Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast: Recent Episodes
Coach Kyle Nelson
Resources of the Show* Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command. * Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command. * Mini Podcast on Throwing a Change Up * Mini Podcast on Throwing a Throwing a Slider * How when and why of throwing a curveball in high school baseball
Craig Counsell in his stance vs. hitting position
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:* Does the stance matter? When do we change it? * How to help your players avoid lunging? * Is there such a thing as a stride that’s too long? * What Kyle thinks is the ABSOLUTE for every hitter * An aside… weighted bats and bat speed programs
Resources of the show:* Join Cornerstone Elite, join Elite for our 50+ Chaos hitting drills that specifically improve the flaws talked about in the podcast + our weighted bat program and much more! $1 for your first 30 days! * Get FREE sample of our chaos hitting drills that help players translate practice to in game performance.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:* How we organize tryouts * What are some of the things we emphasize during tryouts * How competitive should you tryouts be? * What’s the difference between tryouts and a showcase? * Ideas for finding out what players can actually do on the field.
Resources of the show:* Join Cornerstone Elite, get full access to our tryout plan, all of our practice plans, ecourses PLUS member’s only mini clinics and Q and As. Bring a world class player development mind set to the team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days! * Get FREE access to our tryout form/measurement tool that we use to evaluate our players each year.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:* What you should be doing as you lead up to your season * What time in the season should you try to make mechanical changes? * What should in season training look like? * When do you use tee work, front toss, coach pitch BP, machine work, and live ABs.
Resources of the Show: Week long batting practice plan – Totally FREE * 5 sample Chaos Hitting Drills – Totally FREE * Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!*
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What you should be doing as you lead up to your season
What time in the season should you try to make mechanical changes?
What should in season training look like?
When do you use tee work, front toss, coach pitch BP, machine work, and live ABs.
Resources of the Show:
Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE
Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
Why developing bat speed requires patience. Some low hanging fruit that doesn't require any PHYSICAL changes. Some of the methods you can use to increase functional bat speed over time
Resources of the Show:
Join Cornerstone Elite and get our 6 week bat speed improvement plan
Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE
Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
Part 2 in our 4 part series on the 3 things successful hitters NEED to be able to do
What is barrel accuracy? What should hitters do with their strengths and weaknesses? A fun drill to challenge hitters all over (and outside) the zone Equipment we use to help players square up the ball
Resources of the Show:
Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE
Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What confidence ISN'T
What confidence actually is
Why telling kids "they can do it" won't necessarily improve their confidence
Why some player's confidence gets shattered in games
How to translate confidence from practice to games
What we can learn from the math world about confidence.
Resources of the Show:
Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE
Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
What is skill and what is technique in hitting?
What is the difference between skill and technique?
Why some hitters look the part but can't hit.
Why some hitters look unorthodox but can hit.
The three things your hitters need to do to have success.
Resources of the Show:
Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE
Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What you should be doing as you lead up to your season
What time in the season should you try to make mechanical changes?
What should in season training look like?
When do you use tee work, front toss, coach pitch BP, machine work, and live ABs.
Resources of the Show:
Watch the Batting Practice Continuum web clinic HERE
Take player development to a new level on your team and join Cornerstone Elite Today!
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elitehas me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The 3 L's to avoid in practice (as much as you can) Conducting a practice audit. What are you looking for? Do you have variation, but familiarity in practice? Are your practices competitive enough? Is a competition day in order?
Resources of the show
Join Cornerstone Elite, get full access to our tryout plan, all of our practice plans, eCourses PLUS member's only mini clinics and Q and As. Bring a world class player development mind set to the team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why some traditional batting practice doesn't prepare players for the game
Why you might be too good at throwing BP.
How hard should you throw in batting practice?
Where should I throw from in batting practice?
Resources of the Show:
Batting Practice Velocity Chart - Get the BP velocity equivalent and a TON of extra goodies when you join your FREE membership here
Join Cornerstone Elite for just $1 for 30 days and get access to our entire hitting program described in today's podcast and learn how to bring modern day player development to your team.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What do Green, Yellow and Red days mean?
Helping your two way players be at their sharpest at the end of your season
What should you do with a player the day after he pitches?
How can you keep your players in the line up after they pitch, but minimize their high intensity throws.
Resources of the Show:
Opening Day Sale - Save 50% off a staff membership and get access to our entire pitcher program described in today's podcast and learn how to bring modern day player development to your team.
Join Cornerstone Elite for just $1 for 30 days and get access to our entire pitcher program described in today's podcast and learn how to bring modern day player development to your team.
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elitehas me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What do Green, Yellow and Red days mean?
How do you make sure your best pitchers get their pitch counts up?
How much throwing should pitchers do in between bullpens
How do you find enough time for pitchers in practice?
How much do you increase pitchers per bullpen session?
Resources of the Show:
Join Cornerstone Elite for just $1 for 30 days and get access to our entire pitcher program described in today's podcast and learn how to bring modern day player development to your team.
https://youtu.be/Zo7CZ7eM-e8
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elitehas me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How we organize tryouts
What are some of the things we emphasize during tryouts
How competitive should you tryouts be?
What's the difference between tryouts and a showcase?
Ideas for finding out what players can actually do on the field.
Resources of the show:
Join Cornerstone Elite, get full access to our tryout plan, all of our practice plans, ecourses PLUS member's only mini clinics and Q and As. Bring a world class player development mind set to the team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days!
Get FREE access to our tryout form/measurement tool that we use to evaluate our players each year.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How you can steal bases at a higher clip in 2021.
Besides pop time and time to the plate, what are two main things we look for in opposing pitchers
When you are almost certain you can go first move
The best time for catcher's practice
How you can hold catchers accountable in practice
Resources of the Show
Get access to our catcher practice chart, our baserunning chart and all of our other charts + everything you need to run a player development program in a team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How we used charts to identify specific strengths and weaknesses with our infielders this year.
How we ran our infield assessment in 2020.
What some of the specific weaknesses we found were and how we addressed them.
Resources of the Show
Get access to our Infield Report card and all of our other charts + everything you need to run a player development program in a team setting for just $1
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to create a meaningful chart experience for your team
How we measure our pitchers in bullpens using Quality Strike Chart.
How we measure pitchers in game using the Quality Inning Chart (left)
What % of quality innings and strikes we shoot for.
Resources of the Show
Get all of our charts and measurement tools + bring a player development mind set into the team setting for just $1 for your first 30 days w/ Cornerstone Elite
Get FREE access to our Quality Strike Chart for bullpen session.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
How to select which charts you should measure
How to set up your players for success using charts
What coaches MUST do in order to have get meaningful information from charts.
The ONE state correctly predicted the outcome of over 90% of our games in 2019.
Resources of the Show:
For the PDF of the Rocket Index and all of our other charts for measuring games and practices, you can join Cornerstone Elite for just $1
Tactical Checklist for Games Process Scrimmage Weighted Quality at Bat Chart Hitting Plus/Minus Chart Quality Strike Chart Quality Innings Chart Infield Ground Ball Report Many more to choose from
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why the first 20 minutes of practice are so important Why we do group catch instead of individual catch first What our catch play routine looks like (watch the video below to see the video) Q and A about practice planning
Resources of the show:
Cornerstone Elite - Learn how to create a player development machine w/ all the challenges of the team setting including - limited coaches, limited facility, limited equipment, and more
The entire presentation with video, slides, and BETTER AUDIO is below:
https://vimeo.com/480593320
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why the first 20 minutes of practice are so important Why we do group catch instead of individual catch first What does group catch look like? How to create an up tempo competition at the beginning of your practice
Resources of the show:
Cornerstone Elite - Learn how to create a player development machine w/ all the challenges of the team setting including - limited coaches, limited facility, limited equipment, and more
The entire presentation with video, slides, and BETTER AUDIO is below:
https://vimeo.com/480593320
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What event changed the way I look at my job as a coach
WHY the first 20 minutes of your practice are so critical
WHY I stopped having players run laps/poles to start practice
What we do now that is MUCH more efficient
Resources of the Show
Cornerstone Elite - Learn how to create a player development machine w/ all the challenges of the team setting including - limited coaches, limited facility, limited equipment, and more
The entire presentation with video, slides, and BETTER AUDIO is below:
https://vimeo.com/480593320
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
What is confidence?
Why confidence may not be what you think it is
What math and weight lifting have to do with confidence?
Can I hit Max Scherzer?
Some tips for players struggling with confidence
How to develop real confidence
Resources of the Show:
Week long batting practice plan - Totally FREE
5 sample Chaos Hitting Drills - Totally FREE
How Cornerstone Elite can help you create a player development hitting program in a team setting
6 week bat speed improvement program
Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws eCourse
50+ chaos hitting drills that target specific age groups and weaknesses
The Batting Practice Continuum - eCourse
Running a hitting assessment in a team setting, so you KNOW what players need to work on
Blast Motion Games
Training youth hitters 3 part series
Groups of 4 Batting Practice competitions
Monthly mini-clincs/Q and A's to get specific questions answered.
More content added regularly
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
What are the 3 movements we focus on with limited time?
Why these three movements got pushed to the top of my list.
What implement can be used to address two of them
How to address all three movements in a team setting during the competitive season
Resources of the Show:
Week long batting practice plan - Totally FREE
5 sample Chaos Hitting Drills - Totally FREE
How Cornerstone Elite can help you create a player development hitting program in a team setting
6 week bat speed improvement program
Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws eCourse
50+ chaos hitting drills that target specific age groups and weaknesses
The Batting Practice Continuum - eCourse
Running a hitting assessment in a team setting, so you KNOW what players need to work on
Blast Motion Games
Training youth hitters 3 part series
Groups of 4 Batting Practice competitions
Monthly mini-clincs/Q and A's to get specific questions answered.
More content added regularly
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In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
What does it mean hitters to have adaptability? What does it mean for hitters to be on time? Why those two made it on my pyramid. What happened that made me start focusing on timing with my hitters How we train adaptability in hitters. How we train timing in hitters
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In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
Why bat speed is so important
How do you measure bat speed?
What is a good bat speed
What can coaches and players do to improve bat speed
How to make sure your bat speed readings are accurate
Join our 2021 Black Friday Waiting List to get:
First crack at 50 of our Black Friday Membership at an amazing price! 48 hour head start on Black Friday Sale 2018 and 2019 Winter Clinics BONUS when you join before Black Friday FREE content between now and Back Friday only for waiting list subscribers Entered into a drawing for a FREE Blast Motion Sensor when you join before Black Friday
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In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
Why we may need a new way to teach hitting.
How much time do you actually get with each player each practice?
What could be lost in transition when you are talking to your hittes and how to work around it.
Why pitch recognition and plan are the base of my hitting pyramid.
Simple things you can do to train pitch recognition/plan with your hitters
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to structure your offseason pitching program
Should your pitchers take time off from throwing?
How much time should pitchers take off from throwing from a mound?
How to structure your offseason hitting program
How to create more athletic infielders this offseason.
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game.
Throwing a Change Up Tutorial If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elite has me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
In this Sneak Peek Inside a Member's Only Q and A, you will learn:
Recovery protocol for pitchers in an individual setting How to help players through slumps Why there is no magic pill or instant way to get out of a slump What signs should I use?
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite and be part of our next Q and A - Elite is the PREMIER online membership for team coaches, you get the help you need to run dynamic practices that translate to in game performance
Unsure of how to set up your batting practice sessions? - Get our totally FREE week long batting practice plan + 5 Chaos Hitting drills to challenge hitters in a game-like fashion in practice.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why timing is so important for hitters What you can do to emphasize timing for hitters Why cueing hitters to improve timing is worthless A drill called speed it up A drill called slow it down How to work on various timings during practice What players should focus on during sessions dedicated to timing.
Resources of the Show
Week long batting practice plan for your team - A day by day plan to create better decision makers in the box
A sample of 5 of our Chaos Hitting Drills (over 50 available to Elite Members) - This drills challenge hitters to be warriors in the box during practice.
Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws eCourse - This course takes you all the way through running a hitting assessment with your team to how to individualize training for your hitters
This is part 1 of 4 or our pitching pyramid series. In this part you will learn:
Our plan for off speed pitches this year and how many we were hoping to play
Why a series a few years ago shaped my view on breaking balls.
How you can train change ups with your pitchers.
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command.
Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command.
Mini Podcast on Throwing a Change Up
Mini Podcast on Throwing a Throwing a Slider
How when and why of throwing a curveball in high school baseball
This is part 3 of 4 or our pitching pyramid series. In this part you will learn:
What I consider elite movements to be and how you can train them.
The definition of command, why it MAY BE at the wrong place on the pyramid Can you train command? If so, how?
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command.
Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command.
This is part 2 of 4 or our pitching pyramid series. In this part you will learn:
Why arm health is the base of my pitching program.
Why I have velocity 2nd in on my pyramid and why I might be wrong about that.
How you can help your players learn to develop velocity on the mound.
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command.
Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command.
This is part 1 of 4 or our pitching pyramid series. In this part you will learn:
Why arm health is the base of my pitching program.
How arm health affects EVERYTHING ELSE on the pyramid.
What a coach can do to make arm care the center of their pitching program and why it should start as early as possible.
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite today for just $1 for your first month and you can get access to the entire pitching program I describe in the podcast PLUS all 37 of our variability training drills to develop pitcher command.
Get 5 FREE variability pitching drills to help pitchers develop better command.
In this interview with Zach Casto you will learn:
How Zach sets up his practices for outfielders so they are more than just hitting flyball fungo
Competitive games that Zach uses with his outfielders What Zach does in his role as Director of Analytics for Nitro High School
Follow Zach on Twitter @CoachCasto to get all of his notes!
Resources of the Show:
Join Cornerstone Elite - The premier learning membership for baseball team coaches. "I love that you cut right through the fluff and get to the stuff!"
Join out FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches who are interested in giving their players the best possible experience and learning environment.
Check out Zach's notes from their Monday night Outfield Chatter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ceqhYPoTBv3WcMaXXRVlIcOPpLaagqz465LID_eOnE/edit
Follow Coach Casto on Twitter @CoachCasto to get all of his notes!
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elite has me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elite has me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elite has me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elite has me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
In this interview of Zach Casto you will learn:
How Zach has become the King of #quarantinecoaching
What his set up looks like when he's learning and why he's
His 6 Fs of Outfield Play and how he develops them in his outfielders
Follow Zach on Twitter @CoachCasto to get all of his notes!
Resources of the Show:
Join Cornerstone Elite - The premier learning membership for baseball team coaches. "I love that you cut right through the fluff and get to the stuff!"
Join out FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches who are interested in giving their players the best possible experience and learning environment.
