Watch as Coach Trevor Paine explains how to accomplish the goal of scoring runs. According to research, OPS – on base plus slugging, doubles and walks are the stats with the highest correlation to scoring […]
Pitching: Quarterback Drill with Dave Therneau – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ. (FL)
Watch as Coach Dave Therneau explains, and pitchers demonstrate this quarterback drill. This drill is for when a pitcher fields a ground ball and can’t get a good grip to make the throw to 2nd […]
Selling Vision
By: Alan Stein, Jr. Originally Published in: Raise Your Game I don’t believe there’s such a thing as a “million-dollar idea.” The phrase implies that all you have to do is come up with an […]
Players Are “All In” If… with Butch Chaffin – USA Baseball
Having an opportunity to play and feeling like part of the team helps your players buy in. Giving players hope should be your team goal. Making progress and getting better, having a chance to win, […]
Administration Relationships with Eric Borba – Orange Lutheran High School (CA)
Watch as Coach Eric Borba discusses the benefits of developing relationships with everyone that comes into contact with your program, especially with your school administration.
Two Strike Adjustments with Chris Rupp – Deer Park High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Chris Rupp explains that your best chance of winning a game is for your players to put the ball in play consistently. With two strikes, his hitters will make adjustments by choking […]
10-Minute Clinic: Pre- and Post-Practice Arm Care Routines with Cory Houston – Univ. of Houston
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Cory Houston, Coordinator of Sports Performance at the University of Houston, shares his pre- and post-practice arm care routines for pitchers. Arm and Shoulder Care Routines Include: […]
Communicating with the Modern-Day High School Player – Championship Coaches Roundtable
Watch as Minnesota High School State Championship Coaches discuss the evolution of communicating with the modern-day high school player. Coach Stanton focuses on building strong relationships and earning his player’s trust. Coach Judkins provides his […]
Developing a Group Into a Team
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics One of the main points from this chapter is that groups and teams are formed through intentional actions; they don’t just […]
Catching: Connection Ball Transfer Drill with Johnny Cardenas – Lipscomb Univ.
Watch as Coach Johnny Cardenas explains the importance of footwork and moving in the direction of the throw. The connection ball transfer drill works on the catcher keeping his hand in the fighter’s position and […]
Pitcher’s Med Ball Drills with John Vodenlich – Univ. of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Med ball drills can help your pitcher to be more effective in coordinating the upper and lower body. Coach John Vodenlich shows a series of video clips of a pitcher doing sport-specific movements working on […]
Left-Rights Roll Drill with David Denny – Barbers Hill High School (TX)
Watch as Coach David Denny explains and shows practice clips of this left-rights defensive infield drill. The drill focuses on running through many reps in a short period of time as the players field left […]
10-Minute Clinic: Hitting Drill Series with Steven Trout – Texas State Univ.
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Steven Trout, Head Coach of Texas State University, shares a variety of drills to help develop an individual hitter inside of a team offense. Drills & Techniques […]
Take a More Holistic Approach When Considering Whether to Level Up a Player
An unfortunate practice has been going on for far too long in sports. I am referring to the almost reflexive response of parents placing their athlete in a level above the normal age group simply […]
Infielders: Glove Work/Med Ball with Brian Harris – Harris Training
Watch as Coach Brian Harris explains that he wants the infielders to get their eyes behind the ball on a grounder. By placing the chest on the med ball, it forces the body out from […]
Catcher’s Throwing Exchange with Todd Coburn – The Catching Guy
Watch as Coach Todd Coburn explains that a major problem for catchers is turning their hand down during the throw exchange. They are getting the ball out of the bottom of the mitt instead of […]
Pitcher’s 3-6-1 Fielding Drill with Chris Ermis
Watch as Coach Chris Ermis explains, and players demonstrate this pitcher’s 3-6-1 fielding drill. The pitcher will simulate a pitch to home as the coach hits a grounder to the 1st baseman. The pitcher must […]
My Take on Leadership
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “If you expect people to follow you, you have to be willing to be the first to get dirty.” – John Klessinger […]
Pitcher’s Goal Board with Chris Litton – College Station High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Chris Litton explains and shows an example of his goal board for pitchers. This allows him to see what is working well and what needs to be approved daily. The players have […]
Infielder Short Hop Series with Niko Gallego – UCLA
Watch as Coach Niko Gallego and an infielder demonstrate this short hop drill series. Work both forehand and backhand with special emphasis on getting the thumb on the ball with the backhand. This creates a […]
Hitting: Fall Drill with Noah Sanders – Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock
Watch as Coach Noah Sanders explains, and a batter demonstrates this fall drill. The batter gets into the launch position with all the weight on the back side, the front foot weightless and the bat […]
Reflecting On Why You Coach
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Most coaching books start with a discussion of the importance of creating a coaching philosophy and follow up with a section […]
10-Minute Clinic: Six Quick Drills Every Team Can Use
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, sponsored by Boxout Sports, we’ve compiled 6 drill clips from the 50 NEW clinic sessions recently added to Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus. Drill Topics Include: Indoor Outfield […]
Catcher’s 3-Ball and 2-Knee Blocking Drills with Derek Woodley – New York Yankees
Watch as Coach Derek Woodley explains, and catchers demonstrate these blocking drills. The 3-Ball Drill works on a catcher blocking in the direction the coach points to. It allows the coach to check technique and […]
Win Anyway: No Excuses with Eric Lane – (Retired) Lower Columbia College
Watch as Coach Eric Lane explains that he wants to eliminate excuses from the program and uses a ‘win anyway’ program to do so. The players are asked what excuses they may have that will […]
Where to Stand in the Batter’s Box with Scott Laverty – Chapman Univ.
Watch as Coach Scott Laverty discusses where a batter should stand in the batter’s box and why. He suggests that the distance from the plate can be determined by setting the bat at the outside […]
Be Careful Not to Overuse Technology in Coaching
From the time most children can walk and talk today, they have a technological device of some type in their hands. By the time they finish elementary school, children can code, decode, transmit and transcend […]
Rotational Force Drill with Noah Sanders – Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock
Looking for a new hitting drill that overemphasizes loading with the back leg? Watch as Coach Noah Sanders demonstrates this rotational force drill to help athletes utilize the strength of their core and legs instead […]
Catching: Frisbee Toss Drill with Johnny Cardenas – Lipscomb Univ.
Looking for a drill to develop your catcher’s receiving mechanics? Watch as Coach Johnny Cardenas discusses, and players demonstrate this frisbee toss drill to develop soft hands and keep the thumb underneath the ball. Johnny […]
The Grind
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning If you are a professional, or at the least someone who has sought out to be a champion, you probably have […]