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The Science Behind Pitching with Dana Sorensen
Join us as we sit down with three-time All-American pitcher and former USA National Team member, Dana Sorensen. Dana shares her incredible journey from Stanford to her work today as the founder of Sorensen Elite, where she coaches the next generation of athletes.
Dana offers fascinating insights into why softball pitching is unlike any other sport and why overuse in youth pitchers can lead to long-term injuries.
Sorensen also touches on the importance of strength training, pitch metrics, and why there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach to mastering the game.
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Eight Elimination Games and a National Championship with Scott Smith
zhlédnutí 223Před dnem
In this special "National Champions Edition" of The Car Ride Home Podcast, host Jami Lobpries is joined by Scott Smith, head coach of the Texas Bombers 18U, to dive deep into their historic run at the Alliance Fastpitch Championship Series (AFCS). Fresh off their 18U national championship victory, Scott shares behind-the-scenes insights into the team's journey, recounting everything from the cr...
Cambree Creager and Townsen Thomas Press Conference AFCS 2024 || Texas Bombers Gold
zhlédnutí 167Před měsícem
Texas Bombers Gold players Cambree Creager and Townsen Thomas discuss their team's performance in a tight, extra-innings game. They highlight the importance of team energy, defensive support, and staying focused under pressure. The players emphasize their strong team chemistry and ability to fight back in tough situations. They also look ahead to their upcoming match against Impact Gold, stress...
Gabby Garcia and Corri Hicks Press Conference AFCS 2024 || OC Batbusters Stith
zhlédnutí 752Před měsícem
OC Batbusters Stith players Gabby Garcia and Corri Hicks discuss their team's performance in the tournament, including bouncing back from a loss. They emphasize the importance of trust, teamwork, and maintaining composure under pressure. The seniors reflect on their last travel ball experience and their upcoming game against Corona Angels. They highlight their pitching staff's strength and the ...
Taylor Shumaker Press Conference AFCS 2024 || OC Batbusters Stith
zhlédnutí 479Před měsícem
OC Batbusters Stith player Taylor Shumaker discusses her team's journey in the tournament, emphasizing team dynamics, leadership roles, and the pressure of upholding their reputation. She highlights the importance of trust among teammates, their approach to challenging games, and the performance of younger players. Shumaker also shares her excitement about playing for the University of Florida ...
Ella McDowell and Saylor Timmerman Press Conference AFCS 2024 || Impact Gold Jackson 18u
zhlédnutí 79Před měsícem
Impact Gold Jackson players Saylor Timmerman and Ella McDowell discuss their team's recent dominant performance, highlighting their pitching strategy and offensive teamwork. They express excitement about playing alongside future college teammates and emphasize the importance of having fun and maintaining team energy. The players also reflect on carrying on the Impact Gold Jackson legacy and wha...
KC Jackson, Gabe Castillo and Jordan Jackson Press Conference AFCS 2024 || Impact Gold Jackson 18u
zhlédnutí 73Před měsícem
Impact Gold Jackson 18U coaching staff(KC Jackson, Gabe Castillo, Jordan Jackson) discusses their team's performance in the tournament, highlighting their ability to come from behind and play great situational softball. Head coach KC Jackson emphasizes the importance of letting players be themselves and keeping the game simple. The coaches also praise their organization's development system and...
Aleena Garcia and Miali Guachino Press Conference AFCS 2024 || Corona Angels Tyson 18U
zhlédnutí 143Před měsícem
Corona Angels Tyson players Aleena Garcia and Miali Guachino discuss their team's performance in the tournament, highlighting their strong defense and pitching. They emphasize the importance of team energy and confidence. Aleena Garcia talks about her grand slam approach, while Miali Guachino describes the pitching staff's strategy. Both seniors express their determination to win the AFCS champ...
Marty Tyson Press Conference AFCS 2024 || Corona Angels Tyson 18U
zhlédnutí 211Před měsícem
