BreakThrew Softball Pitching Program Frequently Asked Questions

Pitchers ages 8 and up who are excited about pitching and ready to work outside of lessons. Because I group pitchers by age and/or skill level, younger pitchers won't be overwhelmed, and older, more experienced pitchers will still be challenged.

I work with pitchers at every level, from beginners just learning to pitch to Power 4 college-bound pitchers. When you register, you'll tell me about your pitcher's experience so I can intentionally group her with pitchers based on age and/or skill level. The goal is for every pitcher to be challenged AND successful.

That's completely fine! BreakThrew can be her complete pitching plan for the six-month training season, or it can work alongside a coach she already loves. It adds structured workouts, mindset training, accountability, and opportunities to train and compete with other pitchers.

Maybe not at first, and that's okay! I've worked with many shy or nervous pitchers who have really thrived in my program. She won't always feel comfortable in games either, so learning to pitch in front of others, make mistakes, adjust, and keep going is important. Classes have a maximum of 5 pitchers, and I work hard to create a supportive environment where pitchers are challenged while building confidence. Getting a little uncomfortable is part of learning to compete.

When you register, you'll select the training locations and class times that work for your family. Weeknight classes are scheduled between 4:00–10:00 PM, and weekend classes between 9:00 AM–9:00 PM. Once registration closes, I build classes based on your requests AND which pitchers will work best training together. The more flexible you can be, the better I can place your pitcher in a great class that will challenge her.

I hope families will make their assigned class a priority, since pitchers progress, challenge, and compete with the same group all season. That said, I understand things come up! If she can't attend her regular class, I can usually offer a make-up somewhere else in my schedule, as long as you're flexible on location and time. Make-ups must happen during the same lesson plan. For example, a missed December class needs to be made up with another group working through that same December lesson plan.

All of my pitchers have busy schedules! The key is learning to be organized and plan her workouts each week, so her pitching development doesn't get lost in everything else she has going on. Her training journal and habit tracker help her plan, track what she completes, and take responsibility for her work outside of class. Learning to be accountable for her own training is part of the program.

Consistency matters more than the length of practice. I encourage pitchers to spend 5 minutes a day on focused work like mechanics or spin. She'll also receive a new 30-minute workout every two weeks, which I recommend completing 2 to 4 times each week. The goal isn't to spend hours practicing. It's to consistently do the right work between classes.