Watching Jenny Finch...

Here I am watching Jenny Finch pitch(click here to see the video)... I'm thinking back on a lesson I just had and how I am always pumping to my pitchers, even my high school athletes, that time is so important between plays. I am attaching a link to youtube for J.Finch. It takes her 2 seconds to actually pitch, and she takes a lengthy 20+ seconds to prepare for the next pitch... She doesn't come right back to the mound and toss the next pitch. She re-focuses after every single pitch and fires it with all she has. Impressive.

I want you to think about this. And implement this. 20 seconds of wait time contributes to a better, stronger, faster pitch. Does every pitch really matter to you? Practice it. Do it.
Make this YOUR routine!

Eating For Performance...

Suggested Pre-Exercise Foods
Eating before exercise is something only the athlete can determine based upon experience, but some general guidelines include eating a solid meal 4 hours before exercise, a snack or a high carbohydrate energy drink 2 to 3 hours before exercise, and...(sports drink) 1 hour before exercise.

1 hour or less before competition

• fruit or vegetable juice such as orange, tomato, or V-8, and/or
• fresh fruit such as apples, watermelon, peaches, grapes, or oranges and/or
• Energy gels
• up to 1 1/2 cups of a sports drink.

2 to 3 hours before competition

• fresh fruit
• fruit or vegetable juices
• bread, bagels
• low-fat yogurt
• sports drink

3 to 4 hours before competition

• fresh fruit
• fruit or vegetable juices
• bread, bagels
• pasta with tomato sauce
• baked potatoes
• energy bar
• cereal with low-fat milk
• low-fat yogurt
• toast/bread with limited peanut butter, lean meat, or low-fat cheese
• 30 oz of a sports drink

Information retrieved 3.15.09 from http://sportsmedicine.about.com/od/sportsnutrition/a/EatForExercise.htm.

Overall, eating the right foods at the right times is crucial. While training my freshman year in college, I was training more than eating, and eating the wrong things when I had the chance. As you prepare for a game, double-header, or weekend tournament, it is time to start thinking what you are fueling your body with. I learned the hard way, by passing out after practice and ending up in the hospital. Now this is an extreme, but learn from my mistake and make sure to #1 HYDRATE as much as possible. Water is the BEST thing for you, no matter what the commercials say. And #2: eat the right foods before competition, pack peanut butter crackers or trailmix on-the-go. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to call or email me!

We've trained all year, make sure you prepare Game Day for your best performance!

Coach Jordyn

As the season gets under way...

As the warm weather begins to taunt us that softball season is here, or fast approaching, depending on what level you are playing, I wanted to remind my pitchers that I have practice workouts available to help you better prepare for your upcoming season. Practice outlines are a great coaching tool though Coach Jordyn cannot be present, you can still work on specific skills that are designed specially for you, helping you accomplish speed, direction, spin, etc. Call or email Coach Jordyn today to set up practice workouts specific to your needs; $40/wkout.

Happy Pitching!

Coach Jordyn

As the season gets under way...

As this season gets under-way, I wanted to remind those of you who are playing on multiple teams, and would like more of a breakdown of your mechanics, you can submit photos from you pitching that I will gladly analyze. Many athletes incorporate new habits while pitching with the stress of competition, and as they try to gain control throughout a long, strenuous game. Photo analysis is $10 and can be a very helpful coaching tool. I would be happy to talk with you about the analysis at your next lesson as well!


Happy Pitching!!
I'll see you Saturdays at L-S and weekdays @ B2B.

Coach Jordyn

Video Summary

Here you will see a video summary of "My Softball Training" programs.


Thanks to all the parents and players who have come out to participate in this program. You should be proud of your hard work, your efforts will pay off soon as spring season is just around the corner!

My Softball Family: Evite

This Sunday we will be utilizing the B2B Baseball and Softball Academy in Manheim.
For more information, please view this e-vite and RSVP as soon as possible.

MY E-VITE

Thanks!!

Coach Jordyn

I read this in a blog this week:

• Some of the biggest reasons people fail are because:
• They take action without planning
• They plan and never take action
• Their "Why" is not clear
• They lack focus
• They are afraid to fail
• They try to do it alone

This leads me into what we are about to really sit down and talk about... Our goals for the season. So far you (my pitchers) have done an incredible job! This season everyone has stepped it up greatly, and its time for me to make a decision. I am ready to take you to the next level, I'm relying on your commitment to yourself, and hope you desire to move forward with me.

Think about where you'd like to be...
Are you willing to sacrifice to get there?

Together, we can fight your fears, the odds, and those questioning you!
I'm committed, are you ready to take the next step, because I'm right here waiting for you?

Together we can.

Coaching from the USA Olympics...

Check out this video: Pitching According to Coach Mike Condrea (US Olympic Softball Coach)

Do you throw similar pitches to this Olympic pitcher?

Is your grip and spin similar?


Watch and enjoy!
Coach Jordyn

RevFire

Well, after attending a great clinic in NJ, I was able to confirm the drills, skills and philosophy we are working on as pitcher-coach are aligned with college, university and Olympic athletes and coaches. One focus for this season is going to be your wrist snap. By increasing your wrist strength and flexibility, you are going to get more spin. More spin means more speed, accuracy and movement (drop/curve/rise/screw ball), 3 primary goals for any pitcher and coach.


As you work this season, I am here to make a difference, to make you the BEST you can possibly be. That is going to take a commitment from you, and coaching from me. I've invested in your future with the RevFire. It is a device that allows me to measure your rotation on the ball, hence your wrist snap. This is going to help you be the BEST you can be this season, and better you for next season, and the next, and the next...

Check it out at www.RevFire.com


This device will tell me exactly how much wrist snap you are getting, how much spin you have on the ball... so you'd better start working on wrist snaps now, because you are going to be surprised by what you cannot hide from the RevFire!







Are you willing to take the challenge?
Get out your mit, standing, 40 wrist snaps EVERY DAY into your glove.
Do It!


Coach Jordyn

Getting Back Into It

Well its time to think "softball" again... and though you may have practices a few days here and there, its NOW time to really get thinking about this season.


In doing so we need to think about a few things
1. What shape are you in right now?
(do you still have your endurance? power? muscle memory?)
2. What are some goals for this season?
(what 2 specific things do you want to accomplish?)
3. Are you ready to start preseason?
(Where do you want to be? Will you sacrifice to get there?)

Think about these things, because I'm going to be asking you about them Saturday!
See You Soon!

Coach Jordyn
Lets Get This Season Started! Yah!