Episodes

  • Episode 8 "Babe Ruth World Series Bracket Run"

    Episode 8 "Babe Ruth World Series Bracket Run"
    Jul 28 2022
    In this episode the 12U girls from Madeira Beach Riptide discuss their amazing run to the Babe Ruth World Series Championship game. Coach DJ sits down with Reagan, Mia, Brooke, Madison and Bailey.
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    30 mins
  • Episode #7 12U Babe Ruth World Series days 5-8

    Episode #7 12U Babe Ruth World Series days 5-8
    Jul 28 2022
    This may be my favorite episode ever, as coach DJ sits down with Brooke, Madison, Mia and Bailey to discuss Madeira Beach Riptide 12U's incredible run at the Babe Ruth World Series. The girls talk about a few of the amazing teams we are able to compete against including the Stamford Stars (Connecticut), Fern Creek (Kentucky), JPRD East Bank (Louisiana)
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    28 mins
  • Episode #6 12U Babe Ruth World Series days 1-4"

    Episode #6 12U Babe Ruth World Series days 1-4"
    Jul 23 2022
    At the Babe Ruth Softball World Series, coach DJ catches up with a few of the girls on the Madeira Beach Riptide Allstars to recap the first 4 days. Facing Puerto Rico, Piedmont Dynamite, Clewiston, Hereford as well as a look ahead to the remainder of pool play.
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    35 mins
  • Episode 5 "State Games"

    Episode 5 "State Games"
    Jun 28 2022
    In this episode coach DJ has a bit of fun with the girls of Madeira Beach 12U All-stars who are playing in the State Championship. the team traveled to Lake City and stayed in the Best Western Gateway Grand in Gainesville (Link Below) Spoiler Alert we did well enough to go to the World Series so if you are able to help get us there we would be quite grateful. These girls are worth it, for sure. The League has a GoFundMe set up for the 12U and 14U teams who are both going to World Series. If you would like to do a business sponsorship with advertisement and tax deductions, reach out and we can make that happen for you as well, there are a number of opportunities available.
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    59 mins
  • Episode #4 "Filling your Skillbag"

    Episode #4 "Filling your Skillbag"
    Jun 7 2022
    In this episode coach DJ talks about the importance of trying new skills each day to "fill your skillbag" the more skills you have mastered the more well rounded a player you will become. He talks about finding sources such as https://www.youtube.com/c/MegRemSoftball/videos, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvockUMpbY7xgPexTbxSbLA, https://www.youtube.com/c/YouGoPro, https://www.youtube.com/c/AntonelliBaseball, https://www.youtube.com/c/SnapSoftball, to help you gain the right skills quickly and effectively.
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    29 mins
  • Episode 3 "Slump Busters "

    Episode 3 "Slump Busters "
    May 21 2022
    In this episode coach DJ offers tips to get out of slumps as a pitcher hitter and fielder. If you have ever been in a slump these will help you get back to the results you are accustomed to.
    He talks about using Blast swing analytics as well as how to record and interpret data to keep your edge.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 2 "Pitching Logic"

    Episode 2 "Pitching Logic"
    Apr 25 2022
    In this episode coach DJ talks about teaching the mental aspects of pitching. including sequencing, developing a plan of attack as well as defensive alignment to pitches.
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    38 mins
  • Episode 1 "Mental Hitting"

    Episode 1 "Mental Hitting"
    Apr 23 2022
    In this episode Coach DJ discusses some of his mental tips and tricks that have helped hitters feel confident and always have a plan of attack at the plate.
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    29 mins