Instructional Tips

The journey toward experiencing success on the softball field typically starts with setting and reaching appropriate goals that are set. But lots of times, it’s hard to know exactly where to start when it comes to the goal-setting process. When a youth softball player is trying to set appropriate goals for what they’d like to accomplish in the field for the upcoming year or within the next few years, an adult – whether it’s a coach or parent – is typically involved. With that in mind, it’s important for everyone involved in the process to be on the same page. It’s only going to cause frustration if an adult sets a goal that the softball player has no interest in working toward. There needs to be buy-in on all sides. [Read More>]

The journey some people take in order to find the perfect summer softball camp to attend includes a delicate balance of various factors. Finding the best one available is clearly at the top of the list, but for many families, that’s not the only consideration. They also have to factor in the price of the experience and the location in which it takes place. Even when the above questions are all answered, there are still other uncertainties that must be cleared up, too. Families – and the softball players who will be the ones attending camp this summer – want to know which coaches will be present to provide instruction, along with what they need to bring and what a typical day at camp would look like. Prior to officially [Read More>]

While softball teams are developed during the season, softball players are developed in the summer. Our Revolution Softball Camps have been designed so that every player will have the chance to improve their on-field abilities, skill level, and positions. It’s our mission to provide top-notch instruction with an amazing experience for everyone who joins the Revolution with us. However, each of the camps we offer aren’t exactly the same, and that’s on purpose. We want out Camp Directors to feel empowered by creating a unique experience every single year, and we also know that your schedule can get crazy, so it’s necessary to have some flexibility. That’s why we offer a number of different kinds of softball camps – we want you to have one that fits into your busy lives! [Read More>]

The key to being a successful softball player focuses around what you do on the field – whether it’s hitting, pitching, fielding, or base-running. Those are all important and obviously vital parts to any player’s overall success in the sport, but the preparations happen way before you strap your cleats on and hit the diamond. We’re not just talking about having a regimented workout program, either (although that’s also important). The basis for everything – how you feel and how you eventually play – is impacted by your diet. What are some simple nutrition tips that all softball players should follow? Here are three important ones to always keep in mind on a daily basis. Get Enough Calories! Not consuming enough calories on a daily basis is a common mistake [Read More>]

There are plenty of reasons why softball is a super fun sport to play, so what else do we need to actually get ourselves on the field? Probably nothing, but it also doesn’t hurt that there are a number of health benefits you’ll receive just from having fun while playing softball! Here are five health benefits of softball that your mind and body will receive just by hitting the diamond on a regular basis. 1. Total Body Conditioning Softball is a bit of a unique sport because it requires athletes to be adept at multiple skills. With this in mind, that also means all areas of your body must be ready for whatever may come your way. Whether it’s running, fielding, swinging, or throwing, the need to be coordinated throughout [Read More>]