Watch as Coach Grant Ramsey explains, and a catcher demonstrates this line blocking drill. A pattern of balls is laid out and the catcher will move down the line making blocks and moving to the […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Empowering Coaches: Strategies for Supporting Youth from Struggling Homes in Athletics
By: Scott Garvis, CMAA Provided By: NHSACA As a coach, it’s essential to support students who come from struggling homes. These kids may face various challenges, and coaches can play a vital role in providing […]
Infielder’s Star Drill with Niko Gallego – UCLA
Watch as Coach Niko Gallego explains, and an infielder demonstrates this star drill. The coach and infielder will work on hard thrown long hops to the front and backhand side. They repeat the process with […]
Machine Bunt Drill with David Pierce – Rice Univ.
Watch as Coach David Pierce shows video and explains this machine bunt drill. This is a competitive drill that can be used for pitchers, infielders, and outfielders as baserunners. The defense must deal with time […]
Key Components of Our Quality Practice with Brad McIntire – Boyd High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Brad McIntire discusses the key components of running a quality practice. He emphasizes that structure and organization are critical for success. Practice plans are sent to players and coaches by mid-day, ensuring […]
Positive Energy and Confidence with Dan Cimini – De La Salle High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Dan Cimini discusses the importance of positive energy and confidence. Coach Cimini emphasizes that baseball is a game of success, not failure. He wants his players to focus on the positive but […]
How to Avoid Coaching Burnout with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains that burnout is unlikely to affect coaches who don’t care or who aren’t passionate about their work. However, most successful coaches who invest significant time and effort without maintaining […]
Rising Above the Noise: Six Ways Student-Athletes Can Overcome Online Bullying
By: Chris Szabo – Rewild Coaching and Consulting After a Tough Loss for student-athletes, the aftermath of a tough loss can be emotionally challenging, especially when the pressure to perform is amplified online. Social media […]
Telling a Pitcher That One of His Pitches Is Ineffective with Matt Blake – New York Yankees
Watch as Coach Matt Blake discusses telling a pitcher that one of his pitches is ineffective. He suggests starting with what you value as a group and reviewing with the athlete what he is currently […]
Catchers Lobster Drill with Johnny Cardenas – Lipscomb Univ.
Watch as Coach Johnny Cardenas explains that the Lobster Drill is a daily drill for catchers. The drill uses tennis balls to help keep the catcher’s hand soft and to maintain the correct receiving hand […]
The Current State of Baseball Injuries with Jason Colleran – The Kinetic Arm
Watch as Jason Colleran discusses the current state of baseball injuries. He cites injury statistics that state that baseball has the highest rate of injuries in High School athletics that result in surgery due to […]
Hitting: Flip Drills with Caleb Longley – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Caleb Longley breaks down and demonstrates a series of flip hitting drills through practice footage. He explains the purpose behind each drill and how it helps correct specific issues in a hitter’s […]
Pitching: Mound Visit Tips with Jason Jackson – Univ. of Alabama
Watch as Coach Jason Jackson discusses mound visits and how he communicates with the pitcher to help settle and calm him. The pitcher will react to you, so Coach Jackson tries to keep it light […]
The Mental Approach to Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “When evaluating your team, look first in the mirror with honest intent.” What is your mental approach to coaching? By your mental approach, I’m not asking […]
Developing Pitch Recognition with Jay Johnson – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jay Johnson discusses developing pitch recognition for hitters. No matter the count, the most thrown pitch is a fastball. Anticipation, getting into position and timing is what matters when hitting. Teach your […]
Infielders’ Double Play Footwork with Tracy Archuleta – Indiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta explains, and infielders demonstrate double play footwork for the 2nd baseman and short-stop. Tracy Archuleta was previously a coach at University of Southern Indiana.
Using HHB Data to Create Competition with Larry Vucan – Carroll High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Larry Vucan discusses how he uses HHB data to create competition within his team. He explains that you must know the ‘why’ behind collecting data and how you intend to use it. […]
Keeping It Simple with Will Marshall – 108 Performance
Watch as Will Marshall explains that with data, technology, and metrics, coaches focus on teaching the aspects of biomechanics, physiology, and kinematics to their players. Players care about what they must think, feel, or do […]
Infielder’s Top-Down Tags with Ford Pemberton – Univ. of Memphis
Watch as Coach Ford Pemberton explains that he wants his team to be the best tagging team in the country. The infielders should straddle the bag when receiving throws from the catcher, with their glove […]
Catching: Tape on Left Shin Guard with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Watch as Coach Butch Chaffin explains why his catchers have yellow tape on the left knee of their shin guard. On all infield in-plays the catcher will point to the left knee to remind the […]
A Cornerstone of Effective Coaching: Mastering EQ
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a cornerstone of effective coaching. It directly influences a coach’s ability to manage emotions under pressure, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment […]
Grizzley BP with Matthew Anderson – Franklin High School (Franklin, TX)
Watch as Coach Matthew Anderson, Head Coach of the 2024 State Champions Franklin Lions explains how he handles bullpens during the week for his position players. Coach Anderson explains Grizzley BP and that their practice […]
Back Hip Hitting Drills with Dan Heefner – Dallas Baptist Univ.
Watch as Coach Dan Heefner explains , and hitters demonstrate these back hip hitting drills. The ‘RDL Drill’ is a front toss and the hitter uses one leg, does two RDLs and swings away. With […]
Leadership: What Type of Team Do You Want to Be? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso discusses how coaches must determine with their players what type of standards and values they must set that define their teams. It is important to ask questions so that players understand […]
Line Drills for Infielders with Ricky Watkins – Wharton County Junior College (TX)
Watch as Coach Ricky Watkins explains, and players demonstrate these line drills for infielders. The Descending Line Drill works on speeding up the feet and fielding different types of hops. The Forehand/Backhand Drill involves a […]
Compete Every Day with Dan Cimini – De La Salle Collegiate High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Dan Cimini explains that the staple of his program is to compete every day. Batting practice is on the side, and everything his team does on the field in a practice setting […]
Offensive Metrics That Matter with Paul Belo – (Retired) Palatine High School (IL)
Watch as Coach Paul Belo discusses the metrics that matter to him. Coach Belo lists the metrics and describes in detail each one’s importance to his team: OPS (on-base % + slugging %) QABs (quality […]
Mental Toughness vs. Mental Health: The Strength to Push Through and the Wisdom to Seek Help
By: Tommy Brown Provided by: One Heartbeat I believe in mental toughness. It’s what I do for a living teaching teams, leaders, and individuals how to push through obstacles, develop resilience, and refuse to quit […]
Six-Shooter Catchers Drill with Derek Woodley – New York Yankees
Watch as Coach Derek Woodley explains, and catchers demonstrate this six-shooter drill. This drill uses tennis balls and weighted balls and works on quick hands. It is important for catchers to move their eyes while […]