Watch as Coach Derek Parola breaks down infield work and how to make the play. Coach talks about the importance of the mental game and how mentality and confidence need to be a foundation for […]
Building a Competitive Pitching Staff with Alex Sogard – Wright State Univ.
Watch as Coach Alex Sogard talks about his tips and pointers to building a competitive pitching staff. He talks about the importance of building a foundation, working hard, and delayed gratification. Coach goes on to […]
A Winning Approach to Hitting with Paul Belo – Palatine High School (IL)
Watch as Coach Paul Belo explains the best approaches you can take to mastering hitting. He says it’s not just about knowing the mechanics of the swing, but the approach and mentality of the players.
A Living Breathing Culture with Marc Rardin – Western Kentucky Univ.
Watch as Coach Marc Rardin talks about the importance of culture and how it’s a “24-hour lifestyle”, not just when you are at practice or playing with your team.
Defense: Fly Ball Verbal Communication with Steve Trimper – Stetson Univ.
Watch as Coach Steve Trimper discusses fly ball verbal communication and the importance of having rules on who makes the call on a ball hit into the air. Whoever makes the call must wait until […]
Leadership: What Type of Team Do You Want to Be? with Robert Grasso – La Jolla Country Day School (CA)
Watch as Robert Grasso discusses how coaches must determine with their players what type of standards and values they must set that define their teams. It is important to ask questions so that players understand […]
You Have Served and Served Well
By: Adam Sarancik Author of: Coaching Champions for Life There are very few certainties in life. In coaching, one of those certainties is that no matter the season, no matter the league, no matter the […]
Infield: Breaking Down Hop Selection with Tyler Gillum – Savannah Bananas
Watch as Coach Tyler Gillum discusses the four different types of hops that an infielder will receive in a game. He places balls on the ground to help visualize long and short hops and well […]
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 […]
Pitcher’s Towel Drills with Tyler Oakes – North Dakota State Univ.
Watch as Coach Tyler Oakes discusses and shows clips of a pitcher’s delivery work using towels. Coach is a big believer in towel drills and mentions that many Big Leaguers use them. The focus is […]
A New Era of High School Catchers with Zac Stout – Stout Catching
Watch as Coach Zac Stout discusses a new era of high school catchers and how the MLB’s approach is changing as well. Stout shows how more catchers are manipulating the pitch, remaining in primary stances […]
High School Training Organization with Joel Sato – Bingham High School (UT)
Watch as Coach Joel Sato goes in depth about high school training, drawing up practice plans, and utilizing facility fields. Coach also talks about the length and pattern of training plans and how that applies […]
Elite Behaviors with Jeff Frye and Craig Flowers – Sideline Leadership
Watch as Coach Jeff Frye and Colonel Craig Flowers talk about elite behaviors and overcoming adversity and personal hardships. They explain how to empower players, help them build self confidence, and teach them how to […]
Infield Play with Jacob Hooker – El Campo High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Jacob Hooker breaks down infield play and what has helped him in achieving a better program. Coach goes into detail about how many resources are out there now and how more college […]
Your High-Performance Journey Starts Inward with Ryan Brownlee – ABCA
Watch as Coach Ryan Brownlee gives wellness advice and explains how a high-performance journey cannot succeed without inward work. He talks about the importance of limiting screen time, breathing exercises, proper sleep, proper nutrition, embracing […]
Developing Hitters – Approach, Plan, and Execution with Jim Schwanke – Ballengee Group
Watch as Coach Jim Schwanke talks about what it takes to create developing hitters and what lessons he has learned as a player, coach, and now coaching at the highest level. He explains there isn’t […]
Win More Games With Less Injuries with Jason Colleran – The Kinetic Arm
Watch as Coach Jason Colleran gives tips on how to win more games with less injuries and breaks down the most common injuries in baseball youth today. Coach states that more than 50% of youth […]
SEC Ideas on a TJ Maxx Budget with Chuck Box – Texas A&M Univ.
Watch as Coach Chuck Box tells how he would build a stellar baseball program on a low, SEC budget. Coach explains he would visit thriving college baseball teams, gather research, and brainstorm how to implement […]
Player Development with Eugene Bleecker – 108 Performance and Lance Berkman – Houston Christian Univ.
Watch as Coach Eugene Bleecker and Lance Berkman dive into player development and how much players can evolve in a few years, given the right coaching and self-confidence. They explain the most common mistakes and […]
Get in the Game with Zach Sorensen – Atlanta Braves
Watch as Coach Zach Sorensen talks about how to get your head in the game, the biggest obstacles players face mentally, and players’ perception of buy-ins. Coach goes into more depth and gives tips on […]
Why Details Matter with Chris Tracz – United State Military Academy
Watch as Coach Chris Tracz explains why details matter when influencing our youth. He goes on to emphasize how aspiring future military officers and baseball players share the same goals: to educate, train, and inspire.
Infield Play with Nate Trosky – Trosky Baseball
Watch as Coach Nate Trosky breaks down infield play, the mental game, return on training (ROT), and how often high school & college infielders have the same performance issues. He explains how routines and habits […]
6 Seasons of Highlander Baseball with Tyler Johnson – McLennan Community College
Watch as Coach Tyler Johnson explains the 6 seasons of Highlander baseball and how to plan your practice for the year ahead. Coach also gives tips on how to better coach Gen Z, what sets […]
The Absolutes in Pitching Delivery with Skip Johnson – Univ. of Oklahoma
Watch as Coach Skip Johnson talks about what makes good pitching coaches and the benefits of showing how much you care before showing how much you know with players. He emphasizes that players have 4 […]
Infielder’s Down the Line Warmup with Bill Merrell – (Retired) Boerne High School (TX)
Watch as retired Coach Bill Merrell explains and demonstrates this infielder’s down the line warmup.
THSBCA State Champions Panel
Watch as the State Champions Coaches Panel explains and touches on topics that create successful baseball programs and well-rounded players. State Champions Panel with: Kyle Crawford – Abbott High School (TX) DJ Beck – Harleton […]
Hitting: Swing Decision Drill with Robbie Britt – Eastern Michigan Univ.
Watch as Coach Robbie Britt explains that for him, swing decisions are a very valuable part of hitting. Many young players need to work on their swings but to improve your team offense the low […]
Mental Toughness: A Skill That Can Be Developed with Dr. Colleen Hacker – Team USA / Pacific Lutheran Univ.
Watch as Dr. Colleen Hacker explains that mental toughness is a skill, and it can be developed. It is about how an individual responds to adversity, difficult situations, setbacks, and failure. Mental toughness is not […]
Developing a Thriving Culture
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) Being a successful organization is all about developing a thriving culture. An organization without a positive culture may thrive in the short term but hardly ever […]
Weighted Ball Pitchers’ Warmups with Sean Kenny – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach Sean Kenny explains, and pitchers demonstrate these driveline pitchers’ warmups. The drills involve two basic moves, reverse throws and pivot pickoffs which are excellent mechanics exercises.