Watch as Coach Alex Sogard explains warmups for his pitchers that focus on engaging the core, working on hip mobility, shoulder mobility, and stability. His team also does many jumping exercises to improve ankle flexion. […]
Teach Me to Be Honest with Myself with Zach Sorensen
Watch as Zach Sorensen explains that today’s players want to know where they stand. The feedback you provide them will not be accepted if you don’t have a good relationship with them based on: #1 […]
Do Not Confuse Bad Swing Path with Bad Timing
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life It is certainly true that the best swing mechanics in the world are not of much value if contact cannot be made because of bad timing. […]
Hitting: Swing Decision Drill with Robbie Britt – Eastern Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Robbie Britt explains that for him, swing decisions are a very valuable part of hitting. Many young players need to work on their swings, but to improve your team offense the low […]
Has Winning a State Championship Altered Your Perspective on Coaching? with Cory Beckham – China Spring High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Cory Beckham discusses his journey from a young coach to eventually winning a State Championship.
Visualization for Success with Dan Cimini – De La Salle Collegiate High School (MI)
Watch as Coach Dan Cimini breaks down the importance of timing and visualization in practice routines. He shares how his team enhances pre-game infield and outfield drills by using visualization techniques, even without a ball. […]
Technology’s Common Traps with Jordan Getzelman – Univ. of Nevada
Watch as Coach Jordan Getzelman discusses a common trap in the use of technology and explains some of the traps he has fallen into over the years. 1. Chasing perfection is a common trap for […]
Leaders Must be Great Communicators with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso explains his philosophy leadership on how athletes must be great communicators. They must be able to communicate with teammates as well as the coaches. He stresses that team leaders should know […]
Student-Athletes and the Media
By: Carolyn Peck Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Inviting the media into your sports program means they have access to the student-athletes. I highly recommend, before you allow media […]
Standards and Expectations with Doug Rush – Tomball High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Doug Rush discusses his team’s standards and expectations. All of the players are held accountable and the best players more so for their actions and leadership. Conduct, grades, and work ethic, are […]
Dugout Protocols with Ray Zepeda – UIL
Watch as Ray Zepeda discusses Bench Protocol (Rule 3-3-1) and explains that the Head Coach is responsible for the personal conduct and behavior of all team members and team personnel. It is important to communicate […]
Catching: Plays to the Plate with Brendan Eygabroat – Univ. of Massachusetts Boston
Watch as Coach Brendan Eygabroat discusses catchers receiving throws to the plate. They work on it from all different angles and Coach prefers the catchers to block and tag using two hands and follow the […]
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 […]
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.