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Infield Drills
Sep 8, 2020

Infield Drills with Karen Weekly – Univ. of TN

Watch as Coach explains and shows clips of these infield drills. The 4 Corners Drill is not catching and stopping the ball but deflecting and transferring it to the next position. The Toss and Tag […]

Keep Them Interested by Changing Up the Delivery

Keep Them Interested by Changing Up the Delivery with Christa Williams-Yates – Friendswood HS (TX)

Watch as Coach explains that today’s game has not changed much but the athletes have. To keep the players locked in and prevent boredom, she changes up how she presents and teaches various drills, so […]

Sep 8, 2020
The 5 P's to Preventing Burnout

The 5 P’s to Preventing Burnout

By: Kevin Leichtman Did you know? Burnout happens most often to the hardest working, most committed and dedicated individuals? If you are striving to hit big goals and working as hard as you can, you […]

Sep 8, 2020
Dead Ball Changeups
Aug 25, 2020

Dead Ball Changeups with Jennifer Williams – Dartmouth College

Watch as Coach explains a dead ball changeup, where the pitchers try to stop the ball and momentum rather than creating new momentum like in the flip variety. Coach reviews the different dead ball grips […]

Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism

Helping Athletes Overcome Perfectionism with Stephen Mackey

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 […]

Aug 25, 2020
Self-Awareness Test

Self-Awareness Test

Provided by: Raise Your Game Self-Test Despite the “self” in self-awareness, to ensure accuracy it is important to solicit intentional and purposeful feedback from those who know you best (your inner circle). As comedians know, […]

Aug 25, 2020
Blocked Bullpen Sessions
Aug 11, 2020

Blocked Bullpen Sessions with Melyssa Lombardi – Univ. of Oregon

Watch as Coach explains blocked bullpen examples of mechanics, tempo, and strength and conditioning. Each session is usually 40 minutes in length and consists of five rounds each, emphasizing different exercises or drills. The goal […]

Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure

Anxiety, Expectations, and Pressure with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida

Watch as Dr. Lee Dorpfeld explains how he teaches athletes that you cannot control what is going to happen in the future. All the time wasted on worrying about the future keeps you from the […]

Aug 11, 2020
3 Word Changes to Change Your Life

3 Word Changes to Change Your Life

By: Jeff Zannetti The words that we use are the first link in the chain to success and can have a massive impact on our lives.  Our words impact our thoughts, our thoughts then impact […]

Aug 11, 2020
Practicing Passed Ball Flips to the Pitcher
Jul 21, 2020

Practicing Passed Ball Flips to the Pitcher with Kelly Inouye-Perez – UCLA

Watch as Coach explains that the catcher has two options on a passed ball. Depending on the situation, the catcher can use either an under-hand or back-hand toss. Be sure to open up and show […]

Outfielder's Drop Step Drill

Outfielder’s Drop Step Drill with Molly Bolibaugh – DMACC

Watch as Coach explains, and outfielders demonstrate this everyday drop step drill. Work both the throwing hand side as well as the glove side emphasizing communication and using two hands to catch the ball. It […]

Jul 21, 2020
The 1 BIG Lie & 3 BIGGER Truths

The 1 BIG Lie & 3 BIGGER Truths

Don’t fall for the same lie we always hear… My hot take of the week: One of the biggest lies you hear over and over again in athletics is “Sports develop leadership.” I can tell […]

Jul 21, 2020
Jul 17, 2020

Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 2: Winning Your Practices & Athlete Learning

Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 16, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding practice and athlete learning: Topic 1: Quality practice […]

Pitch Tunneling

Pitch Tunneling with Myndie Berka – BreakThrew Fastpitch

Watch as Coach discusses, and pitchers demonstrate tunneling. This is when two pitches hit the same spot but look different to the hitter. In the drill, each pitcher will throw 20 pitches to a spot: […]

Jul 7, 2020
Selecting an Assistant Coach

Selecting an Assistant Coach with Ricci Woodard – Texas State Univ.

