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The Pitching Summit – powered by Softball Excellence – brings together the top pitching minds in college softball. These college coaches gather to discuss, teach & explore all aspects of pitching - from fall practice to spring practice; from charting pitches to pitch calling; from drills to problem-solving, and so much more. No stone is left unturned, as the coaches share all aspects of what has made their programs, and their pitchers, consistently the best in the country. 

And now you can be a part of this exclusive event!

This product is recommended for Advanced-Level Coaches & Athletes, and contains the following:

SPEAKER SESSIONS

  • Hour-long presentations that go in-depth on the subject presented
  • Video of each speaker's complete presentation
  • Each speaker's downloadable, print-ready notes, including any drills or charts mentioned

MICRO-TOPIC SESSIONS

  • 20-minute deep-dive on a specific topic
  • Video of each speaker's complete presentation
  • Each speaker's downloadable, print-ready notes & drills, including any drills or charts mentioned

PANEL SESSIONS 

  • Learn from the experts as they share their experiences, thoughts and insights
  • Topics discussed are relevant to you and today's game
  • Includes complete video of each panel
  • Moderated by Cindy Bristow

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SPEAKER SESSIONS

Taryne Mowatt-McKinney, University of Arizona
Pitch Calling

  • The secret to pitching calling & developing a game plan
  • Pitch calling tools & essentials

Melyssa Lombardi, University of Oregon (formerly University of Oklahoma)
Calling a Game Using the Entire Plate

  • A look at the keys involved in successful pitch calling during game situations
  • An in-depth look at Effective Velocity, strike zones and pressure zones, and how they contribute to pitching success

Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
Managing Your Staff: Making Sure Everyone's Crowns are Polished

  • Examples of, and the importance of, buying into the team concept
  • Clearly defining and managing roles on your team, and within your pitching staff

Lori Sippel, University of Nebraska
Creatively Solving Pitching Problems

  • The "authentic pitch" and why it is so critical to pitching success 
  •  A number of unusual and creative drills to correct common pitching problems and issues

Jen Rocha, University of Oklahoma (formerly University of Florida)
Strategies for Facing Repeat Hitters 

  • The importance of communication, statistics, and bullpen preparation when facing repeat hitters
  •  Video analysis of strategizing against hitters; utilizing scouting reports, in-game adustments and post-game feedback

Karen Weekly, University of Tennessee
Pitcher Management from a Non-Pitcher 

  • The keys to being a successful pitching coach even, if you've never pitched
  • Pitcher management, including workouts focusing on fundamentals and execution 

Jen Brundage, University of Michigan
Seasonal Pitching Workouts for Post‐Season Success 

  • How to develop dominant pitchers who throw dominant pitches
  • Examples of year-long individual & full team workouts to prepare your pitchers for the season & post-season grind

Larissa Anderson, University of Missouri (formerly Hofstra University)
Conditioning Pitchers to Peak in Late Season 

  • A template for preparing your pitchers to go the distance, from start of season to end of season
  • Includes specific drills with specific goals at various times of the year

Jen Rocha, University of Oklahoma (formerly University of Florida)
Commanding the Strike Zone - How We Get the Gator Pitchers to Dominate the Zone 

  • Learn how the Gators practice to have a staff strike percentage of 68%
  • See the drills, workouts and methods the Gators use in their daily bullpens

Lonni Alameda, Florida State University
A Seasonal Journey Through Seminole Bullpens - September thru June 

  • How to tie your fall bullpens into your competitive spring season
  • Includes conditioning tests, sample challenge charts, different plans for rookies & returners, and a seasonal look at goals and objectives

Melyssa Lombardi, University of Oregon (formerly University of Oklahoma)
Mental Toughness - The Physical and Mental Things We Do with Our Pitchers 

  • Discover the ways Oklahoma mixes mechanics and competition in their bullpens
  • Drills, practices and exercises to help your pitchers become mentally tough

Lori Sippel, University of Nebraska
Upping Your Stars - How to Take a 3 Star Pitcher & Raise Her to a 5 Star 

  • Should you recruit that particular pitcher? Discover how to let the changeable pitchers in and keep the "projects" out.
  • Recruiting the right pitcher for your program, pitcher ranking chart, where to start, and much more!