Check out Zach's notes from their Monday night Outfield Chatter - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_ceqhYPoTBv3WcMaXXRVlIcOPpLaagqz465LID_eOnE/edit
Follow Coach Casto on Twitter @CoachCasto to get all of his notes!
Join our FREE Facebook Group - Join like minded coaches and share your expertise and learn from the best minds in the game. If you are really serious about bringing a player development mind set into the team setting Cornerstone Elite has everything you need! https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/my-account/
Cornerstone Elite has me implement college level concepts in a high school and travel team environment with limited resources. You really have helped simplify some complex concepts for a coach that has a day job! - Perry M. 16U and High School Coach
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to practice failure
Why your players arguing balls and strikes in scrimmages can be good
An informal approach to dealing with bad umpires and failure.
A technique Tiger Woods used for dealing with a bad shot and how it can be adapted to baseball.
Resources of the Show Join Cornerstone Elite, the PREMIER online resource for team coaches to implement modern day player development in the team setting. Join our FREE Facebook Group to share your expertise and learn from great coaches all around the county.
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Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite for FREE and be entered into a drawing for a FREE Blast Motion Sensor
Join our FREE Facebook Group to help like-minded coaches develop players in the team setting
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why a fielder who makes more errors might actually be better.
Why catching with two hands may be incorrect
Where the transfer of the ball almost ALWAYS happens
Should your players throw off balance?
What does an internal clock mean for infielders?
Resources of the Show
4 full infield drills for a limited coaching staff - These 4 drills will get a HUGE amount of reps for your infielders if you have a limited coaching staff.
Infield report card - Identify your infielders individual weaknesses using our Elite Infield Report Card
ACE (Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary) Infielders eCourse
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to know where your pitchers should focus on throwing their fastball.
What type of breaking ball fits your pitcher's profile
Why the change up is such a dangerous weapon
The goal of a curveball, slider and change up
Cues you can use to help pitchers develop breaking balls
How to develop change ups
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite for Just $99/year and get unique log ins for your entire staff (up to 8 coaches per year)
A video tutorial on throwing a change up. This video discusses grips, feels, and training strategy.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why run expectancy charts don't tell the WHOLE story about if you should bunt or not
What are the positives and negatives from a player development stand point?
The goal of our bunting
Upper and lower body techniques for bunting
What should conditioning look like after COVID-19 shutdown?
Should younger players throw breaking balls?
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
A sample player development program for a freshman who throws 82 (college)
How he plans on quantifying communication
How he has been utilizing Google Forms for player development BEFORE the pandemic
How he has been utilizing Google Forms during the pandemic.
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite, the premier online resource where coaches learn how to bring a player development mind set into the team setting.
Check out Adam's Blog HERE
Connect with Adam Moreau on Twitter.
Check out Flex Pro Grip mentioned in the episode.
Join our FREE Virtual Shutdown Clinic today with over 10 great presentations, totally FREE!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What is the Flex Pro Grip and what does it do?
How to decrease the torque on the elbow.
What is responsible for the torque on the arm.
What is the difference between chronic and acute work load?
How to monitor your players work load using spreadsheets.
Resources of the Show
Save 33% off Cornerstone Elite today through May 31, 2020 in our grade re-opening sale!
Check out Adam's Blog HERE
Connect with Adam Moreau on Twitter.
Check out Flex Pro Grip mentioned in the episode.
Join our FREE Virtual Shutdown Clinic today with over 10 great presentations, totally FREE!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
How the players he is getting now has changed his recruiting.
Two things players don't do well when they get to college
Why they don't do any individual development during practice
The creative and innovative way they have made practices more competitive while stressing team concepts
Resources of the Show
Save 50% off Cornerstone Elite with our Grand Re-Opening Special! - Get the latest, up to date info including our new pitching course and the batting practice continuum.
Virtual Shutdown Clinic - 11 great presentations (and counting!) including "The Batting Practice Continuum," "Running a Hitting and Pitching Assessment w/ Your Team," Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice"
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
Why the hitting philosophy that worked 5 years ago may not work today.
How he uses machines and what to be careful with when using machines
The dance
Creating an environment for success
What to do on days when your are challenging your hitters so you don't destroy confidence.
Resources of the Show
Virtual Shutdown Clinic - 11 great presentations (and counting!) including "The Batting Practice Continuum," "Running a Hitting and Pitching Assessment w/ Your Team," Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice"
The Cornerstone Elite Member's area is currently shut down and not accepting members. I am doing some house cleaning and will re-open once it is done. I look forward to serving you in there!
In this episode, you will learn:
Why you should shift infielders What to do if you don't have advanced scouting reports? Where your infielders should be playing for right hand hitters and left hand hitters.
Resources of the Show
Follow Clay Cox on Twitter @coachcox19 and check out his InfieldU website www.infieldu.com
Virtual Shutdown Clinic - 8 great presentations (and counting!) including "The Batting Practice Continuum," "Running a Hitting and Pitching Assessment w/ Your Team," Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice"
The Cornerstone Elite Member's area is currently shut down and not accepting members. I am doing some house cleaning and will re-open once it is done. I look forward to serving you in there!
Join our Virtual Shutdown Clinic totally FREE. 9 GREAT presentations including:
The batting practice continuum
Running a hitting and pitching assessment with your team
Running traditional and pitcher first practices
Maximizing the first 20 minutes of your practice
Much MORE!
Join Cornerstone Elite for $1 for the first 60 days!
In this episode, you will learn:
The sign Clay uses with his players during 2 strikes and what it means The approach Paris JC has used to slash their strikeout rate by 30% from leading the nation in strikeouts and the improvement they have made. Has this approach dropped their power output at all? How do they practice this two strike approach in practice?
Resources of the Show
Follow Clay Cox on Twitter @coachcox19 and check out his InfieldU website www.infieldu.com
Virtual Shutdown Clinic - 8 great presentations (and counting!) including "The Batting Practice Continuum," "Running a Hitting and Pitching Assessment w/ Your Team," Maximizing the First 20 Minutes of Practice"
$1 - 60 day trial to Cornerstone Elite - Never before offered deal to THE BEST resource online for teach coaches to bring player development into the team setting.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you get a peak inside our virtual clinic. You will get part 2 of the presentation on "Running a Pitching Assessment With Your Team."
If you would like to sign up for the entire virtual clinic, click HERE and get instant access to this entire presentation plus presentations on:
Maximizing the first 20 minutes of practice Running a hitting assessment with your team The batting practice continuum The hitting pyramid Much more to come!
Join Cornerstone Elite, the PREMIUM online membership for team coaches for just $1 for the first 60 days! This is a never before seen offer, and hopefully, it never comes back!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you get a peak inside our virtual clinic. You will get part 1 of the presentation on "Running a Pitching Assessment With Your Team."
If you would like to sign up for the entire virtual clinic, click HERE and get instant access to this entire presentation plus presentations on:
Maximizing the first 20 minutes of practice Running a hitting assessment with your team The batting practice continuum The hitting pyramid Much more to come!
Join Cornerstone Elite, the PREMIUM online membership for team coaches for just $1 for the first 60 days! This is a never before seen offer, and hopefully, it never comes back!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why our team defense and tactics are more based on rules and principles than plays
How and why we run tandem relays
What our 1st and 3rd defense looks like and how defensive positioning can dictate what our players do.
Why you should use the scoreboard when you practice team defense
Our 10 rundown rules
The 6 rundown rules you can work on almost every day!
Resources of the Show
Join our Shutdown Virtual Clinic - 7 great presentations between now and 3/31!
Join CCA Elite for $1 for the first 30 days during the shutdown and get access to the TOP online resource for youth, amateur, and high school coaches.
Check out the first part of this episode where I cover cuts and relays and bunt defense.
In this "mini" podcast I cover the batting practice continuum from least to most game-like.
Resources of the Show:
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Our 5 principles of bunt defense
Why the principles are more important than the plays
How many plays do we have?
How we line players up for cutoffs
Who has what responsibility?
3 things to consider when lining up the cutoff man
Our 3 verbals and when we use them.
Resources of the Show
Join our Shutdown Virtual Clinic - 7 great presentations between now and 3/31!
Join CCA Elite for $1 for the first 30 days during the shutdown and get access to the TOP online resource for youth, amateur, and high school coaches.
In this episode I talk about what I'm doing with my team right now and the two opportunities I have for you during this shutdown time.
FREE Virtual Clinic - I will be releasing regular trainings and presentations in a virtual clinic between now and whenever this shutdown ends and things begin to return to normal. Join Cornerstone Elite for 30 days for $1- Join Elite for just $1 for the first 30 days and use this shutdown time to improve your coaching before you get back on the field.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, I talk about what the last few days have been like inside a coaching staff, and what the future MAY hold.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How make sure you are operating at your best during the season.
Some hacks to keep you away from fast food during the season
How I stay in shape during the season and why it's important
How to set a better example for your players during your
What to do when the season wears on you?
Days off, a good idea or bad idea?
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How we use the Diamond Kinetics Pitch Tracker Ball
What charts we use in the games
Why it is important to carefully select what charts you use
How to keep players engaged in the game through charts
How to have players lose interest in keeping charts
Resources of the Week
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Where we start planning our bullpen sessions
How many pitchers we try to get ready for opening day
How often our pitchers throw bullpens in the preseason
The environment we want when we throw bullpens in the pre-season to get pitchers ready for opening day
Resources of the Show
Green, Yellow, Red pitcher programming for workload - How we manage our pitchers in season and in the pre-season to help them build velocity and remain healthy.
Video on how to create your pen calendar for the season - Shows you exactly how to make your pen calendar how I describe in the podcast.
"Pitchers and catchers report" Tomorrow (2/12/20), you will hear four of the greatest words ever spoken in the English language (for us baseball nuts anyway), "pitchers and catchers report"
In honor of this day, I have put together some great resources for you to use during your bullpen sessions this season, check them out below:
Quality Strike Chart (bullpen session) <~~~ Use this to chart pitchers during their pens
Catcher Responsibilities During Bullpens <~~~ Print this chart and laminate it for your catchers to see every day during bullpen sessions
Catcher Bullpen Session Chart <~~~ Measure how well your catchers are blocking and receiving during their pens
Blog post on 5 ways to maximize your bullpens this season
S-T-R-I-K-E-S <~~~~ competitive bullpen game
Keep an eye on your inbox, tomorrow starts our Spring Training $1 - 30 day trial of Cornerstone Elite!!!
In this episode you will learn:
Why you should bucket your hitters
My plan for bucketing our hitters this year
The buckets I'm creating for my hitters
What drills and protocols I plan on giving each bucket
When we plan on doing this in practice
Resources of the Show
Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Common Hitting Flaws eCourse - From assessment to what drills to prescribe fore your hitters.
5 Chaos Hitting Drills to challenge your hitters in batting practice.
The hitting pyramid - The skills I value to make quality high school hitters and where we can make the most change.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to improve your players dirt ball reads
How to organize practices for base running to be more efficient
How you can change a culture in a program you are taking over.
Why your players may not trust you right away.
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite to be a part of your next member call - Plus get access to all of our chaos hitting drills, variability pitching drills, practice plans, hitting plans and eCourses.
Get a sample of 5 chaos hitting drills - These drills will create a more competitive hitting environment in practice to translate your practices to game performance.
In this episode, you will learn:
How to use Blast Motion sensors in a competitive environment to create a good attack angle.
Get a sample of Cornerstone Elite by clicking HERE.
Take advantage of our Spring Training Special $1 for a 30 day trial. . I'm only letting 15 members in so I can give each member the personalized attention and help they deserve!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
A better way to test your players hitting ability
How to determine player's speed more than a 60 yard dash.
How to evaluate in a more game-like setting
How to evaluate pitchers, infielders, outfielders, hitters and catchers in practice.
Q and A with listeners
Resources of the Show
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Get our tryout evaluation form completely FREE!
Take part in our next Elite Member's Q and A by Joining Cornerstone Elite
Take the next steps with your hitters with a formal assessment and individualized hitting plans
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Good set ups for tryouts
Why tryouts may be a bit slower than your normal practices
If you're not doing this during tryouts, you're missing out!
Why tryouts are good for competition EVEN IF you don't have that many players trying out.
The downfall of many showcases
Resources of the Show
Get our tryout evaluation form completely FREE!
Take part in our next Elite Member's Q and A by Joining Cornerstone Elite
Take the next steps with your hitters with a formal assessment and individualized hitting plans
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will:
Get a sneak peek inside an Elite Member's Q and A
Learn how to get involved in our next Elite Member's Q and A
Is a pitcher first practice right for our program?
Should I practice my varsity and JV teams together?
What should I do if players get to practice early?
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Here is an indexed list of topics in today's best of CCA 2019 podcast part #2!
3:27 - CCA Podcast 173 - The value of hitting protocols that DON'T translate directly into the game - To listen to this entire episode, go to https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/173 13:45 - Mini - I'm stronger, I Win - To listen to this entire episode, go to https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/mini-stronger/ 16:30 - CCA Podcast - Is Bat Speed Overrated - To listen to this entire episode, go to https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/mini-bat-speed/ 20:50 - CCA Podcast 179 - A review of our pitcher work load management program from 2019 - To listen to this entire podcast, you can go to https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/179/ 26:18 - CCA Podcast 198 - The batting practice continuum - To listen to this entire episode, you can go to https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/198/
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Cornerstone Elite is my top shelf online website for baseball coaches, created EXCLUSIVELY for coaches who are SERIOUS about improving their teams, their programs, and their coaching career. Cornerstone Elite is packed with drills, tips, practice plans and more that you need to bring today's most modern baseball instruction into the team setting. These are the very BEST techniques, drills, philosophies, and trainings that I have found to improve my team each year and create game a game ready team. It's no secret setting up and running an effective baseball practice that is game-like and translates what you do in practice to the game is incredibly difficult! I'm here to help guide you on your journey to creating practices that develop dynamic game ready players.
Here is an indexed list of topics in today's best of CCA 2019 podcast part #1!
2:00 - Mini - Choosing positions at a young age. The whole episode can be found at https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/mini-positions/ 3:22 - Episode 172 - Things I learned at our hitting pyramid in 2019 - This whole episode can be found at https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/172/ 6:50 - Episode 156 - Elite Member's Q and A Sneak Peek - Helping hitters recognize and hit breaking balls - This whole episode can be found at https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/156/ 12:45 - Episode 151 - Variability training to develop pitching command - This whole episode can be found at https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/155/ 18:55 - Episode 171 - Running youth practices - This whole episode can be found at https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/171/ 28:20 - January 2019 Elite Member's Q and A Sneak Peek - How can I stop my son from lunging at the ball 35:00 - Episode 176 - How we used Blast Motion Sensors with our team in 2019 - You can listen to the full episode here https://www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/176/
Join Cornerstone Elite Today!
