Coaches Insider

Building a Winning Culture with Dan Cimini – De La Salle Collegiate High School (MI)

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:05:37 +0000

Watch as Coach Dan Cimini discusses how success in sports hinges on a strong culture that values punctuality and commitment. He says having clear standards helps guide players' behavior, while uniformity in attire fosters teamwork. Coaches must build deep relationships with players, emphasizing rigorous practice preparation. The focus on skill development, particularly in outfield play and hitting cutoffs, is essential. High goals and a commitment to the process lead to championship victories, showcasing baseball's transformative impact.

Dan Cimini was previously a coach at Northville High School (MI).

Baserunning with Drew Maki – Cleary Univ.

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:04:27 +0000

Disclaimer: Technical difficulties at the event venue could possibly impact the production quality of the video but does not hinder the quality of the information.

Watch as Coach Drew Maki discusses the critical role of base-running in baseball. He outlines an aggressive strategy that includes reading ball trajectories and understanding game signs. Mackey emphasizes situational strategies for scoring and advancing bases, as well as the importance of lead distances for runners. Consistent practice and communication are key to improving base-running techniques and overall performance.

Middle Infield Play with Jason Crain – Alma College

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:03:25 +0000

Watch as Coach Jason Crain discusses the importance of training for defensive plays, focusing on daily practices that include stretching, fundamentals, and team strategies. He says the second base position is crucial for double plays. He highlights techniques for fielding ground balls and proper throwing positions, along with drills to enhance skills and endurance, ensuring players are prepared for gameplay.

Catching with Jim Mancuso – Lawrence Technological Univ.

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:02:12 +0000

Watch as Coach Jim Mancuso discusses receiving in baseball, techniques for effective receiving, blocking, and throwing. He covers the catcher's influence on the game and compares past and current catching methods. Practical drills and guidelines for stance and positioning are provided, emphasizing knee positioning and glove movement. Training includes bullpen drills and blocking practices, with a demonstration on glove positioning. The session concludes with encouragement for the upcoming season.

Corner Infield Play with Craig Rainey and Aaron Klotz – Adrian College

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:01:52 +0000

Watch as Coach Craig Rainey and Aaron Klotz share their expertise in coaching infield play at Adrian College. Klotz. They discussed essential routines and practice plans for infielders, emphasizing throwing mechanics to reduce errors. Various drills are presented, including rundown techniques and scoop drills for handling difficult balls. The importance of footwork, positioning, and self-coaching is highlighted, along with strategies for covering bunts and executing effective throws in game scenarios.

Hitting and Offense with Robbie Britt – Eastern Michigan Univ.

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 08:00:30 +0000

Watch as Coach Robbie Britt discusses the importance of baseball in the state and introduces key concepts in hitting and offense. He emphasizes effective practice planning through reverse engineering and explores offensive identity with examples of team styles. Game day preparation is crucial, reflecting expected scenarios. The discussion includes pitching strategies, creating a challenging training environment, and the significance of team identity.

Pitcher Performance Training Readiness with Brad Krieg – Mercy Elite Sports Performance

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:51:41 +0000

In this session, Coach Krieg dives into the topic of arm care by covering the most common issues youth and high school pitchers deal with, how to identify them early, and how to prevent them from happening. He also talks about the body as a whole, in terms of how you should warm it up, how it is supposed to function, and drills you can do to increase performance in key areas.

Coach references several slides of a PowerPoint that was handed out to the coaches at the event which you can download by clicking here.

Baserunning with Justin Karn – Madonna University

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:51:40 +0000

Head and Posture Control During a Pitcher’s Delivery with Rob Fay – Schoolcraft College

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:51:40 +0000

In this session, Coach Fay shares his philosophy on pitching mechanics, the teaching terms he uses with his athletes, and the training methods his program uses to maximize performance on the mound.

Corner and Middle Infield Drills with Jason Crain – Alma College

Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association — Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:51:40 +0000

In this session, Coach Crain shares a brief overview of how his teams play catch and what he emphasizes most during that part of practice. He then dives into his drill philosophy and why it's important to make sure drills are built to improve an infielder's ability to make the routine plays. Finally, he demonstrates a myriad of drills outlined on drill cards he handed out the audience.

To download Coach Crain's drill cards, click here.