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"The Dirt" NFCA Podcast

NFCA
Softball
Coaching
NFCA
Team Culture
Softball Coaching
Pitching
Youth Sports
Player Development
Mental Health
Coaching Strategies
High School Softball
Resilience
Athlete Development
Sports Psychology
Injury Prevention
Coaching Techniques
Game Changer
Indiana Wesleyan University
Student-Athletes
Coaching Philosophy

Weekly podcast facilitated by the NFCA featuring a member coach, expert in the field, or other entity who will provide insight to the sport on a different topic in each episode.

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Recent Guests

Heather Tarter
Head softball coach with a background coaching at multiple levels, including junior colleges and Division II/NAI programs
Kindred University (Division II) and other programs mentioned
Episode: Coaching Spotlight | Heather Tarter | McKendree
Joni Frei
Co-founder/leader of Canada Futures and Grow the Game Africa initiatives; former collegiate coach
Canada Futures / Grow the Game Africa
Episode: Growing The Game Internationally | Joni Frei | Canada Futures
Joe Guthrie
Head Coach, Northeast Alabama Community College Softball
Northeast Alabama Community College
Episode: Coaching Spotlight | Joe Guthrie | Northeast Alabama CC
Sonja Garnett
Head Coach, Saint Mary's College of California softball
Saint Mary's College of California
Episode: My Coaching Journey | Sonja Garnett | Saint Mary's
Andrew Rich
Head coach, Boise State softball
Boise State University
Episode: My Coaching Journey | Andrew Rich | Boise State
Ron Pezzoni
Head coach at Madonna University softball, NAIA program
Madonna University
Episode: Developing A Champion | Ron Pezzoni | Madonna
Brittany Hendrickson
Mt. Hood Community College softball coach
Mt. Hood Community College
Episode: Building A Successful Program | Brittany Hendrickson | Mt. Hood CC
Amy Weaver
Head Coach, Messiah University softball
Messiah University
Episode: A Profile In Coaching | Amy Weaver | Messiah
Wendy Hogue
Coach with multiple stints at William Carey University; former coach at Petal HS and Southern Miss
William Carey University
Episode: Being A Coach AND A Mom | Wendy Hogue | William Carey

Hosts

Joanna Lane
Senior Director of Education for the NFCA; host of coaching-focused content
Joanne Elaine
Host involved in NFCA education and podcast segments

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Top Notch

    I’ve been an NFCA member for over 5 years now and I can always find value in anything that they put out. Specifically to the 5/7 Podcast and pitching. Overuse is such a problem in our sport. I truly believe that fast pitch will go the way of baseball and we’ll have pitch/inning counts soon enough. I think it should happen as well. I have a 10u developmental team and I just keep trying to maintain the idea that everyone that wants to pitch will get some time in the circle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    guest0925
    United Statesa year ago
  • One of my fave podcasts in softball!

    Joanna is a great interviewer and enjoy hearing different aspects of softball- from a college coaches and high school / travel coaches perspective. Keep up the great work!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeffM0619
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must listen podcast if you’re into growth

    This is going to be straight forward and transparent… if you’re a coach, player, parent that is open-minded, looking to grow, become the best version of yourself, this is a great place to be for those things! Love what NFCA has created here.

    I was truly honored to be a guest on their podcast as well!

    Cheers to becoming the best coaches, players, and parents we can be!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paige Tonz
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners value transparency and growth-oriented mindset in leadership.
Guests are well-connected experts offering real-world strategies for coaches and players.
Executives and coaches praise practical coaching guidance and mentorship focus.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Coaching Spotlight | Heather Tarter | McKendree
Q: What were some of the ways that you use doing this a lot to project how a student athlete physically will fall when they move to a different scenario?
Heather explains using direct scouting, video analysis, and leveraging connections with junior college programs to assess player development potential and fit for Division II programs as players transition to four-year schools.
Coaching Spotlight | Heather Tarter | McKendree
Q: For people who are not familiar with you and your run, let's go back to the beginning. Tell us a little bit about how you got started in softball and your coaching path and how you got to where you are right now.
Heather describes her path from playing as a left-handed catcher to coaching, highlighting how a mentor's belief pushed her toward college coaching, and how her early experiences shaped a coaching philosophy centered on relationship building and adaptability.
My Coaching Journey | Sonja Garnett | Saint Mary's
Q: What role do daily practices and rituals play in maintaining team culture?
Implement routines such as player-led motivation and daily gratitude circles, plus practical systems like a hustle whistle for accountability, which together reinforce a positive, collaborative environment.
My Coaching Journey | Sonja Garnett | Saint Mary's
Q: How do you balance the ambition to win with the realities of building a program in a smaller school?
Set clear, achievable standards (like aiming to win every game rather than chasing a numeric target) to create consistent performance benchmarks, while prioritizing relationships, resources, and a long-term plan for facilities and talent.
My Coaching Journey | Sonja Garnett | Saint Mary's
Q: For someone taking over a program, what is the core guiding light you rely on to drive your decisions?
Know who you are, what drives you, and focus on developing the whole person—academics and mental health—while aligning conversations around that guiding purpose to create a sustainable culture.

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4. Sonja Garnett
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6. Ron Pezzoni
7. Brittany Hendrickson
8. Amy Weaver

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