Cornerstone Elite is my top shelf online website for baseball coaches, created EXCLUSIVELY for coaches who are SERIOUS about improving their teams, their programs, and their coaching career. Cornerstone Elite is packed with drills, tips, practice plans and more that you need to bring today's most modern baseball instruction into the team setting. These are the very BEST techniques, drills, philosophies, and trainings that I have found to improve my team each year and create game a game ready team. It's no secret setting up and running an effective baseball practice that is game-like and translates what you do in practice to the game is incredibly difficult! I'm here to help guide you on your journey to creating practices that develop dynamic game ready players.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why traditional BP isn't likely to improve your hitters
The batting practice continuum from least to most game-like
Ideas for overcoming limitations and obstacles in BP
Specific drills you can use to make your practice more game-like
Q and A on running batting practice in your specific setting
Resources of the show:
Sign up for next week's LIVE web clinic on using random drills in practice (not just hitting!)
Join Cornerstone Elite for 3 months for the price of 1 through Tuesday, December 17 @ noon Central Time
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to get your specific questions answered by Coach Kyle Nelson
How to teach players to read dirt balls
The different ways you can teach players to read dirt balls, and what you should be working on in practice
What normal spin rates are for high school fastballs
How we used the DK Spinball to help our pitchers last year
Resources of the Show
Take part in next month's Q and A, join Cornerstone Elite Today!
If you're not quite ready to be Elite yet, you can get a sample of our 5 Chaos Hitting Drills HERE.
Looking for a great online course to take, check out our "Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws" eCourse
In this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn:
What I look for in the pitchers to try to steal The timings I use when looking at pitchers and catchers to steal bases What I add to that calculation for the time of infielders making the tag on a normal play The pitch we try to run on The steals that don't show up on the stat sheet, but they count the same!
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In this Mini-Podcast, you will learn three tips to run great practices in a team setting. Join Cornerstone Elite for just $1 for 30 days Join Today for Just $1
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What to do after you run your hitting assessment
The buckets I'm planning on using next year to address individual weaknesses
Two possible ways you can organize your team to allow players to work on their weaknesses.
What ALL high school and travel players need work on.
Some ideas of what to work on within each bucket
Resources of the Show
Join Cornerstone Elite during our Black Friday Special to get 1 of our 50 $1 - 30 day trial memberships before Cyber Monday.
Running a hitting assessment with your team podcast
Running a hitting assessment with your team Web Clinic video
5 Chaos Hitting drills to make your practices more game-like.
Take a tour of Cornerstone Elite Here
In this Mini Podcast, I talk about what I've been up to from an administrative stand point. There's a lot that goes on behind the scenes!
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why you should run a hitting assessment with your team
Two possible set ups for a hitting for a hitting team based hitting assessment
Everything you will need to consider from technology to data recording to coach allocation
Should you do your hitting assessment using a BP pitcher, a machine, or something else?
How to ensure you're able to compare apples to apples each time you do an assessment.
Resources of the Show
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Recognizing, Diagnosing and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws eCourse - This course takes you step by step from assessment to what drills you should prescribe for specific weaknesses.
Hitting Pyramid Blog Post and Podcast - One of our most popular podcasts shows the most important things you can do to create game ready hitters.
Join me tomorrow for our Live Web Clinic on Running a Hitting Assessment With Your Team at 11:00-11:30am Central Time. Sign Up Here
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What does our warm-up look like What lifts should you become really good at teaching? What lifts we avoid Aside from lifting, the benefit our players get from our weight lifting program What you should do during the season to keep your players strong all year.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Some of the pitfalls you can run into when running a hitting assessment. What our hitting assessment looks like. What I mean by "Fixing" hitting flaws One thing you can do to improve players who struggle with:
Bat speed Lack of quickness Poor sequencing Poor load Bad attack angle (either too steep or too upright) Poor pitch recognition Poor timing Poor barrel control
Resources of the Show
Check out the first Module of our Recognizing, Diagnosing, and Fixing Common Hitting Flaws
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Listen to the entire episode here:
CCA Podcast Episode #158 - The pitching pyramid
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Four major obstacles to success in your program How to overcome a lack of facility space How to overcome a small coaching staff Ways you can overcome a lack of time with your players Why fundraising is important and the impact it has made on my program.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
6 questions to ask when deciding if a drill is good for team or not Why drills may be appropriate for different players on your team and not others How we progress drills for hitters throughout the year What makes a drill "good" for your team or player What makes a drill "bad" for your team or player How much failure is too much?
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why it is important not to forget about the players who don't get much playing time The problem I have had with communication with those players and how I plan to fix it. How to make a personalized improvement plan for each player How our Red, Yellow, Green pitching program helps develop pitchers at all levels. What we've been doing before games to help players who aren't playing much. Why I may have two separate batting practice plans for different types of players
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How we are integrating technology and what we plan on doing in the future. The leaderboards we post in our locker room and some of the changes we are going to make next season. The changes we have made in the way we teach because of time constrictions How we changed our practices to meet a specific need for our program. How we decide what to work on in practice.
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In this Cornerstone Mini podcast, we talk about using overload and underload bats to train hitters. To listen to the full podcast, you can go to www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/165
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In this Cornerstone Mini, I discuss our Red, Yellow, Green throwing program for pitchers. If you would like to listen to the entire episode, go to www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/168
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why rotations and set scripts are important in a team setting
The downfall of certain rotations and scripts.
How to get 24+ infielders active at one time in your infield practice
Where these rotations should fit into your infield practice plan
How to get 5 more of these infield rotations!
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Click HERE listen to the entire episode on what we do in our in season strength and conditioning program and why it is so important!
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you get a sneak peek inside our monthly Q and A where I discuss:
If you should shift in high school baseball, and why.
How you should change your shifting if you have a staff that lacks velocity.
What data you should look at to determine if you should shift or not
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In this interview with Joel Pelland, you will learn:
Why your group of seniors who lack leadership may be your fault.
Why mental skills, culture building and leadership are important.
A sneak peek inside of a team leadership session.
Resources of the Show - Get in touch with Joel
Joel Pelland's website - www.peakperformancechi.com
Twitter -@peakperform_chi
Instagram - Joel Pelland Peak Performance
Linkedin - Joel Pelland
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In this episode you will learn:
Why selling out for exit velocity can be a bad thing?
Am I anti-exit velocity?
What can go wrong when players sell out for exit velocity.
Some of the things we did to try to combat these short comings this while still emphasizing the importance of hitting the ball hard.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, I discuss how to know if you're "over coaching"
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In this MINI episode of the CCA Podcast, I take a look at what we give our catchers to maximize their experience in a bullpen session (it's their most important practice time).
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why I tend to give more days off now than I used to. Why losing a game early in the season may lead to important wins later in the season What we're doing to try to make our pitchers stay healthy all year. Do we lift weight during the season? Why you should monitor your player's weights during the season.
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In this podcast episode, you will learn:
The different ways pitchers can overmatch your hitters Two ways you can prepare for a pitcher who may over match you in practice Two different ways you can change your approach to help give your hitters a better chance One surprising technique you can employ in-game to help your hitters
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In this podcast episode, you will learn:
What situation is the most difficult for base runners to make decisions. The FIRST thing they should do at second base The rules they should go by when the ball is hit on the ground, and the exceptions to that rule What we teach our players to do on line drives When we take more chances, and when we take fewer chances. What we do on line drives that may be JUST A LITTLE different than conventional wisdom. What our base runners are reading from 2nd base on passed balls and wild pitches.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
A brief overview of our Red/Yellow/Green pitcher workload management program.
An overview of our pitcher warm-up program.
The review of our pitcher workload management system.
An explanation of our pitcher first practices.
A few of the down sides of our pitcher first practices.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will get a sneak peek inside our monthly Member's Q and A:
What drills do I use to develop command with our pitchers?
What I found when we re-did my friend's mound, and what it means for training your pitchers
Are you sure that game ball weighs 5 ounces?
The game we played this year to improve your pitcher command in practice.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What we used the Diamond Kinetic's Pitch Tracker Ball for this year
How it made our pitchers understand their fastball better
How we utilized it to help pitchers develop breaking pitches
One of the flawed metrics we found on the Pitch Tracker Ball
An awesome unintended use for this ball for our hitters!
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In this episode, I clarify the findings on bat speed and performance I covered in Episode 176. If you have not listened to that yet, you may want to do that BEFORE listening to this episode.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What metrics we looked at in our Blast assessments and tests
What we found when we tested these metrics with our team.
What the numbers told us... and didn't tell us.
One big thing that took me by surprise with our blast metrics.
Which metrics seemed to correlate best to success this season.
Some of the mistakes we made when collecting data.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The approach we have taken to improve all areas of our team. Why many players and parents don't agree with, or understand this method Why we believe this is the best method of making players better. Some of the methods we are using for our hitters and infielders How you can set up your program in the same manner
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What we did differently this year with our pre-practice throwing routine Why we made the change we did How our new throwing routine set the tone for practice Why it was important to still do this routine pre-game.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why a lot of the work we do in practice may not translate to games How to know what protocol to use based on a player's skill level What we focus on to make tee work translate to games How we can make front toss translate to games The strengths and weaknesses of using a pitching machine Two innovative ways to get pitchers AND hitters realistic game work in practices.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast:
I discuss how my view has changed on my hitting pyramid What adjustments I will likely be making to the pyramid and why. The two sections that may be more intertwined that I previously thought. The experiment I did to see what was getting in the way of our success.
Resources of the Show:
The hitting pyramid episode - This podcast episode is the original podcast on what I think is most important for hitters to be successful.
Cornerstone Elite - Join Cornerstone Elite today and get over 50 chaos hitting drills to create a training plan for your players and individual hitters.
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In this Cornerstone Mini Podcast, we discuss how to make three wheel pitching machines more realistic by comparing spin and velocity. .fca_eoi_form{ margin: auto; } .fca_eoi_form p { width: auto; } #fca_eoi_form_11021 input{ max-width: 9999px; }#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_name_field_wrapper {display: none !important;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_form_input_element::-webkit-input-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#595252;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_form_input_element::-moz-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#595252;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_form_input_element:-ms-input-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#595252;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_form_input_element:-moz-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#595252;}#fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper:hover, #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper input:hover {background-color:#0043ff !important;} #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox { width:600px; } @media screen and ( max-width: 600px ) { #fca_eoi_form_11021 .fca_eoi_layout_17.fca_eoi_layout_postbox { width:100%; } }
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In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
What the top six goals you should be for youth practices Why these principals are the same for almost any age group Why many players drop out of baseball by age 12 What a youth practice should look like How to keep players more involved in your practice What equipment you will need to run an effective youth practice
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What data we are using to evaluate our players in 2019.
How we went about doing their assessments.
Why doing assessments with data is important.
Some of the major pitfalls we have found when collecting data for our 2019 assessments.
What we use to collect Blast and Rapsodo hitting data.
Why the data you collect may not be actually telling you if someone is good at baseball (hitting)
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why we have made dramatic changes for to our practices for 2019 How we are color coding our spreadsheet for pitchers to help manage work load The groups and segments we break our pitchers into to manage work load and in season development The different protocols we use for each type of day for our schedules. How we determine what day we our pitchers are on and why Extension for Elite Members - Access to the spreadsheet we are using and video explanation of how we set up our program.
Resources of the Show
Podcast episode 145 - Designing pitcher first practices
Cornerstone Elite - The premier membership to help you bring cutting edge, modern baseball instruction to a team, large team, or program setting.
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In this episode of the CCCA Podcast, you will learn:
What should the pace of tryouts be? Is the pace of tryouts the same for everyone? Why it's important to measure and take numbers in tryouts. What numbers we take during tryouts. The difference between peak and average exit velocity and how we use them. What we look for at the bottom of our roster.
Resources of the Show
Get our complete 3 day tryout plan with measurement tools and evaluation tool!
Join Cornerstone Elite and get full access to cutting edge baseball training that you can apply in a team setting!
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In this sneak peek inside our Monthly Q and A's you will learn:
Why running camps and clinics are important
What my clinics look like for youth coaches in our area
What my camps look like for youth players in our area
How my camps differ between young players (3rd-6th) and older players (7th and 8th grade).
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George Brett's interpretation of his Power V at contact in his book on hitting.
In this Cornerstone Mini I describe why I told a player to pound the ball into the ground while training in 2019!!! (Gasp!)
Why you can't train every player the same.
Why different cues work for different players
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In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
Why creating competition is easier than you think
2 ways to create competition for
Infielders
Pitchers
Hitters
Catchers
Baserunning
Join Cornerstone Elite with our Spring Training/Practice Plan Special Today
Resources of the Show:
7 FREE tactical games to create competition in practice
5 chaos hitting drills - 5 of our 50 chaos hitting drills, totally free!
Create more competition in practice with Cornerstone Elite:
Quality pitching chart
Infield chart for practices
50 Chaos hitting drills w/ videos
27 variability training drills and games for pitchers
Tactical games eBook for every position
Monthly Q and A to get more specific answers for your individual questions
In this Cornerstone Mini, I discuss my reasons for starting Cornerstone and how it morphed into what it is today, and how the man to the left played a huge roll in me getting started.
Resources of the show:
Bronze Library - Dozens of drills and player development documents, all totally FREE to access wherever you have an internet connection.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Who should use over/under weight bat training?
Why we use over/under weight bat training.
What are some of the improvements we have seen using over/underweight bats.
What is "feeding the mistake?"
How we use over/under weight bats with tee work, front toss, plyo balls, and challenge BP.
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In this podcast mini, I discuss why the player making more errors may actually be the better defender.
Errors are actually a pretty poor way to look at defense What you should be looking at instead of errors alone Why UZR, a stat used in Major League Baseball, probably isn't very effective for amateur teams How you can create your own "UZR" chart
Resources of the show:
Infield practice chart - This chart available to Elite Members, helps you measure who is truly a successful infielder.
Creating ACE (Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary) infielders eCourse - Don't worry too much about mechanics, teach athleticism and footwork with our all inclusive course for infielders.
Components of a great infielder - This podcast episode gives you insight into the skills we try to develop with our infielders
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Should you optimize for each individual?Should you optimize for your team?What do your players need to get better at?How to create some individual improvement plansHow to use objective feedback to help players improve
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why decision training is so important to your team's successWhat decision training isHow to perform decisions with your hittersHow to perform decisions with your infieldersHow to perform decisions with your catchersShould you have your pitchers do decision training?
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What are internal cues and how to use themWhat are external cues and how to use themWhy our over-reliance on internal cues may be responsible for a lack of transfer of skills into games.Just because they're better in practice doesn't mean they will be better in games.How to use external cues for hitters, pitchers, catchers, and infielders.
