Watch as Coach David Olson discusses how to pressure the defense through baserunning and demonstrates a variety of concepts related to stealing bases that depend on the timing of the pitcher, skill of the catcher, […]
Pitching Development and Training Foundational Movement Patterns with Connor Lambert and Bryant Ferate – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Connor Lambert discusses University of Portland’s throwing program schedule and explains the standards they hold all of their pitchers to within the program. Coach Bryant Ferate demonstrates 5 foundational patterns of movement […]
Infield Play with Rob Vance – Concordia Univ. – Portland
Watch as Coach Rob Vance discusses a variety of concepts and drills related to the development of infield play and fielding mechanics. Coach Vance also takes time to explain the defensive philosophy at Concordia University […]
Coaching Perspective with Dan Spencer – Linfield College
Watch as Coach Dan Spencer discusses his unique coaching perspective on a variety of topics having coached at almost every level of the game. Coach Spencer relates everything back to program culture and explains why […]
Catching Development with Kevin Kopple and Brent Trask – George Fox Univ.
Watch as Coaches Kevin Kopple and Brent Trask discuss a variety of concepts and drills related to the development of catcher play. Both coaches stress the importance of taking time to develop the mental game […]
Blast Baseball Technology: Analyzing the Swing with Matt Tanner and Derek Hasenbeck
Watch as Matt Tanner and Derek Hasenbeck discuss how Blast Baseball can help to enhance your program’s hitting through a better understanding of the game. Matt and Derek also demonstrate how Blast can provide your […]
Univ. of Portland’s Core Values with Jake Valentine
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses Univ. of Portland’s core values for their program and emphasizes creating an environment where your athletes will test their limits and fail going forward.
Stride vs Toe Touch with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Do your hitters load with a stride or a toe touch? Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses the benefits of both moves and why it is important to let the athlete decide which to use […]
Preparation is Key with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine emphasizes the positive connection between preparation and performance. Coach Valentine explains how being prepared allows athletes to turn off their brain and play free.
Overload/Underload Drill Series and Philosophy with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses, and a player demonstrates a variety of overload and underload drills that Univ. of Portland incorporates into their daily routine. Coach Valentine explains the importance of varying drills between […]
How Univ. of Portland Approaches Mental Training with Jake Valentine
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses how Univ. of Portland approaches mental training and why positive self-talk is so important to incorporate into your daily routine.
Developing an Approach for Your Hitters with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
It is 100% okay for your hitting approach to change! Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses how he helps his athletes develop their approach and what absolutes need to be present.
Daily Overload and Underload Training with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses why Univ. of Portland does overload and underload training daily and demonstrates a few of his favorite drills.
10 Things All Great Hitters Do with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses 10 things that all great hitters do: 1. Attitude 2. Vision 3. Balance 4. Rhythm and Timing 5. Bat Speed 6. Barrel Awareness 7. Leverage 8. Focus 9. Routine […]
2 Hitting Drills to Develop Separation with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses, and a player demonstrates two drills to overemphasize separation between the lower half and upper half. Coach Valentine emphasizes using drills that allow athletes to feel what you are […]
Weekly Journal with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses a weekly journal that all of their athletes are required to use and meet with their coaches about. Coach Valentine explains the benefits they have seen since using them […]
Univ. of Portland Hitting Approach: Pilot Style with Jake Valentine
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine explains Univ. of Portland’s hitting approach that they call Pilot Style. Coach Valentine emphasizes the importance of an aggressive mindset and how this mentality fits into the rest of their […]
2 Hitting Drills to Develop Rhythm and Timing with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses, and a player demonstrates two drills to help hitters with their rhythm and timing. The first is a rapid-fire drill that switches off between fastball tempo and an off-speed. […]
Your 0-0 Approach Has to Be a Lot Better Than Your 2-Strike Approach with Jake Valentine – Univ. of Portland
Watch as Coach Jake Valentine discusses hitting approaches for different pitch counts and the importance of spending more time developing your 0-0 approach than your 2-strike approach.
Win Every Day: No Excuses with Eric Lane – Lower Columbia College
Watch as Coach Eric Lane discusses why “No Excuses” is such a powerful concept and explains how you can start the process of implementing it into your program.
Program and Team Above Self with Eric Lane – Lower Columbia College
Watch as Coach Eric lane discusses the benefits of developing a culture that always puts the program and team above the individual. Coach Lane emphasizes that you need to be the first to model this […]
Preparing Athletes for Life After High School with Eric Lane – Lower Columbia College
Watch as Coach Eric Lane discusses the importance of teaching life lessons that are going to be important to your athletes if they move on to play college ball or not. Skills like working hard, […]
Lower Columbia College BP with Eric Lane
Watch as Coach Eric Lane discusses how BP is ran at Lower Columbia CC and the importance of creating a realistic environment for everyone involved in the exercise.
Knife Fight Energy with Eric Lane – Lower Columbia College
Watch as Coach Eric Lane explains what knife fight energy is as he discusses the type of mentality he wants his athletes to bring to every competition.
Intersquad Point System with Eric Lane – Lower Columbia College
Watch as Coach Eric Lane discusses an intersquad point system that he designed to keep athletes engaged and involved in the game even when they are in the dugout.
Helping Your Athletes Simplify the Game with Eric Lane – Lower Columbia College
Watch as Coach Eric Lane discusses a few examples of signage from his program that help athletes simplify the game, focus on the present, and trust that they are prepared.
Dugout Management: Signs, Charts, and Team Participation with Steve Dintaman – Northern Kentucky Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Dintaman discusses a variety of concepts related to dugout management and coaching from the dugout. Coach Dintaman also discusses the importance of team participation and how that relates to building a […]
Playing Fast in the Infield with Tracy Archuleta – Indiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta discusses, and players demonstrate a variety of concepts and drills related to infield play and fielding mechanics. Coach Archuleta also explains his non-negotiables for infielders and the importance of allowing […]
Kinetic Chain Warm Up Routine and Butler Hitting Drills – Brian Meyer
Watch as Coach Brian Meyer discusses, and players demonstrate Butler’s daily hitting routine that starts outside the cage with a kinetic chain warmup routine. Coach Meyer also demonstrates a variety of front toss, and tee […]
Hitting with a Hunter Mindset with Grant Bellak – Hanover College
Watch as Coach Grant Bellak discusses his overall philosophy for hitting and hitting development that begins with developing a hunter mindset. Coach Bellak also explains a great way to help hitters develop an identity and […]