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Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Tory Acheson & Don McKinlay
Fastpitch Softball
Softball
Player Development
Travel Ball
Youth Sports
Coaching
College Softball
Transfer Portal
Coaching Techniques
Anderson Bat Company
Coaching Strategies
Recruiting
Women's College World Series
College Athletics
Women's Sports
Pitching
NCAA
Player Of the Week
NIL
Base Running

Everything Fastpitch is a podcast hosted by Coach Tory Acheson and Coach Don McKinlay. Tory and Don are former college coaches that are now full time instructors and travel ball coaches. Since retiring form active collegiate coaching they have committed themselves to providing educational materials to the fastpitch community. This podcast is one of the resources they are providing. Their website h... more

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In episode 423 of Everything Fastpitch, Coach Tory and Coach Don preview segments and encourage Patreon support, then share a Did You Know about UCLA’s Megan Grant hitting 40+ home runs to crush a record held since 1995 despite playing about 20 fewer... more

Coach Tory and Coach Don preview episode 422 of Everything Fastpitch, including a “Did You Know” and City of the Week Las Vegas. They answer a listener question about measuring improvement beyond stats, emphasizing observation, confidence, quality at... more

Everything Fastpitch episode 421 with Coach Tory and Coach Don previews warm-up segments and features an interview with social media instructor Megan Rembielak. They recap early NCAA Division I regional results and notable games, including Oregon’s e... more

Coach Torrey and Coach Don preview episode 420 of Everything Fastpitch, beginning with “good news, bad news”: UCLA’s Megan Grant sets the single-season home run record with 38, but a Big Ten Network replay skipped the record-breaking at-bat in favor ... more

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Chip Pugh
Coach, author of Made to Win
Author, Made to Win
Episode: Home Field Advantage / Interview with Chip Pugh / Practice Attendance and Playing Time / Coaching Gadgets
Marla Townsend
Former college coach, mental performance coach, author of Compete program
Compete Mental Performance System
Episode: Measuring Improvement / Interview with Marla Townsend / Collegiate Summer League / Getting out of a rut
Robbie Brogdon
Travel softball coach and organizer
Atlanta Summer League for college players
Episode: Measuring Improvement / Interview with Marla Townsend / Collegiate Summer League / Getting out of a rut
Megan Rembielak
Meg Rem Softball, content creator and instructor
Meg Rem Softball
Episode: Decision Regrets / Interview with Megan Rembielak / Managing a player who coaches other players
Bill Hoopes
Tournament director, coach, author, and educator in fastpitch softball
Lead Your Journey / Florida PGF
Episode: Challenge to be a multi-sport athlete / Interview with Bill Hoopes, a dynamic leader, accomplished educator, and seasoned coach / Balance Reps with Instruction
Tiffany Deering
Former college softball player, owner/operator of indoor training facility, executive at Athletic Placement Services
Athletic Placement Services
Episode: Help with players ignoring instructions / Interview about recruiting and a new app / Body Language
Ken Krause
Co-host of The Coach's Mouth Podcast; interviewee
Coach's Mouth Podcast
Episode: Opinions from other podcasters / Time-Limit games and wasted time / Coaches self-evaluation tool
Jay Bolden
Co-host of The Coach's Mouth Podcast; interviewee
Coach's Mouth Podcast
Episode: Opinions from other podcasters / Time-Limit games and wasted time / Coaches self-evaluation tool
Sara Mosley
Former All-American player at Georgia, currently pursuing a professional career.
Episode: Prioritize Player Development / Sara Mosley Interview / Anna Nickel of GameChanger Interview / Practice the difficult

Hosts

Tory Acheson
Host of Everything Fastpitch; former college coach and current instructor/coach
Don McKinlay
Co‑host and producer; host of the show; former college coach and current instructor/coach

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Great listen for softball parents or coaches

    I’ve been listening for a couple of months now. I like that they talk about all different age groups. They really seem to have good insight on the game.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sam2982
    United States5 years ago
  • Transgender athletes

    Someday I hope there is a group of transgender mlb player that identify as 16year old girls and Crush your daughters teams. Cowards!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    whateveryouthink1029384756
    United States5 years ago
  • If you love softball, listen here...