Join us in our 2024 AFCS Press Conference series where we provide post-game interviews with some of the top players and coaches in the country. Coach Marty discusses his team's performance in the tournament, highlighting their strong pitching staff and defensive play. He reflects on the team's journey from championship to the current final four appearance. Marty emphasizes the team's core value...
2024 All Star Team Announcement Show
zhlédnutí 1,6KPřed 2 měsíci
2024 All Star Team Announcement Show
Believing in Yourself with Teagan Kavan
zhlédnutí 379Před 2 měsíci
Teagan Kavan, a standout pitcher for the University of Texas, had an impressive freshman season, earning accolades such as Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Top 10 finalist for National Freshman of the Year, and a spot on the Women's College World Series All-Tournament Team. In this insightful conversation, Teagan reflects on her journey from Iowa travel ball to becoming a key player for the Longhor...
Overcoming the Yips and Performance Anxiety with Eileen Canney Linnehan
zhlédnutí 182Před 2 měsíci
In this episode, we sit down with Eileen Canney Linnehan to discuss yips, performance anxiety and overcoming mental blocks as softball players. Linnehan is a former Northwestern All-American pitcher and professional player in both Japan and the NPF. Eileen shares her personal journey with the yips. Now, as the founder of ECL Consulting, she helps athletes overcome performance anxiety and mental...
Alliance Fastpitch LIVE Panel talks about practice and pre-game warmup ideas for youth teams
zhlédnutí 86Před 3 měsíci
We're talking about practice! Panel session at the 2024 Alliance Fastpitch LIVE Coaches Summit Selena Patterson - Atlanta Vipers Ryan Taylor - Aces Fastpitch Kevin Shelton - Texas Glory
Marty Tyson explains how the transfer portal is affecting recruiting in travel softball
zhlédnutí 314Před 3 měsíci
Marty Tyson explains how the transfer portal is affecting recruiting in travel softball
Becoming the Best Version of You with Dena Tyson-Slye
zhlédnutí 203Před 3 měsíci
Becoming the Best Version of You with Dena Tyson-Slye
A Legacy of Service with Ali Newland
zhlédnutí 161Před 4 měsíci
A Legacy of Service with Ali Newland
On and Off the Field with Haylie McCleney and Sam Fischer
zhlédnutí 106Před 4 měsíci
On and Off the Field with Haylie McCleney and Sam Fischer
Sacrifices, Support, and Success with Maria Jennings
zhlédnutí 188Před 4 měsíci
Sacrifices, Support, and Success with Maria Jennings
Beyond Defense with Morgan Stuart - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 184Před 5 měsíci
Beyond Defense with Morgan Stuart - The Car Ride Home Podcast
The Alliance Academy - your virtual hub of fastpitch information
zhlédnutí 92Před 5 měsíci
The Alliance Academy - your virtual hub of fastpitch information
Building Team Bonds with Suzy Willemssen - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 114Před 5 měsíci
Building Team Bonds with Suzy Willemssen - The Car Ride Home Podcast
At the Plate with Amanda Lorenz - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 118Před 5 měsíci
At the Plate with Amanda Lorenz - The Car Ride Home Podcast
Alliance Fastpitch Founders Story on Coaching Youth Softball - Stith, Rico & Smith
zhlédnutí 464Před 5 měsíci
Alliance Fastpitch Founders Story on Coaching Youth Softball - Stith, Rico & Smith
The Winning Mindset with Jeremy Higdon - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 127Před 6 měsíci
The Winning Mindset with Jeremy Higdon - The Car Ride Home Podcast
The Power of 'I Am' with Ashlie Rowley - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 81Před 7 měsíci
The Power of 'I Am' with Ashlie Rowley - The Car Ride Home Podcast
Framing the Game with Jade Hewitt - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 81Před 7 měsíci
Framing the Game with Jade Hewitt - The Car Ride Home Podcast
Anger for Greatness with Sierra Romero - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 358Před 9 měsíci
Anger for Greatness with Sierra Romero - The Car Ride Home Podcast
All In, All the Time with Cat Osterman - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 255Před 9 měsíci
All In, All the Time with Cat Osterman - The Car Ride Home Podcast
Changing the Pitching Industry with Holly Pearce - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 1,5KPřed 9 měsíci
Changing the Pitching Industry with Holly Pearce - The Car Ride Home Podcast
A Path Towards Pitching with Ryker Chason - The Car Ride Home Podcast
zhlédnutí 201Před 10 měsíci
A Path Towards Pitching with Ryker Chason - The Car Ride Home Podcast

