What comes after winning a national championship?
For Kevin Blaskowski, it meant helping shape the future of softball.
After more than 800 collegiate victories, an NCAA Division II National Championship, and decades of building championship programs, Kevin now focuses on developing the next generation of athletes through American Freedom and Coach B Softball Academy.
In this episode of The Coach & Counselor, Kevin shares his perspective on the biggest changes impacting today’s game—from NIL and the transfer portal to recruiting, player development, and the rising costs of travel softball. He also reflects on his coaching philosophy, lessons from building championship teams, overcoming burnout, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.
Whether you’re a coach, parent, athlete, or softball fan, this conversation offers an inside look at where the game has been—and where it’s headed.
🥎 The future of college softball recruiting💰 NIL, the transfer portal, and changing NCAA rules📈 Building championship-winning offenses🎯 Player development vs. chasing trophies👨👩👧 Advice for parents navigating travel softball💸 Why youth sports are becoming more expensive🏆 Life after winning a national championship❤️ Building a legacy that goes beyond wins and losses
About Kevin Blaskowski
Kevin Blaskowski is the National Director of American Freedom and the owner of Coach B Softball Academy. During his 25-year collegiate coaching career, he won more than 800 games, led West Texas A&M to the 2014 NCAA Division II National Championship, earned National Coach of the Year honors, and built one of the most successful offensive programs in college softball history. His coaching philosophy and career achievements are introduced at the beginning of the episode and discussed throughout the conversation.
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