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"The Dirt" NFCA Podcast

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

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

Kristi Dosh
Author of Athletes NIL Playbook; sports business writer and consultant
Business of College Sports / Open platforms
Episode: All-things NIL | Kristi Dosh
Megan Bunning
Coach, former player, and professor specializing in mental performance and coach education
Florida State University; Augusta University; CNPC credential holder
Episode: Mental First Aid | Dr. Megan Buning | Florida State
Christy Connoyer
Head coach at Saint Louis University
Saint Louis University
Episode: Supporting the Student in Student-Athlete | Christy Connoyer | Saint Louis
Benet Higgs
Head Coach, New Mexico State softball
New Mexico State University
Episode: Taking Over A Program | Benet Higgs | New Mexico State
Claire Rietmann-Grout
The Positive Coach
The Positive Coach
Episode: Planning For A Successful Season | Claire Rietmann-Grout | The Positive Coach
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

Host

Joanne Elaine
Contributor/host interaction and closing remarks; involved in 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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The show is beginner-friendly but rich in leadership and culture strategies.
Guests range from college coaches to program builders, including international development voices.
Content is high-value for coaches seeking real-world tactics.
Guests consistently bring practical, field-tested coaching insights.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Mental First Aid | Dr. Megan Buning | Florida State
Q: How can organizations help coaches prepare to handle mental health concerns and crises on the frontline?
By adopting mental health first aid training, providing accessible certifications, ensuring ongoing reinforcement, and offering guidance on when to refer athletes to clinical professionals or other resources.
Mental First Aid | Dr. Megan Buning | Florida State
Q: What are the most common needs coaches express across sports and ages when it comes to the mental game?
Coaches want to learn how to teach the mental game and how to support mental health, including dealing with parents, creating supportive relationships, and implementing practical strategies that don't require clinical expertise.
All-things NIL | Kristi Dosh
Q: What do you think the next major changes will be in the NIL landscape?
Expect more attention to revshare management with Title IX considerations, potential lawsuits over revshare, and regulatory tightening around pre-transfer portal discussions to curb tampering and ensure fair play.
Supporting the Student in Student-Athlete | Christy Connoyer | Saint Louis
Q: What should high academic student-athletes ask during visits about supports for their major and labs?
Ask if the school has had students in your exact major recently, how many have completed it, and whether there are alumni you can talk to; also inquire how labs and major-specific requirements are handled on the road and whether dual credit or five-year options are supported.
Planning For A Successful Season | Claire Rietmann-Grout | The Positive Coach
Q: What is the experience you want your players to have during the preseason, and how do you plan to build that culture from day one?
Focus on belonging, routine, and connection from the opening circle, then progressively layer in community building, movement, drills, and controlled competition to reinforce the team culture.

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The show centers on practical, coach-focused conversations about building and sustaining softball programs at every level, from youth to college and professional. Episodes frequently explore team culture, leadership, recruitment, player development, and season planning, with guests ranging from head coaches to program directors and industry advocates. Across recent episodes, sponsors and field-tested strategies surface as recurring threads, along with real-world tactics for mentoring staff, engaging parents, and managing transitions under pressure. The format tends to pair candid coaching journeys with actionable takeaways, making it valuable for coaches, athletic directors, and those sponsoring or promoting softball programs. A notable str... more

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2. Megan Bunning
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6. Heather Tarter
7. Joni Frei
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