Watch as Matt Morse discusses the benefits that come with branding and using social media to promote your team and program. Types of social media and management apps discussed: Facebook Instagram Twitter Snapchat Email Hootsuite […]
Developing the Complete Hitter with Tom Sutaris – Colorado Rockies
Watch as Coach Tom Sutaris discusses the difficulty of being a hitting coach in 2019. Coach Sutaris explains the combination of old school and new school concepts that have molded his current coaching philosophy with […]
Skill Development and Practice Design with Shaun Larkin – LA Dodgers
Watch as coach Shaun Larkin discusses the elements needed to design an effective practice focused on developing skills where your team needs improvement. Coach Larkin emphasizes how important it is to practice what you are […]
Love Wins with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as motivational speaker Stephen Mackey discusses character development and how you can revitalize your program’s culture with a single word; LOVE.
2019 THSBCA Awards and Hall of Fame Ceremony
Watch the 2019 THSBCA Awards Ceremony with speeches from 2019 Hall of Fame inductees Woody Champagne and Scott Lee.
The Blueprint: Recruit, Develop, W.I.N., Repeat with Jay Johnson – Univ. of Arizona
Watch as Coach Jay Johnson outlines a blueprint for running a successful baseball program at any level. Coach Johnson talks about the critical elements necessary to build a championship culture that grows stronger each year.
Making Strength and Conditioning Relevant to High School Programs with Greg Burnett – Texas Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Coach Greg Burnett discusses why strength and conditioning is so important at the high school level. Coach Burnett also provides examples of workouts and exercises that you can do with your athletes regardless […]
Motivation to Be Great and Life Lessons with John Smoltz – Retired – Atlanta Braves
Watch as retired MLB pitcher and current MLB network analyst John Smoltz breaks down the critical moments in his life that led him to where he is today. John also discusses the current state of […]
Base Runners – Know the Pitch and Watch the Flight – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses what base runners need to be aware of on every pitch.
Slash Bunt with Chris Hanks – Colorado Mesa Univ.
Watch as Coach Chris Hanks explains and a hitter demonstrates the slash bunt.
Strike Zone vs Hitting Zone with Byron Embry – Pitching 101
Watch as Coach Byron Embry explains and a pitcher demonstrates the strike zone vs hitting zone concept.
The Three C’s of Communication with Millennial Athletes – Bo Hanson
Watch as Bo Hanson discusses the importance of the three C’s of communication with millennial athletes.
Infielders – Agility Drills with Ed Servais – Creighton Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Servais explains and infielders demonstrate these agility drills.
10 Ways to Improve Your Bullpen Sessions
1. Have a game mindset. A pitcher is going to have to do a lot of thinking during games so it’s in their interest to practice that same thinking during…
Tee Drill – Hand Isolation – Gino DiMare – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach Gino DiMare explains and a batter demonstrates this hand isolation tee drill.
Pitching – Change Up with Byron Embry – Pitching 101
Watch as Coach Byron Embry explains and a pitcher demonstrates the grip and hand movement of a change up.
Hitting – Jam Drill – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses a drill for what to do when the hitter is jammed.
This Pitching Recovery Workout Will Help Maintain Your Throwing Shoulder
Pitching is a high-risk, high-reward skill, and small variances – a few inches or miles per hour – can be the difference between a scholarship or sitting…
Infielder’s Ground Ball Drill with Jay Johnson – Univ. of Arizona
Watch as Coach Jay Johnson explains and infielders demonstrate this ground ball drill.
Do’s and Don’ts for Giving Signs at Third Base – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses the do’s and don’ts for giving signs at third base.
Competitive Batting Practice – Edwin Thompson – Eastern Kentucky Univ.
Watch as Coach Edwin Thompson explains and players demonstrate this competitive batting practice drill.
Speed Improvement – Stride Length Stretches – Brad Schmidt – Creighton Univ.
Watch as Coach Brad Schmidt explains and players demonstrate these speed improvement – stride length stretches.
Principles of Off-Season Strength and Conditioning
There are fundamental principles that must be considered when preparing yourself for a sport. Baseball presents some very unique challenges in…
Hitting – Ribbon Drill – Paul McGloin
Watch as Coach Paul McGloin explains and a batter demonstrates this ribbon drill.
The Bunting Tee Drill – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses a bunting tee drill for a push and drag bunt.
Baserunning: The Lefty Pick with Dirk Baker – Worcester State Univ.
Watch as Coach Dirk Baker explains and a pitcher demonstrates the lefty pick off.
The Shortstop’s Priority When Holding Runners On
There are a boatload of little things that shortstops should do in order to effectively hold runners on at second base. However, one…
Hitting – Fence Drill – Baseball By The Yard
Watch as Coach Bob McCreary discusses a fence drill that prevents a hitter from casting.
Situational Hitting – Runner on Third Base – Jim Gantt – Catawba College
Watch as Coach Jim Gantt explains and players demonstrate three scenarios of scorning a runner from third base.
Hitting – Front Toss Pacing – Louisville Baseball
Watch as Coach Chris Lemonis explains and a hitter demonstrates this front toss pacing drill.