In this talk Head Coach Tony Roepcke of Lyon College talks through a few of his philosophies for outfield play. Coach Roepcke also demonstrates a few drills he uses to improve his athletes’ jumps on […]
Base Running with Allen Gum – University of Central Arkansas
Head Coach Allen Gum of University of Central Arkansas demonstrates the base running principles he teaches in his program. Coach Gum also shows how he uses base running as the warm up for his practices […]
Pitching with RD Spiehs – Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock
In this talk Assistant Coach R.D. Spiehs of Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock talks about the bullpen and all the manageable elements that go into it before an athlete gets on the mound. A […]
Hitting with Noah Sanders – Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock
Assistant Coach Noah Sanders of Univ. of Arkansas at Little Rock discusses what he looks for in hitters once they’re on campus and what a daily routine looks like for their program.
Catching with Paul Phillips – Miami Marlins
Former Catching Coordinator for the Miami Marlins Paul Phillips talks through how coaches can help their catchers call a better game behind the plate. Coach Phillips also touches on his new role at a cognitive […]
Infield with Travis Janssen – Austin Peay State University
Head Coach Travis Janssen of Austin Peay University talks through how his program teaches different elements of infielding and the mentality he wants his players to have. Coach Janssen also advises coaches to take a […]
Pitching with James Ogden – Lipscomb University
Watch as Coach James Ogden of Lipscomb University gives a brief overview of Lipscomb’s pitching manual and why it represents the “pursuit of the present mind”. Coach Ogden also dives into how to get athletes […]
Short Game with Brad Coon – Lipscomb University
Watch as Coach Brad Coon of Lipscomb University discusses the basic bunting mechanics and why small ball is still an excellent strategy in today’s launch angle society. Coach Coon also talks about the mentality needed […]
Practice Planning with Kirk Kelley – Oklahoma Wesleyan University
In this talk Head Coach Kirk Kelley of Oklahoma Wesleyan University talks about how his team goes about their business every day at practice. Specifically, coach Kelley dives into detail on how they set up […]
Pitching with Denney Crabaugh – Oklahoma City University
In this talk Oklahoma City University Head Coach Denney Crabaugh gives his thoughts on how to elevate a pitchers performance after they have good mechanics. Coach Crabaugh also touches on the mentality he instills in […]
Hitting with Keith Lytle – Oklahoma City University
Keith Lytle, Assistant Coach at Oklahoma City University, is thought of as one of the best hitting coaches in all college baseball. In this video he talks about his passion – the psychology of the […]
Catching Philosophy and Drills with Bill Neale – Kansas Wesleyan University
Watch as Head Coach Bill Neale of Kansas Wesleyan University demonstrates the catching drills he uses for receiving, blocking, and throwing. Coach Neale also talks about why he thinks it is important for his catchers […]
Infield Development and Philosophy with Matt Parker – Eastern Oklahoma State University
In this video Matt Parker of Eastern Oklahoma State University explains the drills he uses to train his infielders and discusses a few of his core infield practice philosophies such as; proper catch, practice fast […]
Practice Planning with Lance Spigner – Horatio HS (AR)
Watch as Coach Lance Spigner shares his philosophy on what it takes to get a program to the next level. Coach Spigner emphasizes the importance of variety and making practice, and the season, as enjoyable […]
Base Running with Doug Wren – Tyler Junior College
Watch as coach Doug Wren discusses the mentality of base running and demonstrates a couple technical drills he uses at Tyler Junior College. Coach Wren talks about baserunners having an anticipation mindset and teaching them […]
Weighted Ball Pitching Program with Bryan Conger – Texas Rangers
Watch as coach Bryan Conger explains and players demonstrate what a competitive kinesthetic chaos bullpen day looks like. Coach Conger talks about using specific training to correct movements that they see on the mound in […]
Infield Skills and Drills with Niko Gallego – UCLA
Listen to Niko Gallego of UCLA discuss the importance of daily infield training and demonstrate some drills and skills you can try with your athletes.
Catching with Steve Rodriguez – UCLA
Develop your catchers receiving, blocking, and transfer ability with these drills & skills from Steve Rodriguez of UCLA.
Mental Game with Derek Sullivan and Deskaheh Bomberry – Sacramento CC
How much time do you invest into training the mental game with your program? Listen to head coach Derek Sullivan and pitching coach/recruiting coordinator Deskaheh Bomberry from Sacramento CC discuss the core benefits of mental […]
Catcher Development with Todd Coburn – The Catching Guy
Todd Coburn, founder of The Catching Guy, demonstrates a variety of drills and skills that focus on isolating fundamental movements that are crucial to catcher training and development.
Warriors Hitting with Jake McKinley and Trevor Paine – William Jessup University
What is your hitting strategy? Listen to head coach Jake McKinley and assistant coach Trevor Paine of William Jessup University breakdown their hitting philosophy and demonstrate some everyday drills that are used in their program.
Infielder’s Fielding Mechanics Drills with Ed Servais – Creighton Univ.
Watch as Coach Ed Servais explains and infielders demonstrate these drills working on the mechanics needed to master fielding a routine groundball. The fielders use a small glove that challenges them to focus.
Hitting: Barrel Works Back and Elbow Is in the Slot with Taylor Dugas – Northwestern State
Watch as Coach Taylor Dugas explains that he wants his hitters keeping the bat barrel in the hitting zone as long as possible. He demonstrates, as the batter strides, the bat barrel moving back as […]
A Player’s Developmental Progress – Whose Responsible, Players or Coaches?
After a recent game, I was approached by a parent who began venting to me about the lack of progress he has observed in his son since joining the high school program three years ago. […]
Catchers Dry Run Blocking Drills with Mark Brew
No gaps in the stance! Make sure your catcher’s mechanics are where they need to be with these dry run blocking drills from Mark Brew.
Outfield Play with Troy Nakamura – University of San Francisco
Watch as coach Troy Nakamura explains and players demonstrate University of San Francisco’s outfield drills and philosophies.
Base Running Circuits with Steve Trimper – Stetson Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Trimper explains and shows clips of his base running circuits for singles and doubles. All the bases are involved and all aspects of base running are executed in these drills.
Over-Communicate with Parents with Jason Thompson – Alamo Heights HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Jason Thompson discusses the importance of over-communicating with parents so they understand that the staff is interested in developing the whole person and not just the athlete. This is the key to […]
Coaching With an Appropriate Leadership Style
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Leadership is generally defined as a process of influence. A coach’s leadership style, then, comprises the behavioral processes that a coach […]
Catchers: T-Drill with Jan Weisberg – Birmingham-Southern College
Watch as Coach Jan Weisberg explains and demonstrates the T-Drill which ties the catcher’s lower half and upper half together. From the secondary stance the catcher must use the proper footwork to get to the […]