Downeast Pitchers

Downeast Pitchers Downeast Pitchers is based on Little Deer Isle and teaches foundational mechanics of fastpitch softball pitching.

We offer 1:1 and small group conditioning sessions.

Hello there! Coach Amanda here- I’ve had a bit of activity on the page and questions about lessons so I thought it’s abo...
07/14/2025

Hello there! Coach Amanda here- I’ve had a bit of activity on the page and questions about lessons so I thought it’s about time to check in and reintroduce myself.

I have been giving pitching lessons from Stonington to Ellsworth on and off for the last 15 years. I teach internal rotation with a focus on core strength and an explosive leg drive.

Yes, I am still available for pitching lessons and I look forward to meeting your pitcher! While I do host clinics from time to time, my preferred style of coaching is 1:1 or 2:1. This is how I was taught by UCONN coach, Peter Looney. These sessions allow for individual specific technique adjustment, mind muscle connection and confidence building and are held in my yard on Little Deer Isle.

If your pitcher is not playing travel ball this summer, now is the time to sit down and dream about her goals for next season. Does she want to work on her spots? Gain MPH? Add a movement pitch? Write it down and let’s build a plan to make it happen.

If your pitcher IS playing travel ball, I advocate for mobility, flexibility and agility training in addition to light bull pen work. Maintaining endurance and athleticism during the long, hot tournament days is more important than pushing herself to master new skills during summer ball. When our bodies are tired, our posture slips and slowly all the mechanics we worked so hard for are lost.

Now that my oldest’s Little League All Star season has wrapped up- my schedule is more open. In addition to 1:1 sessions, I also offer virtual consultations, mechanics analysis, and mobility/strength/conditioning programming. If you are interested in learning more, send me a message!

-Amanda

(Picture of my youngest enjoying his favorite seat at brother’s tournament game in Calais.)

02/17/2025

Hey Pitchers! Season 4 with Downeast Pitchers starts T O M O R R O W at 10:30am at the Island Community Center in Stonington.

Clinic topics include:
🥎 waking up that shoulder cavity and glenohumeral joint
🥎 skill isolation
🥎 fluidity of full motion
🥎 pre and post practice/game stretching and mobility

See you there!

Punxsutawney Phil may say 6 more weeks of winter, but it’s time to start waking up your motion pitchers! (Round of appla...
02/02/2025

Punxsutawney Phil may say 6 more weeks of winter, but it’s time to start waking up your motion pitchers! (Round of applause to those of you who are working on their skills year round! 🙌🙌)

Ladies, let’s make sure your alignment is on point before the heavy spring practices creep into the schedule.

Please register by Monday, February 17. See you in Stonington!

❤️Coach Amanda

There were 6 pitchers in today’s Game Day Prep Clinic. We talked about bedtimes, fueling our bodies, worked through stre...
04/16/2024

There were 6 pitchers in today’s Game Day Prep Clinic. We talked about bedtimes, fueling our bodies, worked through stretches and a game day warm up routine being aware of our power lines. Closing out our time together with an endurance circuit focusing on explosive leg drive and cool down stretch sequence.

My coach heart is so full. Thank you for bringing your pitchers to Ellsworth today!

Thursday’s clinic in Stonington has one spot left.

Perhaps I’ll be able to snag a few photo or videos there… but this was only one I had a chance to take today. I spy a Balancing Butterfly and a 6’oclock release…

04/15/2024

This is such an important topic to ponder. But the secret sauce is in the last paragraph where Coach talks about LEG DRIVE and FRONT SIDE RESISTANCE. These components are absolutely imperative to a pitcher’s mechanics and success.

Today’s (4/15) clinic ends in a conditioning circuit focusing on leg drive, endurance and hip snap. It is currently full, but in Thursday’s (4/18) clinic we are going to be focusing on A L L the things to really generate power and torque in our lower bodies and arm whip. There are still a few spot left for this dynamic practice!

1,000,000% This. 👇Practice in the winter. Practice in the summer (sand gives a lovely visual of your drag). Throw withou...
04/12/2024

1,000,000% This. 👇

Practice in the winter. Practice in the summer (sand gives a lovely visual of your drag). Throw without a ball to the mirror. Modify drills as space allows. Practice by yourself. Practice with a catcher. Practice through the tears. And when you have a great session, practice the next day too. Do the drills. Trust your skills. Stay hungry.

I’ve thrown in raquet ball courts.
I’ve practiced in a mirror.
I’ve been so mad at my dad, I walked home from the field (it was a mile from my house).
I’ve thrown to milk crates and golf nets.
I’ve had people stop and watch as I practiced solo, which felt so weird.

But then the practice clicks. And 20 years later, you still have it.

I know this is a post for Amanda Scarborough - Softball Pitching Angel’s training…but don’t forget next week I have TWO clinics during April Vacation.

👉Monday catch me in Ellsworth at Mirus Academy from 2:15-3:45pm we were will be focusing on all things game day AND ending with a pitching-specific conditioning session.

👉Thursday I’ll be in Stonington at the Island Community Center from 10-11am where we’ll be working on speed and spots!

Have you reserved your pitcher’s place yet?

When you have an after school pitching lesson, you pack the car the day before! I have to say, my assistants were super ...
04/10/2024

When you have an after school pitching lesson, you pack the car the day before! I have to say, my assistants were super cute 🥰

Looking forward to seeing a few athletes later today! What will we be working on?

👉Assessing crow hop/illegal leap and making adjustment and practice plan to eliminate
👉Front side resistance
👉Posture and core strength
👉V E L O C I T Y
👉Integrated location isolation

Happy Wednesday Friends!

🎉I am SO PUMPED to announce that I’ve added a S E C O N D clinic for April Vacation Week! 🎉👉Monday 4/15 check us out in ...
04/06/2024

🎉I am SO PUMPED to announce that I’ve added a S E C O N D clinic for April Vacation Week! 🎉

👉Monday 4/15 check us out in Ellsworth from 2:15pm-3:45pm. This clinic will focus on all things game related. From pre-game warm up, to the competitive mindset and after game care. We’ll end with an endurance conditioning session.

👉Thursday 4/18 we’ll be in Stonington from 10am-11am for speed, spots and plate ownership. This is my JAM and I cannot wait to help you unleash your inner strength. Come ready to WORK!

Send me an email to claim your pitcher’s spot 🙂kral.poyant@gmail.com

04/02/2024

Shout out to Marden's for the find of spring- this pitch back 🤩🥳🤩

I’ve found so many gems over the past Marches, from legs, chest protectors to pitch counters.

What gear are you looking to add to your practices? I would love to know!

👇👇

Our second clinic is on 👏 the 👏 books👏!Mark your calendars and sign your pitchers up for Monday, April 15! We will be co...
03/25/2024

Our second clinic is on 👏 the 👏 books👏!

Mark your calendars and sign your pitchers up for Monday, April 15! We will be covering all things

🥎G A M E D A Y🥎

From how to fuel your body, mentally prepare, warm up sequences and after game care and all the things in between. This clinic will end with short power conditioning circuit and mobility flow cool down.

Interested in participating? Send me an email to confirm your pitcher’s spot!

Have you visited this Camden gem?
03/23/2024

Have you visited this Camden gem?

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Honey Road, Little Deer Isle
Deer Isle, ME
04650

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+12064601107

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