Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

Tory Acheson, Don McKinlay

Booking Overview

An interview-led fastpitch softball education show focused on coaching, player development, recruiting, and the athlete-parent experience, with recurring guests including coaches, college-planning professionals, and parents of elite athletes. Agencies could credibly pitch softball coaches, recruiting and scholarship advisers, sports-performance specialists, and experts on athlete education or mental preparation; booking difficulty is likely low because the show regularly features accessible niche professionals and firsthand subject-matter voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 735

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 963 subscribers

Instagram: 1.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

fastpitchprep@gmail.com

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Host

Tory Acheson - Former collegiate softball coach who now works as a full-time fastpitch instructor and travel-ball coach, providing educational resources for players, parents, and coaches.

Don McKinlay - Former collegiate softball coach who now works as a full-time fastpitch instructor and travel-ball coach, providing educational resources for players, parents, and coaches.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Practical expertise or firsthand experience in fastpitch coaching, athlete development, college recruiting, scholarship and financial-aid planning, or supporting elite athletes and their education.

Required Achievements:

Collegiate or travel-ball coaching experience, Professional expertise in college planning, recruiting, or scholarships, Firsthand experience navigating elite athletics, athlete transitions, or academic planning

Recent Guest Discussions

Gosia Betancourt - Transitioning Between Elite Sports, Supporting Children Through Athletic Pressure, Managing Perfectionism And Injuries, Communicating With Coaches, And Online Schooling.

Alan Vanhook - The Transfer Portal, Returning As A Walk-on, Earning Opportunities, Being A Strong Teammate, Mental Health, And Academic And Career Development.

Shellee Howard - Early College Planning, GPA, Recruiting Fit, FAFSA, Scholarships, Financial Aid, Public Versus Private College Costs, And Negotiating Aid.

Recent Topics

Fastpitch, Softball, Coaching, Recruiting, Athlete Development

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Everything Fastpitch - The Podcast

SkillShark Number Crunching, Tournament Talks, and Safety Tidbits

August 12, 2026

Coach Tory hosts Everything Fastpitch today. He notes the U.S. Women’s National Team won the International Cup over Japan, with the USA Elite team finishing third, highlighting Montana Fouts and the deep Olympic player pool. City of the week is Greenville, North Carolina, site of the Little League Softball World Series; the equipment tip spotlights the ZVT training tool that uses color feedback to encourage seeing the ball. A listener shares a professionally timed 2.57 home-to-first run at an...

International Cup Updates, Rec Ball Winning Culture, Rule-Bending Scandals, NCAA Eligibility Chaos & Practice vs. Games

August 05, 2026

Today we highlight the USA Women’s National Team and Elite Team competing in the International Cup in Oklahoma City, noting Japan’s strength, Patty Gasso’s difficult roster choices, and the positive impact of the pro league on U.S. players. The City of the Week is Racine, Wisconsin, with a connection to "A League of Their Own". They address a listener’s concern about 8U rec softball prioritizing winning over teaching and equal participation. In the leadoff segment they discuss recur...

"Everything Fastpitch: Little League on TV, AUSL Championship, College Opportunities, and Coaching Strategies for Struggling Teams"

July 29, 2026

In episode 431 of Everything Fastpitch, Coach Tory and Coach Don discuss the AUSL Championship Series and note professional softball’s first network broadcast on ABC, plus observations about the strike zone and the league’s evolving formats. They name Chattanooga, Tennessee as City of the Week and answer a listener question about whether high school softball should be played in spring versus fall, weighing development, weather, burnout, and injury concerns. In the leadoff segment, they praise...

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fastpitchprep@gmail.com

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