First thing I would do is buy Brian Grasso's book Complete Functional Conditioning. It's perfect for younger athletic development.
One thing you want to avoid with kids is early specialized development. They peak too soon and end up beat-up, battered, and broken down. They also never achieve their ultimate potential. Make sure she participates in varied activities. Introduce her to pitching, but make sure she does a lot of other sport skills as well.
The other thing is learning proper technique from the best coach you can find. Most throwing-related injuries come from crappy throwing technique (even in the Major Leagues).
Rather than get too far into this, I would contact Brian Grasso directly. He has the youth athletic forum on this site or better yet send him an email. He is one of if not the best in country as far as youth development goes. He's also a very nice guy. He'd be happy to make some recommendations.
Bill Hartman, President, Brian Grasso Fan Club, HARTMAN certified.
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