Komentáře

  • @nic9042
    @nic9042 Před 4 dny

    Wow! This is a gold interview!! Thank you both!! 💛

  • @marioiniguez7448
    @marioiniguez7448 Před 9 dny

    Great interview. Very insightful.

  • @Plug210
    @Plug210 Před 12 dny

    The National Champ!

  • @ava.slays.34
    @ava.slays.34 Před měsícem

    i met her today!! so sweet

  • @user-xd8fx9jg7q
    @user-xd8fx9jg7q Před 3 měsíci

    I LOVE MIA SCOTT SHE IS MY FAVORITE SOFTBALL PLAYER!

  • @steves1232
    @steves1232 Před 3 měsíci

    Is BLD going bankrupt?

  • @jonathonsalazar7011
    @jonathonsalazar7011 Před 4 měsíci

    Corona Angels?

  • @IrrinJ86
    @IrrinJ86 Před 5 měsíci

    This is dope 🔥

  • @paytonmattingly9079
    @paytonmattingly9079 Před 7 měsíci

    Really learned a lot from this conversation! I am a baseball guy turning into a softball coach, and am trying to help our pitchers as much as I can. I have never understood how this is no pitch counts in youth softball. One thing I have been searching for this offseason is some structure around on ramping pitchers to help them get ready for the work load that is put on them during the season as well as post game recovery after pitching. Is there any materials out there to help?

  • @user-wp9zu5ov5f
    @user-wp9zu5ov5f Před 7 měsíci

    Whole lot of knowledge in that SWING COACH! Phycho dads and mom's are for teal! 😂

  • @murphywalton6723
    @murphywalton6723 Před 7 měsíci

    2 questions regarding pitching. 1) do you feel the more traditional pitching of palm/fingers on top of the ball and “hello elbow” or palm up / elbow down internal rotation method. 2) pitching is hard. At what point (months, years, etc) would a parent/player decide that pitching isn’t for them if there is low accuracy and/or abnormally low velocity/spin.

  • @kgbov
    @kgbov Před 11 měsíci

    This channel is criminally underrated.

  • @jeffkai5996
    @jeffkai5996 Před rokem

    Now that's a real woman power.I mean real woman power!!

  • @TheirOwnWords
    @TheirOwnWords Před rokem

    This is my new favorite “car ride home podcast”!!! Great questions, LOVED her answers. These are so good!

    • @TheAllianceFastpitch
      @TheAllianceFastpitch Před 11 měsíci

      Glad you enjoyed it! We're getting ready to restart this Fall! Let us know if you have any specific guests you want to hear from.

  • @barryfranklin4950
    @barryfranklin4950 Před rokem

    I just don't want to see a woman with the strength of a man

  • @natekearney7045
    @natekearney7045 Před rokem

    How can I watch the game

  • @vincealince_SRT
    @vincealince_SRT Před rokem

    That’s awesome, great to see you guys sharing these gems with us. Marty gots a pretty cool formula

  • @salt-monkeymcgee401

    I wouldn’t know, I play hardball

  • @stephenhoward3130
    @stephenhoward3130 Před rokem

    The "Dog House" was put in play then I believe.

  • @TheirOwnWords
    @TheirOwnWords Před rokem

    Another fantastic video! Thanks for these. I thoroughly enjoyed all of them!

    • @TheAllianceFastpitch
      @TheAllianceFastpitch Před rokem

      Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @TheirOwnWords
      @TheirOwnWords Před rokem

      @@TheAllianceFastpitch I’ve listened to ever one you guys have put out!! I have a Daughter that just graduated high school and is playing one last summer of select ball. She’s been playing since she was 10 and informed before her HS season this year she didn’t want to play past HS…kid was All State her Junior year (in Texas), bats lefty with 2.7 speed to first. She told me she was burnt out and couldn’t carry on…BUT…wanted to play one last summer of travel ball. So there I was last weekend in Sugarland watching this burnt out kid play in 115 degree heat index. 🥴. Colorado this week then to Chico in July. I’ve worked in Sports TV for 30 years…ESPN, Fox, NBC, ABC…worked for almost every one and have worked multiple Super Bowls, World Series, NBA Finals & tons of NCAA Championship games. I’ve always had the thought that when my Daughter was finished playing I’d LOVE to work with one the established organizations or perhaps with the Alliance…I am a talented editor who knows how to shoot and cover the sport at a professional level. Dropping a link below to a video I put together for my Daughters 14U team before Nationals a few years ago. I was a one man show for this….shot all video, pics and did all the editing. Would love to get your opinion on the product! Thanks!!! Make It Count czcams.com/video/LtfPKv7yEJI/video.html

  • @kaylaneill2422
    @kaylaneill2422 Před rokem

    this was so fire i can’t wait to watch

  • @lillianelizabethdew8145

    “wow give that editor a raise! Really locked my interested down with that intro!” - Taylor

  • @kgbov
    @kgbov Před rokem

    This podcast is a hidden gem. Keep it up.

