By: Rainer Martens & Robin S. Vealey Originally Published in: Successful Coaching Just like athletes, coaches must manage their emotions to perform effectively. Your personal example of managing your anxiety is a powerful model for […]
What Are You Looking for in a Recruit? with Tim Corbin – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch as Coach Tim Corbin discusses some of the characteristics he looks for in a recruit. How important the game of baseball and their teammates are and what those two things mean to them is […]
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 […]
Sometimes You Have to Pack the Parachutes
By: Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard I recently heard an inspiring true story from a friend/coach. It goes like this… Captain Charlie Plumb was a fighter pilot in the 60’s during the […]
Full-Feature! Connecting Your Program with Parents & Your Community with Adam Moseley – Hoover High School (AL)
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 46-minute session from an I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Friday, August 4, 2023 – Enjoy! In […]
Machine Bunt Drill with David Pierce – Univ. of Texas at Austin
Watch as Coach David Pierce shows video and explains this machine bunt drill. This is a competitive drill that can be used for pitchers, infielders, and outfielders as baserunners. The defense must deal with time […]
Common First Base Mistakes
By: Coach Bob McCreary Provided by: Baseball By The Yard Assuming you’re just a hitter. It is true that many great hitters who have lost a step on defense get put over at first base […]
Catching: BOSU Ball Muscle Activation Warmups with Todd Coburn – The Catching Guy
Watch as Coach Todd Coburn explains and a catcher demonstrates these muscle activation warmup drills utilizing a BOSU Ball. These drills work on hip and ankle mobility and core stabilization.
Infielder’s Footwork Principles with Brian Harris – Harris Training
Watch as Coach Brian Harris explains, and players demonstrate drills incorporating infielder’s footwork principles. When fielding the ball, keep it in the center of the body and step with the right foot in front. The […]
Angle Board: Trigger and Improve Power with Sean Kenny – Univ. of Houston
Coach Sean Kenny explains that the angle board is used to trigger getting down the mound, getting the hands going and arm up. Today’s game is a strikeout/home run game and pitchers must have the […]
Pitcher’s 1-6-3 Fielding Drill with Chris Ermis
Watch as Coach Chris Ermis explains this 1-6-3 fielding drill. This is a pitcher’s best friend and focuses on getting the out at second base. Coach teaches the pitchers to field the ball in a […]
Social Media: Knowing Your Audience with Garry Rosenfield – Coaches Inc.
Watch as Garry Rosenfield explains that it is important to be informed and have your own opinions, but it is also important to know who your audience is on social media and realize that not […]
Using Strengths to Develop Coaching Resilience
By: Wade Gilbert Originally Published in: Coaching Better Every Season Provided by: Human Kinetics When coaches recognize their strengths, they build coaching confidence and mental toughness. The ability to overcome performance failures and emotionally difficult […]
Full-Feature! Anchor Down: Vanderbilt Defensive Philosophies with Tim Corbin – Vanderbilt Univ.
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 53-minute session from an I-70 Baseball Coaches Clinic that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on Friday, July 14, 2023 – Enjoy! In […]
Pitcher’s Movement Prep with Sean Kenny – Univ. of Houston
Watch as Coach Sean Kenny explains that he wants his pitchers to get away from working on mechanics when they throw and instead focus on mechanics in their prep movements before they throw. Coach will […]
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 […]
When You Win, Lose, and Rubbing
By: John Klessinger – South River High School (MD) 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 […]
Infielder’s Fielding Mechanics with Tracy Archuleta – Univ. of Southern Indiana
Watch as Coach Tracy Archuleta explains, and infielders demonstrate these fielding mechanics drills. It is important that fielders have their fingertips down as it makes the pocket bigger. If the glove is flat, it is […]
Get the Leadoff Hitter Out with Dan Spencer – Linfield Univ.
Watch as Coach Dan Spencer cites statistics for Division I concerning the leadoff hitter. If the leadoff hitter got on base, the average runs per inning was 1.2 and the chance of scoring a run […]
Failure Is a Motivator with John Smoltz (Retired)
Do you have athletes that fear failure? Watch as John Smoltz discusses the benefits of changing your mindset about failure and using it as a motivator instead of an obstacle.
Wall Hinge Hitting Drill with Mike Baxter – Vanderbilt Univ.
Watch as Coach Mike Baxter explains, and a hitter demonstrates this wall hinge drill. The hitter will stand about six inches from the wall and hinge at the hips to get into a better athletic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Full-Feature! Developing Hitters with Scott Carden – Albion College
7 DAYS ONLY! Access to this 47-minute session from the Michigan High School Baseball Coaches Association (MHSBCA) Baseball Coaches Insider Clinic that is available in our Baseball Coaches Insider +Plus video library will expire on […]
10-Minute Clinic: Double Barrel BP and 6-Round Situational Hitting with Chad Koehl – Smithson Valley High School (TX)
In this Baseball Coaches Insider | 10-Minute Clinic, we feature a session from Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association’s (THSBCA) On-Field Clinic where Chad Koehl, Head Baseball Coach at Smithson Valley High School in Texas, […]
Line Drills for Infielders with Ricky Watkins – BF Terry High School (TX)
Watch as Coach Ricky Watkins explains, and players demonstrate these line drills for infielders. The Descending Line Drill works on speeding up the feet and fielding different types of hops. The Forehand/Backhand Drill involves a […]
Today’s Leadership Is Subtle with Chet Scott – Built to Lead
Watch as Chet Scott explains that leadership for coaches today is very subtle. You can no longer get in a kid’s face and use threats to achieve results. The focus and goal should be to […]
Working With Sports Psychology Consultants
By: Dan Gould & Cliff Mallett Originally Published in: Sport Coaches Handbook Provided by: Human Kinetics Research shows that with directed effort, coaches can learn the importance of teaching mental and life skills and change […]
Infielders: Fielding Progression Drill with Brian Harris – Harris Training
Watch as Coach Brian Harris explains, and players demonstrate this field progression drill for ground balls. Players pair up, get on their knees, then throw a one bounce to their partner who presents a pocket […]
Becoming an Elite Thrower Before You Are an Elite Pitcher with Alex Sogard – Wright State Univ.
Watch as Coach Alex Sogard discusses why your pitchers need to become elite throwers before they can become elite pitchers. Coach explains how throwing is a skill and pitching is an ability.