John Tschida, University of St. Thomas
Drills on a Dime 

  • The mother lode of pitching drills that really work, and don't require a huge budget
  • Includes drills to improve arm circle, leg drive, stride, conditioning, timing, front-leg resistance & finger and wrist strength

Cindy Bristow, Softball Excellence/UC Riverside
10 Things I’ve Learned Since I Thought I Knew Everything About Pitching

  • With over 30 years teaching & coaching experience, Cindy shares with you her 10 most important pitching discoveries
  • Common pitching myths, along with new & innovative ways to look at pitcing instruction & practice

Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
Fresh on the Scene: A Freshman Pitcher’s Journey from Her 1st Pitch to the WCWS

  • A comprehensive look at a freshman pitcher's journey from her 1st fall practice to the WCWS
  • Includes seasonal workouts, drills, and mental tools for your pitchers

Mike White, University of Texas (formerly University of Oregon)
Building on a Pitcher’s Strength: From the Bullpen to the Pitching Circle

  • How to idenitfy and best utilize a pitcher's strongest pitch
  • 7 reasons to master location, and 6 ways to improve your pitcher's control

Rhonda Revelle, University of Nebraska
The Coaching Hat Trick – How to Balance Head Coaching, Coaching 3rd & Calling Pitches

  • How to successfully shift your time between being a head coach, coaching 3rd & calling pitches
  • The keys to being a great CEO head coach

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, University of Alabama
Keys to Successfully Transitioning from Pitcher to Pitching Coach

  • Her journey transitioning from college pitcher to college pitching coach
  • Tools she uses with her pitchers, including pitching journals, video Q & A sheets, and the after-game review sheet

Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
Pitch Calling

  • Pitch calling rules to live by
  • Pitch location, and In-game adjustments

Beverly Smith, University of South Carolina
Calling a Game: Setting Up Hitters & Converting Positive Counts into Out

  • One of the best at setting up hitters and calling a game, Coach Smith shares her insight and knowledge on game planning & situational calling
  • Identifying batter tendencies & reading hitters, pitching with 2 strikes, and the importance of spot percentages

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MICRO-TOPIC SESSIONS

Lori Sippel, University of Nebraska
Help Your Pitchers Read Hitters - What to Look for & How to See It

  • 7 ways to help your pitchers read hitters
  • In-game adjustments, tips and strategies

Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
How to Create a Cooperative & Supportive Staff 

  • Keys to picking the right pitcher for your program
  • Defining roles within your pitching staff

Jen Brundage, University of Michigan
Teaching the Changeup 

  • Videos of different grips and release points
  • Learn the 4 absolutes of pitching the changeup

Michelle Gascoigne, Northwestern University
Getting Your #2 to Be Ready Like Your #1 

  • 5 In-season ways to get your backup pitchers ready
  • How to place value on every role: starters and relievers

Melyssa Lombardi, University of Oregon (formerly University of Oklahoma)
My Favorite Pitching Chart 

  • A simple and yet extremely complete pitching chart
  • Pitching stats that really matter, including momentum and conversion pitches

Jen Rocha, University of Oklahoma (formerly University of Florida)
My Favorite Pitching Practice Competitions 

  • Her favorite 4-pitcher practice competition
  • The "how to" and importance of charting every pitch - games and practices

John Tschida, University of St. Thomas
How I Practice With All My Pitchers 

  • 9 different and creative ways to practice with all of your of pitchers at once
  • Determine what can and can't be done in the bullpen

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PANEL SESSIONS

Panel:
Larissa AndersonUniversity of Missouri (formerly Hofstra University)
Jen Brundage, University of Michigan
Melyssa Lombardi, University of Oregon (formerly University of Oklahoma)
Jen Rocha, University of Oklahoma (formerly University of Florida)
Lori Sippel, University of Nebraska
Karen Weekly, University of Tennessee
Beth Torina, Louisiana State University

Topic: Which Stats Matter to You & Why/What Do You Say When You Go to the Mound/Top 2 Difference Makers for Your Pitching Staff’s Success

  • A discussion of the stats that matter most in pitching, and why
  • What do you say when you go to the mound, and a look at the top 2 factors in a pitching staff's success

Panel:
Larissa Anderson, University of Missouri (formerly Hofstra University)
Jen Rocha, University of Oklahoma (formerly University of Florida)
Lori Sippel, University of Nebraska

Topic: Tips for Improving Control & Pregame Warm-up

  • Tips and keys for improving your pitchers control from three of the top pitching coaches in the country
  • Practical advice and input on how to create a disclipined routine for pregame warm-ups

Panel:
Jen Brundage, University of Michigan
Melyssa Lombardi, University of Oregon (formerly University of Oklahoma)
Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
Karen Weekly, University of Tennessee

Topic: Coaching Staff Dynamics & Lessons From My Best & Worst Pitching Changes 

  • Expertise and insight into how to handle coaching staff dynamics
  • Examples of pitching changes that worked, and that didn't work, and why

