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2026 ABCA Convention Q&A with Kyle Crookes – Univ. of Central Missouri

American Baseball Coaches Association — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:08:05 +0000

Watch this Q&A session with Kyle Crookes after his 2026 ABCA Convention lecture on "Winning 90 Feet at a Time: A Systems Approach to Aggressive Baserunning."

2026 ABCA Convention Q&A with Tim Held – Archbishop Moeller High School

American Baseball Coaches Association — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:07:05 +0000

Watch this Q&A session with Tim Held after his 2026 ABCA Convention lecture on "Unlocking the Power of a Dynamic Offense."

Let’s Score Runs! with Dan McDonnell – Univ. of Louisville

Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:04:32 +0000

Watch as Coach Dan McDonnell discusses scoring runs. Coach stresses the importance of running bases every day in practice, placing a special emphasis on first base. He showcases footage of a number of baserunning drills and shares helpful coaching points that will help your team score more runs.

Changing the Game on the Basepaths with Bill Kurich – Webster Univ.

Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:11:42 +0000

Watch as Coach Bill Kurich discusses changing the game on the basepaths. Coach makes sure to practice base running every day, emphasizing scoring runs, not stealing bases, as his team's biggest priority. He shares footage of multiple drills integral to developing a fast and aggressive offensive identity that places pressure on opposing teams. He stresses the importance of creating anxiety during practice to ensure that players are properly prepared for the chaos of game day.

Baseball Speed vs. Showcase Speed with Tony Vitello – San Francisco Giants

Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 17:10:57 +0000

Watch as Coach Tony Vitello discusses baseball speed vs. showcase speed. He believes there is too much emphasis on showcase than in playing the game. Coach Vitello lists 4 factors that are essential for developing baseball speed.

Create an environment in the weight room and the basepaths that contribute to success on the field.
How quickly can you get down the line and make turns around the bases.
Impact on your team and the opponent - "Nebraska Drill".
Proper way to run to run on the baseball field offensively and defensively.

Tony Vitello was previously coached at Missouri, TCU, Arkansas, and took over a struggling Tennessee program in 2018, turning them into a national powerhouse.

Baserunning: Don’t Live the Myth with Nick Mingione – Univ. of Kentucky

Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 15:37:06 +0000

Watch as Coach Nick Mingione discusses how working on baserunning for just five minutes a day can drastically improve your athletes in just one week. Not everyone can be a great base stealer, but EVERYONE can be a great baserunner. Coach also discusses the "myth" of baserunning, and more.

Teaching the Pop-Up Slide with Steve Trimper – Stetson Univ.

World Baseball Coaches Convention — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 18:23:08 +0000

Watch as Coach Steve Trimper recommends teaching sliding to your team at least 3 times per week. He will explain and demonstrate the pop-up slide that he teaches his squad. The players should use a figure 4 position with their hands up. When the foot hits the base, put all your weight to the opposite shin and with your momentum, just pop-up on the base.

Full-Feature! Creating a More Productive Offense with Baserunning with Tony Vitello – San Francisco Giants

Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 08:00:07 +0000

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Watch as Coach Tony Vitello discusses how to create a productive offense by emphasizing pride in your team and the sport. He highlights the impact of speedwork in practice and the importance of a weight room environment that supports success on the field. Baserunning is noted as a game-changing skill, with effective teaching methods, including video examples.

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Creating a More Productive Offense with Baserunning with Tony Vitello – San Francisco Giants

Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:01:27 +0000

Tony Vitello was previously coached at Missouri, TCU, Arkansas, and took over a struggling Tennessee program in 2018, turning them into a national powerhouse.

2025 ABCA Convention Q&A with Steve Dintaman – North Kentucky Univ.

American Baseball Coaches Association — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 15:14:35 +0000

Watch this Q&A session with North Kentucky University Head Coach, Steve Dintaman, after his 2025 ABCA Convention lecture on “Turning Running Into Runs - Baserunning & Base Stealing.”