In Episode #54, Coach Josh Johnson, founder, and coach of Virginia Unity, a competitive fast-itch softball platform. Tune in and listen to how and why the Unity got started, how technology transformed the hitting philosophy, how he develops player mindset, the Mojo Merger, the 2021 National Championship and more.

Timestamps

[03:27] The whole idea behind Virginia Unity

[06:16] About Virginia Unity success and championship.

[12:15] Combining team winning and player development for individual players.

[17:15] Identifying and recruiting the right team

[21:09] The story behind Virginia unity merger with TN Mojo.

[[30:33] The team composition for 2024 and 2025 classes.

[32:33] The importance of buying, cost, and identifying whether a player has the ability to buy.

[36:51] Next level for Virginia Unity.

[43:44] Faster way to get kids to different levels.

[45:19] Technology trends in the industry.

[46:40] How kids can overcome pressure internally and externally in the team.

[49:35] How to build up a killer mindset for the players.

[55:27] The zoo tiger versus the wild tiger analogy.

Connect with Josh Johnson

Facebook: Virginia Unity FC

Twitter: VAUnitySB

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