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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]