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 – Cypress Lakes High School (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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Head Coach Blueprint: Cover Letters Are the Key to Getting Interviews with Chris Fore – Eight Laces Consulting
Watch as Chris Fore discusses how to get that first head coaching job. The key factor of getting an interview for the head coaching position is the cover letter. A great cover letter can make […]
Energy-Intensity-Enthusiasm with Chans Chapman – Ronald Reagan High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Chans Chapman talks about his team’s culture and how a big part of it is emphasizing to the players energy, intensity, and enthusiasm. The focus is to play with more energy, intensity, […]
Coaching Yourself: Managing Your Emotions
By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Just like athletes, coaches must manage their emotions to perform effectively. Your personal example of managing your anxiety is a powerful model for […]
Helping Players Understand Their Roles with Jay Johnson – Louisiana State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jay Johnson discusses helping players buy in to the program and understanding their roles. He focuses on communication, clarity, and helping players understand why what you are asking them to do is […]
Pitcher’s 1-6-3 Fielding Drill with Chris Ermis
Watch as Coach Chris Ermis explains this 1-6-3 fielding drill. This is a pitcher’s best friend and focuses on getting the out at second base. Coach teaches the pitchers to field the ball in a […]
Chaos Fielding Drill with Chans Chapman – Ronald Reagan High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Chans Chapman explains and shows practice video of this chaos fielding drill. This is a high-rep drill involving pitchers, catchers, and infielders. There are 3 pitchers on the mound, each with a […]
A Hard Conversation
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life “Face toward the problems” Baseball is a wonderful sport to teach life lessons within the game for beyond the game. The first step in this endeavor […]
Catching: Staying Below the Ball Drills with Tyler Johnson – McLennan Community College
Watch as Coach Tyler Johnson discusses the importance of staying below the baseball when receiving a pitch. The catcher must try to match the pitch angle from underneath by making the target then taking the […]
Leadership Drives the Culture with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon explains that leadership drives culture. It is important to identify what you stand for, what you want to be known for, and what you value. Culture is not static, it is […]
Rotational Drill for Infielders with Mark Thompson – Elder High School (OH)
Watch as Coach Mark Thompson explains, and players demonstrate this rotational drill for infielders. The drill has 4 spots: a 2nd baseman, a shortstop, a 1st baseman, and a feeder with the infielders working on […]
NIL: What High School Students Need to Know
By: David T. Morris Author of: Student Athletes: Control Your Own Destiny NIL is an exciting opportunity for both college and high school athletes, but before you dive into name, image, and likeness deals as […]
Educating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume with Kim Karr – ICANHELP
Watch as Kim Karr emphasizes the importance in communicating with your athletes and parents that their posts on social media represent their life resume. Colleges and athletic departments are checking potential recruits’ and applicants’ social […]
Pitcher’s Hinge Drill with Zach Butler – Univ. of Texas of San Antonio
Watch as Coach Zach Butler explains, and a pitcher demonstrates the Hinge Drill. This drill is used to activate the lower half and the core, and the pitchers do this after finishing their throwing routine. […]
Using Spin Trainers for Pitchers with Sean Kenny – Univ. of Iowa
Watch as Coach Sean Kenny discusses a pitcher’s spin efficiency and how he uses a plastic ring (that he gets off eBay in a pack for about $14) to teach elite athletes efficiency during a […]
When to Squeeze with Matt Lisle – Oregon State Univ.
Watch as Coach Matt Lisle explains that the best time to squeeze is when the opponent least expects it. The following game situations are reviewed: runner on 3rd with less than 2 outs and the […]
The Importance of Mindset
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Confidence is a very fragile thing, and it certainly is something that has to start with your mental approach and your ability […]
Outfielder’s Preset Drill with Darren Fenster – Univ. of Miami
Watch as Coach Darren Fenster explains, and outfielders demonstrate the techniques of fielding groundballs. There are only two types of groundballs that an outfielder will have to field. #1 is a hard-hit ball right at […]
What to Do if You’re Hungry for a Head Coaching Job with Larry Vucan – Carroll High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Larry Vucan discusses his process and experiences on moving up the coaching ladder. He explains how to put yourself in a position to test yourself and grow. You will not always get […]