Good Advice: Guidance for Softball Families

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Good Advice is a softball podcast by Coach Dan Blewett where he gives training, practice, coaching and parenting tips for fastpitch players, coaches and families. There is a lot of softball coaching advice that is either outdated, misguided or just plain wrong. As a former pro baseball player and softball academy owner, Dan does the work for you by sifting through training concepts and giving you only good advice.

Dan Blewett

  • Dec 29, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 21m AVG DURATION
  • 22 EPISODES


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EP22 – Why Mental Training is Overrated; Why the Show is Going on Hiatus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 28:09


In this episode, Dan explains why mental training isn’t quite the reason your daughter is struggling so much. And, the Good Advice podcast is going on Hiatus for a little while – … EP22 – Why Mental Training is Overrated; Why the Show is Going on Hiatus Read More »

EP21 – Choosing a College Major Plus Overthrowing the Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 27:27


In this episode, Dan gives advice on the different factors to consider when choosing a major as a college athlete – did you know some majors are essentially not allowed if an … EP21 – Choosing a College Major Plus Overthrowing the Ball Read More »

EP20 – Bad Luck for Softball Pitchers Plus The Value of On-Base Percentage

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 21:07


In this episode, Dan talks through good luck and bad luck scenarios for softball pitchers. Dan also discusses the value of on-base percentage for hitters and the importance of being disciplined at … EP20 – Bad Luck for Softball Pitchers Plus The Value of On-Base Percentage Read More »

EP19 – How to Help a Player with a Quiet Personality Play Aggressively & The Misconceptions of Pitching Velocity

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 16:04


In this episode, Dan discusses how to help a girl with a quiet personality play aggressively. Dan also talks through some of the misconceptions of pitching velocity as well as what’s realistic … EP19 – How to Help a Player with a Quiet Personality Play Aggressively & The Misconceptions of Pitching Velocity Read More »

EP18 – Can a Bad Attitude Get You Crossed Off a Recruiter’s List? Plus, The Role of Using Different Size Balls for Practice

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 12:59


Will your daughter get crossed off a recruiter’s list if she has a bad attitude? Dan talks through how the character of an athlete can play a big role in the recruiting … EP18 – Can a Bad Attitude Get You Crossed Off a Recruiter’s List? Plus, The Role of Using Different Size Balls for Practice Read More »

EP17 – Should You Play on a Lesser Team that Allows More Playing Time? And, Do D1 Players Have Better Skills or are They Just Physically Better Athletes?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 19:24


Should you play on a lesser team that allows more playing time? Dan gives helpful insight on things to consider when contemplating this question. Dan also discusses other factors that are important … EP17 – Should You Play on a Lesser Team that Allows More Playing Time? And, Do D1 Players Have Better Skills or are They Just Physically Better Athletes? Read More »

EP16 – Mindset During a Slump in Softball & Lifting the Ball as a Hitter

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 20:28


When are you in a slump? When is it more than just a bad at-bat or two, or bad string of games? And, what do you do about it? Plus, Dan talks … EP16 – Mindset During a Slump in Softball & Lifting the Ball as a Hitter Read More »

EP15 – Pinch Hitting Tips and Base stealing Do’s and Don’ts

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 14:20


When are good and bad times to try and steal bases in softball? Plus, hitting is hard…especially when coming off the bench. Dan gives tips for pinch hitters and coaches to try … EP15 – Pinch Hitting Tips and Base stealing Do’s and Don’ts Read More »

EP14 – Softball Shoulder Injuries; Do Agility Ladders Work? Is Sport-Specific Training a Real Thing?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 26:43


In this episode we cover common types of softball shoulder injuries and how softball players can train to prevent them. We also discuss the ever-popular agility ladder, and whether or not they … EP14 – Softball Shoulder Injuries; Do Agility Ladders Work? Is Sport-Specific Training a Real Thing? Read More »

EP13 – Throwing a Higher Fastball Percentage; Pitching Motion Blending with Throwing; Reading Foul Balls

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 25:13


What percentage of fastballs should softball pitchers throw? And, should they increase this percentage? Dan also talks about the windmill pitching motion blending with the throwing motion, and how pitchers can read … EP13 – Throwing a Higher Fastball Percentage; Pitching Motion Blending with Throwing; Reading Foul Balls Read More »

EP12 – How Many Different Pitches Should a Pitcher Throw and How Do You Convince a Coach to Adopt New Throwing Drills?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 18:22


