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 […]
Full-Feature! Implementing Your System in Practice with Jay Johnson – Louisiana State Univ.
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 44-minute session from an I-70 Baseball Clinic that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Monday, August 12, 2024 – Enjoy! In this […]
Student-Athletes and the Media
By: Carolyn Peck Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Inviting the media into your sports program means they have access to the student-athletes. I highly recommend, before you allow media […]
Band-Assisted Launch Hitting Drill with Mike Baxter
Watch as Coach Mike Baxter explains and demonstrates with a hitter some band work drills that address specific issues. The coach’s goal is to give the hitter’s body an awareness and a directional feel that […]
Setting Effective Goals
By: Dr. Colleen M. Hacker Originally Published in: Achieving Excellence Provided by: Human Kinetics Olympic athletes, like most high achievers, commonly set goals to guide and motivate performance. These elite performers would not engage in […]
Model, Teach, Test, Reward with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey discusses how leadership is critical in the teaching progression of athletes. He explains “Model, Teach, Test, Reward” as a method of teaching that produces results. How you work as a coach […]
Defense: Fly Ball Verbal Communication with Steve Trimper – Stetson Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Trimper discusses fly ball verbal communication and the importance of having rules on who makes the call on a ball hit into the air. Whoever makes the call must wait until […]
You Have Served and Served Well
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life There are very few certainties in life. In coaching, one of those certainties is that no matter the season, no matter the league, no matter the […]
What Are We Doing to Create a Championship Culture? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Robert Grasso asks the question, “What are we going to do to create a championship culture?” Every team has a culture – are you working to develop the kind of culture you want? Robert states […]
How to Maximize Participation with Full Rosters with Larry Vucan – Carroll High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Larry Vucan explains how his program adds non-athletes to the baseball program. This includes the analytics team, managers, and a communications group that all fill specific needs that contribute to the program’s […]
Assistant Coach Checklist
By: Denise Corlett – (Retired) Stanford University Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics ☐ Always be loyal to your head coach, staff, and school. At some point you might […]
Athletes’ Stressors & Resilience with Dr. Peter Ormsby – Univ. of North Carolina at Pembroke
Watch as Dr. Peter Ormsby discusses athlete stressors and resilience. Nearly 33% of athletes report mental health symptoms which is higher than general population samples. He will explain some of the types of stressors that […]
Baserunning: 2nd Base Leads with Dan Fitzgerald – Univ. of Kansas
Watch as Coach Dan Fitzgerald explains and shows practice video of 2nd base leads. He reviews the length of the leads but emphasizes that the important factor is for the 3rd base coach to know […]
Infielder’s Gauntlet Drill with Tyler Gillum – Savannah Bananas
Watch as Coach Tyler Gillum explains and shows video of this infielder’s Gauntlet Drill. This is a challenge drill with an emphasis on the fielder staying low with loose limbs and working on transition from […]