Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

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Everything Fastpitch is a podcast hosted by Coach Tory Acheson and Coach Don McKinlay. Tory and Don are former college coaches that are now full time instructors and travel ball coaches. Since retiring form active collegiate coaching they have committed themselves to providing educational materials to the fastpitch community. This podcast is one of the resources they are providing. Their website has 500+ blog posts and they have a YouTube channel. All of these cover fastpitch softball from coaching and training beginner athletes up through college athletes. It is a great resource for players, parents and coaches. Whether it be training tips, mental aspects, coaching methods, recruiting etc. it is all covered, hence the name Everything Fastpitch.

Recent Episodes
  • Comments on lack of pitchers / Feedback on Rec League participation / California players / Pre-game routine
    Apr 16, 2025 – 35:46
  • Mental training for players and psychological intervention for parents / 11 inch ball to the 12 inch ball / Rec ball / Plan for all player's needs
    Apr 9, 2025 – 51:47
  • Impact of NCAA changes / Great Mechanics-Poor Performance / Parents to parents politics / Rundown disasters
    Apr 2, 2025 – 01:07:47
  • Tirades don't work
    Mar 28, 2025 – 08:46
  • Age cutoff changes and tryouts / College observations / Spend wisely / Teach skills correctly
    Mar 26, 2025 – 53:21
  • Have a plan to handle your roster
    Mar 21, 2025 – 14:53
  • Can tryouts already be a problem? / Playing in a football stadium / Eating better / Do they understand us?
    Mar 19, 2025 – 52:30
  • Player Communication
    Mar 14, 2025 – 10:38
  • Take a called first strike? / Cool idea for softball / Observation at the ball park & glove care / Teaching pitchers to attack the zone
    Mar 12, 2025 – 50:54
  • A coach's dilemma
    Mar 7, 2025 – 14:46
  • SEC have all 8 teams at CWS? / Reaction-Does any player chose to become a pitcher only? / Helping catchers improve throwing / Patience
    Mar 5, 2025 – 44:49
  • Hitters and pitchers need practice against each other
    Feb 28, 2025 – 13:20
  • Pitchers are hitting! / Reverse daddy ball / Bracket ready pitcher / Compete with yourself
    Feb 26, 2025 – 01:00:49
  • Teach your players the basics of field maintenance
    Feb 21, 2025 – 09:01
  • 2 Different Pro Leagues / Win the right way / Good use of limited practice time / Environment where it's save to make a mistake
    Feb 19, 2025 – 36:03
  • Being truly ready is a skill that has to be taught
    Feb 14, 2025 – 07:30
  • Unusual situation with a dad coach / Recruiting Questions / College Season starts / Learning by Watching
    Feb 12, 2025 – 35:43
  • At what point do you work on pickoff and trick plays?
    Feb 7, 2025 – 10:16
  • Advice on recruiting /Forcing a player to be a pitcher / General Hitting Advice / Coaching check list
    Feb 5, 2025 – 48:57
  • Coaches, continue to gain knowledge
    Jan 31, 2025 – 09:28
  • Do women's sports make any money / Correlation between team rankings and player recognition / Feedback on the shortage of pitchers / Know the rules before you argue
    Jan 29, 2025 – 01:01:13
  • Make a decision on your use of stats
    Jan 24, 2025 – 14:16
  • Question about top 25 list / Interview with Val Alston / Pitch Calling Guidance
    Jan 22, 2025 – 01:01:29
  • Baserunning practice has to include getting back to a base
    Jan 17, 2025 – 15:18
  • What to practice / Process of trying out / Most unhittable pitcher / Coaching at a young age
    Jan 15, 2025 – 48:36
  • Applying a quote from Catherine the Great
    Jan 10, 2025 – 12:53
  • Junior College eligibility changes / Playing in cold weather / Social Media posts for pitchers / Former baseball player coaching softball
    Jan 8, 2025 – 51:47
  • New Year's Resolution - Wipe the slate clean
    Dec 27, 2024 – 09:22
  • Team folding advice / Player has to stop playing / Feedback from Managers vs Coaches / Improving Speed
    Dec 25, 2024 – 51:14
  • Stay Ready don't Get Ready
    Dec 20, 2024 – 10:02
  • Transferring during the season / Feedback about pitcher/catcher relationship / Paying for players / Master one pitch first
    Dec 18, 2024 – 51:26
  • Confidence and anxiety don't mix well
    Dec 13, 2024 – 11:54
  • Players being recruited vs stats / Arm care guidelines / Pat Summitt's Definite Dozen / Change line drive drills
    Dec 11, 2024 – 41:52
  • Be aware of recruiting periods to better inform your players.
