Archive for October 2024
Evolving Strategies in Softball Pitching
In Episode 6 of Hard Ball Talks, host Brett Swip and guest Jess Schmittling dive into the evolving trends in softball pitching, particularly within the Metro East region. As Jess notes, the conversations she has with young pitchers highlight an important shift in the sport—one that moves away from the traditional notion that more pitches…
Read MoreDeveloping Resilient Athletes: Insights from Coach Jeff Wetzler
In the latest episode of Hard Ball Talks, Brett Swip sits down with Coach Jeff Wetzler, the Performance Director at Treign Performance and Director of Hitting at Extreme Baseball & Softball Club, to discuss a topic at the core of athlete development: resilience. This conversation dives deep into what it takes to build mentally and…
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