Softball Coaching Skills
We know how important practice is to the success of your team. That’s why the NFCA is proud to offer a game-changing, annual benefits package - exclusive to all high school, travel ball, youth and international coach members - that will make an immediate impact on your team!
Each package release focuses on a different topic, with softball drills, videos, practice plans, charts, mental training workbooks, nutrition, and performance plans to help you have your best season yet. With your NFCA membership you will receive the following Coaching Tools packages:
FALL 2026 POSITION-SPECIFIC INSTRUCTION
- Different defensive positions = different skill sets. As you begin to train your athletes at specific positions, they are going to have unique needs and responsibilities. As a coach, you not only need to know the nuances for these specific position groups, but also how to teach, practice, and train these individual skills. Your program will have its own identity, but you can rely on these tried-and-true fundamental skills to get you (and your athletes) started.
SPRING 2026 BASERUNNING & THE SHORT GAME
- The short game encompasses so much more than a sacrifice bunt. From identifying skill sets to incorporating specific instruction in your practice plans, to learning how to create chaos on offense, this edition of coaching tools is FULL of videos, tips, and educational content that will have your team prepared for their season.
FALL 2025 PITCHING & CATCHING
- Jump in and explore the new practice plans, videos, and insights specifically designed for pitchers and catchers, now available at your fingertips!
SPRING 2025 YOUTH PRACTICE PLANS
- Downloadable practice plans, including timing sheets, diagrams, and drills.
- Customize workouts by skill, facility, and coaching staff size.
- Introduction to individualized student-athlete development.
FALL 2024 DEFENSIVE PACKAGE
- With 10 defensive videos and practice plans, you can get a head start on your quest for a championship this season. Don't wait, dive into this educational supplement today!
YOUTH COACH EDUCATIONAL PACKAGE
- Designed to support those coaches guiding the early years of softball development, from Tball to 12U; this youth coach educational package will guide you through your entire season.
CHARTS & FORMS PACKAGE II
- From in-game pitching charts to tracking quality at-bats, we have taken the guesswork out of the "how". Choose from any of the 35 different charts and forms available at your fingertips.
GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE COACHING
- 15+ practice plans (ready-to-use for practice)
- 50+ team drills (fielding, throwing, sliding and strategy)
- 10+ hitting drills (within a Hitting Drills eBook that includes both batting tee and toss drills)
CHARTS AND FORMS PACKAGE
- 25+ forms and charts to use for your program
STRONG MIND, STRONG BODY
- Various presentations, videos and resources to assist in the development of your team, both physically and mentally.
PITCHER & CATCHER DEVELOPMENT
- Various presentations, videos and resources to enhance the development of your pitchers and catchers.
PRACTICE PLANNING
- 20 different approaches to practice planning to help coaches design, organize, and run practices that are dynamic, efficient, innovative, and challenging.
HITTING DRILLS
- 12+ hitting drills with a unique twist. This video-packed segment offers a unique perspective from former players who are now coaching! You will hear from Bianka Bell, Amanda Chidester, Rachel Garcia, Aubrey Leach, and many more...
If you are a high school, travel ball, youth or international member, head to your Coach's Box to take advantage of this exciting benefit. Once logged in, click the orange button at the bottom of the page that says "Coaching Tools."
If you are not yet a member and wish to receive the Coaching Tools package (and more!), visit the member benefits page to learn more, then join over 7,000 coaches!