    Dec 6, 2024 – 06:55
  • What is holding my player back? / Things that hold us back / Adults and modeling player behavior / Coaches be curious
    Dec 4, 2024 – 26:01
  • Pitcher/Catcher relationship
    Nov 29, 2024 – 12:05
  • Value of former college players as coaches / Breaking through the ceiling / Concussions / Is adjustment just a word
    Nov 26, 2024 – 39:16
  • Offseason - Double your knowledge of a skill
    Nov 22, 2024 – 10:59
  • Advice for coaching players with ADHD / Rules for team decorum /Age to specialize on a position / Training vs. Training with a Purpose
    Nov 20, 2024 – 43:25
  • Defending the delayed steal
    Nov 15, 2024 – 10:48
  • Good relations with college coaches / Games without time limits / Give pitchers big game experience / Team is not competitive
    Nov 13, 2024 – 40:22
  • Who can keep getting better longer
    Nov 8, 2024 – 10:46
  • Building relationships with college coaches / Names on Jerseys / Fall vs Spring high school softball / Self Scouting
    Nov 6, 2024 – 42:58
  • Base running and defensive players getting in the way
    Nov 1, 2024 – 08:31
  • Do stats at a younger age matter? / Coaching staff practice / Equipment cleaning / Live pitching in practice
    Oct 30, 2024 – 29:30
  • Teach anticipating where a ball will be hit
    Oct 25, 2024 – 09:33
  • Keeping a positive attitude when others are getting offers / Don't complain about playing time, work harder / Social media posts and recruiting / Use safety equipment
    Oct 23, 2024 – 27:42
  • Am I better with a offensive prospect or a defensive prospect?
    Oct 18, 2024 – 10:17
  • Expectations of college play / More Money equals More Problems / What college coaches are looking for / Putting together a schedule
    Oct 16, 2024 – 35:52
  • Preparing for clutch situations
    Oct 11, 2024 – 10:16
Recent Reviews
  • sam2982
    Great listen for softball parents or coaches
    I’ve been listening for a couple of months now. I like that they talk about all different age groups. They really seem to have good insight on the game.
  • whateveryouthink1029384756
    Transgender athletes
    Someday I hope there is a group of transgender mlb player that identify as 16year old girls and Crush your daughters teams. Cowards!
  • SoftballdadPHD
    If you love softball, listen here...
    Most reliable and informative softball podcast anywhere. Coach Don and Tory are pros in this game and they leave no stones unturned. Whether you are new or experienced to the game they are great at explaining every concept they talk about that is both thoughtful and insightful in a way that is understandable to anyone listening. A lot of informational podcast come off as too technical and is boring. Everything fastpitch is done well and is entertaining to listen to while you learn. They also conduct great interviews with other coaches, mentors, scouts, and/or something related to the game to help you. Having said that, I feel like in 20 years from now we’ll look back at Coach Don and Tory and day that they will be a huge part of what we are seeing now in the sport: a softball boom.
  • j partee
    Awesome podcast
    New to the Fastpitch world , loving this podcast it’s very informative and entertaining I have headphones in for 8houts a day so I’m listening to all the backlog and pretending Covid isn’t happening
  • Paige Tonz
    Amazing resource and must listen!
    I had the honor of being a guest on the podcast and it was an amazing experience. I love the insight and value Tory and Don are providing for the best community out there, the softball community. My favorite part about this podcast is the genuine conversation, tips, and passion for the sport of softball. Thank you!!!
