Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that it takes expectation, equipping, and encouragement to teach students and athletes to be accountable. You can have a very high standard but if you don’t teach them how to […]
NIL: What High School Students Need to Know
By: David T. Morris Author of: Student Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny NIL is an exciting opportunity for both college and high school athletes, but before you dive into name, image, and likeness deals as […]
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.
Infield “Ball in the Glove” Drill with Ed Servais – Creighton Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Servais explains and shows video of this “ball in the glove” drill for infielders. Infielders will have a ball in the glove and will simulate fielding a ball then throwing the […]
Educating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume with Kim Karr – ICANHELP
Watch as Kim Karr emphasizes the importance in communicating with your athletes and parents that their posts on social media represent their life resume. Colleges and athletic departments are checking potential recruits’ and applicants’ social […]
Pitcher’s Hinge Drill with Zach Butler – Univ. of Texas of San Antonio
Watch as Coach Zach Butler explains, and a pitcher demonstrates the Hinge Drill. This drill is used to activate the lower half and the core, and the pitchers do this after finishing their throwing routine. […]
Using Spin Trainers for Pitchers with Sean Kenny – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Sean Kenny discusses a pitcher’s spin efficiency and how he uses a plastic ring (that he gets off eBay in a pack for about $14) to teach elite athletes efficiency during a […]
When to Squeeze with Matt Lisle – Oregon State Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Lisle explains that the best time to squeeze is when the opponent least expects it. The following game situations are reviewed: runner on 3rd with less than 2 outs and the […]
The Importance of Mindset
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Confidence is a very fragile thing, and it certainly is something that has to start with your mental approach and your ability […]
Outfielder’s Preset Drill with Darren Fenster – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach Darren Fenster explains, and outfielders demonstrate the techniques of fielding groundballs. There are only two types of groundballs that an outfielder will have to field. #1 is a hard-hit ball right at […]
What to Do if You’re Hungry for a Head Coaching Job with Larry Vucan – Carroll High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Larry Vucan discusses his process and experiences on moving up the coaching ladder. He explains how to put yourself in a position to test yourself and grow. You will not always get […]
Infielder’s Stationary Into a Shuffle Drill with Ricky Watkins
Watch as Coach Ricky Watkins explains, and infielders demonstrate this stationary into a shuffle drill. Emphasis is on staying below the ball, catching the ball off the index finger, and reading hops. Adding a shuffle […]
Bullpen Golf Drill with Brett Cleveland – The Woodlands Christian Academy (TX)
Watch as Coach Brett Cleveland explains the Bullpen Golf Drill that teaches pitchers to compete. Each pitcher gets 18 pitches with the goal of obtaining the lowest score. The Coach stands behind the catcher and […]
Developing a Culture
By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]
Catcher’s Footwork on Throws to 2nd with Derek Woodley – Hudson Valley Renegades
Watch as Coach Derek Woodley discusses a catcher’s footwork on 2nd base throws. He emphasizes keeping it simple for the catcher. He teaches right-to-left, left-to-target footwork and reps it as fast as possible. The catcher […]
Double Play Drill with Mark Gjormand – James Madison High School (VA)
Watch as Coach Mark Gjormand explains, and players demonstrate this double play drill. This is a timed 2- to 3-minute drill focusing on executing as many double plays as possible. Two groups will compete against […]
Today’s Leadership Is Subtle with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains that leadership for coaches today is very subtle. You can no longer get in a kid’s face and use threats to achieve results. The focus and goal should be to […]
Full-Feature! Implementing Your System in Practice with Jay Johnson – Louisiana State Univ.
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 44-minute session from an I-70 Baseball Clinic that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Monday, August 12, 2024 – Enjoy! In this […]
Band-Assisted Launch Hitting Drill with Mike Baxter – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Baxter explains and demonstrates with a hitter some band work drills that address specific issues. The coach’s goal is to give the hitter’s body an awareness and a directional feel that […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in […]
Everything Counts: Build a Winning Culture with Dan Cimini – De La Salle Collegiate High School (MI)
Watch as 5-time Michigan State Champion and Hall of Fame Coach Dan Cimini explains his team’s success that is based on culture, not talent. His culture is based on his beliefs and not on someone […]
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 […]
Line Drills for Infielders with Ricky Watkins
Watch as Coach Ricky Watkins explains, and players demonstrate these line drills for infielders. The Descending Line Drill works on speeding up the feet and fielding different types of hops. The Forehand/Backhand Drill involves a […]
Defense: Fly Ball Verbal Communication with Steve Trimper – Stetson Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Trimper discusses fly ball verbal communication and the importance of having rules on who makes the call on a ball hit into the air. Whoever makes the call must wait until […]
Leadership: What Type of Team Do You Want to Be? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso discusses how coaches must determine with their players what type of standards and values they must set that define their teams. It is important to ask questions so that players understand […]
You Have Served and Served Well
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life There are very few certainties in life. In coaching, one of those certainties is that no matter the season, no matter the league, no matter the […]
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 […]
What Are We Doing to Create a Championship Culture? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Robert Grasso asks the question, “What are we going to do to create a championship culture?” Every team has a culture – are you working to develop the kind of culture you want? Robert states […]
How to Maximize Participation with Full Rosters with Larry Vucan – Carroll High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Larry Vucan explains how his program adds non-athletes to the baseball program. This includes the analytics team, managers, and a communications group that all fill specific needs that contribute to the program’s […]
Catchers Throwing to Bases Drill with Blake Sandford – Brownwood High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Blake Sandford explains, and catchers demonstrate this throwing to bases drill. The drill involves 3 catchers throwing to the bases and infielders covering and working on tags. The catcher on the right […]