Watch as Coach Brian Harris discusses the benefits of teaching your athletes how to use their own judgment to make decisions during cut and relay situations.
Leadership: Chain of Command with Jack Clark – Univ. of CA, Berkeley
Coach believes in chain of command with the ability to make decisions, set strategy, and go forward. He encourages collaboration and participation in the process, but the coach must be responsible for decisions. He believes […]
Tennis Ball Catching Drill with Johnny Cardenas – Lipscomb Univ.
Watch as Coach explains that the objective of the Tennis Ball Drill is to teach the catchers soft hands. The focus is on proper technique and allowing the catcher to feel comfortable. This is a […]
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Adam Foster – Angelo State Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with Angelo State University Assistant Coach Adam Foster after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture on “What Make Us Great: A Coach’s Transition, Practice Organization & Competition and Our Identity.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Dominic Savino – Glenbrook North HS (IL)
Watch this Q&A session with Glenbrook North High School (IL) Coach Dominic Savino after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture on “Building Dynamic Hitters: Developing In-Game Adjustability Through Practice Variability.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Travis Lallemand – Crowder College
Watch this Q&A session with Crowder College Coach Travis Lallemand after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture on “Consistent Terminology & Weekly Structure for Infield Play.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Austin Wates – Kansas State Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with Kansas State University Coach Austin Wates after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture on “Developing Self-Sufficient Dynamic Hitters.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Tyler Shewmaker – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with Vanderbilt University Coach Tyler Shewmaker after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture on “Training Today’s Catchers – Priorities & Setups Behind the Dish.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Mitch Thompson – Baylor Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with McLennan Community College Coach Mitch Thompson after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture on “Maximizing Your Team Offense.” Mitch Thompson was formerly at McLennan Community College.
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Deskaheh Bomberry – Sacramento City College
Watch this Q&A session with Sacramento City College Coach Deskaheh Bomberry after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture on “Maximizing Pitchers’ Practice Time.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Eddie Smith – Utah Valley Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with Utah Valley University Coach Eddie Smith after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture on “Hitting the Ball Hard – Old School Meets New School.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Bobby Valentine – Former MLB Manager
Watch this Q&A session with Former MLB Manager Bobby Valentine after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “A Life in Baseball.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Kevin Graber – Chicago Cubs
Watch this Q&A session with Phillips Academy Andover (MA) Coach Kevin Graber after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Systematic Chaos: The Control Freak’s Guide to Deprogramming Today’s Robotic Base Runners.” Kevin Graber was previously a […]
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Derek Matlock – UT Rio Grande Valley
Watch this Q&A session with UT Rio Grande Valley Coach Derek Matlock after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Team Practice that Builds Accountability, Energy, and Execution of the Game.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Rob Cooper – Penn State Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with Penn State University Coach Rob Cooper after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “How to Repair a Broken Culture That You Created.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Darren Fenster – Univ. of Miami
Watch this Q&A session with Boston Red Sox Minor League Infield Coordinator Darren Fenster after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Isolating the Outfielder: Developing the Game’s Most Impactful Position.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Nate Yeskie – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with Texas A&M University Associate Head Coach Nate Yeskie after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Pitching – How to Address Inefficiencies.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Mike Roberts
Watch this Q&A session with Mike Roberts after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Move Your Team Into New School Base Stealing Techniques.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Brendan Eygabroat – Univ. of Massachusetts Boston
Watch this Q&A session with University of Massachusetts Boston Head Coach Brendan Eygabroat after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “The Catching School: Drills To Develop A Well Rounded Catcher.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Jeremy McMillan – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with Texas A&M University Sports Performance Coach Jeremy McMillan after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Boosting Baseball Specific Power: The Use of Plyometric and Jump Training.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Bobby Applegate – Colorado State Univ. Pueblo
Watch this Q&A session with Colorado State University Pueblo Head Coach Bobby Applegate after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “See It, Breathe It, Trust It, Then Flip the Script – Developing Pitchers Through Adversity.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Jeff Pickler – Cincinnati Reds
Watch this Q&A session with Cincinnati Reds Game Planning/Outfield Coach Jeff Pickler after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “The Blend: Balancing Our Feel for the Game Alongside Today’s Data, During the Heat of the Battle.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Brian Cain – Peak Performance Coach
Watch this Q&A session with Peak Performance Coach Brian Cain after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “The 10 Pillars of Mental Performance – How to Move From Talking About the Mental Game to Doing It.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Bruce Bochy – Former MLB Manager
Watch this Q&A session with Former MLB Manager Bruce Bochy after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Bochy Ball: The Chemistry of Winning and Losing in Baseball, Business, and Life.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Mark Martinez – San Diego State Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with San Diego State University Head Coach Mark Martinez after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Team Infield Defense: Translating Skill Work to Competitive Team Defense.”
2022 ABCA Convention Q&A with Chris Lemonis – Mississippi State Univ.
Watch this Q&A session with Mississippi State University Head Coach Chris Lemonis after his 2022 ABCA Convention lecture, “Building a Championship Program.”
Baserunning: Never Listen to the Coach with Mike Parker – Stillwater Area HS (MN)
Watch as Coach explains that if a baserunner has to wait for a coach to tell them to go home on a passed ball or to take 2nd base on a dirt ball, it is […]
What Makes a Bad Coach
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Even bad teams have optimism. The Bad News Bears’ coach wouldn’t even tell his team that.” – Rob Babcock, Former NBA General […]
Definition of Mental Toughness with Derek Sullivan – Sacramento City College
All coaches want their players to focus, compete, and be tough. Watch as Coach defines mental toughness as a hitter’s ability to get past failure or success and to focus on the now, and the […]
Balance and Bounce Pitching Drill with Shohn Doty – Gaston College
Watch as Coach explains, and a pitcher demonstrates this balance and bounce drill. The pitcher will set his posture and get to balance, come up on the toe, bounce, and finish. This helps the pitcher […]