Life in the Fastpitch Lane
Thoughts, ideas, tips, and general musings on the game of fastpitch softball.
The Batterz Box -- now you can try before you buy [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, December 18, 2011 12:08 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Finding time to practice [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, December 15, 2011 4:04 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Succeeding in an instant world [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, October 18, 2011 9:02 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Comments reopened [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, August 30, 2011 8:57 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Thus endeth another season [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Saturday, July 30, 2011 9:33 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Losers make excuses - winners make adjustments [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, July 20, 2011 8:49 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Softball practice game [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, July 07, 2011 9:32 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Love playing NSA fastpitch [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, June 24, 2011 8:36 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Congratulations to Mary Chamberlain [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, June 13, 2011 9:20 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Another story with a happy ending [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, May 25, 2011 7:44 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Congratulations to Stephanie Youngman, all conference [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, May 18, 2011 7:00 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Superstars v team players [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, May 13, 2011 7:12 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Coaching, playing and the success delusion [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, April 05, 2011 10:13 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
First-ever wounded warrior softball game slide show [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, March 24, 2011 9:03 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
An unfortunate "experience" [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Saturday, March 05, 2011 10:48 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Tips for a successful tryout [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, February 04, 2011 9:48 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
16U team in southern Wisconsin looking for players [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, January 21, 2011 8:34 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
It's not about getting knocked down; it's about getting up again [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:48 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
How to know you're getting through [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Saturday, January 08, 2011 1:10 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
So, what did Softball Santa put under your tree? [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, December 29, 2010 11:09 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Difference between coaching boys and girls - part two [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, December 20, 2010 4:40 PM | View Comments (4) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Difference between coaching girls and boys [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Saturday, December 18, 2010 1:33 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Good service project/team building activity [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Saturday, December 04, 2010 5:57 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Congrats to our sister team, Lake County Freedom [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, October 13, 2010 10:46 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Observation - more moms are getting involved these days [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, September 19, 2010 7:06 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Take concussions and head injuries seriously [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, September 16, 2010 11:41 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
16U players looking for a home for 2011 [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, August 20, 2010 2:46 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The measure of a good teammate [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, August 12, 2010 8:56 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Greetings from ASA Northern Nationals [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, August 04, 2010 9:31 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Things that make you proud as a coach [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, July 28, 2010 9:33 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Creating remarkable performances [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, July 21, 2010 9:14 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Another great story of softball sportsmanship [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, June 01, 2010 9:36 PM | View Comments (5) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
I love it when the training takes hold [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, May 16, 2010 7:13 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Is Softball a Team Sport? [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, May 12, 2010 9:31 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Game for building communications skills [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, May 02, 2010 9:11 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Once again, the dreaded tunnel [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, April 20, 2010 12:12 PM | View Comments (6) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
What a way to wake up [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Saturday, March 20, 2010 8:54 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Girls throw like their fathers [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, March 07, 2010 3:12 PM | View Comments (4) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
What's the deal with conditioning and HS tryouts? [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, March 04, 2010 10:17 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The Olympics just don't dig team sports [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Saturday, February 27, 2010 12:04 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Almost time for HS softball [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, February 25, 2010 10:47 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The numbers are down for baseball and softball sign-ups [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:04 AM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Batting cages [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, January 01, 2010 9:53 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Defining failure [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, December 29, 2009 12:23 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Help the British National team compete in the ISF Worlds [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, December 18, 2009 8:11 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Happy anniversary to me! [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, December 08, 2009 2:09 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Funny article on things parents do to screw up their kids [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, November 20, 2009 8:35 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Camp Independence opens at YMCA Camp Duncan [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, November 10, 2009 1:21 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
When in doubt, go for nekkid people [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, November 03, 2009 10:21 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
What is the deal with all these injuries? [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, October 28, 2009 8:54 PM | View Comments (6) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Don't let the pursuit of perfection stand in the way of execution [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, October 14, 2009 12:00 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The wonders of life [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, September 22, 2009 10:01 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Great example of sportsmanship [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:27 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Team-supplied lessons [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, September 16, 2009 4:11 PM | View Comments (7) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Great article on mental toughness [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, September 14, 2009 6:01 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
If you're thinking too much you're not practicing enough [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, September 06, 2009 9:20 PM | View Comments (4) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Silver lining in the IOC's decision? [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, August 13, 2009 3:02 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Mundelein Thunder 16U looking for players [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, August 13, 2009 8:15 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The quiet wheel gets the shaft [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, August 03, 2009 7:46 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Luck: it all depends on your perspective [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, July 27, 2009 5:57 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Thank you all -- mission accomplished (trophy update) [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, July 27, 2009 5:45 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Creating your own opportunities [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, June 30, 2009 7:23 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
When is it too much? [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, June 19, 2009 2:12 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
"We have standards" [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, June 12, 2009 12:00 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Ignorant v. petty [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, June 02, 2009 9:28 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
On a personal note [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, May 29, 2009 7:12 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Playing on the edge instead of where it's safe [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, May 21, 2009 2:56 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Why so serious? [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, May 11, 2009 7:47 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Playing the game the way it was meant to be played [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, April 27, 2009 9:29 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
What a little experience and confidence can do [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, April 21, 2009 2:22 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Deja vu all over again [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:22 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Adidas ad -- whoops! [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, March 12, 2009 4:42 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
It must be Jerk Week [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, March 11, 2009 10:47 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The nicest compliment a coach can get [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, March 09, 2009 10:01 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Thanks for your comments, and keep them coming [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, March 05, 2009 9:13 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Embrace adversity [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, March 05, 2009 8:08 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
What being a good teammate means [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, February 26, 2009 11:17 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
You just never know [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, February 16, 2009 10:10 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Attitude may not be everything... [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, January 23, 2009 12:38 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Things that make me go hmmmm #2 [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, January 15, 2009 8:18 AM | View Comments (4) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
What will future you think? [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, December 30, 2008 4:19 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
An interesting spam [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, December 16, 2008 12:51 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The image potential recruits portray online [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, November 24, 2008 2:38 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Half-day college clinics [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, November 14, 2008 1:27 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Things that make me go hmmm #1 [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Tuesday, November 11, 2008 3:39 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
More on personal responsibility [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, October 22, 2008 9:39 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
New video on dynamic stretching [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, October 08, 2008 3:20 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The state of education in this country [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, September 26, 2008 10:21 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
When it's all said and done [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, September 24, 2008 12:08 PM | View Comments (9) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Be careful what you wish for [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, September 21, 2008 10:56 AM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The lost art of accountability [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, September 12, 2008 1:07 PM | View Comments (8) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
One man gathers what another man spills [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, September 05, 2008 10:47 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Chocolate milk is good for you [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Sunday, August 31, 2008 10:02 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
A funny take on Olympic softball [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, August 27, 2008 7:32 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Being on time [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, August 25, 2008 8:23 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The Softball X-Files [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, August 22, 2008 7:08 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Some after-thoughts on USA v. Japan [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Thursday, August 21, 2008 8:50 PM | View Comments (2) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
The quality of mercy [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Monday, August 18, 2008 12:14 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
'Tis the season [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Friday, August 08, 2008 3:08 PM | View Comments (0) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
Excellent article on coaching females v. males [Read Article]
Posted by Ken Krause at Wednesday, August 06, 2008 8:33 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment | Trackbacks (0)
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