Welcome to Softball Central Podcast, powered by DSPN, your new home for everything softball. Hosted by Rob D and Samarra, we go beyond the highlights and into the heart of the game. Every episode, we bring you candid, in-depth interviews with the people who make softball what it is: from top-tier coaches and professional players to umpires, equipment manufacturers, and leaders of major softball organizations.
Whether you're a player looking for tips, a coach seeking new strategies, a parent trying to understand the sport better and get a grip on recruiting, or just a die-hard fan, this is the place for you. Join us as we explore the stories, challenges, and triumphs that define the world of fastpitch softball.
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Softball Recruiting Process | Timeline, Mistakes & What You Need to Know | Episode 22
In this episode, Tiffany Deering, a former University of Michigan softball player and president of APS Recruits, talks about the college recruiting process, common mistakes, and how athletes can best position themselves for success. We explore strategies for early preparation, effective communication, and the importance of finding the right fit.
Show Note Links
APS Recruits- Get Noticed (https://apsrecruits.com/)
APS on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/apsrecruits/)
Email Tiffany at APS Recruits (mailto:tiffany@apsrecruits.com)
University of Michigan (https://umich.edu/)
Crush Softball (https://www.instagram.com/crush_softball_/)
Athletics-Mercado Softball (https://athletics-mercado.com/)
Batbusters Softball (https://batbusters.org/)
Tennessee Mojo Fastpitch (https://tnmojo.com/)
Firecrackers Softball (https://firecrackersoftball.com/)
Team Coach Schu Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamcoachschu/)
Team Coach Schu Booking (https://teamcoachschu.as.me/schedule/b0d36b0a)
Call or Text Team Coach Schu 619-370-6328
Jen Schro-The Very Best Catching Gear (https://www.amazon.com/Easton-SCHRO-Fastpitch-Softball-Catchers/dp/B0BL8GS5W3?crid=204899GC1NMDB&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6OOwlG2mDmFvkajyHyqWu0CPtA9_6hk2x6DMkJ36RIysJsoGwW31xzDueKCITj4z8rJ0zkZfwxLSgJyYo8ampYnuMQl7b_0lKp0HlZPyZDG6N11U1XB7-QXsKNypJf8CmBAI-J6XZ_nkGV-8pTyz2AxmD30O11U9Mp1-VIqmRgB-xvNuQ0M0nI7eE7FXRKtShi7o_bdY0eyGXnGPNh6a52SWsTX5ZFzzFhESIMdW7ltvUuX6GhKT8qh_5ip9CaESiNucj3na4OZKxCwVUYC2eiFv-yAyS168ObkGNlAsB6w.U4aZHZCgFBi4UuC-RAl9rqcy01l2mvBxzVSlrJeuBPk&dib_tag=se&keywords=jen%2Bschro%2Bcatchers%2Bgear&qid=1790702468&sprefix=Jen%2BSchr%2Caps%2C206&sr=8-1&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=scp074-20&linkId=b4474a0a84d1d1c33c471da435b9ab38&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
Wilson Catching Gear (https://www.amazon.com/Wilson-Gear-2-0-Catchers-Kit/dp/B09KTDHPZV?crid=2CN7PE5A6KCV9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.6OOwlG2mDmFvkajyHyqWuyETZfk53mp6fEznYGI7Dgq5bjkEMdnIPtx4q-aUcGlIlaCAHiBWJZClg4LKIwJQ0XoY5U2AEwCyd09qf7pUgv31Sy5JjSDXRZF3tRHorSfgQdZV4BRK4tlVuRf2vhhNId7GrvBzBTQVPah5VKAeCIFTWjaRGqhIjxNjtWgocfF3ZjdpMkHR2fzxDrWZ_frOiNU_n1vvH3xLYn3WGN4pi60x-DkCSweHnukSL2UTasqo2Zio7DY3TLSpZ6QI-jRV50epYiCjXN8lNKhQDWC1-8E.ey5Solj0kJw1XVOqHkl0fro5yxJdKNVKGAUKxMhSTAg&dib_tag=se&keywords=wilson%2Bsoftball%2Bcatchers%2Bgear&qid=1790712135&sprefix=wilson%2Bsoftball%2Bcatchers%2Bgear%2Caps%2C208&sr=8-7&th=1&linkCode=ll2&tag=scp074-20&linkId=95f76eb628564d019c53a3d0dc9b21d9&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
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16 Sept 2026
Softball Catching Has A Problem | Trends VS. What Actually Works | Episode 21
In this episode, Coach Bobby Humphrey shares expert insights on catching techniques, coaching philosophies, and the unique advantages of left-handed catchers. Perfect for coaches, players, and parents looking to deepen their understanding of the game.
