By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “If you have not seen it often, you can’t hit it often. Pitch recognition, and therefore good timing, is largely built from memory.” Other than injury, […]
Pitcher’s Square Drill with Tim Corbin – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch as Coach Tim Corbin explains and shows practice clips of the Pitcher’s Square Drill which incorporates fielding practice for pitchers and infielders on a more frequent basis. The pitchers are divided into three equal […]
Catchers’ Hip Mobility Circuit with Blaze Lambert – Abilene Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Blaze Lambert explains, and a catcher demonstrates these hip mobility band stretches. This is an everyday pre-practice circuit that involves three different stretches used on both legs for about 10-15 seconds. This […]
Adversity Is Part of the Journey with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Watch as Seth Greenberg explains that adversity ‘visits the strong and lives with the weak,’ so the only option is to deal with it. He encourages no whining, no complaining, no excuses, and no regrets. […]
What it Takes to Play 1st Base Today with Travis Henson – Blue Ridge High School (SC)
Watch as Coach Travis Henson discusses the evolution of first basemen from traditional players to more athletic profiles. He outlines essential skills, including fielding bunts and ground balls, and emphasizes the importance of proper alignment […]
Culture: Vision and Habits with Kevin DeShazo – Culture Wins
Watch as Kevin explains that if you want to change, you need to create new habits while replacing old unhealthy ones. You also may need to replace healthy habits that are not good for the […]
Pitching: Seated Spin Drill with Byron Embry – Pitching 101
Watch as Coach Byron Embry explains and a pitcher demonstrates this seated spin drill that teach pitchers how to create top-spin and good vertical rotation in a 12-6 fashion.
10-Minute Clinic: Developing the Complete Hitter with Jay Johnson – Louisiana State Univ.
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, sponsored by Concordia University Irvine, Head Baseball Coach, Jay Johnson, at Louisiana State University discusses how to develop a complete hitter. Topics covered in this 10-minute clinic: […]
Why Should an Athletic Director Send Their Coaches to the ABCA Convention? with Larry Vucan – Carroll High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Larry Vucan explains why it is important for high school baseball coaches to attend the ABCA Convention. The convention provides access to the best coaches in the business who make their presentations […]
The Five Most Powerful Words in Coaching
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life Coaches tap into infinite resources to teach their players the fundamentals and mechanics of their sport, and yet, they often fail to tap into the most […]
Outfielder’s Flamingo Drill with Darren Fenster – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach Darren Fenster explains, and outfielders demonstrate the Flamingo Drill. The outfielder will stand on one foot and balance, and then field the ground ball, working it through into their throwing footwork. The […]
3rd Base Coach Positioning/Runners on Base with Toby Gardenhire – St. Paul Saints
Watch as Coach Toby Gardenhire discusses 3rd base coach positioning with runners on base. With a runner on 1st base, the coach should be up the line and be able to see past the pitcher. […]
Catchers’ Pop-up Drills with Tom Griffin – Carson-Newman Univ.
Watch as Coach Tom Griffin explains, and catchers demonstrate these pop-up drills. Coach starts with pop-ups in a bunting situation then moves on to a man-in-the-middle drill. The middle catcher must use one hand to […]
Pitcher’s Three-Line Pick Off Drill with Robb Thompson – Elder High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Robb Thompson explains, and pitchers demonstrate this three-line pick off drill. The drill has three pitchers and infielders who are working on pick offs moving to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd base simultaneously. […]
Being a Good Teammate
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Great players and great teams want to be driven. They want to be pushed to the […]
Pitch Recognition with Austin Wates – Kansas State Univ.
Watch as Coach Austin Wates discusses the importance of a batter’s pitch recognition and the early swing decision. Coach uses virtual reality to help the batters pick up shape and spin which can help them […]
Sosa Hitting Drill with Robert Ruiz – Westmont College
Watch as Coach Robert Ruiz explains the Sosa Hitting Drill which simulates a batter being fooled on a pitch. The batter has 60% of their weight on the front leg, making sure to keep the […]
10-Minute Clinic: Pitching Delivery Drills with Wes Johnson – Univ. of Georgia
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Head Baseball Coach, Wes Johnson, at the University of Georgia covers pitching delivery drills. Drills covered in this 10-minute clinic: Pitching delivery setup Resistance band activation drills […]
Building an Environment for Parents and Athletes to Communicate with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Dr. Dorpfeld explains that you want to build an environment based on communication in which the athletes are comfortable talking to you. Many times, parents or even coaches can hinder this process and […]
#1 Error Fielders Make with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Watch as Coach Butch Chaffin demonstrates the #1 error that fielders make and provides one coaching cue you can use to help your athletes be successful fielding ground balls. Butch Chaffin was previously coaching at […]
Be Prepared to Swing at Every Pitch with Scott Laverty – Chapman University
Watch as Coach explains his #1 rule of hitting – you must be prepared to swing the bat at every pitch. The only decision for the hitter is to NOT swing. If the hitter is […]
Fear Is Powerful, but It Is Better to Build and Not Break with Kate Leavell
Kate Leavell explains that fear is a powerful tool that works as a short-term motivational tool but requires more and more overtime to be effective. Eventually fear does not work, as the recipient tunes it […]
Building a Winning Culture with Dan Cimini – De La Salle Collegiate High School (MI)
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. […]
Baserunning with Drew Maki – Cleary Univ.
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 […]
Middle Infield Play with Jason Crain – Alma College
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. […]