My DD(14u) has been taking lesson for 3 years from the same PC that has taken several girls to D1 and D2 scholarships. He preaches speed first, then control, then breaking pitches. He is 72 years old, so he is old school, but he is very effective (he pitched several years of mens fastpitch) and has a great relationship with the girls. Head coachs DD also pitches and takes lessons from a young female instructor and he has drank the Kool Aid. There is a huge difference in approach and technique that each is teaching. Coach's DD claims to have pinpoint control and lots of breaking pitches, including a 52 mph riseball!!! My DD cruises at 57 to 58 on fastball and lives on her peel drop and screwball, with an offspeed drop curve. Head coach says she should have a riseball, our PC says you cannot throw an EFFECTIVE riseball until you can throw a steady 60, he says it should be the last pitch anyone learns. HC suggests every weekend and practice that DD should change PC, I disagree, as a matter of fact I think we are going to change head coach, after this weekend. Oh yeah, DD is #1 pitcher and pitches all big games and holds her own against most teams. i know this is more of a rant than a question but please feel free to comment!!!