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Foul Pole to Foul Pole

The only daily podcast show dedicated to softball! We are here to bring you the best guests, up-to-date information, insight, and our opinions on the biggest topics surrounding the game. If it"s college softball, international softball, professional softball, or travel softball, we have you covered. You will be hooked after just 1 episode!#softball #ncaasoftball #softballmom #softballdad #softballlife #motivation #mentaltoughness

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11:41

High School Softball Coach Suspended

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2023/03/19

Hanover Central softball coach Sam Antkiewicz will be suspended for the first game of the 2023 season, the Wildcats athletic administration confirmed."The IHSAA and the Hanover Central Athletic Department received an inquiry into the actions of varsity softball coach Sam Antkiewicz," Hanover Central athletics said in a news release. "An investigation was done and concluded that Coach Antkiewicz coached his travel team after the summer deadline."Antkiewicz's infraction is of IHSAA bylaw 15-2.2(c): "A

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29:11

NCAA College Softball | Weekend Recap

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2023/03/13

We take a peak at the highlights from the past weekend of NCAA College Softball! We look forward to the rest of the season and get into some conference play!

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4:19

Jennifer Patrick-Swift, Patrick Swift Out at NC State

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2023/03/02

NC State Director of Athletics Boo Corrigan has announced that Head Softball Coach Jennifer Patrick-Swift has been relieved of her duties effective immediately and will not coach the remainder of the 2023 season. "After careful consideration, we decided to make a change in the leadership of our softball program. We will begin a national search following the conclusion of the season. We wish Jennifer the best in the future," said Corrigan. Assistant Coach Patrick Swift will also not return. The

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56:32

Ep. 33 ~ Exploring Mental Toughness with Valerie...

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2023/03/01

Certified Mental Performance Consultant and Author, Valerie Alston stopped by the podcast to tell us about her new book, "Confident, Calm, & Clutch: How to Build Confidence and Mental Toughness for Young Athletes Using Sports Psychology". She talks about her "why" behind the book. We get into a great conversation about understanding why we feel the way we feel and how we can focus on the right things to get us through the "tough" times. We also talk about the word FAILURE and how it shouldn't be

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9:56

It Won't Last Forever!

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2023/03/01

When the uniform comes off for the very last time...the emotions of all those years come rolling in! Every athlete has their final game, their final moment of competition. When you are young and going through life, you never think that day could be your last. It just happens, all of a sudden you are no longer a softball player.All those years of practicing, wanting to quit, wishing it was over...it has finally come. You know longer wear a uniform, your playing days are over. It's not a matter of, if

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11:51

Don't Let Attitude and Effort Get in the Way of...

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2023/02/28

Too many times the attitude and effort of an athlete gets in the way of an opportunity. In this episode, I talk about a few things that will help control the attitude and maximize the effort so you can be ready for your next opportunity. Also, I get into looking at opportunities we create, opportunities we didn't ask for, and opportunities we think we should have. There is a lot to unpack in this episode!This episode is inspired by Mandi Balduf with National Scouting Report!Check her out on

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38:14

EP. 32 Josh Cathcart ~ Hitting Done Right | Talking...

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2023/02/22

On this episode, we catch up with Josh Cathcart from Hitting Done Right! We get into coaching youth sports and we talk about helping our young athletes get into the right mindset when competing. Check out Hitting Done Right - HDR on socials⬇️Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBB8FCzQI7IGrUs6eyUGRUAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/JoshCathcartHDRTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@hittingdonerightSubscribe to our YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@BlackDiamondSoftballFollow us on

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14:05

Looking back at Week 1 and Looking ahead to the...

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2023/02/15

On this episode, we take a look back at an eventful week 1. A lot of big time matchups and surprises lead the storyline. Upsets and some interesting coaching tactics. As we gear up for the Clearwater Invitational, we look at some key matchups! A lot of softball action on the ESPN family of networks!Looking back at Week1...Two-time defending champion Oklahoma remains the unanimous No. 1 team, followed by UCLA, Florida, Arkansas, and Oklahoma State. Maryland is the only new entrant from the preseason

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14:43

Kentucky, Texas, and Mike White

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2023/02/14

On this episode, we get into the game between Kentucky and Texas! Mike White, head coach of the University of Texas Softball team came under fire when he played by the rules and let the time expire. Down 7 to 4 in the bottom half of the 8th inning, White had his team waste some time so the game would revert back to the 7th.Let me know your thoughts!Check out the NUMBER 1 Swing Trainer in the Game!CamWood Bats⬇️ https://camwoodbats.com/?a_aid=63d83ca5a0a57

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60:23

EP. 31 Jamie Southern Wiggins ~ Oregon State Softball...

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2023/02/07

Jamie Wiggins (Southern) has had one incredible career! From her playing days where she was elite at every level she played to her coaching career at some of the nation's top schools. Jamie Wiggins pours her heart and soul into softball while she teaches the game to be played the right way. This mother of three is balancing her professional career with being a mom, not just to her three but to all the players she encounters. As you will hear in this episode, Jamie loves big and wants nothing but the

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49:11

EP. 30 Douglas Smith MEd ~ Education and Social...