    Most reliable and informative softball podcast anywhere. Coach Don and Tory are pros in this game and they leave no stones unturned. Whether you are new or experienced to the game they are great at explaining every concept they talk about that is both thoughtful and insightful in a way that is understandable to anyone listening. A lot of informational podcast come off as too technical and is boring. Everything fastpitch is done well and is entertaining to listen to while you learn. They also con... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SoftballdadPHD
    United States6 years ago
  • Awesome podcast

    New to the Fastpitch world , loving this podcast it’s very informative and entertaining I have headphones in for 8houts a day so I’m listening to all the backlog and pretending Covid isn’t happening

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j partee
    United States6 years ago
  • Amazing resource and must listen!

    I had the honor of being a guest on the podcast and it was an amazing experience. I love the insight and value Tory and Don are providing for the best community out there, the softball community. My favorite part about this podcast is the genuine conversation, tips, and passion for the sport of softball.

    Thank you!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paige Tonz
    United States6 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners highlight the show as a reliable source for fastpitch insights across age groups.
Coaches praise actionable, in-depth coaching tips and interviews with industry guests.
Guests consistently value the conversational, educational approach and real-world coaching stories.
Parents and coaches credit the hosts for practical guidance on development and recruitment.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Home Field Advantage / Interview with Chip Pugh / Practice Attendance and Playing Time / Coaching Gadgets
Q: What motivated you to write the book Made to Win, and how does it relate to your coaching and leadership work?
Chip explains that the book grew from his belief that leaders develop people beyond the field, sharing six core practices and aiming to help others maximize their potential by focusing on identity, purpose, and serving others, with an approachable, non-preachy tone.
Measuring Improvement / Interview with Marla Townsend / Collegiate Summer League / Getting out of a rut
Q: Is there a way to measure improvement besides traditional statistics?
They discuss focusing on observable, qualitative indicators like swing consistency, confidence, and process-oriented goals, while acknowledging stats can be misleading and are only part of the picture.
Decision Regrets / Interview with Megan Rembielak / Managing a player who coaches other players
Q: What sparked Megan to start MeganRembielak and create content for softball players?
Her husband encouraged her to post more content after seeing positive engagement with her lessons, recognizing a broader need among players and parents for practical, actionable coaching advice.
Challenge to be a multi-sport athlete / Interview with Bill Hoopes, a dynamic leader, accomplished educator, and seasoned coach / Balance Reps with Instruction
Q: What are your thoughts on the travel ball versus high school dynamic, and how they can work together for player development?
Bill argues that travel ball and high school serve different but complementary roles; travel ball offers more control and customization, while high school emphasizes daily relationships, team culture, and consistent development. The goal is to leverage both environments to maximize growth and college opportunities, not to treat them as mutually exclusive.
Help with players ignoring instructions / Interview about recruiting and a new app / Body Language
Q: Can you explain what APS is and how it helps student-athletes take ownership of their recruiting journey?
APS is a resource platform that simplifies and organizes the recruiting process for student-athletes. It helps athletes own their journey by centralizing coaching contacts, streamlining email communication from their own Gmail, providing school and major filters, offering templates, and delivering engagement analytics so they can focus on playing while staying proactive.

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Co-hosts with a strong coaching background lead discussions aimed at coaches, players, and parents in fastpitch softball. Episodes emphasize practical hitting and pitching instruction, player development, recruiting trends, and the evolving role of technology in guiding teams. The show blends coaching philosophy with real-world stories from college to travel-ball environments, often including interviews with players, coaches, and industry experts. Noteworthy traits include a consistent dedication to accessible, actionable guidance, robust coverage of recruiting and development, and a willingness to critique tactics while highlighting practical solutions for youth and collegiate programs.

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1. From the Coach's Mouth
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3. Future First, Softball Second: College Planning for Softball Athletes & Parents
4. Youth Inc. with Greg Olsen
5. The Pure Athlete Podcast

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Recent guests on Everything Fastpitch include:

1. Chip Pugh
2. Marla Townsend
3. Robbie Brogdon
4. Megan Rembielak
5. Bill Hoopes
6. Tiffany Deering
7. Ken Krause
8. Jay Bolden

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