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Mar 30, 2026
Emily Neff, PhD
9 min read

The Softball Pitching Playbook: The Secret to Resiliency and Velocity for Pitchers

By: Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. Softball demands explosive power, rapid rotation, and the ability to absorb extreme forces — on every single pitch, swing, and throw. Yet many athletes Only...
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Performance
Oct 2, 2025
Emily Neff
5 min read

10 Lessons in 10 Years: What We’ve Learned Training Female Athletes at Relentless

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D.Ten years ago, Relentless opened its doors with a vision: to give female athletes the training, confidence, and community they deserved but rarely received. We didn’t...
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Performance
Sep 29, 2025
Emily Neff
6 min read

The Power of Saying No in Youth Sports

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D.If it feels like youth sports are more demanding than ever… you’re right.Today, even 5-year-olds are playing soccer four days a week — three practices and...
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Performance
Aug 28, 2025
Emily Neff
4 min read

Strong Girls Don’t Skip Snacks

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D.You’re not imagining it.Your daughter seems more tired than ever — and it’s only Tuesday. She woke up exhausted. Her legs are still sore from the...
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Performance
Apr 1, 2025
Emily Neff
2 min read

ACL Injuries: Myths, Facts, and New Research to Protect your Daughter

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D.ACL injury rates continue to rise in female athletesAnd focusing on anatomy and hormones has not helped. But what else is different between boys and girls?And...
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Performance
Mar 12, 2025
Emily Neff
4 min read

Should Softball Pitchers Avoid Lifting Overhead?

By Emily Neff (Pappas), Ph.D. (c)The debate surrounding overhead lifting for softball pitchers has persisted for years. Some argue that overhead movements place unnecessary strain on the shoulder, increasing the...
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