Watch as Coach Kelly Inouye-Perez explains that communication is key when catchers are dealing with pitchers. She gives a couple of examples of a catcher using negative language when speaking with a pitcher. Communication needs […]
I’m Stressed and I Have the Capability of Calming Down with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that when you are angry, frustrated, stressed, or have lost focus, your next word or thought should be “and”. Whatever the negative situation is that you need to announce, […]
Rising Above the Noise: Six Ways Student-Athletes Can Overcome Online Bullying
By: Chris Szabo – Rewild Coaching and Consulting After a Tough Loss for student-athletes, the aftermath of a tough loss can be emotionally challenging, especially when the pressure to perform is amplified online. Social media […]
Baserunning: Zone Read Drill with Jen Fisher – Colorado State Univ.
Watch as Coach Jen Fisher breaks down a baserunning zone read drill. This drill focuses on a runner on 3rd base reading ground balls, line drives, and fly balls. The runner must tag up on […]
New Coaches Guide to Teaching Slapping with Kenzi Corn
Watch as Coach Kenzi Corn explains how she teaches slapping. You need to identify good candidates for slapping, focusing on speed, and target players who haven’t found success from the right side. Coach will explain […]
Create a Positive Self-Talk Routine with Zack Etter – Univ. of Massachusetts
Watch as Zack Etter discusses creating a positive self-talk routine when communicating with players. He recommends sharing positive information everyday as today’s players are surrounded by negativity. Create an environment that focuses on the positive […]
Alternate-K Pitching Drill with Marissa Young – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Marissa Young explains and shows practice clips of the Alternate-K Drill. The focus of the drill is to help isolate timing and arm path positioning. The pitcher starts with their arm across […]
Steps Coaches Can Take to Prevent Player Injuries with Dr. Robb Rehberg – William Paterson Univ.
Watch as Dr. Robb Rehberg discusses steps that coaches can take to prevent player injuries. He will explain in detail the following steps: Properly plan activities Provide a safe physical environment Provide proper instruction Supervise […]
A Cornerstone of Effective Coaching: Mastering EQ
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance Emotional intelligence (EQ) is a cornerstone of effective coaching. It directly influences a coach’s ability to manage emotions under pressure, resolve conflicts, and foster an environment […]
How to Help Athletes Prepare Mentally for an At-Bat with Larry Wooten – Wade Hampton High School (SC)
Watch as Coach Larry Wooten discusses how to help athletes to prepare mentally for an At-Bat. He explains in detail his checklist that prepares his players to hit. First, the player must be prepared in […]
Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein, Jr.
Alan Stein, Jr. explains that every single behavior that goes on in your program, on or off the field, is either something you accept or correct. He also explains how eliminating some behaviors, such as […]
Mental Toughness vs. Mental Health: The Strength to Push Through and the Wisdom to Seek Help
By: Tommy Brown Provided by: One Heartbeat I believe in mental toughness. It’s what I do for a living teaching teams, leaders, and individuals how to push through obstacles, develop resilience, and refuse to quit […]
Slapping: BOSU Ball Balance Drill with Jessica Bracamonte – Univ. of Toledo
Watch as Coach Jessica Bracamonte explains, and slappers demonstrate the BOSU Balance Drill. This is a progression drill that incorporates the swing, walkthrough, and running to 1st base. The slapper will get into their crossover […]
Reading a Hitter’s Posture with Rachel Lawson – Univ. of Kentucky
Watch as Coach Rachel Lawson discusses reading the posture of opposing hitters. She describes this as the “game within the game”. If you are calling the game based only on what you see, the batter’s […]
4-3-2-1 Baserunning Drill with Leah Campbell – (Retired) Rockwall High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Leah Campbell explains, and players demonstrate this 4-3-2-1 baserunning drill. The drill starts with 4 singles with the players running to 1st base. On the 1st and 4th single, the players will […]
What Every Softball Coach Should Know About Emergency Preparedness with Robb S. Rehberg, PhD, ATC, NREMT – William Paterson Univ.
Watch as Robb Rehberg, PhD, ATC, NREMT, a certified athletic trainer and nationally registered EMT, shares insights on the critical need for emergency preparedness in sports, especially at the high school level. He highlights that […]
Tunneling Spin Progression Pitching Warm-Up with Paige Cassady – North Carolina State Univ.
Watch as Coach Paige Cassady explains that she wants all the pitches to look like strikes within 15 feet of a hitter before falling off in different directions. The pitcher’s Tunneling Warm-Up involves throwing every […]
Can You Be Too Positive? with Jon Gordon – The Jon Gordon Companies
Watch as Jon Gordon responds to the question, “Can you be too positive?” He states that you can never be too positive because you need that positivity to elevate your state of mind. He cites […]
Tips and Guidelines for Communication and Teaching Methodology to Protect Mental Health
By: Adam Sarancik At all times we must remember the influence we have on the players we coach. If the way we act toward them and the way we communicate with them are done properly, […]
Run-and-Catch & Run-and-Throw Slapping Drills with Kenzi Corn
Watch as Coach Kenzi Corn explains and demonstrates the run-and-catch and run-and-throw slapping drills. The first drill consists of the slapper using her glove and running through the box, catching a tossed ball. The focus […]
Building Core Values with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey is a keynote speaker, Wall Street Journal Best-Selling author, and character leadership & culture development coach. Better known as Coach Mackey, he has spent the last 20 years helping athletes and coaches connect […]
Building Trust Quickly with Learning Styles
By: Julie Hatfield-Still Provided By: Beyond The Game Alliance As a high school or elite-level coach, your ability to understand how athletes learn best is critical to unlocking their potential and building rapport quickly. Athletes […]
Life Lessons with Mike Candrea – (Retired) Univ. of Arizona
Watch as Coach Mike Candrea, the winningest softball coach of all time, discusses some of the life lessons he has learned during his illustrious career. Coaches should understand that when someone calls you coach, it […]
Our Mission Coaching/Leading/Teaching Girls with Meghan Orgeman – Alexandria Area High School (MN)
Coach Meghan Orgeman discusses the mission of coaching, leading, and teaching girls. The highlights include these key points: Socialize our girls to be imperfect within a supportive network of people who care deeply for them. […]
Leadership is Authentic, Relentless, Selfless Service to a Cause with Colonel Craig Flowers – Sideline Leadership
Watch as Colonel Craig Flowers explains that the term leadership is often clouded by clichés. He explains that in its simplest form leadership is service to a cause. Many times, Coaches fail to define leadership, […]
6-Spot Challenge Pitching Drill with Marissa Young – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Marissa Young explains, and a pitcher demonstrates this 6-spot challenge accuracy drill. The drill focuses on the quality of command per pitch, and highlights what pitch they are most accurate with and […]
Tips for Helping Your Athletes Unwind Using Their Comfort Zone (Phones) with Kim Karr – Digital4Good
Watch as Kim Karr discusses tips that administrators and coaches can use to help athletes unwind using their comfort zone (phones). Communication and conversations about an athlete’s phone can impact their mood and stress level. […]
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 […]
3-2-1 Trio Infield Drill with Leah Campbell – (Retired) Rockwall High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Leah Campbell explains and shows practice video of the 3-2-1 Trio Infield Drill. This drill involves the full infield defense, as 3 balls are hit consecutively to the same player. The 1st […]
Teaching Intentional Tee Work with Larry Wooten – Wade Hampton High School (SC)
Watch as Coach Larry Wooten discusses intentional tee work. Many times, players want to do this as fast as they can. Coach Wooten wants to make tee work as close as possible to batting in […]