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Randy and Donnie discuss their experiences in the world of softball coaching. They talk about the challenges of coaching without having a daughter on the team, the importance of finding good people to surround yourself with, and the stress of qualifying for nationals. They also touch on the early planning and recruiting that happens in the softball community, and the different levels of competition in the sport.

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Jaff Decker, a former professional baseball player, discusses his transition from playing to coaching softball. He shares his background in baseball, including playing for Team USA and getting drafted by the San Diego Padres. Decker talks about the importance of coaching and how he wants to make a positive impact on young athletes. He also reflects on his experience coaching with his father and the challenges of navigating the softball landscape. Overall, Decker's coaching style focuses on earning respect and trust from his players.

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Stacy May-Johnson, head coach of Fresno State softball, discusses her career as a player and coach. She talks about the busy offseason and the challenges of recruiting in the Transfer Portal. Stacy also discusses the changing landscape of pitching in softball and the use of staff pitching. She emphasizes the need for athletes to make smart decisions when it comes to choosing a college and playing time. Stacy shares her transition from college to professional softball and the importance of being mentally and physically prepared for opportunities.

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Rob shares his journey in the event business and the impact of his father's coaching on his decision to make a difference. He started Top Gun Events in 2013 and has since grown it into a successful company with over 30 events annually, attracting some of the top travel ball programs in the country. Rob shares his pride in the talent and competitiveness of the Midwest region and the impact of their tournaments on the softball community.

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Rhoda talks about helping others with their recruiting process. What she does and does not do for her clients and how she and her daughter Samantha found a way to be ready through COVID and the 2020 season. She turned what she learned into a business and loves staying connected to softball and the organization.

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Brittney shares her journey coaching and playing, she talks about recruiting and the influential people who have helped her advance her career.

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Jorge talks about International play, The Mexican National Team, Coaching travel ball, recruiting and what type of players coaches should recruit.

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Randy and Scott talk about running a travel organization and the growth of Bombers Fastpitch, the decision to run #patriotgames in Colorado, his thoughts on Alliance and PGF and coaching in college at Texas Lutheran University.

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Jacie talks about her journey as a player, verbally committing in 8th grade, starting travel ball in a small town, transferring to Minnesota and her goals to use softball as a vehicle to get her education paid for. She also talked about what she would tell the younger players coming up and what she wishes she learned early on.

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Randy and Tyler discuss the importance of a performance coach and some of the systems that can be used to work through to control your thinking in stressful situations.

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