Panel:
Melyssa Lombardi, University of Oregon (formerly University of Oklahoma)
Jen Rocha, University of Oklahoma (formerly University of Florida)
Lori Sippel, University of Nebraska

Topic: Freshmen: How to Get Them Ready 

  • How to handle freshmen in the Fall vs the Spring
  • Ways to maximize your freshmen contributions

Panel:
Megan Brown, Longwood University (formerly University of California)
Bridget Orchard, Villanova University (formerly Fordham University)
John Tschida, University of St. Thomas

Topic: Handling Recovery with a 1-2 Pitcher Staff 

  • Our weekly recovery process
  • Methods for mentally recovering each inning

Panel:
Kelsi Dunne, Embry Riddle
Stacy Iveson, University of Arizona
Melyssa Lombardi, University of Oregon (formerly University of Oklahoma)
Cat Osterman, Texas State

Topic: Keys for Connecting as a Pitching Coach 

  • Best lesson one of my pitchers taught me
  • From pitcher or catcher to pitching coach - how to make the transition, and how to continually develop as a pitching coach

Panel:
Lonni Alameda, Florida State University
Larissa Anderson, University of Missouri (formerly Hofstra University)
Lori Sippel, University of Nebraska
John Tschida, University of St. Thomas

Topic: Scouting Reports: How & When to Use Them 

  • Top 2 things each coach looks for in the stats
  • How to make changes/adjustments within a multi-game series

Panel:
Lonni Alameda, Florida State University
Jen Rocha, University of Oklahoma (formerly University of Florida)
Lori Sippel, University of Nebraska
John Tschida, University of St. Thomas

Topic: Rapid Fire Q & A 

  • Last chance question and answer session with the speakers

Panel:
Beverly Smith, University of South Carolina
Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, University of Alabama
Mike White, University of Texas (formerly University of Oregon)

Topic: Seasonal Workouts for Fall, Spring & Mental Toughness  

  • What to work on with your pitchers during the Fall and Spring seasons
  • How to make workouts more mentally challenging, along with different throwing programs

Panel:
Rhonda Revelle, University of Nebraska
Beverly Smith, University of South Carolina
Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, University of Alabama
Mike White, University of Texas (formerly University of Oregon)

Topic: Keys for the Rise & Drop

  • Details they use to help their pitchers have game-ready rise and dropballs
  • Favorite rise and drop ball drills; keys for tunneling the rise and dropball

Panel:
Rhonda Revelle, University of Nebraska
Beverly Smith, University of South Carolina
Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, University of Alabama
Mike White, University of Texas (formerly University of Oregon)

Topic: Keys for the Curve, Screw & Changeup

  • Tips for improving & practicing your pitchers curveballs, screwballs & changeups
  • Detailed discussion on signals & wristbands

Panel:
Rhonda Revelle, University of Nebraska
Beverly Smith, University of South Carolina
Mike White, University of Texas (formerly University of Oregon)

Topic: Using Video: Your Pitchers, Their Hitters, How, When & How Often

  • How to utilize video in working with your pitchers mechanics & improving pitch location
  • Using video for scouting and game preparations

Panel:
Rhonda Revelle, University of Nebraska
Beverly Smith, University of South Carolina
Mike White, University of Texas (formerly University of Oregon)

Topic: Rapid Fire Q & A 

  • Last chance question and answer session with the speakers

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How You Benefit by Using Your Softball Summit Membership

  1. Watch an exclusive, college coach-only Pitching or Hitting clinic - from your home, office, or at the field!
  2. Win more games by improving your knowledge & your players skills
  3. Express Delivery: Watch NOW!
  4. A Softball Summit Membership is the perfect way to get the elite-level information presented exclusively at the Softball Summits.
  5. If you attended a Softball Summit, a Softball Summit membership is a great follow-up resource!
  6. Softball Summit Memberships are only available from Softball Excellence!
  7. No shipping fees or taxes!

Softball Summit videos include:

  • Photos, Charts and Video of the Specific Topic
  • Instruction from the top college coaches in the country
  • Downloadable, print-ready notes
  • Detailed online instruction that you can watch ANYTIME and as OFTEN as you want

Softball Summit videos are exclusive to our members and bring you amazing instruction – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week - all online! Watch the presentation and videos, just like you were at the Summit!

A Softball Summit membership is guaranteed to help you become a better teacher and coach of the game, which will ultimately help you win more games. The Softball Summit videos are not available anywhere else!

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$384.00

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