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In this mini podcast, I talk about how I try to get our players to respect the game and play the game "the right way."
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In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
Should you worry about how much, or the quality of contact your players make in the offseason? Why or why not? What you need to track for hitters What technology you can use to track it How you can show improvement to your hitters How much time off should pitchers take? What are some mistakes players and coaches when getting ready to pitch Don't for get to do these every time you throw!
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In this Cornerstone Mini podcast, you will learn why it's ok that my players sometimes hate batting practice
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will get a peak inside our Monthly Q and As with Elite Members and learn:
The limits of using data and analytics in scouting in high school baseballSome ideas for how you can use technology to help with your trainingThe different types of technology we are currently using for training and how we utilize themSome of the challenges high school coaches have in integrating technology into games.
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In this Cornerstone Mini, you will learn why limiting players to specific positions at a young age can be dangerous.
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
How to maximize your offseason conditioning program High reps/low weights vs. low reps/high weights Long distance running vs. sprints What exercises you should focus on How to train the core for rotation Machines vs. free weights How to work flexibility and mobility into your daily routine
Resources of the show Mini conditioning library - Get access to 2 weeks to a stable core, 2 weeks to a stable base, 2017/2018 Exercise of the week library and more!
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In this mini episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy podcast I discuss how I have softened on pitching machines, kind of...
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In this episode of the CCA podcast, I discuss the PO fad in high school baseball. Is it good, or is it bad? Or... does it depend?
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The one thing that pitchers MUST have to be successful, this is not negotiable! Why velocity is important and what a lack of velocity means for pitchers. The three things I look for in pitchers developing elite movements. The new way we are training command for pitchers, it's not what you think. Why 60 feet 6 inches isn't always the same. Why confidence may be more important for pitchers than hitters, but it is dependent on MANY other things.
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In this Cornerstone Mini, I discuss an often underutilized pitch in the amateur game that goes against conventional wisdom.
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In this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn what I learned watching a freshman basketball team put in their offense.
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There are many professional organizations that are putting a premium on pitchers who throw really good curveballs. In fact, several pitchers in the Major Leagues have been very successful over the past few seasons with the curveball as the predominate pitch (Rich Hill, Lance McCullers) and several others have made it a huge part of their otherwise impressive arsenal.
The goal of the curve ball The curveball is predominately a swing and miss pitch, but there are two great ways to utilize a curveball. The overlying philosophy of a curveball is to make it look like a ball when it is a strike and look like a strike when it is a ball. There are three types of curveballs that will accomplish this goal, the one that starts in the zone and drops or slides out, the one that starts at a same handed hitters shoulder and snaps into the zone or one that starts outride the zone to an opposite handed hitter and snaps back into the zone. The other major use of the curveball is as a get-a-head pitch. Many teams (mine included) teach to attack fastballs early in the count and lay off breaking balls until late. This means that if you have the ability to throw a curveball over for a strike on the first pitch, most teams and hitters will take it. The best part about that is you don’t have to create very much spin and make it break very much, it just has to be spinning and be a strike. Be weary though, very good hitters will often sit on or guess curveball first pitch and one without much break or spin is a very, very hittable pitch to a good hitter. This “get me over” tactic would be best used against above average, average, or below average hitter. You will probably still want to try to create a lot of spin against better hitters. .fca_eoi_form{ margin: auto; } .fca_eoi_form p { width: auto; } #fca_eoi_form_10931 input{ max-width: 9999px; }#fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_layout_name_field_wrapper {display: none !important;}#fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_form_input_element::-webkit-input-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#999999;}#fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_form_input_element::-moz-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#999999;}#fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_form_input_element:-ms-input-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#999999;}#fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_form_input_element:-moz-placeholder {opacity:0.6;color:#999999;}#fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_layout_4.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper:hover, #fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_layout_4.fca_eoi_layout_postbox div.fca_eoi_layout_submit_button_wrapper input:hover {background-color:#2b84bf !important;} #fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_layout_4.fca_eoi_layout_postbox { width:600px; } @media screen and ( max-width: 600px ) { #fca_eoi_form_10931 .fca_eoi_layout_4.fca_eoi_layout_postbox { width:100%; } }
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My 6 year old daughter getting ready to pound a golf ball with intent! In this mini episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn what I learned about baseball from taking an hour long golf lesson with my daughter.
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In this Q and A episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What a Q and A sounds like in the Member's Area The wrong way to teach players to hit a curveball What comes before hitting a curveball Two great drills to improve curveball/fastball recognition What to do if you don't have a coach who can throw curveballs
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In this episode you will learn:
Why pitching is not like shooting free throws Why throwing weighted balls is more than just for velocity. Why each pitch and each day your pitchers throw are different. Why their daily mechanics require them to be able to make adjustments. How you can teach your pitchers to make adjustments. 5 of the drills we are using to make adjustments.
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In this episode of the CCA you will learn:
The two main goals of a change up What locations to throw the change up in to make it most effective When a change up is most effective and when it is least effective Why the change up is effective and how to make it more effective When to throw the change up Should you have two different change ups 6 tips for teaching the change up
Resources of the show Throwing a change up tutorial - This video explains the grip and my cues as I'm teaching my players to throw the change up. Throwing the change up blog post - For those who prefer to read instead of listen, check out this blog post on throwing the change up. 5 ways to maximize your bullpens this year - Are your bullpen sessions lacking? Try these 5 tips! Daily Dozen Pitching Drills - These 12 drills will get your pitchers creating an athletic and repeatable delivery. Bullpen Scripts - If you’re sick of watching your pitchers block their bullpens and only throw from the wind-up. Use our bullpen scripts to ensure they pitch from the stretch more and work game-like sequence.s Pre-game routine for pitchers - Get your pitchers ready before each by giving them this flexible pre-game routine.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Our new plan with catchers during practice Why they should take their bullpen time seriously What we chart during their bullpen sessions Several under utilized aspects of catching bullpens What catchers should do AFTER they block a ball in a bullpen session How you can incorporate catcher throwing into bullpen sessions.
Resources of the Show
Catcher bullpen responsibility sign - Edit this if you want, laminate it and post it by where your catchers catch bullpens
Catching-drill-menu - This is a great resource for coaches to maximize practice time with their catchers
Two Catcher Throwing Drill - This drill will let your catchers work on throwing to each base in a short period of time
Blocked vs. Random Practice - This podcast episode explains how to practice so that players learn how to react to game like conditions
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The tools we are using to teach our hitters How we use some of the new tools we recently acquired How you can get these tools on a strict budget What I started with as a first year head coach. Which tools I would prioritize if I was a new coach starting with a new program.
Get a sample of 5 chaos hitting drills
Resources of the Show
5 chaos hitting drills - 5 of our 24 chaos hitting drills available now for free!
Get access to the rest of our chaos hitting drills plus everything you need to improve all aspects of your team in 2018/2019!
The hitting pyramid - This podcast covers the most important aspects of hitting, how we prioritize them and how we train them.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you get a peak INSIDE the Elite Member's area with a small sample of our Member's only Q and A:
Why mindset may be an issue with players adjusting to slower pitchers How I would address timing issues in general with my hitters Some of the drills we use to address timing problems. Tweaks you can make to many drills to make turn them into timing drills.
Resources of the show
5 chaos hitting drills - 5 of our 23 chaos hitting drills available now for free!
Get access to the rest of our chaos hitting drills plus everything you need to improve all aspects of your team in 2018/2019!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to build a successful team and program year after year What I view as the most important thing for program building. How I go about player development Why my reaction to umpires has an effect on our performance How your emotional control can impact your players
Resources of the show
7 mistakes baseball players make in the weight room - Lifting for baseball isn't like lifting for the beach. Find out what you may be doing wrong here.
An in and out of season conditioning calendar - Check out how we set up our lifting program in and out of the season.
Complete offseason conditioning program - Elite Members get complete access to our 2018/2019 offseason conditioning program
5 chaos hitting hitting drills - Just a small sample of our 24 chaos hitting drills available to our Elite Members
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Chaos hitting drills - These drills create an amazing amount of adversity in a team setting during batting practice. Practice should be harder than the game...
12 week bat speed program - The offseason is the perfect time to implement our 12 week bat speed improvement plan!
In this SHORT episode, you will learn:
Why player development is a long game, not an instant fix.
Why that 30 minute hitting lesson didn't "fix" anything
Where we're headed with player development
Resources of the show:
Join our Bronze Membership, get access to hundreds of podcast upgrades & email updates on our best content!
5 chaos hitting drills - We're putting out 5 of our 24 chaos hitting drills totally FREE in the Bronze Library
Cornerstone Elite Membership - Take your player development within a team setting to the next level with the best online resource for head baseball coaches.
Search our Elite Table of Contents - Check out everything CCA Elite has to offer + monthly Q and As with Coach Nelson and MORE!!!
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
Why we prioritize the hitting pyramid the way we do The BIG mistake I made during my early years as a coach with hitting approach. How we work on pitch recognition and hitting plan Why bat speed is so important Why you should never let your players say "he throws too slow for me to hit" Why mechanics are important, but not the be all end all of hitting Where does confidence come from?
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The areas of my program where I "started over" A position by position look at how we tried to "build a better mousetrap" What I did to help improve our practices so that each position and each skill got what it needed to translate practice skill to game performance.
Resources of the show
5 chaos hitting drills sample - 5 of the 24 drills in the Elite Membership that create hitters who are decision makers
Outside the Box Podcast with Pete Caliendo- Pete interviews some of the best baseball minds in the game!
Join Cornerstone Elite today and learn how to set up engaging, effective, efficient practices that will become the "Cornerstone" of your team or program.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why the way we've done things isn't always the best How falling into the trap of doing the same thing year after year can hurt your team The questions you should be asking to find a better way of teaching. The specific things YOUR program needs to improve on to take the next step.
Resources of the show
5 chaos hitting drills sample - 5 of the 24 drills in the Elite Membership that create hitters who are decision makers
Outside the Box Podcast with Pete Caliendo- Pete interviews some of the best baseball minds in the game!
Join Cornerstone Elite today and learn how to set up engaging, effective, efficient practices that will become the "Cornerstone" of your team or program.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
If pitching is really 33-50% of the game, why don't we use use that much time on it in practice?
Why I believe our staff has fallen behind
What we are doing about it
How we are planning on fully implementing Driveline's program into our team practice
The groups will we break our players into for the beginning part of practice
Resources of the Show
5 chaos hitting drills for maximizing all 5 components of being a great hitter.
Our full warm-up with stations for the groups described in this podcast for Elite Members.
NEW searchable table of contents for Elite Members.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The "obvious" traditional approach to adverse reactions and why it might work.
Why you could be the problem...
Some outside the box ideas for handling failure that seem silly, but do work.
The game we play in practice to help players learn to deal with failure as a team... one fail all fail!
Resources of the show
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance.
12 weeks to improve your bat speed with this bat speed improvement plan for Elite Members
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to utilize your warm up properly
Practice efficiency tips
How to audit your practices
The most important 10 minutes of practice
How much time we spend on hitting/bat speed development
How much time we spend on hitting/decision making
How much time we spend on hitting/pitch recognition
What proportion of time we spend on the most important aspect (in my opinion) of amateur baseball
How much time you should spend on team defense (bunt d, 1st and 3rd, etc.)
Resources of the show
Get a FREE sample practice plan to show exactly how we set up our practices
Get our top 5 chaos hitting drills that prepare players for game action
Chaos hitting drills - These drills create an amazing amount of adversity in a team setting during batting practice. Practice should be harder than the game...
Join Cornerstone Elite today and learn how to set up engaging, effective, efficient practices that will become the "Cornerstone" of your team or program.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
How to set your coaching operations manual after just one season The rate at which change should happen within a program. What to do with all your drills How to know "did I cover that?" How to multiply your coaching staff
Resources of the Show
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Chaos hitting drills - These drills create an amazing amount of adversity in a team setting during batting practice. Practice should be harder than the game...
12 week bat speed program - The summer is the perfect time to implement our 12 week bat speed improvement plan!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Tips for overcoming the challenges of simulating the game for:
Pitchers
Outfielders
Infielders
Catchers
Hitters
Base runners
Resources of the Show
Report containing this podcasts tools for creating more game like practices including our S-T-R-I-K-E-S game for pitchers, our NFL WR drill, our Around the World Drill for Infielders, our catcher receiving and blocking chart, and our three plate drill for disrupting hitter's timing.
Chaos hitting drills - These drills create an amazing amount of adversity in a team setting during batting practice. Practice should be harder than the game...
12 week bat speed program - The summer is the perfect time to implement our 12 week bat speed improvement plan!
Expectations for catchers in bullpens - This blog post clearly lays out the responsibilities of a great catcher during their most important time of the practice... catching bullpens
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy podcast, you will learn:
Why baseball presents unique challenges for building practice plans What challenges are presented at each position that coaches need to overcome in order to make their practices game-like.
Resources of the show
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Chaos hitting drills - These drills create an amazing amount of adversity in a team setting during batting practice. Practice should be harder than the game...
12 week bat speed program - The summer is the perfect time to implement our 12 week bat speed improvement plan!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, I say thank you to my dad and all the dads out there who take time each day to improve our game and the lives of those who participate in it.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The different types of communication you need to evaluate The thing I look at most when evaluating my coaching staff How your practice organization can be influence by your overall program philosophy. How I am organizing my practices next year to put or pitchers first Some of the pitching and technology upgrades I am going to make in my program next year. How to determine if your in game strategy is working or if you should change it.
Resources of the show
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Chaos hitting drills - These drills create an amazing amount of adversity in a team setting during batting practice. Practice should be harder than the game...
12 week bat speed program - The summer is the perfect time to implement our 12 week bat speed improvement plan!
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, you will earn:
Why talking mechanics can be a bad idea What you can do instead to change mechanics The top two things we want our hitters to do Which is more important, launch angle or exit velocity?
Resources of the show
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Chaos hitting drills - These drills create an amazing amount of adversity in a team setting during batting practice. Practice should be harder than the game...
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
Why you must appease both the "going on to college crowd" and the "this is my last hurrah" crowd" Why it's ok for players to #beselfish How do you know if you've gone too far in one direction How do you find the appropriate balance between individual player development and team development
Resources of the show
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Chaos hitting drills - These drills create an amazing amount of adversity in a team setting during batting practice. Practice should be harder than the game...