Watch as Coach explains that the biggest thing in hiring a new assistant coach is for them to understand what the program is about and what it takes to be successful. Loyalty, how an assistant […]

Jul 7, 2020
Consequences

Consequences

Originally Published in: Game Ready – 52 Takeaways for Winning I can’t speak for you, but I certainly can for me. I always want to know the consequences that may be involved before I do […]

Jul 7, 2020
Jul 6, 2020

Wade Gilbert’s “Coaching Better” Breakouts Session 1: Relationships and Winning Your Team’s Trust

Live Wade Gilbert breakouts session held on July 9, 2020, hosted by Coaches Insider and Human Kinetics. In this session, Dr. Gilbert discusses two main topics surrounding trust and building relationships: Topic 1: Building athlete […]

Developing a Pitching IQ

Developing a Pitching IQ with Rachel Lawson – Univ. of Kentucky

Watch as Coach explains that when it comes to pitchers, the first thing she teaches them is how to pitch to a count. She would then start to develop a changeup and work on getting […]

Jun 23, 2020
The Basics Really Work

The Basics Really Work with Alan Stein, Jr.

Watch as Alan explains that in today’s world, it is popular to keep chasing what is hot, new, flashy and to ignore what is basic. This is a mistake, as the basics do work and […]

Jun 23, 2020
Biggest Roadblocks to Success

Biggest Roadblocks to Success

By: Jeff Zannetti While there isn’t a magical formula to guarantee or control success, there are certainly elements within our control that will lead to increasing the probability of achieving success in all aspects of […]

Jun 23, 2020
Power, Control, Deception
Jun 10, 2020

Power, Control, Deception with Kirk Walker – UCLA

Watch as Coach explains that in power, control, and deception, there are three measures of the pitch. Every good pitcher can throw hard, throw strikes, and can deceive the hitters. For ‘power’, you want the […]

Identifying Which Cues to Use for Each Athlete

Identifying Which Cues to Use for Each Athlete with Nick Winkelman – The Language of Coaching

Watch as Nick discusses identifying which cues to use for each individual athlete. Before you can influence an athlete, you must try to understand them, and it is important to be flexible and adaptable with […]

Jun 10, 2020
Improving Self-Confidence and Self-Worth

Improving Self-Confidence and Self-Worth

By: Cindy Bristow Provided by: Softball Excellence While managing this new world of COVID-19 is challenging, oftentimes confusing, stressful, and even boring, we can also use this time for good and for personal development. To […]

Jun 10, 2020
Developing Team Culture
May 26, 2020

Developing Team Culture with Jennifer Williams – Dartmouth College

Watch as Coach explains how her team meets every week to discuss culture-emphasizing topics such as trust, vulnerability, hard work, competitiveness, grit, and how these all relate to their values as a team. Every day […]

Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes

Understanding Mental Health Stressors for Athletes with Steve Young – New Rochelle HS (NY)

It is important to recognize and understand some of the reasons your athletes may be experiencing stress. Mr. Young will explain in detail, with examples, the following causes of stress: time demands, athletic performance, injury […]

May 26, 2020
Using Assessments to Facilitate Learning

Using Assessments to Facilitate Learning

By: Rachel Lawson Originally Published in: Practice Perfect Softball – NFCA Provided by: Human Kinetics The consistent use of players’ and coaches’ assessments serves as a powerful learning instrument that can help counsel the athletes […]

May 26, 2020
Pre-Throwing Band Work
May 12, 2020

Pre-Throwing Band Work with Myndie Berka – BreakThrew Fastpitch

Watch as Coach explains, and pitchers demonstrate these pre-throwing routine band exercises that incorporate band work for both upper and lower body. The assisted ankle band works on getting loosened up and mechanics. The resisted […]

Accept It or Correct It with Alan Stein Jr.

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 […]

May 12, 2020
How to Bounce Back from a Loss

How to Bounce Back From a Loss

By: Jeff Zannetti You are a human, you make mistakes. There is a simple but effective way to deal with ALL losses, errors, mistakes, etc: extract the lesson, commit the lesson to memory, forgive yourself, […]

May 12, 2020
Infield Reaction Drill
Apr 29, 2020

Infield Reaction Drill with Bob Ligouri – DMACC

Watch as Coach explains, and infielders demonstrate this reaction drill. One player will be in the middle with her glove facing a thrower with a ball. The player must get in a good defensive stance […]

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