Sarah Kovall asked:

How do you deal with a coach that will play his own daughter in a position over a girl that has more talent at the same position?

Brian’s answer:

It just goes to show that not all coaches are coaching to teach all the kids. That is very sad. I have coached both of my daughters for 9 years. I tell people that I am not coaching for my daughters, but my daughters give me the opportunity to coach!... Continue reading »

Stacie Mahoe asked:

What was one of the hardest things about being a new coach?

Brian’s answer:

Realizing that I would have to educate myself and always look for ways to improve my girls. How can you prepare them for the game if you do not prepare yourself. I would never expect my team to do anything in a game, if they have not practiced it, and... Continue reading »

Lolita Honore asked:

Looking for a travel team for my 17 year old daughter in or around Fishers/Indianapolis Indiana

Brian’s answer:

My daughters take hitting and pitching lessons from the head coach of Team Indiana 18U. She is wonderful. Cara Johnson-Hirsch is her name. You will not be dissappointed!!!!!!

Stahl Ii asked:

My daughter is 12 yrs. old and when she bats (right handed) she keeps stepping in the bucket with her right foot .Any advice?

Brian’s answer:

These are all great ideas! I have went as far as to lay on my stomach and grab her ankles while she is hitting, to break this habit. We would start slow, of course upperbody swinging and when we would go full speed she would use her hips and that would... Continue reading »

Wendy Waters Mc Ginnis asked:

What is the process for beginning a youth travel softball team?

Brian’s answer:

I agree with all of you! I have been doing it for 4 years and when I started my team when they were a young 12U. I did not pick the best talented girls I picked the ones who had the biggest heart, drive and desire along with commitment. But make sure y... Continue reading »

Amber Sawyer asked:

What type of bat should i get? Techzilla?

Brian’s answer:

My kids have had really good success with the Anderson's Rocket Tech and Demarini CF3 Black. Very good bats! Just make sure you get the proper size and weight for you.

Adam & Tina Boeckman asked:

What is the best way to teach a 5 year old to catch the ball without being scared of the ball?

Brian’s answer:

I also used tennis balls and I would stand them with their back against the wall facing me. Then I would show them the proper way to turn their glove depending on where the ball would be caught. Then I would toss the tennis ball at them making sure th... Continue reading »

Terri Minetti asked:

Coach U12 and need to get the girls throwing harder, no rainbows. Any suggestions?

Brian’s answer:

I used to worked with my 14U team when they were 12U then. We would really work hard on proper wrist snap when throwing, and we would do alot of speed throwing drills. Just like when you warm before a game, but we would pick up the pace until they were... Continue reading »