  • palmettoallen
    Love this podcast!!!
    My husband found your podcast about a yr ago and we have learned so much information about this great game. We just started the travel ball world last June with our 12 yr old and it was a eye opening experience. The knowledge we have gained from your podcast is immeasurable and we look forward to the new podcast every week! Thank you for all you have done and continue to do for this wonderful game!!
  • Hate chick lover
    Info for all
    Love this podcast, it is good info for anyone interested in fastpitch softball! They give an honest view from a coaches perspective!
  • Coach Branch
    Great Information
    Great opportunity to learn in this podcast! Parents, Players, and Coaches, there is something here for everyone involved in Fastpitch! Thanks Don and Tory
  • StickyStay
    Sparked my interest
    I’ve played baseball in high school back in the early 90’s. Needless to say I’ve come to realize those playing years of mine were just time fillers. No parent involvement, just existing to play. Fast forward to now. I got involved with coaching both my daughters teams recently and it has been pleasantly challenging. But over the past year or so I’ve been BINGE listened to each podcast more than 2 times each and some a lot more. Just to let the enormous amount of information sink in has allowed me to enjoy a new found love for women’s fastpitch softball. Thanks to EVERYTHING FASTPITCH both my daughters and I strengthened our relationships. Softball has given us a new part of life to relate and share. Thanks Everything Fastpitch
  • GoPack2000
    Wealth of Information for Rookie Assistant Coach
    I have been coaching my daughter for the past few years. I have a little experience playing during my youth, but no coaching experience until my daughter started to have an interest. Over the last few years our team has managed to become an elite 8U travel ball team (if there is such a thing) in state if NC. Over the summer we achieved the #1 ranking in NC per Beast and Destroy rankings. We have been starting to make the transition to 10U and we found out quickly that it is a whole different ball game. We managed to win a few lower bracket tournaments the last few months, so we are making progress. I feel like i am learning along with ours girls each day. During the last few years i have always been researching coaching techniques, practice setups, drills, etc. trying to be the best coach i can be. A few months ago i came across your podcast and boy what a wealth of knowledge you guys are putting out there!! I think i have already listened to over 40 of them so far with pencil and pad in hand taking notes. I have already started incorporating some of the guidance you have provided in your podcasts and blogs into our practices, pregame warmups and games. Thank you for what you guys are doing and keep it going!! Assistant Coach Tim Mad Batterz 2010 (NC)
  • PauljWalters
    Excellent Coaching Information
    The info in this podcast is very detailed and goes into depth on coaching info to help with Fastpitch IQ as well as many aspects on and off the field. Keep up the good work.
  • Coach Kevin Davis
    Favorite weekly podcast
    I have been coaching for 14 years. I have coached kids from 9 years old to high school age. Many of these years I was a hear coach at local middle schools. Everything fastpitch has provided me with great insight into better preparing my players and team for the recruitment process. However I believe my favorite part of your podcast is when you discuss the Xs and Os of the game. Very educational! Would love to hear more about how you handle cutoffs from the outfield. You guys are second to none!
  • Coach HCJ 3
    Relationship Fixers
    I truly am grateful for the advice you have given the listeners regarding coaching mistakes you have learned from over the years you two have coached. It not only has helped me adjust my coaching style to the current “millennial players” 😬 it has also helped my relationship with my daughter and how I handle her while coaching her travel ball team. Thank you both for helping me so much in our day to day approach to this great game. I have learned so much from both of you most of all patience and wisdom. Thank you, Harry Jones Granite Bay, Ca 12U Five Cities Fastpitch
  • JV97
    Softball University! Outstanding info!
    Wow! Great podcast! My daughter and I learn a ton from each episode - just finished binge-listening to almost every episode from the last two seasons. Great info, great tips! Keep it up coaches!
  • Glenn Clark 16
    First class coaches and information!
    Great for players, parents and coaches.
  • Fritter713
    Very informative!
    Great stuff for any young player or parent of young players
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