Watch as Coach Tyler Johnson explains how coaching at a junior college allows him to develop players and prepare them for the next level. He outlines his year-long development plan, breaking it down into six […]
MLB Network with Kevin Millar – MLB Network
Watch as former professional baseball player and current analyst Kevin Millar shares his journey to the MLB. He reflects on how baseball is a passion that unites families and shapes lives. Millar recounts his path […]
Texas A&M Hitting with Caleb Longley – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Caleb Longley, recruiting coordinator and hitting coach, shares his insights on hitting and what he teaches players at Texas A&M. He says when it comes to hitting, it’s not always black and […]
Texas Way with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
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 – 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 […]
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 – 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 […]
The Benefits of Multi Sport Athletes with Mark Gjormand – James Madison High School (VA)
Watch as Coach Mark Gjormand explains the benefits of having multi-sport athletes in your program. Coach Gjormand loves that the athletes are competing and points out that all the coaches need to communicate and work […]
Hitting: Weighted Bats with with Joe Kelch – Northern Illinois Univ.
Watch as Coach Joe Kelch discusses how the weighted bat program has improved his hitters’ exit velo. The program lasts six weeks, three times per week, with 45-minute sessions. Each session consists of three sets […]
Breathing Exercises
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker, Mallory E. Mann Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Learning to breathe properly can either activate or calm and relax your body. You can use the […]
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 […]