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Levels of Commitment

Levels of Commitment with Jeff Janssen – Janssen Sports Leadership Center

Is your program comprised of people who see the work they put in as an investment or a sacrifice? Watch as Jeff Janssen discusses seven levels of commitment that exist within every program and how […]

Apr 29, 2020
Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations

Six Steps in Mastering Tough Conversations

Provided by: Raise Your Game Effective coaches and leaders stand firm in telling their people what they need to hear, not necessarily what they want to hear. Trust and truth go hand in hand and […]

Apr 29, 2020
Tiered Line-Up Development
Apr 7, 2020

Tiered Line-Up Development with Danielle Zymkowitz – Univ. of Wisconsin

Watch as Coach explains how the most important factor in line-up development is understanding what each player can bring to the table. She spends the time learning about her players by asking questions about their […]

Defensive Checklists

Defensive Checklists with Lisa Navas – Univ. of South Carolina

Watch as Coach discusses team defense and the checklists she uses for her squad. It is important to cover all possible game situations in practice and constantly make adjustments. There are 8 different base situations […]

Apr 7, 2020
How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week

How We Lifted Up Our Team This Week

And how you can give your team what they need, when they need it most… Hope you’re staying healthy and sane in this crazy environment! Wanted to share something pretty cool with you today. So, […]

Apr 7, 2020
Foul Ball Pop Fly Catcher's Drill
Mar 25, 2020

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 […]

Slapping Keys

Slapping Keys with Karen Weekly – Univ. of Tennessee

Watch as Coach explains the keys for slapping which include: the hands should be inside the ball with a short compact firm swing, use a level swing and do not chop down on the ball […]

Mar 25, 2020
"Kids These Days" - Are the Ones You're Coaching

“Kids These Days” – Are the Ones You’re Coaching

By: Cindy Bristow Provided by: Softball Excellence If you’ve found it challenging to coach this generation, these tips might be just in time! Discover how understanding kids these days will make coaching them so much […]

Mar 25, 2020
Hit and Run Roles for a Baserunner and Hitter
Mar 11, 2020

Hit and Run Roles for a Baserunner and Hitter with Chris Malveaux – Univ. of Missouri

Watch as Coach discusses the different roles for a baserunner and hitter in a hit and run situation. The most important responsibility for the runner is not to leave early and be called out. Always […]

Resistive Swings Slapping Drill

Resistive Swings Slapping Drill with Donna Papa – Univ. of North Carolina

Watch as Coach explains, and a slapper demonstrates this resistive swings drill. The drill works on getting stronger through contact and strengthening the hand path. The batter should only take five swings at the bag […]

Mar 11, 2020

Mindfulness for Sport: Capture the Most Important Moment, the Present Moment

By: Danny Ourian Provided by: www.hoopsminded.com What is the most important play in any game? We often say “the next play.” Miss a lay-up, fumble the football, get out on a pop fly ball. As […]

Mar 11, 2020
The Pitcher's Role
Feb 26, 2020

The Pitcher’s Role with Rachel Lawson – Univ. of Kentucky

Watch as Coach discusses a pitcher’s role and responsibilities. The pitcher must take ownership of pitch calling as they have probably grown up with coaches calling their pitches and this hampers the development of game […]

SB to SS Fundamentals on a Double Play

SB to SS Fundamentals on a Double Play with Travis Wilson – Florida State Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and a second baseman demonstrates footwork for a double play on a ball coming from a short stop or third baseman. The second baseman should cheat a couple of steps to […]

Feb 26, 2020
Custom Communication

Custom Communication

Provided by: Raise Your Game We don’t know what we’re saying until we know how someone hears it. Communication is also about feedback – making sure there is a two-way exchange of ideas, perceptions, and […]

Feb 26, 2020
Catcher IQ - Know Your Pitcher

Catcher IQ – Know Your Pitcher with Kelly Inouye-Perez – UCLA

Watch as Coach explains the importance of catchers understanding a pitcher’s routine, mechanics, spins, movement, and key words. Having your catchers study film of the pitchers allows them to understand the base and then to […]

Feb 12, 2020
Outfielder's Robbing Drill

Outfielder’s Robbing Drill with Caitlin Lowe – Univ. of AZ

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this robbing drill. The purpose of this drill is to get the timing down, get used to hitting the fence, and get used to reaching the glove hand […]

