Watch as Coach Jessica Bracamonte explains, and slappers demonstrate this footwork drill utilizing a resistance band. The drill works by helping slappers stay in the box on a consistent basis. Coach believes in giving each […]
Specific Exercises to Reduce the Risk of Shoulder Injuries with Donna Scarborough, PhD.
Watch as Donna Scarborough – PT, MS, PhD explains, and an athlete demonstrates these specific exercises to reduce the risk of shoulder injury. Donna will present a detailed breakdown of exercises for: strengthening posture and […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger Originally Published in: A Coach’s Manual Provided by: Championship Productions “Be hard on them when you win, and love them when you lose.” – Unknown Years ago, I read this quote in […]
Defensive Philosophy with Larissa Anderson – Univ. of Missouri
Watch as Coach Larissa Anderson explains the core principles and philosophy for the Missouri Tigers Defense. Catching, throwing, and learning the speed of the game are keys.
Don’t Take Your Job for Granted with Molly Fichtner – Univ. of Louisiana Monroe
Watch as Coach Molly Fichtner talks about not taking a job for granted. Coach describes the importance of focusing on where you are at and what your school needs. One of her goals is to […]
How the “Why?” Generation Is Making Coaches Better with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Stephen Mackey gives an interesting take on how today’s generation always asking ‘why?’ can make your coaches better. When coaches communicate, they should always start with ‘yes’ and not ‘no’. If you start with ‘no’, […]
Pitcher’s Spin Progression with Ryker Chason – Univ. of Mississippi
Watch as Coach Ryker Chason explains, and a pitcher demonstrates a curve ball spin progression that works on technique and posture. The pitcher will start close up to the catcher and gradually move back toward […]
Accountability and Empathy with Dr. Greg Dale – Duke Univ.
Watch as Dr. Dale discusses accountability and empathy. Your program should have high standards, and everyone should be held accountable to those standards. He describes empathy as the ability to put yourself in someone else’s […]
Hazing in Athletics
Hazing in Athletics: A Culture that the Realm of Athletics and Coaching May Unknowingly Contribute To! By: Rick Farnham, Retired AD – University of Vermont Athletics have always professed that “sports build character,” but it […]
Hula Hoop Hitting Drill with Josh Bloomer – Univ. of South Carolina
Watch as Coach Josh Bloomer explains, and a player demonstrates this hula hoop hitting drill. The drill works on sequencing within the swing, allowing the hitter to feel the sequence of the swing, pelvis, torso, […]
Communicating Your Vision with Dr. Alex Auerbach – Toronto Raptors
Watch as Dr. Alex Auerbach discusses setting goals on a vision. Great coaches have the ability to communicate to an individual or team on what they can accomplish and convey the belief that they can […]
Building Relationships
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Ability and desire to relate to athletes are critical in coaching. The coach-athlete relationship provides a foundation for effective […]
Parents Need to Take a Step Back with Christa Williams-Yates – Friendswood HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Christa Williams-Yates explains that parents sometimes think a player’s performance is a reflection on them and suggests that they need to take a step back. Parents should focus on the process and […]
Build the Batting Lineup Efficiently with Scott Whitlock – (Retired) Kennesaw State Univ.
Watch as Scott Whitlock explains that when you are assessing your team you must build your batting order so that it is efficient. He encourages looking at the 2-hole hitter as an RBI opportunity hitter. […]
Catchers: Prevent Bad Habits in the Bullpen with Lisa Navas – Univ. of South Florida
Watch as Coach Lisa Navas explains that catchers can develop bad habits if they relax in the bullpen. Catchers need to get the ball back to the pitcher with good tempo emphasizing proper arm alignment […]
Infielder’s Figure 8 Drill with Mary Jo Firnbach
Watch as Coach Mary Jo Firnbach explains, and infielders demonstrate this figure 8 drill. The drill works on footwork, setting up to attack the ball forward, and glove flips. Each player will take 5 reps, […]
Culture Is Not a Sign or Saying with Seth Greenberg – ESPN
Seth Greenberg explains that building your culture takes time. Culture is not a sign or saying but how you live every day and how you carry yourself. It involves being consistent and setting expectations and […]
Use Social Media as a Tool
By: Becky Burleigh – Retired Originally Published in: Winning Ways of Women Coaches Provided by: Human Kinetics Most athletes have outward-facing social media as well as inward-facing social media. You can post things on your […]
Timing Slap Drill with Tim Walton – Univ. of Florida
Watch as Coach Tim Walton explains and shows video clips of the Timing Slap Drill. Strategically, if the batters can show bunt and pull back to swing hard, you cause the infield to be out […]
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 […]
7 Key Steps for Making Ethical Decisions
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics To help you make ethical decisions in your own coaching, here are seven key steps. Recognize that ethical decisions […]
Foul Ball Pop Fly Catcher’s Drill with Kelly Inouye-Perez – UCLA
Watch as Coach explains that catching foul fly ball pop-ups is a skill that needs to be practiced. The catcher must turn their back to the infield on a foul ball behind the plate because […]
Building Bat Speed: Quick Toss – Weighted Balls with Ralph Weekly – Univ. of Tennessee
Watch as Coach Ralph Weekly explains and shows a clip of his best hitting drill. This side toss drill uses weighted baseballs with 3 sets of 24 swings that helps develop bat speed.
Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey – 2Words Character Development
Watch as Stephen Mackey explains that athletes are dealing with pressure and expectations that come from the community and from themselves. Most athletes do not expect growth or personal best but instead, perfection. Athletes should […]
Pitching: Stationary Arm Circles with Marissa Young – Duke Univ.
Watch as Coach Marissa Young explains, and pitchers demonstrate this stationary arm circle drill. This is an everyday drill that works on timing, posture, and the finish that can be used for all types of […]
Where Is the Title IX Finish Line with Peg Pennepacker – High School Title IX Consulting Services
Watch as Peg Pennepacker discusses the 50th Anniversary of Title IX and where she sees the end goal or “mythical finish line”. There has been a lot of positive movement in the last 10 years, […]
A Lot of Try
By: Coach Mickey Marley Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning Previously, I shared that my daddy was a professional cowboy in Texas. Kid Marley had many clever sayings related to his […]
Infielder’s Short Hop Practice Drills with Leslie Huntington – Univ. of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Watch as Coach Leslie Huntington explains, and infielders demonstrate these short hop warm-up drills. The players start on their knees facing each other, working straight on. They turn sideways, still on the knees, to work […]
Building Relationships Is Key with Athletes with Christa Williams-Yates – Friendswood HS (TX)
Watch as Coach Christa Williams-Yates explains that her players perform better and buy in when she is more personal with them and shows that she cares. The goal is for each player to be the […]
Networking
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics The old saying that “it’s not what you know but who you know” doesn’t always hold true, but having […]