Balls And Strikes: Recent Episodes
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In Major League Baseball, pitchers, on average, throw around 60% strikes. While we can easily understand that a pitcher will not throw 100% strikes or 100% balls, we tend to believe that they should be 100% mentally focused all the time, but that is just not the case. Similar to balls and strikes, there is a balance players need to achieve for high performance. Whether it’s balancing distractions with focus, negative thoughts with positive thoughts, or excuses with accountability -- a player's mental game is a dichotomy of opposing forces. We tackle these topics and many more as we dive deep into the mental game. Join us as we call Balls and Strikes.
In this episode, we are joined by Coach Anthony Dunn, Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Elkhorn North High School, the recent winner of the 2022 Nebraska Class B State Baseball Championship.
Coach Dunn discusses “GLUE”, the culture of Elkhorn North baseball, and who has impacted him in his coaching career.
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Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
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Join Mike Alessandro and Alex Halefrom Elkhorn Training Camp as they give an update of the 2022 State Baseball Championships.
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Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
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Join Alex Hale and Mike Alessandro from Elkhorn Training Camp as they preview and analyze the upcoming Nebraska 2022 State Baseball Championship.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
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Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is part of a 7-part youth baseball development series aimed at providing youth coaches insights on how to develop team standards, practice plans, and we go in depth on pitching, fielding, hitting and catching.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
Follow us on Twitter:
Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is part of a 7-part youth baseball development series aimed at providing youth coaches insights on how to develop team standards, practice plans, and we go in depth on pitching, fielding, hitting and catching. In this episode we focus on On-Ramping.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
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Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is part of a 7-part youth baseball development series aimed at providing youth coaches insights on how to develop team standards, practice plans, and we go in depth on pitching, fielding, hitting and catching. In this episode we focus on Pitching.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
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Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is part of a 7-part youth baseball development series aimed at providing youth coaches insights on how to develop team standards, practice plans, and we go in depth on pitching, fielding, hitting and catching. In this episode we focus on Fielding.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
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Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is part of a 7-part youth baseball development series aimed at providing youth coaches insights on how to develop team standards, practice plans, and we go in depth on pitching, fielding, hitting and catching. In this episode we focus on catchers.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
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Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Tom Oldham: @tomoldham19
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is part of a 7-part youth baseball development series aimed at providing youth coaches insights on how to develop team standards, practice plans, and we go in depth on pitching, fielding, hitting and catching. In this episode we focus on Hitting.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
Follow us on Twitter:
Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Tom Oldham: @tomoldham19
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is part of a 7-part youth baseball development series aimed at providing youth coaches insights on how to develop team standards, practice plans, and we go in depth on pitching, fielding, hitting and catching. In this episode we focus on Practice Buckets.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
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Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Tom Oldham: @tomoldham19
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is part of a 7-part youth baseball development series aimed at providing youth coaches insights on how to develop team standards, practice plans, and we go in depth on pitching, fielding, hitting and catching. In this episode we focus on establishing team standards.
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
Follow us on Twitter:
Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Tom Oldham: @tomoldham19
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
n this episode we are diving into habits and we will be discussing how James Clear in his book, Atomic Habits, recommends we think about habits. This is where the rubber meets the road. It’s easy to set goals or think of desired outcomes, but it’s the daily habits that are more challenging to be consistent with. But, as James Clear, suggests - habits are the compound interest of self-improvement or with the way that we think about it - player development. Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information. Follow us on Twitter: Elkhorn Training Camp Tom Oldham Alex Hale A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is the second in a three part series on player development. The second part - Goal Setting - focuses on the why and how of goal setting. Tom Oldham and Alex Hale break down the goal setting process into long-term goals (“Star”), short-term goals (“Clouds”) and Immediate Goals (“Dirt) to help players understand the process for developing goals. We believe that goals provide the vision at the foundation of a player’s development. In this episode we reference the following must-have books for players and coaches alike:
- The Golden Rules by Bob Bowman
- The Mental ABC’s of Pitching by HA Dorfman
- The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information.
Follow us on Twitter:
Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining
Tom Oldham: @tomoldham19
Alex Hale: @SwagnShades
A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
This episode is the first in a three part series on player development. The first part - Approach - focuses on the difference between having a fixed mindset and a growth mindset as a player. Tom Oldham and Alex Hale discuss how having a growth mindset helps you reach higher levels of achievement by embracing challenges, persisting in the face of setback and learning from feedback. In this episode we reference the book, Mindset by Carol Dweck. A must read for all coaches and players alike. We hope you enjoy! Interested in training? Visit elkhorntrainingcamp.com for more information. Follow us on Twitter: Elkhorn Training Camp: @elkhorntraining Tom Oldham: @tomoldham19 Alex Hale: @SwagnShades A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.
In Major League Baseball, pitchers, on average, throw around 60% strikes. While we can easily understand that a pitcher will not throw 100% strikes or 100% balls, we tend to believe that they should be 100% mentally focused all the time, but that is just not the case. Similar to balls and strikes, there is a balance players need to achieve for high performance. Whether it’s balancing distractions with focus, negative thoughts with positive thoughts, or excuses with accountability -- a player's mental game is a dichotomy of opposing forces. We tackle these topics and many more as we dive deep into the mental game. Join us as we call Balls and Strikes.