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CCA Podcast 066: The good, the bad, and the ugly of batting tees CCA Podcast 058: Four components of being a great hitter CCA Podcast 074 – 9 components of a quality hitting drill CCA Podcast 069: Helping Matt transition his team to his hitting philosophy CCCA Podcast 097: Implementing your hitting philosophy with a new team CCA Podcast 035 – The most important aspect of hitting
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In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why your players could be their weakest at the most important time of the year What you should be doing in the weight room during the season. How often you should be in the weight room during the season? Why in season weight training for multi sport athletes is more important that single sport athletes.
Resources of the show
Get the at the field workout mentioned in this podcast here.
Get our complete in season (and offseason) strength and conditioning program here
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Bunting? To bunt or not to bunt... Get the ball in play or hit for power? Why the MOST efficient practice isn't always the best Keep the ball down! Or should you? Find something straight and hammer it The hit and run is back in vogue... to me!
Resources of the show
Join the conversation. What are quality at bats? Should reached on an error be one?
Chaos hitting drills - In this podcast I talk about how we have become so good at recognizing pitches, these drills are the ones we used!
Our revamped hitting approach in 2018. It has worked so far!
Maximize your throwing program and get the most out of the first 15 minutes of your practice.
If you've enjoyed our show, please leave us some feedback and leave a rating or review on iTunes.
Get more in depth info on our practice planning with our FREE "Practices That Engage and Energize Players and Win Games" WebClinic
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, you will learn:
Avoid the 3 "evil Ls" of practice How you can maximize your warm-up When and how you should do baserunning in practice When you should hit in practice Why a "rest" station can be very helpful with hitting, especially for young hitters Why we were wasting so much time at the beginning of our practices
Resources of the show
Get our complete practice plan series, save hours per week of planning and hit every topic to fully prepare your team.
Maximize your throwing program and get the most out of the first 15 minutes of your practice.
If you've enjoyed our show, please leave us some feedback and leave a rating or review on iTunes.
Get more in depth info on our practice planning with our FREE "Practices That Engage and Energize Players and Win Games" WebClinic
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn;
How to determine if a player is actually in a slump or not When should you change mechanics and when you shouldn't 4 components of being a good hitter and which one I look to first when a player in "slumping" An alternative to the QAB chart - simpler perhaps?
Resources of the show
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why we have been so bad at stealing bases (ok, one reason...) You can't steal 3rd base standing still Verbal pick system Relaying signs from 2nd base Our OF shift system Tendencies of hitters and how it can help with positioning
Resources of the show
5 hitting drills - These 5 hitting drills promote decision making and ACTUAL hitting, not just swinging.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
If you'd bunt and give up an out for 90 feet, shouldn't you be willing to give up a strike? Three responsibilities for on deck hitters Why not run hard when players are doing this? Many of them don't... Is your defense doing this with two outs and a runner on 1st or nobody on? Small things that make a big difference!
Resources of the show
5 hitting drills - These 5 hitting drills promote decision making and ACTUAL hitting, not just swinging.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
Why you shouldn't panic (or celebrate too much) after opening day When performances become trends and what you should do about them How long should you wait before changing your philosophies and strategies What you should be looking for when you do a team evaluation early in the season. Why overreacting can be as dangerous as no action at all.
Resources of the show
Discussion on my hitting philosophy change for Elite Members- One of the reasons we do evaluations is so we can fix problems. Here's my "fix" to our problem of striking out looking too often.
Opening Day Special - Not an Elite Member yet? Join today with our opening day special. A rare price to join Elite, PLUS you get access to our 2018 clinic for the lifetime of your membership, 8 unique log ins for your staff, and access to Coach Kyle Nelson to help you, your team and your program through the season.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The most antiquated state out there Why some stats can be misleading How a pitcher with a 5.20 era could be having a great year Why we benched a kid who was hitting .371! The stat that correctly predicts about 85% of our games How you can steal bases at an amazing clip.
Resources of the show
Quality strike chart - Measures the difference between strikes and better strikes in bullpen sessions.
Game Charts and Measurement Tools - Cornerstone Elite members have access to the following charts and tools
Quality inning chart
Quality at bat chart
Base running chart for reading pitchers
Catcher +/- chart
Hitter +/- chart
Hitter production chart for tryouts
Weighted QAB% spreadsheet
Rocket index (freebie war)
Many more practice and game charts
Elite Winter Clinic - 8 presentations for Elite Members including an explanation of every chart in the member's area. Available only until March 31.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
A drill/game for teaching your players how to get a rally going A bunting and pressure drill for scoring runs! Where we still use the bunting game (a modern idea) Putting pressure on your hitters, in batting practice.
Resources of the show
Elite Winter Clinic - Join Cornerstone Elite, and get access to our 2018 Winter Online clinic through March 31.
5 hitting drills for decision making and translating practices to game performance.
Chaos hitting drills - It's what it sounds like... create chaos in your batting practice routine!
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Cornerstone Elite - The LEADER in online baseball coaching information. Everything you need to run a championship level youth, travel, and high school program both on and off the field.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
A great drill for bunting and base running How to improve your team at the most difficult base running task they have The competitive drill we use for our defenders 2x per week How to split your team to effectively maximize your reps. Get all of your double plays done in 6 minutes?
Resources of the show Fast Paced PFP drill - Our most popular and most downloaded drill, totally free here. Full infield drills - These 4 drills for infielders maximize your reps in minimal time A.C.E. Infield eCourse - Our complete course for Elite Member's on creating Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary infielders from start to finish. Lead up drills - These daily lead up drills teach great hands and footwork and be accomplished in just a few minutes per day. Double play feeds and turns - Complete system for double play feeds and turns including drills to make these more efficient.
In this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn:
The pitcher's number one job The simple thing your pitcher can do to help your catchers Why it's ok to throw the ball down the line sometimes How we use a slide step What time is acceptable for pitcher's to get to the plate. How the whole system works together to prevent the running game.
Resources of the show
Episode 125 Extension for Elite Members. This 18 minute podcast extension for ELITE Members only includes...
Holding runners at 2nd base and 3rd base
Our pick system at 2nd
Great drills for getting TONS of pickoffs done in a short time
Pickoff techniques for first and second base
Top 10 things pitchers MUST do to meet their potential in 2018 - This FREE eBook gives you 10 ways your pitchers can get the MOST out of their 2018 season even if they don't throw 90+
Pitching scripts - These scripts for bullpen sessions will help ensure pitchers use good sequences and pitch from the stretch and windup appropriately.
Winter clinic - Our online winter clinic is available for elite members until March 31. Join now and take advantage of this great opportunity.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What your #1 priority in planning your practices should be Why you need to meet your pitchers where they are to get ready for the sason Should you map out preliminary roles for your pitching staff at the beginning of the year What if you have a limited facility? How do you find space for your pitchers to throw? Starting with the end in mind... What to do with two way players? Pitch count days +1
Resources of the show
Video explanation of how we set up our pre-season pen calendar
Make your bullpens more game-like podcast
ASMI pitch count recommendations
Podcast on handling two way players
Elite winter clinic - Cornerstone Elite Members have access to our Elite Winter Clinic for 2018
Daily Dozen Drills for Pitchers - 12 drills for your players to create an athletic, repeatable motion.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to set up a routine for your players and why it's important How to make sure their swings count toward their 10,000 hours of "deliberate practice" How to use batting practice to emphasize your hitting philosophy Should players get a set number of swings, or a set number of pitches, and why. How to work bunting into your batting practice routine What we renamed our batting practice sessions to make them more productive
Resources of the show
Batting practice template - Print out this template, fill in your player's names and you have a great routine to minimize transition time and maximize production.
5 hitting drills that translate to game performance - There are TONS of hitting drills out there that look great in practice, but don't do a darn thing to create better hitters. Here are 5 great ones totally FREE!!!
3 part series on hitting in the Statcast era- In this presentation in our Winter Clinic, I break down what Statcast data means for you and how you can use it to your advantage.
Week long batting practice plans - Elite members have access to week long batting practice plans that include on field drills, cage drills, tee work, and bunting drills all planned out for you.
Chaos hitting drills - Simulate the game the best way we can in practice with these drills.
10 ways to maximize on field batting practice There is no part of practice that players love more than batting practice, especially on field batting practice. But, from a coach's perspective, this is the part of practice that has a tendency to be the least productive and if you’ve followed me for any period of time, you know there is nothing I hate more than unproductive practice time! Here a 10 great tips to help you get the MOST out of your on field batting practice sessions.
- Have a pre-set routine so no time is wasted in set up or rotations. Start with the same group in the same spot each day. Assign kids the same roles in getting set up and tearing down the field. Whether you are in the cage, or on the field, you will need someone to take care of baseballs, L-screens, nets, your side hitting stations if you set them up. Have players take care of the same stations during tear down. We have a portable batting cage that needs to be brought from outside the field into the field and around home plate each time we hit on the field. The most prestigious job on our team is “driving” the portable backstop. You can get our on field batting practice template by going to:
2.) Don’t just let players mindlessly swing. Have a specific goal for each station, round, and swing. Becoming an expert performer takes 10,000 hours of “deliberate practice.” Taking 10 swings off a tee, or hitting 10 pitches in the cage don’t qualify as deliberate practice. Coaches can help this process by being organized ahead of time and having a plan for every round, every pitch, and every station. Players will gravitate toward mindless swings if coaches let them, so it is important that you are engaged as your batting practice session goes on and they are redirecting hitters as much for their focus, purpose and intent as they do for their swing. For some extra ideas, here are 5 great drills to give players focus in batting practice and have them making decisions before swinging: www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/5-drills/
3.) Emphasize pitch selection during batting practice. When else do they get to work on it? Early in my coaching career, I made pitch selection and approach at the plate a point of emphasis in all of my post game talks, and in all of the scolding I did of my hitters. The problem was, I didn’t make it a point of emphasis in our practices and batting practice. It is incredibly unfair to ask players to perform something in a game that you don’t let them, or make them work on in practice.
In this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn:
Why my practices were too long Avoid the 3 dreaded Ls What do your kids spend most of their time doing in games? What do you spend most of your time doing in practice? How long my practice segments are Why your first few practices should be at a slower pace When is your "go" date When do to base running in practice
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In this episode of the CCA Coaching Academy, you will learn:
What to do if your tryouts are inside How to work around a limited tryout space What to do when you CAN get outside How to create competition in your tryouts Why it's important to create competition in your tryouts Why it's important to measure during your tryouts What we measure during our tryouts
Resources of the show Full 3 day tryout plan with video explanation - Check out exactly what will do this year in our tryouts to get prepared for your 2018 season. 2018 Practice Plan Series - Join Cornerstone Elite and have unlimited access to 17 practice plans designed specifically to make sure you cover every topic on a regular basis. 2018 Online Winter Clinic - Couldn't make it to the ABCA or your local state clinic, get access to our online winter clinic between now and March 31, 2018 by joining Cornerstone Elite today. 2018 Cornerstone Winter Clinic Packet - Check out the winter clinic packet to get a better idea of what each of the presentation entails!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
You only have one coach... two coaches... no you don't! How much time we spend in the weight room each day. What are the major lifts we use? Why the offseason is one of our more important times of year. The weight room = Davids sling vs. Goliath
Resources of the show
Exercises of the week - Last year, I published a new exercise each week for baseball coaches. Check out the library here.
Complete offseason conditioning program - Use the same offseason conditioning program that we use to create bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive athletes each year.
Join Cornerstone Elite and get access to our 2018 winter clinic with 8 great presentations. Watch from the comfort of your own home.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to get access to our offseason Winter Clinic An easy change you can make to improve your outfield practice How to create consistent off the bat footwork Why we don't believe in "first step back" Why communication and priority are the MOST important thing for quality outfield play. Our priority system for pop-ups and flyballs Two innovative ideas for creating a quality communication system
Resources of the show
Cornerstone Elite Winter Clinic - 8 great presentations, bring the clinic right to your living room! Available to Elite members from January 1-March 31
Cornerstone Elite Membership - The BEST, most inclusive online resource for travel, youth, and high school coaches. Everything you need to run a championship program in one spot... wherever you are!
Drop step video- Get access to the video that shows what our initial "drop or read" step looks like.
Infield/outfield pop-up communication checklist - Use this system to create an air tight communication system for your players to be confident going after pop-ups and fly balls
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
The thing your catchers will do up to 150 times per game Why you should practice receiving every day The most common mistake catchers make with receiving The coach on the field Why blocking mis more than skill, technique, and athleticism Throwing it's important, but overrated...
Resources of the show
Catching-drill-menu - This is a great resource for coaches to maximize practice time with their catchers
Two Catcher Throwing Drill - This drill will let your catchers work on throwing to each base in a short period of time
Blocked vs. Random Practice - This podcast episode explains how to practice so that players learn how to react to game like conditions
Why I call pitches and my favorite sequences - This podcast is perfect if you call pitches or if your catcher
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership
The Cornerstone Winter Clinic presentations have been announced. 8 great presentations for Elite Members to watch anytime between 1/1 and 3/31
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Mental toughness, what is it for pitchers and why is it important? How important is velocity? What's a whole plate, 1/2 plate, 1/3 plate and spot pitcher? The most important thing for pitchers to do with their breaking pitches Pitchers are baseball players too...
Resources of the show
Top 10 things pitchers must do to be successful - This eBook gives you areas of focus for your pitchers.
7 points of emphasis for pitchers - This Web Clinic shows you exactly how we go about making pitchers with average velocity excellent high school pitchers
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Cornerstone Elite - The LEADER in online baseball coaching information. Everything you need to run a championship level youth, travel, and high school program both on and off the field.The Cornerstone Winter Clinic presentations have been announced. 8 great presentations for Elite Members to watch anytime between 1/1 and 3/31.
Get access to our winter clinic by joining CCA Elite
Join monthly for access to all of our content inside the members area IN ADDITION TO the winter clinic. Join yearly and get access for your entire staff for the clinic and all content in the member's area. Clinic will be available from January 1 to March 31 in the Elite Member's area Watch at your convenience Watch in any order you prefer Print out your clinic packet for note taking All resources mentioned in the clinic are in the Elite Member's area. No vendor tables! Pause and rewind clinic talks as you need to. View presentations more than once!
CCA Winter Online Clinic
My 5 "favorite" lifts this offseason Romanian Deadlift - A common position baseball players find themselves in during the game.
Hex bar deadlift - Learn to generate force from the ground
Bulgarian split squat - Nowhere to hide with this monster of a strength and stability lift.
BOSU ball side lunge - Add instability and lateral drive
Rotational medball series - Just one exercise we use to generate and explosive core and translate the strength we create in the weight room onto the baseball field.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why my infielders with perfect "mechanics" couldn't field. Why we don't teach our players to "catch with two hands" My new favorite fielding game. What are tempo, rhythm, and timing and how do we use them. Why "errors" are a horrible way to judge infield defense.
