Скачать или смотреть MPE Pod, EP7: Laura Heberling on Pitching Development & Motor Preferences | Kansas Softball

In Episode 7 of the MPE Pod, we sit down with Laura Heberling, Associate Head Coach at Kansas University Softball and one of the top pitching coaches in the college game.

Laura shares her coaching journey, from her time at Maryland to leading pitcher development at Kansas, and explains how Motor Preferences became part of her coaching philosophy through her relationship with Coach Matt Swope. She breaks down how MP applies specifically to pitching, how it helps individualize development, and how coaches can avoid over-coaching mechanics.

This conversation dives into pitcher confidence, daily development, recruiting philosophy, and how elite coaches adapt their approach to fit the athlete rather than forcing a system.

Topics covered in this episode:
• How Laura defines Motor Preferences
• Applying MP to pitching development
• Coaching trends in softball pitching
• Recruiting pitchers
• Lessons learned across multiple programs

This episode is valuable for softball coaches, pitching coaches, athletes, and anyone interested in individualized player development.

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