Watch as Coach Jay Johnson explains in detail what a player must do at LSU to get on the field. Strike Zone Discipline – Don’t Swing at Balls Crush Mistakes 2 Strike Brawlers Move the […]
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 […]
Open Culture
Originally Published in: Raise Your Game Another important part of culture is a sense of openness. If no one shares what they think, the culture becomes one of fear, suspicion, and failure. Problems fester […]
Baserunning: 2nd Base Leads with Dan Fitzgerald – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Dan Fitzgerald explains and shows practice video of 2nd base leads. He reviews the length of the leads but emphasizes that the important factor is for the 3rd base coach to know […]
Model, Teach, Test, Reward with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey discusses how leadership is critical in the teaching progression of athletes. He explains “Model, Teach, Test, Reward” as a method of teaching that produces results. How you work as a coach […]
Managing Conflict
By: Teri McKeever – Former College and Olympic Swim Coach Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics If you aren’t having conflicts on a team, then the athletes and those […]
Infield Drill Series with Josh Lee – McMurry Univ.
Watch as Coach Josh Lee explains and shows practice videos of a series of infield drills he uses. The main focus of these drills is body control, speed, and adaptability for infielders. The drills especially […]
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 […]
Hitting Drills to Help Match the Plane of the Ball with Don Mattingly – Philadelphia Phillies and Harold Reynolds – MLB Network
Watch as Coaches Don Mattingly and Harold Reynolds explain some hitting drills that help match the plane of the ball. Using a tee, players adapt proper foot placement and space utilization, which are crucial for […]
Creating a Failure-Free Environment with Jeremy Sheetinger – Washington Nationals
Watch as Coach Jeremy Sheetinger discusses creating a failure-free environment. Coaches know that the main source of player anxiety is themselves. If failure sparks discontent in the coach, that in turn stresses the player, so […]
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 […]
Hitting: Flip Drills with Caleb Longley – Univ. of Texas
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 […]
Hitting: Weighted Bats with Joe Kelch – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Kelch discusses how the weighted bat program has improved his hitters’ exit velo. The program lasts six weeks, three times per week, with 45-minute sessions. Each session consists of three sets […]
Benefits of Having Multi-Sport Athletes on the Team with Travis Earles – Magnolia West High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Travis Earles highlights the advantages of having multi-sport athletes on his State Championship team. This was his first opportunity to coach a team with multiple starters that played another sport. He explains […]
Infielder’s Targeting Drills with Billy Boyer – Detroit Tigers
Watch as Coach Billy Boyer explains, and infielders demonstrate these targeting fielding drills. Coach believes that most throwing errors are a result of catching the ball poorly and synchronizing poorly. Good targeting allows for stopping […]
Infielder’s Flips 4 Corner Drill with Adam Rosen – Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Watch as Coach Adam Rosen explains infielder ball flips while showing its implications in a 4-Corner Drill practice video. This drill focuses on hand positioning, arm movement, and footwork. It is crucial for players to […]
9-Dot Challenge with James Leath – Mental Performance Coach
Watch as Mental Performance Coach James Leath presents a group of athletes with the 9-Dot Challenge. The challenge has 4 rules and the athletes have 5 minutes to work by themselves, then with a partner, […]
Running Effective Meetings
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Provided by: Human Kinetics Let’s face it, everyone would prefer fewer meetings, but they are necessary at times, and you need to be […]
Hitting Drills with Nick Mingione – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach Nick Mingione explains and shows practice videos of hitting drills. The focus of these drills is to engage the lower body through exercises like banded turns, med-ball workouts, and command position practices. […]
The Drama Stops Here with Jen Hardy – The Academy of MotivAction
Watch as Jen Hardy discusses the weight that today’s coaches carry. The mindset of a coach feeling pressure can shift quickly if they don’t practice awareness, presence, and recognize the opportunity to become who they […]
The Butterfly Effect
Originally Published in: The Leadership Playbook One person can have such a strong effect on the world such as Martin Luther King, Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Michael Jordan, and Mother Teresa. In the same way, […]
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. In the next progression, the 2nd […]
Leadership Drives the Culture with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon explains that leadership drives culture. It is important to identify what you stand for, what you want to be known for, and what you value. Culture is not static, it is […]
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, […]
Why? When? Use the Classroom with Tom Marker – Olentangy Orange High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Tom Marker discusses what to cover with your players in classroom sessions. Daily classroom meetings review important information for reflection and discussion. This can include practice recordings, game footage, scouting reports, or […]
Using Meta Glasses as a Coaching Tool with Rachel Folden – New York Mets
Watch as Coach Rachel Folden discusses the use of Meta Glasses in coaching and practice sessions. Meta Glasses allow coaches to record player movements without interrupting the flow. These recordings enable clear discussions about performance […]
Tips and Guidelines for Communication and Teaching Methodology to Protect Mental Health
Author of Coaching Champions for Life, and many others: click here. At all times we must remember the influence we have on the players we coach. If the way we act toward them and the […]