ALLIANCE FASTPITCH BLOG

Written by NTangible, Alliance Fastpitch’s Official Mental Performance Partner.

Mental Fitness Month with Alliance Fastpitch has been a powerful reminder that softball isn’t just a game of skill—it’s a game of focus, mindset, and resilience. NTangible is proud to be part of this movement. We’re not here to throw out empty slogans or hype—we’re here because we believe in you and in the power of understanding how your mind works under pressure. The same way we track things like exit velocity, spin rate, or 60-yard dash times, we can now track mental fitness. When you can measure something, you can improve it.

That’s what NTangible is about: helping every athlete—yes, you—build your mental game with real data. Our test helps you see where you are right now, in the same way a radar gun tells you how fast you throw. Some of you are already confident and calm under pressure. Others are learning to get there. Either way, you can’t level up if you’re guessing. You deserve to know how your brain handles high-pressure moments. When you know your baseline, you can build from there.

This month, we’ve shared tools to help you get stronger mentally. Our lead psychologist, Howard Schwarz gave us simple ways to start—things like breathing exercises, positive self-talk, and reminding yourself that you belong here. That last one matters. When you know you’ve put in the work, confidence follows. Brandon Guyer has also been leading mental strength courses that go even deeper—his next one is this week, if you’re ready to dive in.

But the proof is in the players. We’ve seen athletes just like you take the NTangible test and use it as a launchpad. One athlete—a high school pitcher—used her results to fine-tune her mental approach, and now she’s dominating. Another saw her score, realized where she needed to improve, and worked on it for months. She didn’t just feel better—she committed to her dream D1 school. We can’t promise what your journey will look like, but we know this: mental fitness is a skill and you can train it.

This isn’t just about softball. It’s about life. Mental strength helps when you’re nervous before a big test, walking into a job interview, or figuring out what to say when you ask someone to the dance. Confidence is the common thread. The world is complex and even the best athletes need support. We all do. Mental fitness gives you a foundation that can carry you not just on the field but wherever life takes you.

Right now, NTangible is offering our mental fitness test to Alliance members for just $39 for the next 100 tests. It’s your chance to take the first step toward becoming not just a better player, but a more confident version of yourself. Take the test here.

We’ll see you on the field this summer. And when you spot us at Nationals, give us a wave. We’ll recognize the look in your eye. Because that’s what clutch looks like.

About NTangible
NTangible has created the first objective, predictive mental test focused on the ability to succeed in high leverage situations. For years, coaches and players have known certain people step up when the game is on the line … and some don’t. Finally, NTangible can answer the question – Are you clutch? Visit NTangible.co for more details.

About the Alliance Fastpitch
The Alliance Fastpitch is a national organizing body for travel softball. The Alliance Fastpitch offers annual memberships for teams, athletes, and coaches. Our national competition structure provides a clear pathway to your season starting with regional play that leads to a national event. Alliance Fastpitch competition includes league play, an in-season tournament series called the Super Cup Series, National Championships, and a player identification program called the Stars of Tomorrow Series.