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2023/02/03

On this episode, I sit down with life long friend Douglas Smith. An educator, teacher, and Assistant Principle in Forsyth County, North Carolina, Doug sheds some light on the challenges that face our youth and their guardians. Teaching isn't easy. Parenting isn't easy. The pandemic and the post-pandemic societal adjustment have expedited the daily struggle of the generational gaps. As we discuss, it will become even more clear how hard it is to be a teacher in today's society.Until March 2020,

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15:31

College Coaches and Twitter

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2023/02/01

Check us out on YouTube⬇️https://www.youtube.com/BlackDiamondSoftballFitnessCheck out the #1 Softball Swing Trainer⬇️https://camwoodbats.com/?a_aid=63d83ca5a0a57If you think Twitter is your saving grace when it comes to college recruiting, you could be setting yourself up for a letdown. College coaches do use Twitter, but not in the way you think they do. They don't sit on social media all day and scroll through clips to find the right fit. They do however answer DMs from people they have

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68:25

EP. 29 Cheri Naudin ~ Collegiate Sports Advocate |...

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2023/01/31

You asked, and I listened!In this episode, I sit down with Cheri Naudin of Collegiate Sports Advocate and we answer your college recruiting questions. You may be surprised by some of these answers! Nonetheless, everyone's journey in this process is different and we hope you learn as much as you can about the process before it's too late.Collegiate Sports Advocate was created to help Student Athletes find the RIGHT FIT and we are committed to helping them through the entire experience and to seeing

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60:52

Ep. 28 Mandi Balduf ~ National Scouting Report |...

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2023/01/25

Number 1 Training Bat on the Market⬇️Camwood Batshttps://camwoodbats.com?a_aid=63d83ca5a0a57On this episode, we sit down with Mandi Balduf of the National Scouting Report. Mandi grew up in northwest Ohio playing a variety of sports. Playing softball at Tiffin University and majoring in Sports Management further stoked her love of wanting to become a college coach. After 15 years of coaching collegiate softball, she to remain in the game to provide high school athletes and their families with the

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12:32

Body Language Speaks Volumes

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2023/01/23

Number 1 Training Bat on the Market⬇️Camwood Batshttps://camwoodbats.com?a_aid=63d83ca5a0a57You see it all the time, athletes slumped over, heads down, emotions visible all over their faces. Bad body language has become a serious problem for high school and college athletes these days. And while athletes’ body language isn’t always negative, negativity stands out the most. Deion Sanders once said, “If you look good you feel good, if you feel good you play good…” This quote is a perfect example of

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22:01

Youth Softball Roster Sizes and Playing time

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2023/01/22

Number 1 Training Bat on the Market⬇️Camwood Batshttps://camwoodbats.com?a_aid=63d83ca5a0a57You might be wondering what the perfect roster size is for your softball travel team. There is a little more to it than having enough to play each position! With a lot to consider, with the roster construction take a listen and you'll find out that it's not a one size fits all kind of thing.SMALLER ROSTER (9 OR 10 PLAYERS) ADVANTAGES: One of the main goals for players on a travel softball team is to be on the

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64:40

Ep. 27 Josh Fisher ~ Tennessee Mojo Danley / Fisher |...

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2023/01/19

Number 1 Training Bat on the Market⬇️Camwood Batshttps://camwoodbats.com?a_aid=63d83ca5a0a57Tennessee Mojo is one of the premier softball organizations in all of softball. The pedigree behind all of the success starts with its player and coaches. Josh Fisher has the pedigree and Josh Fisher has the accolades to back it up. Coaching for the better half of 2 decades, Josh knows what it takes to get athletes to perform at their best, in the biggest moments. He has helped countless athletes reach their

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11:49

Private Instructors vs Internet Trolls

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2023/01/16

Number 1 Training Bat on the Market⬇️Camwood Batshttps://camwoodbats.com?a_aid=63d83ca5a0a57Lets's face it! Private instructors come in all shapes, sizes, backgrounds, and experiences. The main thing you need to be sure of...is the price I pay worth it. There are always questions when it comes to quality. First and foremost can the instructor connect with my kid? One of the main things parents deal with is making sure ends meet and their kid can keep up with the jones'. "Suzy goes to a hitting

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20:16

Clearwater Invitational and Recruiting Insight

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2023/01/14

Number 1 Training Bat on the Market⬇️Camwood Batshttps://camwoodbats.com?a_aid=63d83ca5a0a57The annual Clearwater Elite Invitational is just around the corner. It is the unofficial start to the NCAA Softball season. Four SEC teams are the most of any single conference in the tournament field; the ACC and Big 10 will each be represented by three teams, while the PAC-12 and the American will each see two teams in the field. The Sun Belt and the Big 12 round out the represented leagues, each placing a

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9:06

2023 NCAA Softball Rule Changes | Transfer Portal ~...

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2023/01/13

The Division I Council met as a part of the NCAA Convention in San Antonio, Tex., this week. The council voted to eliminate, completely, the volunteer coach designation across all Division I sports, instead including those coaches within a new limit for countable coaches in each of the applicable sports. This vote will up the number of countable coaches in baseball, softball, and ice hockey to four in each sport. The council rejected an additional increase to five countable coaches in those sports,

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