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Best Versus Worst Performances

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 […]

Nov 21, 2024
My Players Set the Standard
Nov 20, 2024

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 […]

Nov 19, 2024
Players Trust Consistency & Accountability
Nov 6, 2024

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 […]

Nov 5, 2024
Catcher's Tennis Ball Drill

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 […]

Nov 4, 2024
Oct 16, 2024

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

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 […]

Oct 15, 2024
Energy-Intensity-Enthusiasm

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, […]

Oct 14, 2024
Coaching Yourself: Managing Your Emotions

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 […]

Oct 8, 2024

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 […]

Oct 2, 2024
Pitcher's 1-6-3 Fielding Drill

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 […]

Oct 1, 2024

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 […]

Sep 30, 2024
A Hard Conversation

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 […]

Sep 24, 2024
Sep 18, 2024

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

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 […]

Sep 17, 2024
Rotational Drill for Infielders

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 […]

Sep 16, 2024
NIL: What High School Students Need to Know

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 […]

Sep 9, 2024
Educating Athletes That Social Media Is Their Life Resume

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 […]

Sep 3, 2024

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. […]

Sep 2, 2024
Using Spin Trainers for Pitchers
Aug 26, 2024

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

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 […]

Aug 26, 2024

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 […]

Aug 26, 2024
Outfielder's Preset Drill
Aug 21, 2024

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 Your Hungry for a Head Coaching Job

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 […]

Aug 19, 2024
Bullpen Golf Drill

Bullpen Golf Drill with Brett Cleveland – The Woodlands Christian Academy (TX)

Watch as Coach Brett Cleveland explains the Bullpen Golf Drill that teaches pitchers to compete. Each pitcher gets 18 pitches with the goal of obtaining the lowest score. The Coach stands behind the catcher and […]

Aug 12, 2024

Developing a Culture

By: Jen Welter Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics You must give players a voice in shaping the identity and setting the tone. With the most powerful teams I […]

Aug 12, 2024
Catcher's Footwork on Throws to 2nd
Aug 7, 2024

Catcher’s Footwork on Throws to 2nd with Derek Woodley – New York Yankees

Watch as Coach Derek Woodley discusses a catcher’s footwork on 2nd base throws. He emphasizes keeping it simple for the catcher. He teaches right-to-left, left-to-target footwork and reps it as fast as possible. The catcher […]

Double Play Drill

Double Play Drill with Mark Gjormand – James Madison High School (VA)

Watch as Coach Mark Gjormand explains, and players demonstrate this double play drill. This is a timed 2- to 3-minute drill focusing on executing as many double plays as possible. Two groups will compete against […]

Aug 6, 2024
Today's Leadership Is Subtle

Today’s Leadership Is Subtle with Chet Scott – Built to Lead

Watch as Chet Scott explains that leadership for coaches today is very subtle. You can no longer get in a kid’s face and use threats to achieve results. The focus and goal should be to […]

Aug 5, 2024
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