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Inside My Softball Brain -

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:46:51 -0400

Hi , Here's the latest from http://staciemahoe.com Enjoy! How to Get What You Want in Softball - 2012-02-27 10:48:26-05 Source: Uploaded by user via Stacie Mahoe on Pinterest How do you get what you want in softball? Simple: Do Work! Nothing's going to be handed to you. Nothing's going to be given to you. Do you think the champion you're trying to take the crown from is going to just let you walk in [...] Training a New Akadema Glove - 2012-04-09 17:27:07-04 Slowly but surely my new softball glove is learning how to catch. No rush though since I don't play competitively anymore. I love the way it's breaking in so far! What's your favorite trick for breaking in a new softball glove just right? One thing I do - NEVER let anyone's hand in my glove [...] 2012 Hawaii High School State Softball Tournament Bracket - 2012-04-30 02:41:14-04 Tournament begins Wednesday, May 2nd. The very first round showcases some great matchups! Should be an amazing tournament, especially with THREE ILH teams in the mix for the first time that I can remember. The Division II Bracket can be found the hhsaa.org. click on image to enlarge {!contact_address

Watch Hawaii softball online - link inside

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:02:09 -0400

, The live stream of Hawaii high school softball playoffs starts in an hour. Watch it at http://oc16.tv Enjoy! Stacie Mahoe Founder AllAboutFastpitch.com It's all about the game!

Hawaii softball online on Thursday

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 02:13:09 -0400

, Hope you're having a nice week so far. Here in Hawaii, high school softball is in full swing. All of our travel players play the high school season before breaking away to their travel teams, so it's always fun! Starting at 4:00pm Hawaii time (7pm in California) on Thursday, there will be two games streamed live at http://oc16.tv Join in the fun and check out the games... First game: Kapolei vs Waianae Second game: Kailua vs Campbell Enjoy! Stacie Mahoe Founder AllAboutFastpitch.com It's all about the game!

Inside My Softball Brain -

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:15:57 -0500

Hi , Here's the latest from http://staciemahoe.com Enjoy! How to Avoid a Penn State Debacle - 2012-02-13 09:55:59-05 If you're a sports fan, you probably heard about the Penn State Scandal that got the late Joe Paterno and the University President, Graham Spanier, fired. The Penn State leaders in this situation took a lot of heat for the way they handled things and rightfully so in my opinion. However, it's also been brought [...] Wordless Wednesday – Bandits in Hawaii - 2012-02-16 02:35:40-05 Click on the image for larger view Striving to Be a Champion? Read This… - 2012-02-20 10:33:20-05 Striving to be a champion. The last 6 words are KEY... {!contact_address

Inside My Softball Brain -

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:16:15 -0500

Hi , Here's the latest from http://staciemahoe.com Enjoy! Softball Success Tips – Know Your Non-Negotiables - 2012-01-25 09:28:26-05 I first heard about core values a few years back. Then I also heard other experts talk about non-Negotiables and things you do not compromise on as a softball coach. This made a lot of sense to me and I was glad to hear that having non-negotiable values in my mind was not unreasonable and [...] Wanting to Be First: Motivated or Entitled? - 2012-01-30 09:19:40-05 You ever see those players who just jump to the front of the line no matter what drill? The ones that don't care if the drill is fun or boring, difficult or easy, well known or unfamiliar, it doesn't matter, they just want to get in there and do it! I think most coaches love [...] Softball Coaching: 5 Tips for Making the Tough Call - 2012-02-06 09:53:53-05 Part of your ability to effectively lead your team as a softball coach depends on your ability to make quality, decisive choices in touch situations. The buck, as they say, stops with you. You are the leader of your team. You must be able to make the tough call. I understand that it's not always [...] {!contact_address

Why My Phone is Blowing Up This Week

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:16:37 -0500

Hello , Yes, I can tell it's the week of the clinic because my phone is absolutely blowing up! There are a LOT of people who are just now finding out about this weekend's clinic with Coach Darrick Brown and NPF All-Star Megan Wiggins of the NPF Champion Chicago Bandits team. They actually arrive today and will be doing a Softball Skills Clinic THIS Saturday and Sunday at Kapolei High School. Here are the answers to the questions I've been getting... YES! You can still register. Form attached. Bring it with you Saturday morning at 9:00 with your payment and just give me a buzz today or tomorrow just to give me a heads up that you'll be there. YES! We will accept walk-ups the day of the clinic! So even if someone doesn't have a form or hasn't contact me, just tell them to come on down. We will have extra forms and such at the field. YES! If you are staying for the pitching portion of the clinic you DO need to bring your own catcher. YES! If you can only come for ONE day of the clinic, you may do so for a discounted rate. Call me for details. There are more details about the clinic on the attached flyer/registration form. PLEASE pass the word so players don't miss out! Thank you so much and I hope to see you this weekend. :) Stacie Mahoe Founder AllAboutFastpitch.com It's all about the game!

