Ben Hardin leads the Lady Dukes 10u team with a sharp focus on fundamentals, game awareness, and competitive edge. With years of experience coaching youth athletes in fastpitch, he brings a high-intensity approach built on discipline, structure, and results. His expectations are clear, and his style reflects a deep commitment to developing tough, coachable players from the ground up.
Coaching Focus and Experience
Ben has spent the last several years coaching at the youth level and is known for demanding precision and effort in every drill, rep, and game situation. He coaches the game with urgency and expects the same focus from his athletes. His practices are fast-paced, his standards are high, and his message is consistent — show up to compete. His role as 10u Head Coach includes:- Preparing players for the mental and physical demands of competitive travel ball
- Building technical foundations in throwing, fielding, and hitting
- Teaching situational awareness and game IQ early
- Holding athletes accountable to their roles and responsibilities