Ricky Bumgardner | 1.20.2026
Fastpitch Wire Podcast Spotlight: A Champion’s Mindset with Coach Donnie Danklesfen
If you love fastpitch softball, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. The latest Fastpitch Wire Podcast features Division III National Championship Head Coach Donnie Danklesfen, fresh off a title-winning season and ready to pull back the curtain on what it takes to build a championship program.
Coach Danklesfen sits down with Charles Mays and Ricky Bumgardner Jr for an in-depth conversation on the journey to a national championship, the culture behind sustained success, and the key moments that defined their historic run. From leadership and player development to handling pressure on the biggest stage, this episode is packed with insight for coaches, athletes, and fans alike.
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The conversation doesn’t stop with the trophy. Coach Danklesfen also shares what’s ahead for 2026, expectations for the program, and how championship standards continue long after the final out.
Championship insight. Real talk. High-level NCAA Division 3 Softball.
Tune in now to the Fastpitch Wire Podcast and hear it straight from a national champion. Click HERE
