Rosemont's about to get loud, and I've got two things for you.

The pros are back in action this week, college softball's offseason is still handing out hardware, and there's a mechanics breakdown below worth sending to your pitching group tonight. Also — a couple of things I built that I want in front of you today: the Inner Circle and the Shorty Training Bat. Both below, no hard sell, just what they are and where to find them.

Let's get into it.
— Rob

The 2026 AUSL All-Star Cup Tips Off Aug. 8 in Rosemont

Forty-five of the league's best get re-drafted every series for four weeks of playoff-intensity ball — no meaningless games, no nights off. Watch how professionals treat every single rep like it's the last inning. That's the standard we're chasing.

Megan Grant's Record-Breaking Year Earns an ESPYS Nod

42 home runs in 63 games — a new NCAA D1 single-season record, and UCLA's senior finishes as their all-time home run leader. Study the consistency behind that number, not just the total. That's a full season of not missing your pitch.

How to Hit a Softball With Power

Coach Matt Lisle breaks down exit velocity and launch angle in plain language — but starts with grip, stance, and swing first. Send this to the hitter who wants to talk exit velo before they've built the foundation underneath it.

A Coach's Guide to Building Stronger, Smarter Pitchers

Kyla Holas breaks the pitching motion into five phases — Load, Lift, Peak, Landing, Release — with drills that scale from 10U to college. Her line on the glove stuck with me: it's not the enemy, it's the thing overcompensating for a weakness somewhere else in the chain.

Softball Game IQ and Mental Training for Youth

Confidence isn't a personality trait — it's a rep count. A solid breakdown of how situational awareness, pre-game routines, and decision-making actually get built through practice design, not pep talks.

The NCAA Transfer Portal and Rules: The Ultimate Guide for 2026

If you're a parent trying to make sense of the new 5-for-5 eligibility model and transfer windows, start here. The rules keep moving — know them better than the other dugout does.

Little League on TV, the AUSL Championship & Coaching Struggling Teams

Coach Tory and Coach Don's weekly rundown is one of the better regular listens in the sport. This episode covers pro softball's first network TV broadcast and a practical take on what to do — and what not to do — when your team is stuck.

Get Recruited by Rachel Coleman remains Rob’s standing recommendation for any family navigating the college recruiting process. Practical, current, and built for softball families.

Ep. 94: Real Talk with Iver McDonald

Iver McDonald — former Oklahoma Sooner, founder of McDonald Fastpitch Camps, co-founder of Transfer U — joins me for a real one. Playing for Patty Gasso, learning more in one year at Oklahoma than 13 years of travel ball, and why the transfer portal is creating as many problems as it solves. We also get into the gap between high school standouts and college-ready players, plus his World Series predictions for 2026.

Next Stop: Michigan

The Colorado, Atlanta, Anaheim, and San Dimas dates are behind us — thank you to everyone who came out. Here's what's still ahead on the calendar:

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