WHY THE SYSTEM WORKS
Most softball athletes don’t struggle because they lack talent — they struggle because they’ve never had a real development system.
Random lessons, vague feedback, and “just keep working” don’t build a high-performing athlete.
NF Softball does.
We train the whole athlete through a system built on clear standards, honest coaching, complete development, and measurable progress.
Here’s why NF Softball produces results at every age, every level, every program:
Clear Standards =
Clear Progress
Most athletes fail because no one defines what “good” actually looks like.
We don’t guess. We define it.
Every skill has:
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a standard
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an expectation
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a measurable benchmark
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a pass/fail progression
Athletes know exactly what they’re working toward.
Parents know exactly where their athlete stands.
This alone puts us in the top 1% of development programs.
Advancement is Earned.
Not Automatic
At NF Softball, athletes don’t move up because they showed up — they move up because they meet the standard.
Progressions:
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Pitching: Level 1 → Level 2 → 21K
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Hitting: Foundation → Focus → Force
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Defense: Fundamentals → Glove Work → Footwork → Game IQ
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Mental Skills: Awareness → Discipline → Competitor Mindset
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Physical Prep: Movement → Strength → Speed/Power
No skipping steps.
No shortcuts.
No “you’re ready” without proof.
This protects confidence.
This builds competence.
This creates athletes who rise under pressure — not break from it.
Complete Athlete Development
Every program targets a different piece of the puzzle — but the system stays the same across:
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biomechanics
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strength
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speed
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movement quality
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mindset
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nutrition
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accountability
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skill execution under pressure
Athletes get complete, coordinated development rooted in one proven standard — no mixed messages, no random drills, no confusion.
Just a unified plan that builds a stronger, smarter, more game-ready athlete.
Tech + Feedback
= Faster Growth
We use real tools to speed up learning and eliminate guesswork:
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video breakdowns
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progress tracking
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ball flight indicators
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velocity & strike %
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CoachNow communication
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structured weekly focus points
Every rep has purpose.
Every correction has context.
Every athlete knows exactly what they’re working on.
Accountability Is Built In (Not Optional)
Most programs tell athletes what to do.
We demand follow-through.
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weekly objectives
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measurable expectations
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communication loops
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progress reviews
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crystal-clear “what’s next” steps
Growth isn’t an accident here — it’s engineered into the system.
Confidence Comes
From Competence
We don’t hype athletes up.
We build them up.
When an athlete:
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knows the standard,
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sees their progress,
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trusts their training,
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and performs under pressure…
confidence becomes the natural outcome.
This is why NF athletes don’t crumble in games —
they’re trained for the moment, not surprised by it.
THE RESULT
A confident, skilled, game-ready athlete who performs under pressure — not a kid who depends on lessons.
MEET COACH NICOLE
Coach. Builder. Standard-Setter.
I earned my edge the hard way:
six knee surgeries by 18, two decades coaching 8U through Division I, and a career built on turning tough lessons into tougher athletes.
Credentials that matter on the field:
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Master’s in Sport Psychology
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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Certified Nutrition Coach
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Pitching, hitting & performance coach for 21 years
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Former D1 player, coach & recruiter
I coach athletes into who they can become — not who they’re comfortable being.
That’s why this system works.
And that’s why athletes stay.
Philip Uphold, Coach
“I can't explain how proud I am of this young lady. She has the heart and desire that NF Softball took and molded into a beast!!"
Barrett Fisher, Parent
“If you want structured, qualified, confidence boosting, no-nonsense, intentional, do-it-right-or-don’t-do-it instruction then look no further than
NF Softball Performance."
Shana Goodman, Parent
“After our first lesson with Nicole, my daughter got into the car and asked, "when is my next lesson?" she was so excited! she had taken lessons before and never complained, but had also never been excited to go. I knew we had found the right place! my daughter has now taken lessons with nicole for over a year and continues to grow as a player and person!!"
