Libby Morris, James Madison University
A Storybook Season - Navigating Bullpens, Personalities, and Championships

• JMU's storybook season - culminating in a trip to the 2021 Women's College World Series
• The process of building a pitching staff's championship mindset

Dr. Megan Brown, Longwood University
Becoming a Master Craftsman - Teaching Pitchers to Master and Fully Utilize their Tools, Talents, Skills and Abilities

• Keys to developing a Pitcher's Tool Box
• The most important factors to pitching success

Lisa Fernandez, UCLA
Getting Pitchers Mentally and Physically Ready to Compete

• How a pitcher's confidence is earned
• Keys to successfully preparing your pitchers - both mentally and physically

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

Beth Torina, Louisiana State University
Pitch Calling

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

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

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

• 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

Larissa Anderson, Universty 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 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 workouts (summer, fall, winter, in-season) to prepare pitchers for the post-season grind

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 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
• Utilizing scouting reports, in-game adustments and post-game feedback

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

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

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

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro, University of Alabama
Pitch Calling

• Pitch Caller essentials
• Pitcher assessment sheet & in-game charts

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

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

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

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

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

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
• Stories and examples of pitching changes that worked, and that didn't work, and why

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:
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

Jennifer Herzig, James Madison University
Hitting for Underdogs - How our Approach Led us to OKC

• The JMU hitting philosophy and approach to hitting
• Hitting drills, and more hitting drills

Matt Meuchel, University of Arkansas
Analytics & Probability in Hitting to Help Individual & Team Performance

• How to effectively use analytics and probability in hitting
• The "Random Number At-Bat Generator"

Kenny Gajewski, Oklahoma State 
Developing Winning Hitters

• The keys to developing winning hitters, inlcuding the importance of relationships, routine and competition
• Self Evaluation Forms for Position Players and Pitchers 

Mike Candrea, University of Arizona
What I Know Now That I Wish I Knew Then -  How 40 Years of Experience Has Taught the Best Hitting Coach in the Country How to be Even Better 

• What one of the most successful coaches in softball has learned about hitting during his 40+ year coaching career
• The importance of using video; the 3 most important things in hitting, and the 10 characteristics of successful hitters

Justin Shults, University of Oregon
Your Hitter's Approach

• Know your hitting philosophy
• The importance of timing and identifying your pitcher type

Tim Walton, University of Florida
How We Teach the Gator Hitters to Know Their Strike Zone 

• The Gator 7 Ball Plate Approach
• Hitting counts and the stats that matter to the Florida offense

Diane Miller, University of Nebraska
Creative & Innovative Drills for All Hitters & Budgets 

• The 6 parts to hitting success
• Innovative and affordable drills to work on all 6 keys to hitting success

Michael Lotief, formerly University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Your Hitter's Approach 

• The key factors in having a successful hitting approach 
• Pitch selection & decision making

Stacey Nuveman Deniz, San Diego State University
Your Hitter's Approach 

• Dugout charting & pitch sequencing
• Having a pre at-bat plan & a post at-bat plan

Carol Hutchins, University of Michigan  
How We Teach Our Hitters to Compete & Battle on a Daily Basis 

• 8 ways to make your practices harder than games
• 15+ individual and team competitive drills, plus Michigan's individual and team report card system

Karen Weekly, University of Tennessee
Slappers - Love 'Em, Hate 'Em & Gotta Have 'Em 

• The importance of the slapping game, and the slapping "non-negotiables"
• 15+ drills for the bunt, slap, soft slap and hard slap

Chris Malveaux, University of Missouri
Effective Drills to Create Better Hitters by Strengthening their Kinetic Chain 

• An in-depth look at the kinetic chain, and an understanding of how it can help your hitters
• A discussion of physical needs/assessments, and a look at 12 drills that will help strengthen your hitters kinetic chain

Mike Candrea, University of Arizona
How I Watch/Use Video for My Hitters 

• The importance, and use, of video analysis in hitting
• What to look for when analyzing video of your hitters

Diane Miller, University of Nebraska
Using Your Time to Coach 19 Hitters 

• Samples of over 10 different hitting practices and layouts that involve all of your hitters
• Keys to the Fall and Spring seasonal practices

Lizzy Ristano, University of Notre Dame
Hitting the Changeup 

• Key mechanics to hitting the changeup
• 8 drills designed to help your hitters successfully hit the changeup

Cat  Heifner, New Mexico State University
Recruiting Hitters to a Non-Power 5 

• Recruiting mistakes to avoid, and defining your recruiting paradigm
• The keys to a solid recruiting plan to get the best players possible to your school

Tim Walton, University of Florida
My Favorite Confidence Building Drill 

• Laying the groundwork for hitting and hitting drills to build confidence in your hitters 
• Hitting confidence drills including T work and front toss

Craig Snider, Texas A&M University
Training to Attack Pitchers 

• An overview of Craig's plan of attack for his hitters when facing opposing pitchers
• The "attack" practice plan, in-game adjustments and post-game debriefing

Panel:
Carol Hutchins, University of Michigan
Diane Miller, University of Nebraska
Tim Walton, University of Florida

Topic: Teaching Tracking, Timing & Vision 

• How to help hitters with their tracking, timing and vision
• Each coach's favorite tracking and timing drill

Panel:
Darren Mueller, North Dakota State University
Tim Walton, University of Florida
Karen Weekly, University of Tennessee

Topic: Game Plans: How to Teach, Practice & Alter Them 

• How to prepare a game plan, and how to teach it to your hitters
• When to adjust your game plan, and when to ditch your game plan

Panel:
Mike Candrea, University of Arizona
Caryl Drohan, Northwestern University
Carol Hutchins, University of Michigan

Topic: How Much Live vs Toss vs T's? 

• The benefits of T-work, front toss and live pitching
• When to use  T's, front toss and live pitching during the season

Panel:
Larissa Anderson, University of Missouri (formerly Hofstra University)
Mary Jo Firnbach, University of North Carolina
Lori Meyers, Minnesota State University

Topic: Our Methods for Getting Our Hitters to Come Through in the Clutch 

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

Panel:
Mike Candrea, University of Arizona
Carol Hutchins, University of Michigan
Diane Miller, University of Nebraska
Tim Walton, University of Florida

Topic: Rapid Fire Q & A 

• Last chance question and answer session with the speakers

Panel:
Perry Husband, Pioneer in the Science of Effective Velocity
Jimmy Kolaitis, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Caitlin Lowe, University of Arizona
Craig Snider, Texas A&M University
Ralph Weekly, University of Tennessee

Topic: How to Take an Average Athlete & Make Them a Good Hitter

• Developing bottom-of-the-lineup hitters
• Managing hitting reps during practice & pregame warm-ups, and managing hitters expectations