Clinic on SAT/SUN - Registration OPEN!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:43:06 -0500

Hi , One question I keep getting in my inbox and on my phone this week is... Can I still register my daughter/team for the clinic this weekend and the answer is YES! This is the clinic with Coach Darrick Brown and Megan Wiggins of the NPF Championship team the Chicago Bandits. They will actually be here tomorrow and we're all looking forward to a great weekend! If you want to join us, simply call me, text me or send me an email to let me know you'll be there, then bring your registration form and payment with you Saturday morning at 9:00am. Simple as that. The form is attached for your convenience and contains the contact information you need. Please pass the word to others in case they are wondering the same thing! Thanks so much :) See you there! Stacie Mahoe Founder AllAboutFastpitch.com It's all about the game!

You Are More Capable Than You Know

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 03:05:32 -0500

Happy Monday ! Don't forget, Hawaii Softball Skills Clinic THIS weekend with NPF Champions Darrick Brown and Megan Wiggins. If you know of anyone else who may want to attend, please forward this message to them. I always have people after the clinic who tell me they didn't know about it and wished they did! So if you could please help spread the word so no one misses out, I'd appreciate it (and so will they!). http://staciemahoe.com/2011/12/12/npf-champions-clinic-in-hawaii-january-2012/ Monday Motivation Ever felt discouraged or felt like others such an easy road while yours seems to be filled with adversity and challenge? Or maybe you know someone in this very situation? I have a message of encouragement for you today (or one you can share with a friend). It's posted on the facebook page...check it out, like it, leave a comment, or share it at... http://www.facebook.com/allaboutfastpitch Have a wonderful week, Stacie Mahoe Founder AllAboutFastpitch.com It's all about the game! Talk story with me on twitter => Twitter.com/staciemahoe Connect with me on facebook => Facebook.com/allaboutfastpitch

25 Things Your Players Wish You Knew

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:34:46 -0500

Hey ! Happy Friday - just 4 things real quick... 1. Softball Clinic in a Week! The weekend is almost here and that means there is just ONE week left until the Hawaii Softball Skills Clinic with NPF Champions Coach Darrick Brown and Megan Wiggins. Don't miss out! Get your flyer/registration form at... http://staciemahoe.com/2011/12/12/npf-champions-clinic-in-hawaii-january-2012/ 2. Choke Likes and a Debate... The other day I sent a message about the newest post on my Facebook Fan Page - didn't realize it was going to turn into a debate! lol Anyway - if you haven't seen it yet, it's up to 68 likes - the highest ever on the page. Pretty cool :) Check it out at http://facebook.com/allaboutfastpitch 3. ProHammer Training Bat <= It's new at SoftballTools.com and I got to see it in action for the first time this week. I already thought it was a pretty cool hitting gadget just by looking at it online. It just looks cool, but I have to admit, I was surprisingly more impressed than I expected to be. This hitting aid really does deliver on it's purpose of promoting cleaner, more solid contact for more line shots and more power. Good stuff! Learn more at http://www.softballtools.com/ProHammer-Fastpitch-Training-Bat-p/pyprohammer.htm 4. 25 Things Your Players Wish You Knew About Them I got an email asking about this article that I wrote a while back. I thought you may be interested as well. It's an article about how you can be an even better coach to your players. Read the article at... http://staciemahoe.com/2010/08/12/25-things-your-players-wish-you-knew-about-them/ That's it! Have a wonderful weekend :) Stacie Mahoe Founder AllAboutFastpitch.com It's all about the game!

When Players Slack Off...

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:26:36 -0500

Hello , If you're in Hawaii, don't forget, the NPF Softball Skills Clinic with Champions is coming up quick! If you haven't registered yet, grab your registration form at http://staciemahoe.com/2011/12/12/npf-champions-clinic-in-hawaii-january-2012/ In other news, I hope you're a fan of All About Fastpitch on Facebook. Sometimes when I have a thought I think is worth sharing, but it's not long enough to form an entire article, I simply post it on the AAF Facebook Fan Page. The post I did yesterday got a bunch of likes within minutes of me posting it. It's so cool that people liked it so much! If you haven't seen it yet it's about players slacking. Read it at http://www.facebook.com/allaboutfastpitch Feel free to share it on your wall too. :) Oh and remember, any time you see a great softball story online, please feel free to drop by the page and share it with us! I'm always up for a good read. Hope you're having a great week, Stacie Mahoe Founder AllAboutFastpitch.com It's all about the game!