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Softball Excellence DUGOUT
What People are Saying:
"If you coach softball you should take advantage of the knowledge Cindy Bristow is offering through Softball Excellence. I have been involved in fast pitch softball for more than 35 years as a player and coach, and she is the most knowledgeable coach I have worked with. Cindy's basic approach to teaching sound fundamentals, without a bunch of gimmicks, will greatly assist in the preparation of your players to compete physically and mentally. The material she produces is direct, to the point, and easy to absorb."
- Ernie Yarbrough
Associate Director Georgia High School Association "There is a ton of information out there, but I couldn't really tell what was good and what was just selling. Someone recommended softball excellence as a sight for information. I checked it out and have done all the eclinics and bought several hard back books and drills. You are very good at explaining this wonderful sport. You put it all in common sense terms and use video and pictures very well. - Thanks again!" - Dee Swartz
Fastpitch Softball mom/coach "I just wanted to write and thank you for the outstanding clinic last weekend. Ive attended many coaching clinics with the likes of Bob Knight, Coach K., Rick Pitino, Doug Collins, Larry Brown, and I have to say that your thoughts and philosophies were every bit as insightful, valuable, and entertaining as were these coaching legends. Thank you also for all that you do and have done for the great game of fastpitch softball and our athletes." - Mike Maguire
Lake County Liberty |
The Scoop on College Softball ScholarshipsBy: Cindy BristowInformation regarding college softball scholarships that you might not find anywhere else We live in a very results oriented society that's certainly focused on showing others how well we're doing. And in softball this has translated into many kids playing softball to get scholarships and parents and coaches pushing hard for that result as well. While a softball scholarship can certainly be a wonderful thing not only as an acknowledgement of talent, but as a financial relief for the family, it shouldn't be the only reason that anyone is involved with softball. Playing for these potential scholarships can result in pressure to improve, to never make mistakes, to make sure you get enough playing time, or whatever you think that college coach might want to see. This pressure results in adults having less patience and shorter fuses causing coaches to blow up at players and other coaches, parents to blow up at daughters and at coaches, and finally players to blow up at themselves. Never mind how everyone treats the umpires… So, I thought I'd quickly share some information regarding softball scholarships that you might not find anywhere else. This information isn't about how to get one as you can find that lots of places, but instead, I want to show you just how scarce those softball scholarships really are. And, why it might really be better to play softball because you absolutely love it and/or want to get better at it, instead of playing it in order to get a softball scholarship.
We need to make sure our players are playing softball because they enjoy playing the game, because they like being with their friends, or they enjoy competing, or improving their skills and testing themselves. Players shouldn't play softball only to get one of these few elusive softball scholarships. If they're truly good enough they'll get one, and if not, they'll love playing softball anyway! For ways to keep the Fun in softball, check out our eDrills, our Drill Manuals, and our book The Ultimate Softball Practice Guide! |