Watch as Coach Tyler Gillum discusses the four different types of hops that an infielder will receive in a game. He places balls on the ground to help visualize long and short hops as well […]
Keeping It Simple with Will Marshall – 108 Performance
Watch as Will Marshall explains that with data, technology, and metrics, coaches focus on teaching aspects of biomechanics, physiology, and kinematics to their players. Players, on the other hand, care about what they need to […]
What to Do if You’re Hungry for a Head Coaching Job with Larry Vucan – Carroll High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Larry Vucan discusses his process and experiences on moving up the coaching ladder. He explains how to put yourself in a position to test yourself and grow. You will not always get […]
Top 4 Team Drills with Rob Hahne – ABCA
Watch as Coach Rob Hahne discusses his favorite team drills. Coach Hahne explains all aspects of each drill in detail covering offense and defense. Mississippi State Warmups-Sets. DBR’s Dirt Ball Reads Triangle Flyball Communication Pick […]
Finding Ways to Touch 1st Base with Tom Marker – Olentangy Orange High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Tom Marker discusses being creative to manufacture runs when your team’s hitting is not strong. Coach believes that wearing pitches, stealing bags, and finding ways to touch 1st base is low hanging […]
The Sports Nutrition Challenge Hiding in Plain Sight
By: Greta Jarvis, MS, MPH Founder of: Center for Active Women It was around sophomore year of high school when my classmates, teammates, and friends started restricting their eating: the Flat Belly Diet, the Cabbage […]
What Are You Looking for in a Recruit? with Tim Corbin – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch as Coach Tim Corbin discusses some of the characteristics he looks for in a recruit. How important the game of baseball and their teammates are and what those two things mean to them is […]
Catcher’s Line Blocking Drill with Grant Ramsey – Hillcrest High School (SC)
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 […]
4 Corners Infield Drill with Ricky Watkins – Cypress Lakes High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Ricky Watkins explains, and infielders demonstrate this 4 corners drill with different variations. The infielders start out focusing on being quick as they move the ball around. The 2nd phase is an […]
Hitting With 2 Strikes with Caleb Longley – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Caleb Longley explains that backing the ball up has worked well for their hitters in a 2-strike situation. This involves backing the contact point up a little and sacrificing some power on […]
Pitching: A Whole New Era with Anthony Silkwood – Jacksonville State Univ.
Watch as Coach Anthony Silkwood explains that players now have unlimited access to online instruction and gravitate toward what they believe in. Coach Silkwood believes that social media information and coaching go hand in hand […]
Is It Worth the Risk to Max Out in the Weight Room? with Jason Colleran – The Kinetic Arm
Watch as Jason Colleran discusses the risks of maxing out in the weight room. He believes that heavy lifting does not translate to overall baseball skills and can be counterproductive, potentially leading to unnecessary injuries.
How Coaches Can Develop an OUTSTANDING Working Relationship With Your AD
By: Kevin M. Bryant, CMAA Many times, in my 35-year career in college and high school athletic administration I have heard coaches share their frustrations about their athletic director. While I would like to […]
Be a Good Teammate and Play Hard with Kevin Millar – MLB Network
Watch as Kevin Millar discusses the intangibles of baseball as a player. Being a great teammate directly influences performance in the game, while a strong attitude enriches the experience. Winning and stats may be important, […]
Hitting: Tee Progression with Joe Kelch – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Kelch explains and shows practice clips of hitters demonstrating this tee drill progression. The progression includes the following drills: Flamingo Tee Drill: focuses on hitting the ball up the middle and […]
Hitting: What Do You Think When the Bases Are Loaded? with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Watch as Coach Butch Chaffin explains that batters always think they need to drive in all the runners when the bases are loaded. Coach explains that the hitter should try to get the runner on […]
Baseball Speed vs. Showcase Speed with Tony Vitello – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Tony Vitello discusses baseball speed vs. showcase speed. He believes there is too much emphasis on showcase than in playing the game. Coach Vitello lists 4 factors that are essential for developing […]
Know Your Hitters Better Than Anyone Else with Clint Hurdle – Colorado Rockies
Watch as Coach Clint Hurdle explains that, as a coach, you must know your hitters better than anyone else. Get to know them and understand what their strengths are. He emphasizes bat-to-ball skills and hitting […]
Earning the Respect of Players Through Effective Discipline
Originally published in an Adam Sarancik Book A baseball practice with 12 players and three coaches was held last Sunday night in a high school hitting barn. After about 1/2 hour, it became apparent to […]
Infielder’s Top-Down Tags with Ford Pemberton – Univ. of Louisiana Monroe
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 […]
My Players Set the Standard with Todd Fitz-Gerald – Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Todd Fitz-Gerald answers a question about setting standards during a Q&A session at the ABCA Convention. He states that the standard has been set by what has been created over the last […]
Social Media: Knowing Your Audience with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry Rosenfield explains that it is important to be informed and have your own opinions, but it is also important to know who your audience is on social media and realize that not […]
Hitting: Machine Work Drills with Joe Kelch – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Kelch explains and demonstrates three hitting drills using pitching machines. The first drill involves velocity, and Coach emphasizes the concepts of “sooner” and “slower” to the hitter. The second drill focuses […]
Practicing Empathy
By: Dan Gould and Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches’ Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The coaching process has been increasingly recognized as a complex social and cognitive system. In this context, the quality […]
Infield Throwing: Flips and Feeds with Tracy Archuleta – Indiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta explains, and players demonstrate this flips and feeds drill for infielders. The drill starts with the shortstop making underhand tosses to the 2nd baseman. The next progression the 2nd baseman […]
Can You Be Too Positive? with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites […]
Infielder’s Stationary Into a Shuffle Drill with Ricky Watkins – Cypress Lakes High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Ricky Watkins explains, and infielders demonstrate this stationary into a shuffle drill. Emphasis is on staying below the ball, catching the ball off the index finger, and reading hops. Adding a shuffle […]
Baserunning: Don’t Live the Myth with Nick Mingione – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach Nick Mingione discusses how working on baserunning for just five minutes a day can drastically improve your athletes in just one week. Not everyone can be a great base stealer, but EVERYONE […]
1st Base Play Is the Backbone of Your Defense with Ty Blankmeyer – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch as Coach Ty Blankmeyer explains coaching strategies for first base, focusing on drills and techniques that enhance player skills. First base plays a crucial role in defensive strength, especially when throw accuracy isn’t guaranteed. […]
The Diffusion of Talent and the Illusion of Success
The Red Falls Red Sox finished the season 24-2 and won the League Championship. They thought they were a good team. They were not. The league thought the team had a successful season. From a […]