By: Carla Nicholls Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Being a part of a high-performance culture team is exciting, yet these environments can be extremely vulnerable and cannot be […]
Baseball Is a Difficult Game with Michael Cuddyer – USA Baseball
Watch as Coach Michael Cuddyer encourages coaches at all levels to remember that baseball is a difficult game. When working with and instructing your players, always remember this: have patience, and avoid frustration.
Pitching: Jump Backs Using a 9 oz. Ball with Bryan Conger – Cincinnati Reds
Would you like to increase your pitchers’ spin efficiency? Watch as Coach Bryan Conger discusses the benefits of using a 9 oz. ball in your throwing program.
Why Should Coaches Coach?
Coaches at high levels at prestigious programs need to win to keep their jobs. Winning consistently makes recruiting easier, keeps the fan base energized, the administration and boosters happy, and the financial bottom line healthy. […]
The Vision of Tony Gwynn with Mark Martinez – San Diego State Univ.
Watch as Coach Mark Martinez discusses an eye-opening experience he had while coaching a game with Tony Gwynn. Coach Martinez emphasizes the point that you can always evolve as a coach.
Pitch Framing with Blaze Lambert – Abilene Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Blaze Lambert explains and demonstrates pitch framing for catchers. The goal is having a good presentation to the umpire and a frame with good extension to flexion.
10-Minute Clinic: Outfield Drill Series with Gabe Ortiz – Kofa High School (AZ)
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, Gabe Ortiz of Kofa High School (Yuma, AZ) demonstrates outfield drills that focus on footwork, glovework, posture, and building better athletes. Drills and Concepts Covered Include: Outfielder […]
Inside-Outside Tee Hitting Drill with Jack Dahm – Mount Mercy Univ.
Watch as Coach Jack Dahm explains, and a hitter demonstrates this inside-outside tee drill. At the amateur level, 65 to 70 percent of all pitches will be on the outside of the plate. Coach wants […]
Building Relationships
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Ability and desire to relate to athletes are critical in coaching. The coach-athlete relationship provides a foundation for effective […]
Catcher’s Rapid-Fire Drill with Scott Stricklin – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Scott Stricklin explains, and demonstrates with a catcher this rapid-fire drill. The coach uses 6 balls, 3 in each hand, and will toss individual balls to different locations as rapidly as possible. […]
Catchers: 3-Ball Blocking Drill with Scott Stricklin – Univ. of Georgia
Watch as Coach Scott Stricklin discusses, and players demonstrate this 3 ball blocking drill which helps to develop an effective blocking position where your catcher can control the ball.
Hitting: Finishing the Swing – Weighted Balls with Robert Ruiz – Westmont College
Watch as Coach Robert Ruiz explains, and a batter demonstrates this weighted ball drill. The weighted balls will help with strength at contact and also with extension and finish.
Catcher Infield Drills with Blake Sandford – (Retired) Brownwood High School (TX)
Blake Sandford was previously at Howard Payne Univ.
Small Space Infield Drills with Ricky Watkins – Cypress Lakes High School (TX)
Ricky Watkins was formerly a coach at BF Terry High School (TX) and Wharton County Junior College (TX).
Shortstop: Receiving the Double Play Ball Drill with Jason Crain – Alma College
Watch as Coach Jason Crain explains and demonstrates with a shortstop this drill for receiving a double play ball from the 2nd baseman. They use a dodgeball or mini basketball to stress using two hands […]
Accountability and Empathy with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses accountability and empathy. Your program should have high standards, and everyone should be held accountable to those standards. He describes empathy as the ability to put yourself in someone else’s […]