience at the coaching level as their players have at playing. They have run into numerous situations...
  2. wjdempkowski

    Parents pushing too hard...

    I had a similar situation where I had a father, who was a travel ball coach, continually "instruct" his daughter during our high school games. I noticed a decline in her playing ability, and I asked her about it. Long story short, it came down to getting two different coaching techniques, the...
  3. wjdempkowski

    Stealing Defense

    Simple rotation right. Third stays back, short covers second, second covers first, first crashes. Pitcher covers left side. Modify if you like by having catcher come out, third base side and have pitcher cover home. I never like leaving a base uncovered by infielders. Our normal bunt...
  4. wjdempkowski

    Regarding the DP/Flex and courtesy runners

    So, according to the above rules interpretations. This should be legal. DP hits a single, arrives at first safely. Flex is inserted to run for DP. Flex is starting pitcher or has pitched in the previous half-inning. Flex advances to second safely, therefore earned the base. Courtesy runner...
  5. wjdempkowski

    Oregon and Coach Mike White = Impressive.

    I look at the decisions a little different. All of this is speculation, since I was not there, nor did I see the game. I am simply surmising on a "why" of the coach's decision. We have the first batter, who attempts a bunt. She failed to get it down. Now we call for a pinch hitter. She...
  6. wjdempkowski

    Regarding the DP/Flex and courtesy runners

    Since the DP is hitting for the flex, hasn't the flex, by normal account, earned the base that the DP was successful in securing? Provided of course, that the flex is entered before the courtesy runner. Now, what happens if, the flex is entered, reaches second, can the courtesy runner now be...
  7. wjdempkowski

    Regarding the DP/Flex and courtesy runners

    So here is my question. DP is a hard-hitting, slow-moving player. Flex is starting pitcher. DP hits a single, arrives at first safely. Enter the flex to run for DP. Can I now enter a courtesy runner for my pitcher(flex)?
  8. wjdempkowski

    How Important is High School Softball

    I think HS matters for this reason. VIDEO: Louisiana coach goes viral with ‘Daddy Ball’ speech on toughness | USA Today High School Sports
  9. wjdempkowski

    Difference between baseball and softball strategies.

    Much more difficult to do hidden ball tricks is softball. Baseball doesn't have to defend a slapper. Baseball doesn't have a look-back rule. Short game, or small ball is much more widely used in softball, so bunt defensive strategies are more widely implemented. Usually, softball teams have...
  10. wjdempkowski

    Idk

    Why? is a wonderful question. I expect my athletes to ask me "Why?", I almost demand that they do. Female athletes are thinkers. They analyze everything. It is a quality and trait I love about working with them. Once I convince an athlete that this is the most logical and efficient use of...
  11. wjdempkowski

    Long range TEAM hitting strategy

    How much impact am I making? I see my players for 3 hours a day, 6 days a week. So, let's look at the influence math. 24 days a month x 3 hours x 3 months equals 216 hours. Now, lets take an average travel ball team that practices 1 time a week for 52 weeks which equals 156 hours...
  12. wjdempkowski

    Long range TEAM hitting strategy

    Watch these two videos. They will help get you started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BnfGxArk8U https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0OGwzG84Oc&t=1586s
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    Setting up HS tryouts

    Hey Coach, Since you are finally seeing growth, I would suggest keeping all the players you can, that you feel could improve and offer merit the next few years. Remember, you are building a program. Now, I understand your concern about the bus size, or rather, the van size, so you can create...
  14. wjdempkowski

    Coaching

    If you are lifting, how can you be focusing on the player's development? If the purpose of lifting is to develop the player through strength conditioning, don't you think it is important that you are there to monitor, encourage, assist in proper form and technique, and ensure proper weight for...
  15. wjdempkowski

    Player Cuts for Middle School Team

    I would try this... Recruit two more and go to 18. Give every position two players. During practices, Team A will be on defense, Team B will be on offense. Next day, switch. You can do a lot of live situation, and game speed practicing. If you have an assistant, you can do infield/outfield...
  16. wjdempkowski

    The "Ten Commandments" of Softball

    I like them. My #9 was more for the bleacher coaches than the players.
  17. wjdempkowski

    The Right Reasons

    Hey Rod, I am extremely happy for you because I know the things you are doing will last far beyond the day she hangs up her cleats. I too, did as you. Dad and daughter traveling to tournaments, camps, clinics, and college visits. My wife is a soldier, so she deployed, traveled, and did her...
  18. wjdempkowski

    The "Ten Commandments" of Softball

    After you pointed out #2 and #6 I see exactly what you are talking about. I happen to love your #10. And for me, I say something similar to #3 every game, and if I could have it written in stone, I would. Maybe change #2 to "Thou shall act poised and professional in all times." Meaning...
  19. wjdempkowski

    The "Ten Commandments" of Softball

    I rewrote a few, let me know what you think. Ten Commandments of Softball 1.) Support thy teammates as you would have thy teammates support you. 2.) Honor thy umpires and their calls, right or wrong. 3.) Thou shalt not dwell in thy past, nor foresee thy future, for tis, this pitch that matters...
  20. wjdempkowski

    Numbers and Solutions

    I suggest this... Explain to the player that Softball is a team sport, and that she is playing for the name on the front of the jersey, not the name on the back. Therefore, having a number decide the outcome of your play means that you haven't grasped the true intent of Softball, and that is...

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