Pitching Coach and recruiting coordinator at the University of Cincinnati.
Not going to clone pitchers, just want to understand where they’re coming from
Mobility Assessments
Long toss program with Jaeger bands. Don’t put limits on your arm!
Key to recruiting – building relationships with high school, summer baseball coaches.
Once they start to get stronger, they’re able to make mechanical changes.
Let them come in and pitch during their Freshman fall, start to make changes if necessary, during winter
Show pitchers a visual of intent and what that means.
Some of your best coaches are the players you have already.
Finding drills to benefit your players
Working on your breaking ball with a softball
Using technology, but not letting it use you.
Experimenting with different pitches, finger pressure
Mental game, breathing
How to coach pitchers during the game
Calling pitches is just a suggestion, allowed to shake.
Game planning before a game.
You have to control the running game to pitch in college
What JD is looking for when he recruits pitchers.
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