About
As a dad, I am a fastpitch softball convert!
I grew up playing baseball and developed a love for our national pastime.
I attended countless games in Baltimore cheering for my beloved Orioles and our hometown hero Cal Ripken, Jr.
My father and I set out to visit every ballpark in America in our lifetime, and we were on a good pace until Camden Yards triggered replacement parks in every city.
I dreamed of a continued love of the game with my own son.
Fast forward thirty years later
I’m now married for 25 years, and the Lord blessed us not with boys but with three wonderful girls.
They are all talented athletes and one connected with this better-than-baseball team sport called fastpitch softball.
My daughter Sophia is now on the pitcher’s journey – working hard to get better every season with her speed, spin, and placement.
She admires older players, and loves to study college softball games in person and on ESPN at every chance.
I am a softball dad
I coached and played men’s softball for 20 years.
I helped coach my daughter’s little league teams when she first started out and now into the 14U level in travel play, I just enjoy the games from the bleachers.
One of the best things I did for my daughter’s development was to step aside and support her outside of the dugout.
Good softball coaches and instructors deserve our trust.
She is now thriving at this graceful sport, and I hope you experience the same realization and joy with your ballplayer.
The Purpose of FastpitchGuidance.com
This website is for YOU.
I have three important goals for this site:
- Guide families of fastpitch softball players
- Connect players to coaches from the travel ball level to the collegiate level
- Expand global awareness and passion for women’s fastpitch softball
I hope these goals resonate with you as well, and you decide to share this journey with me.
Cheers for you and your family!
Brent Peterson
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