Feb 12, 2020
Assessing Competitiveness Within the Team

Assessing Competitiveness Within the Team

By: Lisa (Sweeney) Van Ackeren Originally Published in: Practice Perfect Softball – NFCA Provided by: Human Kinetics To build a competitive environment, the first step is to understand the current team culture. Here are a […]

Feb 12, 2020
Infielder Routines

Infielder Routines with Colleen Powers – St. Catherine University

Watch as Coach explains, and infielders demonstrate these warm-up routines. The drill needs no gloves, starts slow and then builds speed. The ball is received out in front and brought into the belly button. With […]

Jan 29, 2020
Developing a Game Plan for Your Battery

Developing a Game Plan for Your Battery with Melyssa Lombardi – Univ. of Oregon

Watch as Coach discusses making a plan in regard to your opponent with your battery. It is not always certain who is calling pitches, but it is important to get it right. Meeting with the […]

Jan 29, 2020
8 Things Young Coaches Need for Success

8 Things Young Coaches Need for Success

By: Cindy Bristow Provided by: Softball Excellence We all get smarter as we get older, but wouldn’t it be great to start your career again knowing what you know now? For those of you that […]

Jan 29, 2020
Harness Assisted Pitching Drills

Harness Assisted Pitching Drills with Myndie Berka – BreakThrew Fastpitch

Watch as Coach explains, and pitchers demonstrate these harness assisted pitching drills. A full body harness helps the pitcher to gain speed by showing how to move faster through the pitch. The ankle harness helps […]

Jan 15, 2020
Outfielder's Route Efficiency and Maintenance

Outfielder’s Route Efficiency and Maintenance with Brandon Elliott – Virginia Wesleyan Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate this route efficiency and maintenance drill. Many times, the outfielder has a good route to the ball but tends to bend in and this drill emphasizes running straight. […]

Jan 15, 2020
Setting Effective Goals

Setting Effective Goals

By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics Hundreds of studies have been published on goal setting in sport. The consensus is that goal setting is perhaps the most […]

Jan 15, 2020
Life Is About Balance

Life Is About Balance with Ricci Woodard – Texas State Univ.

Watch as Coach Ricci Woodard discusses the importance of being a continuous learner in this technology driven era where there are new strategies and ideas coming out daily.

Dec 31, 2019
Infielder’s Change of Direction Ladder Drills

Infielder’s Change of Direction Ladder Drills with Mary Jo Firnbach – Univ. of North Carolina

Watch as Coach explains, and players demonstrate these change of direction ladder drills. The drills work on flyballs, hard hit ground balls, slow roller ground balls, as well as flyballs and ground balls hit to […]

Dec 24, 2019
Teaching Defensive Skills

Teaching Defensive Skills with Larissa Anderson – Univ. of Missouri

Watch as Coach explains that she wants to teach everybody everything and make her players great athletes and her athletes great softball players. It is important that all the players practice defensive skills.

Dec 24, 2019
Character - Facing the Tests

Character – Facing the Tests

Provided by: Raise Your Game Facing the Tests Character is about acting on your values. You might think you have character but believe that in the business world it has to be tucked away, that […]

Dec 24, 2019
Pitching: Tempo of Movement

Pitching: Tempo of Movement with Melyssa Lombardi – Univ. of Oregon

Watch as Coach Melyssa Lombardi discusses the impact of tempo on pitching consistency and explains why most issues with mechanics stem from the same problem.

Dec 17, 2019
Dirting a Changeup

Dirting a Changeup with Lonni Alameda – Florida State Univ.

Watch as Coach explains, and a pitcher demonstrates dirting a changeup. This is a great 0-2 pitch that allows the pitcher to expand the zone by bouncing the ball before the plate.

Dec 11, 2019
Recognize, Respond, Refer

Recognize, Respond, Refer with Dr. Lee Dorpfeld – Univ. of South Florida

Watch as recognize, respond, refer guidelines for all coaches on a staff are explained. It is important to recognize at-risk athletes and the symptoms of mental health problems that impact performance. Coaches need to respond […]

Dec 11, 2019
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