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Unlocking Power and Energy Transfer: 3 Essential Exercises for Rotational Sport Athletes

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Rotational sport athletes, such as baseball and fastpitch softball players, golf and tennis players, heavily rely on generating power and effectively transferring energy through their bodies to maximize performance. To enhance their rotational power and optimize energy transfer, a well-rounded strength and conditioning program is crucial.  I n this article, we will explore three exercises that rotational sport athletes should incorporate into their gym routines to improve power generation and energy transfer. We  highly recommend consulting with your physician or personal trainer before attempting to execute any of these exercises.  Pro Tip: As always, remember to save the heavy lifting for off-season training and focus on body weight and band work during your competition season.  Medicine Ball Rotational Throws: Medicine ball rotational throws are excellent for developing explosive rotational power and enhancing energy transfer from the lower body to the upper body. This exercise prim
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Unlocking the Mental Game for Pitchers

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In the world of fastpitch softball, the mental aspect of the game is just as crucial as physical skills. While a strong arm and pinpoint accuracy are essential, it's the mental toughness that truly sets apart exceptional pitchers from the rest. In this blog post, we delve into the significance of mental toughness in pitching performance and explore how cultivating a resilient mindset can lead to success on the mound. Embracing Pressure: The Crucible of Mental Toughness Fastpitch softball is an inherently high-pressure sport. The ability to handle pressure-cooker situations with composure and confidence is what separates exceptional pitchers from the rest. Discuss the importance of embracing pressure as an opportunity to showcase mental toughness, highlighting techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, and positive self-talk. Developing Focus and Concentration Pitching requires intense focus and concentration, as even the slightest lapse can lead to critical mistakes. Share s
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"Well done is better than well said." - Meet Coach Samantha

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Coach Samantha Brown is the lead girls' lacrosse instructor at Game Day Athletics. As the season opens up and more of our athletes take the field, we asked Coach Sam to share some of her experiences as an athlete, coach and trainer on this month's Meet the Coach highlight!  Coach Samantha is available for private and group lessons, as well as team trainings, all year 'round. To view her full biography and book your next lesson, visit www.njgameday.com/lessons 
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The Pursuit of Happiness : Coach Joe DiMento

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We caught up with Game Day Athletics co-owner, Joe DiMento in this Month's edition of Meet the Team. Check out our interview below!  What made you want to become a college baseball coach ?  When my playing days finally came to an end, I wasn't quite ready to step away from the game. My senior year, I lost my mom and I was given an opportunity to stick around at my alma mater and volunteer as an assistant coach. It changed my life, and was exactly what I needed at the time. I found a real passion for being in a mentorship position and guiding younger athletes. I fell in love with the game from yet another side, and it's been an incredible ride.  What was the biggest obstacle you faced in chasing this dream ?  The biggest obstacle I faced was after my first 3 years coaching for Rutgers University, when I had to take some time away. In honesty, while I loved the position, it wasn't paying enough, in fact it wasn't paying at all as I was fulfilling a volunteer position.
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Beginning to Pitch - Fastpitch Softball

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  If you are a fan of fast pitch softball, you have undoubtedly been intrigued by the deceptive spins, breaks and speed some of the best arms to hurl from the circle in the game. At Game Day Athletics, fast pitch pitching programs are one of our most sought out offerings, continuously growing interest daily.  We asked GD Athletics co-owner and lead pitching instructor, Coach Jillian Mulderig, to share some  insight on beginning to pitch in the game of fast pitch softball. 
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Leveling the Playing Field

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 Leveling the Playing Field, LLC  Leveling the Playing Field (LPF) is a nonprofit organization which collects  gently used sporting equipment donations  and redistributes equipment to communities with under-served resources in an effort to expand access and equity in youth athletics.    The LPF website describes their company vision as a "world without sidelines," and mentions that Leveling the Playing Field was formed as a response to the " growing inequity between those that can afford to play sports and those that cannot, and the prominent role the cost of sporting goods was playing in that gap."   As their company history frankly puts it, Leveling the Playing Field is "essentially a food bank for sporting equipment "-- and Game Day Athletics is proud to support!   LPF has warehouses currently located and operating in Baltimore, MD and Washington DC, in addition to their newest location in Philadelphia, which opened recently in 2021.  In an article pu
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Celebrating National Women in Sports Day

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  " No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. " Title IX       Sports, especially team sports, have always been a reflection of communities. We are proud to celebrate our sports community annually February 1 on National Girls and Women in Sports Day, for recognizing and fighting against gender disparity in athletics. We truly believe that sports matter and can benefit the human experience in countless ways; which is why we believe sports can and should belong to all.  Today is a day to reflect on how far we have come as a nation in fifty years since Title IX has passed, which was created to help level the playing field by providing female athletes the same opportunity as their male counterparts in educational settings.   As the Women In Sports Foundation simply puts it,  "A lot
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