Watch as Coach Ryan Copeland explains pitcher development and how to program for an advanced off-season. Copeland goes into details about establishing an identity, defining the off-season, assessments, correctives, mobilities, and more.
Bridging the Gap Between Professional & Amateur Catcher Development with Collin Wilber – Sacramento City College
Watch as Coach Collin Wilber explains the difference between professional and amateur catcher development and how to bridge the gap between the two. Coach then discusses all the changes to catching philosophies over the years, […]
Mastering the Mental Game: Help Players Turn Off Inner Critic & Play to Potential with Jon Fitzpatrick – Martensdale-St. Marys High School (IA)
Watch as Coach Jon Fitzpatrick talks about mastering the mental game and helping players remember it’s process over outcome. Leadership drives culture, culture drives behavior, behavior drives results. Results provide buy in from our athletes. […]
Developing Explosive Power with Bill Miller – Bill Miller Training
Watch as Coach Bill Miller talks about developing explosive power and differences between power development for baseball compared to other sports. In terms of power development for baseball, we want high velocity overall since the […]
Team Defense: Drills and Skills for Elite Development and Production with Jim Chester – Gardner-Webb Univ.
Watch as Coach Jim Chester talks about the drills and skills for elite development of players.
Developing a Pitching Staff in the 21st Century with Joel Bonnett – Toronto Blue Jays
Watch as Coach Joel Bonnett discusses how to develop an efficient pitching staff, specifically in the 21st century. Bonnett breaks down the different challenges coaches face when training kids now compared to years ago and […]
Simplifying Technology to Develop Today’s Hitter with Jordan Getzelman – Univ. of Nevada
Watch as Coach Jordan Getzelman talks about the evolution of gathering data/metrics on players and the technologies/gadgets that helped us do so. Getzelman talks about how before certain tools such as the stop watch and […]
Infield: Make a Play with Derek Parola – Illinois State Univ.
Watch as Coach Derek Parola breaks down infield work and how to make the play. Coach talks about the importance of the mental game and how mentality and confidence need to be a foundation for […]
Building a Competitive Pitching Staff with Alex Sogard – Wright State Univ.
Watch as Coach Alex Sogard talks about his tips and pointers to building a competitive pitching staff. He talks about the importance of building a foundation, working hard, and delayed gratification. Coach goes on to […]
A Winning Approach to Hitting with Paul Belo – Palatine High School (IL)
Watch as Coach Paul Belo explains the best approaches you can take to mastering hitting. He says it’s not just about knowing the mechanics of the swing, but the approach and mentality of the players.
A Living Breathing Culture with Marc Rardin – Western Kentucky Univ.
Watch as Coach Marc Rardin talks about the importance of culture and how it’s a “24-hour lifestyle”, not just when you are at practice or playing with your team.
Infield: Breaking Down Hop Selection with Tyler Gillum – Savannah Bananas
Watch as Coach Tyler Gillum discusses the four different types of hops that an infielder will receive in a game. He places balls on the ground to help visualize long and short hops and well […]
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that athletes are dealing with pressure and expectations that come from the community and from themselves. Most athletes do not expect growth or personal best but instead, perfection. Athletes should […]
Pitcher’s Towel Drills with Tyler Oakes – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tyler Oakes discusses and shows clips of a pitcher’s delivery work using towels. Coach is a big believer in towel drills and mentions that many Big Leaguers use them. The focus is […]
A New Era of High School Catchers with Zac Stout – Stout Catching
Watch as Coach Zac Stout discusses a new era of high school catchers and how the MLB’s approach is changing as well. Stout shows how more catchers are manipulating the pitch, remaining in primary stances […]
High School Training Organization with Joel Sato – Bingham High School (UT)
Watch as Coach Joel Sato goes in depth about high school training, drawing up practice plans, and utilizing facility fields. Coach also talks about the length and pattern of training plans and how that applies […]
Elite Behaviors with Jeff Frye and Craig Flowers – Sideline Leadership
Watch as Coach Jeff Frye and Colonel Craig Flowers talk about elite behaviors and overcoming adversity and personal hardships. They explain how to empower players, help them build self confidence, and teach them how to […]
Infield Play with Jacob Hooker – El Campo High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Jacob Hooker breaks down infield play and what has helped him in achieving a better program. Coach goes into detail about how many resources are out there now and how more college […]
Your High-Performance Journey Starts Inward with Ryan Brownlee – ABCA
Watch as Coach Ryan Brownlee gives wellness advice and explains how a high-performance journey cannot succeed without inward work. He talks about the importance of limiting screen time, breathing exercises, proper sleep, proper nutrition, embracing […]
Developing Hitters – Approach, Plan, and Execution with Jim Schwanke – Ballengee Group
Watch as Coach Jim Schwanke talks about what it takes to create developing hitters and what lessons he has learned as a player, coach, and now coaching at the highest level. He explains there isn’t […]
Win More Games With Less Injuries with Jason Colleran – The Kinetic Arm
Watch as Coach Jason Colleran gives tips on how to win more games with less injuries and breaks down the most common injuries in baseball youth today. Coach states that more than 50% of youth […]
SEC Ideas on a TJ Maxx Budget with Chuck Box – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Chuck Box tells how he would build a stellar baseball program on a low, SEC budget. Coach explains he would visit thriving college baseball teams, gather research, and brainstorm how to implement […]
Player Development with Eugene Bleecker – 108 Performance and Lance Berkman – Houston Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Eugene Bleecker and Lance Berkman dive into player development and how much players can evolve in a few years, given the right coaching and self-confidence. They explain the most common mistakes and […]
Get in the Game with Zach Sorensen – Atlanta Braves
Watch as Coach Zach Sorensen talks about how to get your head in the game, the biggest obstacles players face mentally, and players’ perception of buy-ins. Coach goes into more depth and gives tips on […]
Why Details Matter with Chris Tracz – United State Military Academy
Watch as Coach Chris Tracz explains why details matter when influencing our youth. He goes on to emphasize how aspiring future military officers and baseball players share the same goals: to educate, train, and inspire.
Infield Play with Nate Trosky – Trosky Baseball
Watch as Coach Nate Trosky breaks down infield play, the mental game, return on training (ROT), and how often high school & college infielders have the same performance issues. He explains how routines and habits […]
6 Seasons of Highlander Baseball with Tyler Johnson – McLennan Community College
Watch as Coach Tyler Johnson explains the 6 seasons of Highlander baseball and how to plan your practice for the year ahead. Coach also gives tips on how to better coach Gen Z, what sets […]
The Absolutes in Pitching Delivery with Skip Johnson – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach Skip Johnson talks about what makes good pitching coaches and the benefits of showing how much you care before showing how much you know with players. He emphasizes that players have 4 […]
Infielder’s Down the Line Warmup with Bill Merrell – (Retired) Boerne High School (TX)
Watch as retired Coach Bill Merrell explains and demonstrates this infielder’s down the line warmup.
THSBCA State Champions Panel
Watch as the State Champions Coaches Panel explains and touches on topics that create successful baseball programs and well-rounded players. State Champions Panel with: Kyle Crawford – Abbott High School (TX) DJ Beck – Harleton […]