Bobby Humphrey Catching (Facebook) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/688091911932620)
Bobby Humphrey Website (https://sites.google.com/view/bobbyhumphreycatching/home?authuser=1)
Bobby Humphrey on X (Twitter) (https://x.com/Humphrey_Bobby)
The Tools of Greatness - Catching Book (https://www.amazon.com/Tools-Greatness-Complete-Catching-Second-ebook/dp/B0793P5N9Z?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TsXCFxQc5S-5ghzAxcjVkM6KYZ-MQXGbQO_Kx1ieSDZS9YFIhgLK1Ipl4nEOtNzzZnVXE9ZkaHq0HzxZkjCB_F1YykQAjo8spPCRqSYn6bH_OrciMn_xCHj5lHRsifwnb8IJP-oSelJi6E9QyoIwmBzm6TGi2fHGuQcgyFM-6CZyQm7DyAASP5g-IQrZGcDMou5L0NeLsVF8odEcKVFutBzHm5yP8_aIW9rFUWfFjw4A04YMLFl0Usgjc4xxyPMSXgSEVNbiwJZ5bCUkwMpA42RI01XQ8kMTG1fZVAb7vlE.-mObgK6b6EP2ZAEX8CYmsPxl3_yDHQZJYfJfzxWr7Zg&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+tools+of+greatness&qid=1789423049&sr=8-1&linkCode=ll2&tag=scp074-20&linkId=cd9110116ce49a2375b67b2ee8751eec&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
Hitting Home with Fundamental Purpose and Intent (Book) (https://www.amazon.com/Hitting-Home-Fundamental-Baseball-Softball-ebook/dp/B07VVP74BX?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.QsSHmBj6if7x4kqliuu5g3L_ofCEtNENN78lCzhribI.ou9ih_CPHEd2YVjD-p4AoMWfSBwzYEzjLtlmS2h0K84&dib_tag=se&qid=1789423178&refinements=p_27%3ABobby+F.+Humphrey&s=digital-text&sr=1-2&text=Bobby+F.+Humphrey&linkCode=ll2&tag=scp074-20&linkId=1ea8e408f3507a4557c6426d77346daf&language=en_US&gaOptInStatus=true&ref_=as_li_ss_tl)
Bridgewater College Athletics (https://bridgewatereagles.com/index.aspx)
From the Coaches Mouth Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/from-the-coachs-mouth/id1789636800)
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Team Coach Schu Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamcoachschu/)
Team Coach Schu Booking (https://teamcoachschu.as.me/schedule/b0d36b0a)
Call or Text Team Coach Schu 619-370-6328
The Glove Pope (https://theglovepope.com/)– Mention DSPN for 15% off
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Softball Central on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DSPN-lh9ux/podcasts)
Softball Central Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/softballcentral) (donate to the show)
Neo Mask (http://www.neosoftball.com/DSPN) 10% Off
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2 Sept 2026
Softball Has Changed-Have You? | The Truth About Modern Fastpitch Development | Episode 20
In this episode, Margot Ostarticki joins hosts, Rob D. and Samarra to share her journey from college softball to coaching, highlighting key techniques for pitchers and hitters, mental resilience, and the evolution of the game.
SHOW NOTES
Softball With Margo Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/softballwithmargo/)
Softball With Margo TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@softballwithmargo)
Margo’s Link Tree (https://l.instagram.com/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fsoftballwithmargo%3Futm_source%3Dig%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_content%3Dlink_in_bio%26fbclid%3DPAcGRvZgJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAadiZhVgMYe1K6lc2KKO4OPKbaf1TIG_5uwXLtj-ULBH1_2d41PnDwqNLFFDhQ_aem_Qb9NKYGh_xJt35PX0owOmw&e=AUBf57dIry-POJlG6MoIsJssYshvoSiiJ_icU8yCdC4JR1iRp0j96psBVSv5ttbkreOrDZSukgTd1Dy3_EuDwZyP55QZi7aVEDPkXjWQQLQe3PRO2hZ8wXRFKrf-_O8rJ6XXLqG2DSMy68LcSpkHXMs)
Aero-Swing (https://aero-swing.com/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=24117060151&gbraid=0AAAAABhB1SMC9HTYTb0U0KdDfpID1bq4G&gclid=Cj0KCQjw79nUBhCgARIsADSHka1RJRgYV7lG0XZZ9YO_1ftXDxu1q3AdEzZKsnmp69zV49lrSLFRwTkaAvDpEALw_wcB)
2D Sports (https://2dsports.org/)
Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders Athletics (https://goislanders.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Team Coach Schu Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/teamcoachschu/)
Team Coach Schu Booking (https://teamcoachschu.as.me/schedule/b0d36b0a)
Call or Text Team Coach Schu 619-370-6328
Game Changer (https://d.docs.live.net/3423D85F316E7B90/Documents/gc.com)
DSPN (http://www.dspn.online) - Live Softball Games
The Glove Pope - Custom Glove Restoration (https://theglovepope.com/) – Mention DSPN for 15% off
Softball Central Podcast (http://www.softballcentralpodcast.com)
Softball Central Newsletter (http://www.softballcentralpodcast.com/newsletter)
Softball Central Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dspnplus/)
Softball Central on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@DSPN-lh9ux/podcasts)
Softball Central Patreon (http://www.patreon.com/softballcentral) (donate to the show)
Neo Mask (http://www.neosoftball.com/DSPN) 10% Off
Call or Text the Podcast 323-909-2112
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