Private coaches are becoming the norm in youth softball. Coaches for hire come with all sorts of backgrounds and experience as well as philosophies and specialties. It’s a big challenge for families to know who to trust and where to turn.

In this short video, experienced attorney and active softball program manager Alison Strange talks about the importance of doing your homework when choosing a coach for your daughter.

ALISON STRANGE

• Played softball at Stetson University
• Attorney
• President and Executive Director of nationally known softball nonprofit PFX Athletics