Resources of the show
4 full infield drills for a limited coaching staff - These 4 drills will get a HUGE amount of reps for your infielders if you have a limited coaching staff.
My favorite new (indoor) fielding game- Create Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary infielders and start with this "pick your hop" game.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
The Cornerstone Winter Clinic presentations have been announced. 8 great presentations for Elite Members to watch anytime between 1/1 and 3/31.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The basics of hitting mechanics - What you should teach your kids The MOST important component of hitting... that pitches you swing at. Pitching is disrupting timing, hitting is timing, but do we ever work on it? Confidence- What can you do to help your player's confidence Strength and conditioning - You can't it if you can't hit it out of the infield.
Resources of the show
The 5 components of hitting mentioned in this podcast and how to improve each of them
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Cornerstone Elite - The LEADER in online baseball coaching information. Everything you need to run a championship level youth, travel, and high school program both on and off the field.
Get our complete offseason conditioning program by joining Cornerstone Elite. Whether you are a coach training your entire team, or you are an individual player or dad looking for an edge next year, this program will have you bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive next year.
2018 Cornerstone Winter Clinic Lineup
Black Friday FREE Resources
Black Friday Sample - 13 drills, several videos, two practice plans for FREE on Black Friday
Black Friday Special - Join CCA Elite now for just $1, then save 50% monthly, OR join our yearly plan and get 8 log-ins for your entire staff!
11.7 Scholarship - Available to any college baseball player NOT on a full scholarship (that's most of them!). Application is due December 1!
Join Elite for Just $1 Today!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to help a college baseball player financially. Why one of my former players couldn't hit a ball off a tee coming back from minor league baseball Why using conditioning as punishment may not be the best idea The part of your players lives that are out of your control Baseball is a money sport? How you can help under privileged players and programs.
Resources of the show
Join CCA Elite TODAY, take advantage of our Black Friday Special and gain access to our 2018 Cornerstone Elite Online Winter Clinic.
11.7 Scholarship - The 11.7 Scholarship will be given out in the 2nd semester to a deserving college baseball player who IS NOT already on a full scholarship.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Get our complete offseason conditioning program by joining Cornerstone Elite. Whether you are a coach training your entire team, or you are an individual player or dad looking for an edge next year, this program will have you bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive next year.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
How to remove pressure from your players in games What may be bothering your players off the field The ONE thing that you do that can trickle down to the rest of your team How you can create a positive environment on your team
Resources of the show
Cornerstone Elite Members will have access to our offseason, winter clinic. A full clinic online, at the comfort of your own home, on your schedule.
11.7 Scholarship - The 11.7 Scholarship will be given out in the 2nd semester to a deserving college baseball player who IS NOT already on a full scholarship.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Get our complete offseason conditioning program by joining Cornerstone Elite. Whether you are a coach training your entire team, or you are an individual player or dad looking for an edge next year, this program will have you bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive next year.
In this episode of the CCA podcast you will learn:
The two ways to get your players to perform better Why using one of them could be detrimental to your athletes What barriers your players may be facing and how you can ease them Why you should be concerned with removing barriers for your players
Resources of the show
The Cornerstone Winter Clinic presentations have been announced. 8 great presentations for Elite Members to watch anytime between 1/1 and 3/31.
11.7 Scholarship - This scholarship is for any college baseball player who is not on a full scholarship. Application deadline is December 1.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Get our complete offseason conditioning program by joining Cornerstone Elite. Whether you are a coach training your entire team, or you are an individual player or dad looking for an edge next year, this program will have you bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive next year.
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
How we have re-done on field batting practice to change the focus
How we condition in practice
Where should competition be in your practices?
Question EVERYTHING YOU DO!
Removing barriers to success
Resources of the show
Take advantage of his never before seen low price to join Cornerstone Elite now through the end of the World Series.
Cornerstone Elite Members will have access to our offseason, winter clinic. A full clinic online, at the comfort of your own home, on your schedule.
11.7 Scholarship - The 11.7 Scholarship will be given out in the 2nd semester to a deserving college baseball player who IS NOT already on a full scholarship.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Clinic
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
What should you assume your players know, and what you should assume they don't know. How detailed we can get on the simplest of techniques When you should do your base running in practice Why you should find another way to conditions besides base running. Several ways we make have our players make decisions while running bases in practice.
Resources of the show
Steal bases with amazing efficiency by timing up opposing pitchers with our base running timing chart.
11.7 Scholarship - The 11.7 Scholarship will be given out in the 2nd semester to a deserving college baseball player who IS NOT already on a full scholarship.
Get our complete offseason conditioning program by joining Cornerstone Elite. Whether you are a coach training your entire team, or you are an individual player or dad looking for an edge next year, this program will have you bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive next year.
Each week between now and March 1, we will be releasing an exercise of the week to CCA Subscribers. So far we have barbell home run press, a random vacation pool exercise, explosive pushup sprints, and alternate med ball reverse throws. You NEED to be following this!!!
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
What types of cues you should be giving Why your cues could be getting in the way of player development Why you won't be able see immediate results... and that's ok How you should use ,or not use cues in game/competitive situations.
Resources of the show
11.7 Scholarship - The 11.7 Scholarship will be given out in the 2nd semester to a deserving college baseball player who IS NOT already on a full scholarship.
Get our complete offseason conditioning program by joining Cornerstone Elite. Whether you are a coach training your entire team, or you are an individual player or dad looking for an edge next year, this program will have you bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive next year.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
Why and how we use daily drills. How to greatly improve your player to coach ratio The benefits of daily drills Why daily drills can be a trap!
Resources of the show
The Cornerstone Elite Membership has our daily drills for infielders, outfielders, pitchers, catchers, and hitters for your team or program!
11.7 Scholarship - The 11.7 Scholarship will be given out in the 2nd semester to a deserving college baseball player who IS NOT already on a full scholarship.
Get our complete offseason conditioning program by joining Cornerstone Elite. Whether you are a coach training your entire team, or you are an individual player or dad looking for an edge next year, this program will have you bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive next year.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Save 50% & Develop More Stronger More Explosive Players This Offseason In this episode of the CCA Podcast:
I answer a question from an Elite Member about our offseason and in season conditioning calendar You will get an inside look at how I "trick" players into conditioning in practice I will tell you why I don't condition at the end of practice any more.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
3 big announcements from Cornerstone...
How to get buy-in for your offseason program
How we get athletes motivated in 2017
The FIRST thing you need to do in the weightroom this offseason
How to avoid offseason "drag" and complacency
What to do instead of 3 sets of 10 reps and why.
Resources of the show
2 weeks to a stable core - This free report will give your players the exercises they need to be doing before they step into the weight room this offseason.
Explosive medball program - A great offseason conditioning program begins with the core, this is your start!
2 weeks to a solid base - This free report will give your player the exercises they will need to do to create a solid lower half before they set foot in the weight room
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn:
Why your players shouldn't try to be body builders Why your players should lift heavy things Which energy system your players should be training What "core"work really looks like If your players should do isolation exercises If your players should use body weight, dumbbells, barbells, or machines The thing I wish I had concentrated on more
Resources of the show
Each week between now and March 1, we will be releasing an exercise of the week to CCA Subscribers. So far we have barbell home run press, a random vacation pool exercise, explosive pushup sprints, and alternate med ball reverse throws. You NEED to be following this!!!
Get our complete offseason conditioning program by joining Cornerstone Elite. Whether you are a coach training your entire team, or you are an individual player or dad looking for an edge next year, this program will have you bigger, stronger, faster, and more explosive next year.
Check out our free web clinic on developing more explosive baseball players.
If you know a college baseball player who is not on a full scholarship, they are available for the 11.7 scholarship which will be awarded to this December to be paid out in the Spring semester.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
Why tactical games are important
A tactical game for catcher throwing similar to P-I-G or H-O-R-S-E
A tactical game that your outfielders will ask to play every practice
A tactical game to make bunting fun
A tactical game for short hops for infielders
Resources of the show:
Explanations of these 5 tactical games plus two bonus tactical games games.
Complete offseason conditioning program - From start to finish, here's everything you need to get bigger, faster, stronger for next season.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
The Cornerstone Elite Membership has over 75 tactical games plus access to all of our practice plans and online courses.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The goal of our at bats The program records we set this year and the one we don't want to set again Our approach on 0 strikes How our approach changes with 1 strike and 2 strikes. The change I am going to make with certain hitters next year How I choose the hitters that get that "new" approach.
Resources of the show:
11.7 Scholarship for college baseball players NOT on a full ride
Chaos hitting drills - It's what it sounds like... create chaos in your batting practice routine!
2 weeks to a solid core - A great offseason conditioning program begins with the core, this is your start!
Explosive medball program - A great offseason conditioning program begins with the core, this is your start!
5 hitting drills for decision making and translating practices to game performance.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The three most important things we work on with fielders once they have a footwork base.
How to use a bucket or a cone to create a great fielding drill
A game to do inside that your players will LOVE that improves their tempo rhythm and timing.
How to translate that drill outside
Resources of the Show
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Developing A.C.E. Infielders eCourse - Completely change your defensive philosophy with your infielders. Stop creating robot infielders and start creating Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary infielders.
Throwing sequences for infielders - These 5 sequences will contain every throw your infielders will need to make in a fast paced, exciting environment.
Check out how Cornerstone Elite can help you and your team this offseason. 14 practice plan series - Never plan another practice again, never miss another topic again.
Complete tryout plans - Running a tryout soon, here's our complete 3 day tryout plan
Charts and measurement tools - Measure your players in practice and in games so you don't have to guess who's performing the best anymore, you'll know!
Generating Offense and Hitting eCourse- Not just a course on hitting mechanics, this course will have your team scoring more runs next year!
Complete Offseason Conditioning Plan - Be stronger than your opponent, beat your opponent.
Chaos hitting drills - Hitting is difficult, batting practice shouldn't be easy. These drills will ensure
You ask your players to work on something every day, Cornerstone Elite lets coaches work on something every single day too.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why I call pitches
Why calling pitches can actually help your catcher learn to call a game
How effective velocity impacts your pitch calls
How where a hitter stands in the box can tell you what pitches to throw
What are common mistakes catchers/coaches make in calling pitches and how to avoid them
What to do with "the golden pitch"
My favorite pitch calling sequences
Resources of the Show
Making your bullpens more effective and game-like check list - This is a game changer for pitchers. This checklist will make your bullpen sessions more realistic and game like.
Get our S-T-R-I-K-E-S game for bullpen competitiveness
Check out our Elite Pitching Center that includes:
Bullpen scripts - Practice the sequences mentioned in this podcast and create dynamic bullpen sessions.
Pitcher only program for high school and colleges - Do you have POs? Are you constantly trying to find things for them to do? Here's your complete guide to POs.
Throwing a change-up tutorial - Learn to throw this pitch in hitters counts and put yourself in a the driver's seat for the at bat.
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
How to create your priority zones for pop-up and fly ball communication
When your players should call the ball
The verbiage we use use so our players know who has priority
How many players should be going after each pop-up/fly ball depending on where they are on the field
The secret to giving your players the confidence to go after the ball hard
How the players on your bench play an integral role in every pop-up and fly ball
Resources of the show
Infield/outfield pop-up communication checklist - Use this system to create an air tight communication system for your players to be confident going after pop-ups and fly balls
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
ACE Infield Course - This course for Elite Members shows you how to create Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary infielders all the way from the pre-pitch positioning to turning double plays!
Developing Dynamic Outfielders - One of the most under-taught positions on the field. If you just have your outfielders take fungos during practice, this course is for you!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to decide what base to throw the ball to
Who is responsible for lining up the cutoff man
How deep your cutoff me should or should not be
A communication system for cutoff and relays to determine if the ball needs to be cut or not
Just a few of the many variables your infielders will need to use to determine their depth
Resources of the Show
Cutoff and relay teaching checklist - Use this checklist as your are implementing this cutoff and relay system.
Complete offseason conditioning program - From start to finish, here's everything you need to get bigger, faster, stronger for next season.
At the field conditioning workout - This is the perfect workout if you're looking to maintain your strength, your core, and flexibility until you get to your offseason training.
Pitching equivalent BP distances- If you're facing a pitcher who throws 85 or 90. This chart shows you how to simulate the timing of a 90mph (and any other speed) fastball from various distances.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
To help your players make a transition from practices to games with our “Top 5 Hitting Drills That Translate Practice Success to Game Performance”
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
The greatest virtue you can have when implementing a new philosophy How to find the "wasted time" in your practices WHEN implementing your new philosophy should start Why our expectations are often UNFAIR You words matter... from the beginning!
Resources of the show
To help your players make a transition from practices to games with our “Top 5 Hitting Drills That Translate Practice Success to Game Performance”
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Summer ball player development kit - This is just a small part of our Elite Membership and includes: Week long batting practice plan, 12 week bat speed development plan, lead up drills for infielders, throwing progressions for pitchers, infielders, catchers, and outfielders, at the field conditioning program and rotational med ball series for explosive movement.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
How to select a time for your summer camp How to price your summer camp How to get workers for your summer camp How to use your camp to build your program's brand What our camp plans look like The goals of our summer camp Four other camp ideas besides the week long summer camp.
Resources of the show:
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
Summer ball player development kit - This is just a small part of our Elite Membership and includes: Week long batting practice plan, 12 week bat speed development plan, lead up drills for infielders, throwing progressions for pitchers, infielders, catchers, and outfielders, at the field conditioning program and rotational med ball series for explosive movement
eBook - 9 tips to getting your coaching career off the ground - In this ebook, you get 9 tips to prepare yourself professionally for working in the coaching field
So you're a head coach... now what - This completely FREE web clinic will guide you step by step through the beginning process of becoming a head coach.
In this episode you will learn:
What you should change as you enter a single elimination post season How you should react differently to games and practices in the post season What your pre-game speech should look like. What you should do with your "ace" pitcher in the post season. What if "baseball" happens? How emotional you should be in the post season? What you can do early in the season to help take pressure off your players.
Get access to our expansive list of FREE coaching resources
Resources of the show
Video tips archive - This archive for Elite Members contains over 100 videos and audio files with tips to enhance your coaching.
Double play rotations - Our Elite Infield area has details and drills for every feed and turn your infielders need to get more efficient turning double plays.
Throwing sequences for infielders - Our Elite Practice Planning area has 5 throwing sequences to quickly make every throw your infielders will need.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The details quality programs pay attention to How to create a detail oriented mental game Watch your players run to 1st base How much fun are your players having? What your team looks like at the end of the year vs. what they look like at the beginning Is your team having fun? What a "down" year should look like How to make it about more than just baseball.
