A Parent’s Playbook: A Guide to the Start of Her Fast-Pitch Journey

If you're a parent new to the world of fast-pitch softball—or thinking about taking the next step into travel ball—you’re not alone.

The Parent’s Playbook is a thoughtful, down-to-earth guide written by a longtime coach and softball dad who has helped countless families navigate the early years of this rewarding but often confusing sport. This isn’t a rulebook or a how-to-coach manual. It’s a supportive companion designed to help parents understand the rhythm of the game, the dynamics of the team, and the ups and downs your daughter will face on and off the field.

Whether your child is 7 or 10, in rec ball or exploring select teams, this book offers clarity, encouragement, and real-world insight.

Inside you’ll find:

✔ What game days, practices, and team dynamics really look like

✔ The difference between recreational & competitive travel softball

✔ How to support your daughter emotionally—not just athletically

✔ Tips for managing pressure, playing time, and parent expectations

✔ Guidance for evaluating teams, handling setbacks

✔ A reminder that what matters most isn’t her batting average—it’s your relationship and keeping the game fun.

If you want to be present, positive, and purposeful in your daughter’s journey through softball, The Parent’s Playbook will show you how to do just that—with heart, perspective, and the long game in mind.