How many pitches should a pitcher throw? 4? 5? 6? What about 3? Why does a pitcher throw each type and what’s the purpose of each? And, Dan covers how to convince … EP12 – How Many Different Pitches Should a Pitcher Throw and How Do You Convince a Coach to Adopt New Throwing Drills? Read More »

EP11 – Should You Swing at the First Pitch? Strength Training Milestones & The Wrist Snap in Throwing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 17:51


Is the wrist snap in softball throwing actually important? Should players be encouraged to swing early in the count, or at the first pitch? And, what standards should a 16U player be … EP11 – Should You Swing at the First Pitch? Strength Training Milestones & The Wrist Snap in Throwing Read More »

EP10 – Is Pace Important for Pitchers; Overthinking Mechanics; Is Jogging Bad for Softball?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 21:42


How important is pace of game for a pitcher? We hear about this all the time, but what does moving fast on the mound actually do? Dan also discusses mechanics and how … EP10 – Is Pace Important for Pitchers; Overthinking Mechanics; Is Jogging Bad for Softball? Read More »

EP9 – Melanie Rushing on Team Culture; Crossfit Training For Softball, and Are Expensive Bats Worth It?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 21:52


Melanie Rushing, host of the softball podcast The Mental Sweet Spot and former collegiate coach, came on the show to give three great culture tips for teams and players. She shares insight … EP9 – Melanie Rushing on Team Culture; Crossfit Training For Softball, and Are Expensive Bats Worth It? Read More »

EP8 – Softball Throwing Accuracy Tips; Is Yoga Good for Softball and Should You Swing at the First Pitch?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 19:49


Dan discusses softball throwing accuracy, whether yoga is good for softball players, and the mindset of swinging at the first pitch of an at-bat in fastpitch. To submit a question for the … EP8 – Softball Throwing Accuracy Tips; Is Yoga Good for Softball and Should You Swing at the First Pitch? Read More »

EP7 – Are Athletes Fragile or Antifragile? Bad Umpire Mindset; Why You Shouldn’t Palm the Softball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 16:07


Antifragile is a term for a system or thing getting stronger when exposes to stress. It’s different than resilience and Dan explains why building it is important for athletes. He discusses whether … EP7 – Are Athletes Fragile or Antifragile? Bad Umpire Mindset; Why You Shouldn’t Palm the Softball Read More »

EP6 Softball Strength Tips with Nick Esposito; Throwing Mechanics & More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 21:31


In this episode, Nick Esposito of Fastpitchstrength.com joins to give three great strength training tips. We also discuss velocity gains from various throwing mechanics fixes and what players can expect. Follow Nick … EP6 Softball Strength Tips with Nick Esposito; Throwing Mechanics & More Read More »

EP5 Picking the Right Position to Get Recruited; Specializing in Softball = Bad? Throwing Tips During COVID

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 24:15


In episode five, coach Dan talks about how to pick the right position for a softball player to have a fighting chance at playing in college. Being a utility player can be … EP5 Picking the Right Position to Get Recruited; Specializing in Softball = Bad? Throwing Tips During COVID Read More »

EP4 Why Softball Players Get Arm Pain; Recruiting Advice; Breaking in a New Glove

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2020 26:47


Lots of softball players get throwing arm pain. Softball arm pain isn’t always preventable, but understanding the causes is an important step in getting proper treatment and reducing likelihood of injury in … EP4 Why Softball Players Get Arm Pain; Recruiting Advice; Breaking in a New Glove Read More »

EP3 Throwing with 12-6 Backspin in Softball? Parents in the Dugout & Sprint Speed Tips

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 19:59


Is it possible to throw with 12-6 backspin in softball? What about snapping the wrist? Coach Dan also covers parents in the dugout and sprint speed tips. To submit a question for … EP3 Throwing with 12-6 Backspin in Softball? Parents in the Dugout & Sprint Speed Tips Read More »

EP2 “Stick to Coaching,” Strength Training & Pitching

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2020 31:43


Why is strength training so crucial for young girls? How can a player combat bad body language? How does a pitcher develop more late-inning stamina? These questions and more are addressed in … EP2 “Stick to Coaching,” Strength Training & Pitching Read More »

EP1 Is D1 Softball Just Travel Ball for 20-year-olds?

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 25:46


D1 fastpitch softball is a dream for many softball families, but is it really all its cracked up to be? Is D1 softball this magical, big-time thing that families should pour thousands … EP1 Is D1 Softball Just Travel Ball for 20-year-olds? Read More »

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