How Travel Softball Really Works: Mike Zimmer

Travel Softball can feel like a maze to families. Which tournaments should you attend? What team should you play on? When should you start playing travel softball? This week I sit down with Texas Glory assistant coach Mike Zimmer. Mike has coached travel softball for several years and has a daughter going through the recruiting process. Mike also runs the biggest softball Facebook page. If you are affiliated with travel softball, you will love this episode.

Timestamps for Mike Zimmer 

[3:35] Saving money during Travel Softball 

[6:38] Advice to Parents on Picking the Right Team or Coach 

[11:45] The Fear of Missing Out 

[13:51] Making Travel SoftBall More Affordable for kids 

[16:47] Taking Control of the Recruiting Process

[22:46] Avoiding Bias for Parents who Coach 

[29:29] The Lack of Arm Strength Development in Most Programs 

[33:52] The Impact of Hitting 

[37:19] The Mental Side of The Game 

[39:49] Dealing with Failure 

[42:20] The Facebook Community Coaching Softball  

Follow Mike Zimmer 

Twitter: @Mike_P_Zimmer