  • @TheirOwnWords
    @TheirOwnWords Před rokem

    Absolutely LOVE the “car ride home” podcasts!!!

  • @TheirOwnWords
    @TheirOwnWords Před rokem

    I’m loving all the videos you’ve been putting out! I have a daughter finishing her last year of 18U playing on an extremely talented team this Summer. We just won the bid to this year’s Nationals in Cali. I have worked in sports television since 1992…work for ESPN, ABC, NBC, FOX, Amazon and many more. I’ve worked 8 Super Bowls, 7 World Series and 10 NBA Finals….I’m a slow mo operator and editor. I believe I could bring a unique look to cover the Alliance... I have made videos for my daughters teams since 12U for fun but have had many over the years ask if I could do something for their teams. I’ve always had the thought that I could do an incredible job of covering and producing a tournament recap video of the BIG National tournaments…a video like you see when teams win the Super Bowl, World Series or NBA finals…like “road to the championship”. Highlights from the games…behind the scenes…sound bites…etc. here’s a link to a video I made for my daughters 14U team before their Nationals in 2016. Make It Count czcams.com/video/LtfPKv7yEJI/video.html

  • @kurtislong6279
    @kurtislong6279 Před rokem

    I didn’t get to participate in the zoom call but one of my main questions for this age would be how much should a 10u team practice and how many games should they play a year? I really worry about burn out in kids at this age. I worry about it becoming a job to them.

    • @TheAllianceFastpitch
      @TheAllianceFastpitch Před rokem

      Hey Kurtis, we recommend listening to this recording as some of this information was addressed within the video! We completely understand your concern and we are planning to host more webinars like this to continue this discussion.

  • @veronicavinson4401
    @veronicavinson4401 Před rokem

    P r o m o s m

  • @BlackDiamondSoftball

    Two incredible leaders in the sport! Great Role Models!

  • @stevenlangenfeld6538

    Within the first minute of this video you have mentioned three legends of travel softball. My daughter play for Marty Tyson for three years when there were only the original two Corona Angels teams. She then played for Tony Rico and Don Minard for 4 years on the original and only Firecracker team at that time. Our family is blessed to know these three gentlemen and consider them to be friends. Anxious to hear the rest of this video and hopefully the many more to follow.

    • @stevenlangenfeld6538
      @stevenlangenfeld6538 Před rokem

      I personally remember a car ride home with Tony, Don and John Dakes in Colorado that I still laugh about today.

  • @jayvincent5330
    @jayvincent5330 Před rokem

    A whip isn’t solid like a bat. Lets hit backwards duh!

  • @SquishDaBug
    @SquishDaBug Před rokem

    Gold

  • @computer-blue6381
    @computer-blue6381 Před rokem

    wow. you told your player she didnt have the guts? then your proud she played hurt? you are hurting your players psychologically. you need to listen to sue enquist speeches. what a shame it is what youre doing to young athletes. no wonder she didnt tell you. she has no trust in you. you should not be coaching kids.

    • @stevenlangenfeld6538
      @stevenlangenfeld6538 Před rokem

      Computer Blue, You really don’t understand a competitive spirit. My daughter hated to lose more than she loved to win. She would do anything not to lose, pitch with bleeding blisters, supergluing fingers (her fingers looked exactly like that girls). Let me assure you from first hand experience. Sue was not always peaches and cream and would call players names that can’t be used in mixed company. She knew how to tear players down at a particular moment but build them up even better. It’s a process but I will say the players are softer now and coaches treat them differently especially with the portal.

  • @candice4626
    @candice4626 Před 2 lety

    p̲r̲o̲m̲o̲s̲m̲ 😔