Watch as speaker Stephen Mackey from 2Words Character Development discusses “The Texas Way”. He says that “The Texas Way” is a collaborative campaign between the THSCA, THSADA, and 2Words Character Development to improve sportsmanship and […]
UIL Updates with Ray Zepeda & AJ Martinez – UIL
Watch as Coach Ray Zepeda goes over 2025 UIL updates. He goes over ejections, dugout protocols, sportsmanship, playoff structure, state championships, and more.
Team Defense with Jim Chester – Gardner Webb Univ.
Watch as Coach Jim Chester breaks down a series of plays, including one that involves seven rotations. He discusses the modern challenges of coaching, such as the transfer portal and NIL, while also focusing on […]
Optimizing Runs on Tough Days to Score with Kevin Brooks – Angelo State Univ.
Watch as Coach Kevin Brooks breaks down essential skills and techniques to help you maximize your performance during challenging runs. He emphasizes the importance of a strong mindset in bunting, referring to it as a […]
Make an Adjustment: Staying Out of Their Head with Steve Smith – McGregor High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Steve Smith explains why coaches should avoid getting into their players’ heads. Instead of constantly intervening, sometimes the best approach is to step back and allow players to figure things out on […]
Why We Do What We DO! with Mitch Thompson – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Mitch Thompson highlights the crucial role coaches play in shaping young lives. He emphasizes that, especially at the high school level, many students face personal struggles and rely heavily on technology for […]
THSBCA 2024 State Championship Coaches Panel
Coaches: Toby Goodwin – Ira High School (TX) Derrick Jenkins – Collinsville High School (TX) Matthew Anderson – Franklin High School (TX) Zach Fowler – Liberty-Eylau High School (TX) Jimmy Webster – Grapevine High School […]
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 as well […]
Outside Thoughts That Have Helped Me with Jacob Hooker – El Campo High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Jacob Hooker discusses in detail things that have helped him to become a successful coach. Mentorship and networking build strong coaching relationships. High school coaches gain insights from college practices, while supporting […]
The Team! The Team! The Team!
By: Jamy Bechler Originally Published in The Leadership Playbook The old acronym of T.E.A.M. in which together everyone achieves more is true more often than not. Players need teammates that are willing and able to […]
Hitting: Machine Work with Mitch Thompson – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Mitch Thompson explains that you can’t train players to play at a high level if they can’t hit a fastball. Players hitting vs. live arm is important for hitters so they can […]
Character Development: Be a Hope Dealer with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that in today’s world there are a lot of influences that can have a negative impact on your kids. He encourages coaches to offset this negativity by being hope dealers. […]
Cross Infield Drill with Ricky Watkins – Wharton County Junior College (TX)
Watch as Coach Ricky Watkins explains, and infielders demonstrate this cross infield drill. The coach will toss 6 balls in a row and the players will catch, alternating with 2-hand and 1-hand plays. The players […]
Catcher’s Blocking Keys to Success with Zac Stout – Stout Catching
Watch as Zac Stout discusses a catcher’s keys to blocking success. He stresses the importance of having realistic expectations on blocking with a focus on being good at blocking within the catcher’s box. The goal […]
New Player Orientation with Adam Moseley – Hoover High School (AL)
Watch as Coach Adam Moseley discusses new player orientation for his Hoover High School team. If a player makes the second cut, they will meet with coaches, then go to the indoor hitting facility where […]
Holistic Coaching for the Benefit of All Players
Originally published in an Adam Sarancik Book “Never confuse winning with succeeding. A successful league and team is one that inspires its players to want to come back again tomorrow.” Too often, leagues and teams […]
Infield Throwing: Flips and Feeds with Tracy Archuleta – Indiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta explains, and players demonstrate this flips and feed drill for infielders. The drill starts with the shortstop making underhand tosses to the 2nd baseman. The next progression the 2nd baseman […]
Catchers: Keep the Body Quiet and Move the Arm with Jim Mancuso – Lawrence Technological Univ.
Watch as Coach Jim Mancuso explains, and a catcher demonstrates this “keep the body quiet and move the arm” drill. The catcher will get in the receiving stance and receive four pitches in a row. […]
Teaching the Pop-Up Slide with Steve Trimper – Stetson Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Trimper recommends teaching sliding to your team at least 3 times per week. He will explain and demonstrate the pop-up slide that he teaches his squad. The players should use a […]
Full-Feature! What it Takes to Play 1st Base Today with Travis Henson – Blue Ridge High School (SC)
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 42-minute session from a South Carolina On-Campus Shoot that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Enjoy! Watch […]
Rundown Drill with Chans Chapman – Ronald Reagan High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Chans Chapman explains and shows practice video of this rundown drill. This is a 5- to 6-minute drill that has many reps and gets multiple players involved. The drill will feature rundowns […]
Best Versus Worst Performances
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics By examining your best performances and comparing and contrasting them with your worst performances, you can identify the key elements of […]
My Players Set the Standard with Todd Fitz-Gerald – Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (FL)
Watch as Coach Todd Fitz-Gerald answers a question about setting standards during a Q&A session at the ABCA Convention. He states that the standard has been set by what has been created over the last […]
Baserunning Hit & Run Rules with Kevin Graber – Chicago Cubs
Watch as Coach Kevin Graber discusses the rules for a baserunner on a hit and run. The baserunner will take a 12-foot steal lead and must make sure the pitcher goes to the plate. If […]
Leadership is Authentic, Relentless, Selfless Service to a Cause with Colonel Craig Flowers – Sideline Leadership
Watch as Colonel Craig Flowers explains that the term Leadership is often clouded by clichés. He explains that in its simplest form leadership is service to a cause. Many times, Coaches fail to define leadership, […]
Players Trust Consistency & Accountability with Adam Moseley – Hoover High School (AL)
Watch as Coach Adam Moseley answers a question on getting players to understand their ‘why’ and how to be purpose-driven in all that they do. Coach Moseley believes that players trust what is consistent in […]
Technology’s Impact on Mental Health with Dr. Josie Nicholson – Univ. of Mississippi
Dr. Josie Nicholson of Ole Miss Athletics discusses today’s technology and how it can have a negative effect on an individual athlete’s mental health. She explains that the world of sport is a world of […]
Catcher’s Tennis Ball Drill with Grant Ramsey – Hillcrest High School (SC)
Watch as Coach Grant Ramsey explains and demonstrates with a catcher this tennis ball drill. This is a bare-handed drill for the catchers that works on catching each ball with a soft hand and staying […]
Do Not Confuse Bad Swing Path with Bad Timing
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life It is certainly true that the best swing mechanics in the world are not of much value if contact cannot be made because of bad timing. […]
Baserunning: Line Drive Reads with Mitch Thompson – Baylor Univ.
Watch as Coach Mitch Thompson explains and shows practice video of a baserunner’s line drive reads drill. Screens are placed at the infield positions and 3 groups of runners work on eliminating double plays when […]