Resources of the show Bronze Library - This totally free resource has an amazing array of premium documents mentioned in all of our podcasts. Don't miss out on this! Four corner picks - I'm all about maximizing practice time. Here's a great way to work on pick off moves in a fast, efficient period of time. Elite Video/Audio tips - At time of taping there are over 100 video and audio tips in our Elite Member's archive. This is a MUST see!!! Daily Dozen Pitching Drills - Use all of them daily, or pick your favorites. These 12 drills help your pitchers develop an athletic, repeatable delivery. Program building documents - Get your pre and post season evaluation forms, your pre-season parent meeting and our mental game power points here!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to save time in your batting practice segment How to get rid of mindless swings in BP How long your batting practice rounds should be and why What you should do with players when they aren't hitting Where your bunting should happen What to do with any extra coaches or pitchers What a great time to work on baserunning! Why we don't call it "On field batting practice" any more You can never have enough of these... Teach players to use L-Screens and throw BP
Resources of the show:
Generating offense and hitting eCourse - This course for Elite Members covers ever aspect of scoring more runs... not just hitting.
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance
Get access to our on field batting practice template
Chaos hitting drills - Simulate the game the best way we can in practice with these drills.
If you're not quite ready to take the leap into Cornerstone Elite, check out a small sample of what's available there with our completely FREE Bronze Membership. Get practice plans, all of our content updates and much more!
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn:
How to defend the Bermuda Triangle play An unplanned safety squeeze The exception to the golden rule at 2nd An unplanned 1st and 3rd play on offense Defending a double steal The second option for your SS on a backhand play BIG ARM!!!
Resources of the show
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance - Quit just hitting tees and swinging at every pitch in the cage with these 5 drills.
The toughest defensive play your pitcher will see this year and how to defend it
0-2 to 2-0 hitting drill - Work on plate approach, create competition, and reward players for good approaches
Elite mental game PPT - This two part video highlights how we attack the mental side of the game.
10 tips for playing great team defense video course - 10 videos for Elite Members to play great team defense.
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
The unfortunate state of outfield practices How to get your players to stop their first step in What to do with outfielders in practice to improve them daily An outfield communication system that works
Resources of the show
Developing Dynamic Outfielders - This TOTALLY FREE 80+ page eBook is yours!!!
ACE Infield eCourse - This eCourse for Elite Members takes you from start to finish on how to make your infielders Athletic, Consistent, and Extraordinary.
Practice plan series - Never plan another practice for your team with this all inclusive practice plan series. Indoors? Outdoors? Need reps? Need team tactics covered? It's all here!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Are you really in a team-wide slump? Why team wide slumps happen (sometimes) The WORST thing you can do Identifying the real problem Ideas for breaking them out What you can do in practice to help get your team out Identifying your normal They're all trying to win
Resources of the show
Chaos hitting drills - Simulate the game the best way we can in practice with these drills.
In season conditioning program - Why lose all of your off season #GAINZ by not lifting during the season. Your main goals should be to stay healthy and maintain your player's strength.
Pre-game routine for starting pitchers - Give this to your pitchers as a template for their pre-game routine.
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn how my philosophy has changed on:
Where players should try to hit the ball
The things I get bad/upset about The pitch we focus on My take on using conditioning as punishment How I teach skills and tactics The length of my practice segments How much we challenge players in batting practice The role of bunting in the game How I teach infield play
Resources of the show
Small ball for big innings online course - This course shows you how I have gone about changing my philosophy on bunting from making an out to using small ball to score 3 or more runs.
Elite tee work video - This video, available to Elite members shows how I use tee work to reinforce our hitting philosophy and swing patterns
5 hitting drills that promote decision making and a competitive game ready swing.
If you're not quite ready to take the leap into Cornerstone Elite, check out a small sample of what's available there with our completely FREE Bronze Membership. Get practice plans, all of our content updates and much more!
Quick quiz…
a.) Who went 0-20 in 1960?
b.) Who went 0-24 in 1965?
c.) Who began the 1955 season 0-24?
d.) Who went 1-23 in 1978?
e.) Who went 0-32 in 2004?
f.) Who went 5-25 in the 1945 World Series?
g.) What do they all have in common?
Answers…
a.) Mickey Mantle
b.) Willie Mays
c.) Roy Campanella
d.) Mike Schmidt
e.) Derek Jeter
f.) Ted Williams
g.) They either are, or will be Hall of Famers.
How did some of the greatest players to ever set foot on the planet end up in such incredible funks? The real answer is probably not mechanical (although that is the first place most of us look). The real answer probably has two components 1.) small sample size and 2.) mental.
Small Sample Size Batting Average is an antiquated statistic and doesn’t tell the whole story, but I will use it here because of its simplicity.
After roughly 20 plate appearances in 2016 here are the current MLB leaders in batting average:
Dexter Fowler, CHC .526
DJ LeMahieu, COL .526
Yasiel Puig, LAD .455
Matt Kemp, SD .429
Jean Segura, ARI .423
Nobody in their right minds believes that any of these players will maintain this level of success throughout the year. Not a single one of those players has a career average within .250 points of their current average, and not a single one of them will maintain their average for more than a few more games. At the end of the season, the familiar names will replace many these players at the top of the list. But when a player is struggling through an 0-20, people question their ability and assume they must not be a very good hitter.
Why? Because almost anything can happen in small sample sizes. To hit .600 over a few games, you need good breaks. Every ground ball you hit must have eyes, every bloop you hit has to fall, and every ball you hit hard has to find an opening.
Likewise, over a small sample, to go 0-20, every ground ball has to be gobbled up, every bloop gets caught, and every ball you hit hard goes right to someone.
Many players do not understand the concept of small sample sizes, and it causes them to press and become frustrated when an 0-10 pops up during their season. In reality, it’s probably just a random series of events that they will overcome as they get more at bats.
5 Hitting Drills
Coaches can contribute to this problem greatly, by having knee jerk reactions to this player who goes 0-10. Dropping them in the line-up, or pulling them all together when your eyes tell you they are clearly better than the current results they are having, will compound this problem.
Trust what you see, not always what the numbers tell you over a small sample (especially batting average!), and give players a chance to get more at bats before making decisions based on randomness.
5 Hitting Drills How coaches and players can attack slumps through the mental game
1.) Acknowledge the slump, but don’t be consumed by it:
When a player is 0-15, it is the 2000 pound elephant in the room. Everyone knows they aren’t getting results, and they should acknowledge they are going through a rough patch. Then all talk of batting average stops there. If the slump continues, there should be no focus on the batting average of the player.
2.) Focus on the process, not the results:
If the focus is on the 0-15, it will consume the player, and it will be more difficult for them to come out of their slump. Encourage them to focus on every single pitch, not what has happened in the past. That 0-15 has already happened and cannot change. The player has no control over the next 15 at bats, all they can control is the current pitch.
Their focus should be solely on winning every single pitch, getting a good pitch to hit, and hitting it hard. If they are able to do that,
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn
How to have a purpose with every swing How we throw bullpens in a more game-like setting How adding base runners to your team defense can improve your team in every aspect Why my baserunning practices sucked What we renamed on field batting practice to re-focus it
Resources of the show
10 (actually 17) practice plan series - This practice plan series is available to Elite Members and rotates through all skills and tactics so you never miss another topic and never have to plan a practice again.
ACE Infield Course - This course, available to Elite Members, shows you how I scrapped my old philosophy and started creating Athletic, Consistent, and Extraordinary infielders.
Making your bullpens more game like podcast
If you're not quite ready to take the leap into Cornerstone Elite, check out a small sample of what's available there with our completely FREE Bronze Membership. Get practice plans, all of our content updates and much more!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The purpose and goal of our in season hitting program How you can get your hands on our week long BP plan for decision making The quantity of swings we take each week, and why it may not matter. How we use tee work to develop our hitting philosophy Who should get to see live pitches in practice during the season. How to separate the process from the results
Resources of the show
Week long batting practice plan - This plan is available to Elite Members and includes weekly hitting rotations for tee work, cage work, and bunting work that promotes competition and decision making.
Weighted Quality at Bat Spreadsheet - This spreadsheet and chart are available to Elite Members and are the best way to measure offensive output for amateur baseball players.
5 hitting drills that promote decision making and translate practice performance to game performance.
If you're not quite ready to take the leap into Cornerstone Elite, check out a small sample of what's available there with our completely FREE Bronze Membership. Get practice plans, all of our content updates and much more!
Get the at the field workout mentioned in this podcast here. In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to get your hands on our complete in and offseason conditioning program How to get your hands on our "Chaos hitting drills" Why I started paying more attention to in season strength and conditioning How I schedule my in season strength and conditioning What our in season strength and conditioning program looks like What younger, or untrained athletes should do for in season strength and conditioning
Resources of the show
In season strength and conditioning program from Cornerstone Elite
Chaos hitting drills from Cornerstone Elite
Exercises of the week - Every week between now and March 1, we will be releasing another new exercise for your players.
Get the at the field workout mentioned in this podcast here.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn:
12 tips for maintaining a healthy work/life balance How to minimize your day to day work during the season The role your assistant coach should play in maintaining your life/work balance Why you should take your daughter, son, wife on a date How you can respect your player's time while improving your family time. What batching is and why you should use it. What you should do with after hours emails, texts, and phone calls. How to include your family in your games
Resources of the show
If you're not a member of our FREE coaching library... what are you waiting for? Tons of free resources, new info each week!
Leave us a rating and review on iTunes if you think the show has been valuable to your and your players.
Cornerstone Elite - Want to take your coaching, your team, and your program to the next level, here it is! Join CCA elite for all of your baseball coaching needs.
Exercises of the week - Every week between now and March 1, we will be releasing another new exercise for your players.
Pre-season practice plan sale ends February 26th! Take advantage of this special TODAY!
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
7 drills that you can use to maximize practice time with game-like, fast paced drills Why your infielders may be struggling on routine ground balls. How to keep your pitchers from dreading PFPs Base running and 2nd and 3rd, a drill to teach instinct A drill to work bunting and base running/reading bunts in under 5 minutes Pre-game and pre-practice throwing routine to maximize the first 20 minutes of your practice 4 defensive drills to do with a limited coaching staff
Resources of the show
Pre-season sale on our complete practice plan series AND the Cornerstone Elite Member's area ends February 26th.
Pre-practice throwing routine - This podcast goes through how to turn your throwing program into a drill.
4 team defensive drills for limited coaching staffs
Fast paced PFP - Get all your PFPs done in under 5 minutes!!
Special for Elite Members! I have been asked quite a bit over the past few weeks what resources Elite Members should be using to get ready for their season. Below is a list of the resources I would be utilizing to get ready for this season and where you can find them.
New take on tee work and chaos hitting drills - Video and Audio Tips
Weighted quality at bat chart, spreadsheet and video - Charts and Measurement Tools
Catcher Bullpen Chart - Charts and Measurement Tools
Rocket Index - Charts and Measurement Tools
Complete practice plan series - Elite Practice Planning
ACE Infield Course - Online Courses
Video Tips Archive - Get lost in here for hours!!!
If you are not yet an Elite Member, join today! The pre-season practice plan sale ends February 26th! Take advantage of this special TODAY!
In this episode you will learn: 1.) How to eliminate the need to have catcher's shag balls during practice.
2.) How get catchers a full work load when you are understaffed and you don't have a coach to work just with catchers.
3.) The most valuable, often overlooked time your catchers can get game like practice.
4.) A great drill for catchers to get all of their throws in in a short period of time.
Resources of the show Two catcher throwing drill- Check out our Cornerstone Elite and Practice Plan Series sample page with 8 amazing sample resources including the two catcher throwing drill mentioned in this podcast Preseason Special on Practice Plan Series - Three amazing deals to get your hands on these practice plans that hundreds of coaches are utilizing every day. This deal ends Feb 26th.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn the 8 components of a quality baseball practice plan Never miss another topic in practice again
Resources of the show
If you're not quite ready to take the leap into Cornerstone Elite, check out a small sample of what's available there with our completely FREE Bronze Membership. Get practice plans, all of our content updates and much more!
If you have enjoyed the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, leave us a review on iTunes and spread the word!! In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
Why numbers are important What you can't measure that you should be looking to develop in your players Methods for developing competitiveness and a team atmosphere. Why most players and parents want an immediate fix to every problem they have.
Resources of the show
Take advantage of our pre-season practice plan special!! Join the hundreds of coaches using Cornerstone's Practice Plan Series.
If you're not a member of our FREE coaching library... what are you waiting for? Tons of free resources, new info each week!
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How to run a tryout that is fair to the players and gives you the best chance at selecting the best team How to create competition when you can't play the actual game in tryouts What we measure in tryouts How we select our team and how the pitch count era has affected our selection process Keep the extra guy on the team or not?
Resources of the show Get our 3 day tryout plan here... totally FREE
Episode 077 - Managing pitchers in the pitch count era
Exercises of the week - Every week between now and March 1, we will be releasing another new exercise for your players.
2017 Practice Plan Series Pre-Season Sale - If you want to stop spending hours per week planning practice AND never miss another topic with your team, take advantage of our pre-season practice plan special.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
The one tool we use to get more swings, divide our cage, use as a cutoff man, protect our players during BP, and use to divide our infield to get more reps.
The tool we use to promote getting on plane with the ball, squaring up the ball, and getting lots of reps at the plate.
The four absolutes we must have for our arm care and conditioning in practice.
Resources of the show
Leave us a rating and review on iTunes if you think the show has been valuable to your and your players.
Creating practices that engage and energize players, and win games FREE web clinic.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
How to combat a lack of pitching in the pitch count era. An efficiency measurement for pitchers in game. COVER THE MARBLES!!!! A scrimmage idea to save you time and maximize your pitcher's efficiency. A bullpen game to create competitiveness that will translate to in game performance. The pitch that can minimize pitch counts (besides strike 1)
Looking for even more info on selecting your team in the pitch count era?
Resources of the show
Our pitcher availability worksheet to help determine how many pitchers you will need for the 2017 season.
Get our S-T-R-I-K-E-S game for bullpen competitiveness
Check out our throwing a change up tutorial.
Exercises of the week - Every week between now and March 1, we will be releasing another new exercise for your players.
Cornerstone Elite - Want to take your coaching, your team, and your program to the next level, here it is! Join CCA elite for all of your baseball coaching needs.
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
How often we work on rundowns When we work on rundowns in practice, why our players may not be able to throw the ball. Which side of the baseline we go to during rundown. How we knock out the mechanics of a rundown in our warm-up. Our 10 rundown rules to ensure two throws or less.
Resources of the show
Teaching Rundowns Progression - This FREE PDF gives you our 10 rundown rules + a complete install guide for rundown development.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.
