From Day 1 to D1
Apr 16, 2025
I was 20, sitting in the training room with tears in my eyes… again.
Injured. Again.
Frustrated. Again.
My junior year—and my seventh injury since I was 14.
But this time… it felt different.
Not just physically, but mentally. Emotionally.
My identity as a pitcher, a leader, a teammate—it all felt like it was slipping away.
I didn’t just lose playing time. I started losing myself.
The fire, the confidence, the voice I had on the field—it dimmed.
And I didn’t know how to get it back.
That was the turning point.
Hey y’all, I’m Danielle Rubin—but most know me as Coach D.
I’m a former D1 & D2 pitcher, a certified educator, and the founder of DR3 Fastpitch.
And today, I get to say this with pride:
We’re rewriting the pitching playbook—from Day 1 to D1.
But trust me, it didn’t start out that way.
In the middle of my lowest moment, I chose to fight back.
I turned my pain into purpose.
I started creating what I wished I had as a player—resources that cared about the whole athlete, not just the stat sheet.
I poured myself into studying movement/mental game, finding mentors, joining paid programs, and growing a voice that would help others long after my cleats were off.
Now, I get to coach, mentor, and guide thousands of athletes across the world through:
- Online and in-person pitching academies
- Weekly mindset & mechanics calls
- Personal development plans
- A growing community inside the DR3 Fastpitch App
This isn’t just about learning how to pitch.
It’s about helping athletes rediscover their confidence, reclaim their leadership, and believe in themselves before the world tells them who they are.
Whether you’re a player who’s felt that lost feeling, a parent trying to guide your daughter, or a coach looking for better tools—this space was built for YOU.
DR3 Fastpitch is changing the game.
And I’d be honored to walk this journey with you.
Let’s LEVEL UP—together. From Day 1 to D1, and beyond.
