Coach Tory and Coach Don welcome you to Episode 408 of Everything Fast Pitch. In “Did You Know,” they cover an NCAA rule change allowing all institutional staff in baseball/softball to provide technical and tactical instruction through the end of the current season, noting it may widen the gap between well-funded “super schools” and smaller programs.  A listener question  addresses a Sports Illustrated article about Texas Tech and the Matador Club, explaining NIL/tampering loopholes where collectives can contact players even when coaches cannot, and discussing how agents and NIL have changed recruiting. The lead-off segment is Part 2 of Tory’s interview with former Georgia standout and pro player Sara Mosley, who recounts her determination to play at Georgia, a showcase moment after being doubted by Coach Tony, her high school adversity (broken hips, two knee surgeries, and her father Bob Mosley’s death junior year), and how those experiences reshaped her purpose. She describes COVID-era disruptions at Georgia, the team’s run to the Women’s College World Series after a difficult SEC season, and excitement about Georgia’s new facility. Sarah discusses the challenging transition from college to pro softball (including playing in Chattanooga and with the Vibe), her Four in One Sports Christian-themed batting gloves and matching glove, and her move into coaching travel ball and taking a coaching job at her high school. In the cleanup segment, Tory and Don note early Division I trends. Several mid-majors earning big wins , and they identify four teams separating themselves early—Texas Tech, Tennessee, Texas, and Oklahoma—citing depth and pitching staffs. They also mention strong senior pitching across D1 and early struggles by some lower-half SEC teams, plus Nebraska as dangerous but with early losses that could affect seeding. The coaching tip addresses creating live batting practice without overusing team pitchers, suggesting scrimmage variations, front toss, small-group games, using older/guest pitchers or paid pitchers appropriately by age and timing, and balancing challenge with confidence. 

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