Each week between now and March 1, we will be releasing an exercise of the week to CCA Subscribers. So far we have barbell home run press, a random vacation pool exercise, explosive pushup sprints, and alternate medball reverse throws. You NEED to be following this!!!
The below video shows why fielders should always clear to the inside of the baseline.
In the above situation, the runner gets second base because he was obstructed with by the short stop. If the short stop had cleared to the inside of the baseline instead of crossing the baseline to clear on the other side he would not have obstructed with the runner and the runner would likely have been out.
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In this podcast, you will learn:
Why your coaching is really similar to what a teacher does in the classroom. The most positive aspects of this generation of kids (the dreaded Millenial) Rome wasn't built in a day, and your players won't master a skill in a day. How you can appeal to a wide variety of learners through your teaching. How to use technology with your kids to benefit them. HOW I SHAVED 6-10 SHOTS OF MY GOLF GAME (without cheating) and how you can use that to make your players better.
Resources of the show
Our top resources of 2016
Exercises of the week - Every week between now and March 1, we will be releasing another new exercise for your players.
Cornerstone Elite - Want to take your coaching, your team, and your program to the next level, here it is! Join CCA elite for all of your baseball coaching needs.
In this episode of the CCA podcast, you will learn:
The biggest problem I see with young hitters Why just learning how to swing isn't enough Why some of the silly drills you see on youtube are detrimental to your hitters Isolation drills? Good or bad? How to maximize your batting tee practice Why "drills" may not be the correct word for how we practice hitting.
5 Top Hitting Drills Resources of the show
“Top 5 Hitting Drills That Translate Practice Success to Game Performance”
Check out our podcast on "Swinging vs. Hitting"
Article on top two hitting myths for young hitters
Podcast 066: The good, the bad and the ugly of batting tees
Listen to CCA Podcast 073 to maximize the first 20-30 minutes of practice... by avoiding laps!! In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn:
How to never have your players run laps to start practice again The 5 stations we use to warm-up AND get better The change we have made to the order of our practice that has improved our base running tremendously. How we use catch as a drill, not just to get loose.
Resources of the show
Get our complete practice plan series, save hours per week of planning and hit every topic to fully prepare your team.
If you are already a Cornerstone Elite Member, and would like be a guest on the CCA Podcast, click HERE to find a time that works best for you.
Maximize your throwing program and get the most out of the first 15 minutes of your practice.
If you've enjoyed our show, please leave us some feedback and leave a rating or review on iTunes.
Get more in depth info on our practice planning with our FREE "Practices That Engage and Energize Players and Win Games" WebClinic
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The automatic shift your infielders and outfielders can make so your opponent needs 3 hits to score in an inning. Why your pitchers may not really be backing up bases. The biggest way your pitches may be hurting their ERA... besides walks.
Resources
Join Cornerstone Elite TODAY and get a consulting call along with access to all of our great content.
Check out our Fast Paced PFP drill. One of our most popular drills that works a series of infield and PFP play in an exciting fast paced manner.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
How your players can learn to gauge risk/reward on double plays. Our rundown rule that we follow AT ALL TIMES in practice One thing you can emphasize to stay out of big innings
Resources of the show
Check out our Fast Paced PFP drill. One of our most popular drills that works a series of infield and PFP play in an exciting fast paced manner.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast we help Matt, a first year high school head coach:
Implement his hitting philosophy when it is totally different than his predecessor's. Build a positive relationship with his feeder program And manage his veteran under level (Freshman/JV) coaches.
Resources of the show
Join Cornerstone Elite TODAY and get a consulting call along with access to all of our great content.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages. Just a small taste of our Cornerstone Elite membership.
To help your players make a transition like Matt's will be check out our “Top 5 Hitting Drills That Translate Practice Success to Game Performance”
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast we start part 1 of our 10 tips to playing better team defense:
Why your team may be leaking runs Two methods to improve your bunt defense How to improve your 1st and 3rd defense The subtle way your outfielders can help save your team runs.
Resources of the show
Sample practice plan - This 2 - hour practice plan shows how we maximize our time and get the most out of a limited facility and coaching staff.
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.
Podcast Episode 012 - Defending 1st and 3rd defenses
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn:
A drill to help infielders with their tempo, rhythm, and timing A variation on that drill... A drill to bring competitiveness into your pitcher bullpen practice A drill to help your players think through at bats and make their cage sessions more game-like. A drill to help catchers with blocking
Resources of the show:
Our Black Friday SALE - The 2017 Pre-Season Starter Kit. Get full access to the Elite members area until the start of your season (through June 1) for a great discount!!!
Sample Practice Plan - This is a sample of the practice plans you will find in the 2017 Pre-Season Starter Kit. It does not include all of the videos and explanations you will find when you sign up.
5 Random Practice Drills - These 5 drills will help you create random practice opportunities for your players every day.
Podcast Episode 033 - Check out our podcast on making pitcher practice more competitive and game-like.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy podcast, you will learn:
What is blocked practice? What is random practice? Why there is often a disconnect between the way we practice and the way we play. The difference between blocked and random practice. What is the benefit of blocked practice? What is the benefit of random practice? How quickly should we try to get to random practice?
Resources of the show
Practices that engage and energize players and win games.
Are you a new head coach? If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?" This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up.
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
In this episode of the CCA Podcast you will learn:
Why the batting tee may not be as good of a training tool as you think. Why batting tees are ABSOLUTELY necessary in a team setting How using a batting tee can ruin your ability to hit in games. How to use batting tees so that they are a productive part of a quality practice. A brief introduction to Blocked vs. Random practice.
Resources of the show
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
Two AMAZING resources for Cornerstone Elite Members...
Week long batting practice plan
Online course on EXACTLY how to use a batting tee
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
How to run an effective infield practice with just one coach. A trick to save you TONS of time at any of your practices A single fungo sequence that works as if you had two fungo hitters. A competitive full infield or full defense game that requires only one coach or fungo hitter.
Resources of the show
Downloadable PDF of the four drills mentioned in this podcast.
Practices that engage and energize players and win games - Web Clinic that will revolutionize your practices.
Are you a new head coach? If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?" This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up.
In this episode of the CCA podcast I discuss 5 lessons we all can learn from Cubs' Manager Joe Maddon:
#RESPECT90 Not afraid to fail Always addresses the elephant in the room Don't let the pressure exceed the pleasure Control the moment, play in the moment, live in the moment
Resources of the show:
Pre and post season success checklist for an athlete centered coaching philosophy.
Handling a slump podcast - CCA Podcast Episode 046
In this episode of the CCA Podcast, you will learn:
What baseball players need to do in the weight room How to make your weight room work translate directly to playing field. How to set up a program that will apply directly to what your players need on the athletic field
Resources of the show
Complete offseason conditioning program pre-sale now through October 16. Save over 40%!!
Free Web Clinic on developing explosive, dynamic baseball players through your offseason program.
In this podcast you will learn 10 (really 11) things we expect our players to do in practice, but never give them the chance to work on in practice:
Baserunners with infielders
Infielders making tags
Outfield communication with outfielders,
Outfielders reading the ball live off the bat
Catchers, block or don't block
Pitchers, specific pitch sequences we will use during game
Check out the podcast for the other 6!!
Resources of the show:
Practices that engage and energize players and win games - Free Webclinic
Check out 3 quick and easy changes you can make in things you do every day in practice to make them more game-like.
Sample practice plan - This 2 - hour practice plan shows how we maximize our time and get the most out of a limited facility and coaching staff.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The difference between being an assistant coach, and being a head coach How and why I have grown to embrace the behind the scene things coaches do How to create a long term positive atmosphere Why I'm ok with my players not sprinting 100% on and off the field (yes, that's correct, I'm OK with it!!) How I prioritize my coaching responsibility and how it has carried over to the field Creating a communication plan for success
Resources of the show
So You're a Head Coach... Now What?? Web Clinic FREE
Operations manual - This is a comprehensive list of the tasks head baseball coaches need to do each month to run a successful program. It's a must-have for new head coaches and a great reinforcing document for veteran coaches.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, I give you an inside look at a conversation I had with one of my former players about learning to "Relax and play"
Today's show notes contain all of our best, most popular free content (and our Cornerstone Elite Membership) Webclinics
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
Practices that engage and energize players and win games.
Are you a new head coach? If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?" This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up.
Podcasts and blog posts
Check out our blog post on the difference between getting better at swinging and getting better at hitting.
Check out our podcast on handling slumps and minimizing their effects.
Video tutorial on throwing a change-up
Podcast give-a-ways
Sample practice plan - This 2 - hour practice plan shows how we maximize our time and get the most out of a limited facility and coaching staff.
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance
Bronze library - A FREE library full of coaching drills, documents, and videos for baseball coaches of all ages.
Premium content
Never write another practice plan from scratch with our 10 practice plan series.
Cornerstone Elite Membership - Get access to our ENTIRE library of courses, videos, practice plans, conditioning calendars and much more.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn:
What aspect of hitting players, parents and coaches probably spend too much time on How to get the most "bang for your buck" to improve youth, travel, and high school hitters. What (in my humble opinion) is the MOST IMPORTANT thing you teach young hitters to do
Resources of the show
One way to improve each of the four major components of hitting
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, we take a look at Seth Godin's analogy on Hunters vs. Farms and apply it to the world of coaching:
What are the positive aspects of the "Hunter" coach? What are the positive aspects of the "Farmer" coach? What are the negative aspects of the "Hunter" coach? What are the negative aspects of the "Farmer" coach? How you can take the best attributes of each and utilize them in your coaching style.
Resources of the show:
Are you a new head coach? If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?" This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up.
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, we will explore how coaches can balance player development and winning now.
How to recognize the different types of players on your team. Giving your players exactly what they need to be successful at this level and/or the next. How much information is too much information Helping your players reach their highest level.
Resources of the show
Are you a new head coach? If so, our FREE Web Clinic "So, You're a Head Coach... Now What?" This Web Clinic will walk you step by step through what you need to do to build a powerhouse program from the ground up.
If you're looking to revolutionize your batting practice, you HAVE to check out our FREE Web Clinic, "A Batting Practice Plan That Gets Results."
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you can expect to learn:
How to do an end of year evaluation for your program. How to identify specific proram weaknesses. How you should address program weaknesses How you can maintain program strengths How to make changes in your team philosophy
Resources of the show
Bronze Library - This FREE library for Baseball Coaches contains all of our Premium Podcast and blog upgrades, but is just the tip of the iceberg of the amount of information that is in the...
Cornerstone Elite Membership - The price on this membership will be going up from $19 to $39 on Thursday, so make sure you take advantage and lock in your low price now!
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
How to utilize your warm-up so you're not just getting ready for practice How we organize practice to take advantage of player's attention plans The trick we use to get the most out of players during baserunning and team defense times. Why the order of your practice matters more than you think How we condition in practice, and why the kids don't know they're doing it
Resources of the show
Cornerstone Elite - This monthly membership offers everything a head baseball coach needs to run a successful program from skills and drills to practice plans, to program building documents. You need it, it's in here.
Sample practice plan - This 2 - hour practice plan shows how we maximize our time and get the most out of a limited facility and coaching staff.
Cornerstone Warm Up - This 12 minute warm-up prepares players for practice or games while working on agility, core power and flexibility, and specific baseball related skills.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, we deliver part 2/2 of developing a small ball philosophy that generates big innings:
How to make bunting an offensive weapon Our success levels for bunting... it may not be what you think!! Our unique philosophy on stealing bases...it's not about how many! My flip flop on utilizing the hit and run.
Resources of the show
Small ball tactical game - This is a great game for practices to put decision making in the hands of your players while letting them work on both offensive and defensive aspects of bunting, stealing, hitting and running, and holding runners.
Small Ball for Big Innings - This course, available to Elite members only, will totally revolutionize your small ball game, and give you tools to teach bunting, hit and run, straight steals, and tactical games to make your practices translate into games.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, we deliver part 1/2 of developing a small ball philosophy that generates big innings:
What small ball is... What small ball is not... How to fit your philosophy to your team's individual skills. Why your philosophy should change from year to year.
Resources of the show
Small ball tactical game - This is a great game for practices to put decision making in the hands of your players while letting them work on both offensive and defensive aspects of bunting, stealing, hitting and running, and holding runners.
Small Ball for Big Innings - This course, available to Elite members only, will totally revolutionize your small ball game, and give you tools to teach bunting, hit and run, straight steals, and tactical games to make your practices translate into games.
Remember, next week we will have part 2 of the Small Ball for Big Innings Podcast.
You have a player who is struggling badly at the plate. You guys have spent countless hours in the cage and on the tee. You have changed the stance, the load, the bat path, they’re using their body more efficiently, they are on plane with the ball, and they still aren’t hitting a lick in the games. Those mechanics, or swing, fixes likely made them better at swinging the bat, but did they really make them any better at hitting? Maybe the key lies in working more on hitting, not just on swinging? Get Our Top 5 Hitting Drills Here What’s the difference you ask? Here are a few examples: Swinging - Only paying attention to the pitcher when you are hitting. Hitting - Paying attention to the pitcher when your teammates are hitting. Do you know this pitcher throws only curveballs after fastball strikes and always throws a fastball after a curveball ball? Swinging - Guessing what pitch is coming next. Hitting - Having an educated guess at what pitch and location is coming next. This team hasn’t busted anyone in all game with two strikes, better look away! Swinging - Learning to load properly. We’ve all heard this one, “Jonny can’t hit slow pitching.” My guess is Jonny works on his swing a lot, but doesn’t work on hitting very much. Make sure he sees a variety of different locations and velocities during his BP sessions. Hitting - Being able to load on time for a variety of different pitches, locations, and velocities. The job of a BP pitcher shouldn’t be to throw the ball right down the middle, anyone can hit that. Swinging - Blaming the BP pitcher for all the bad pitches you are swinging at in the cage. Hitting - Learning to take those bad pitches, because when else are you going to get to work on it? In the game? Swinging - See ball, hit ball in the cage or BP. Hitting - Putting yourself in advantage (1-0, 2-0, 2-1, 3-1, 3-0) and disadvantage (0-1, or any 2 strike count) and working on your pitch selection and intent for these counts during BP or in the cage. Swinging - Putting the ball on a tee right down the middle and taking 100 swings. Hitting - Putting the tee at various positions and heights, then visualizing yourself in various counts, the ball coming at you then swinging. Hitting - Performing a drill that requires you to think and react BEFORE swinging at the ball on the tee. Swinging - Having the plan of just “hitting the ball” when you go to the plate. Hitting - Adjusting the intent of the swing, and your plan based on the count. Swinging - Not knowing your strengths and weaknesses. You just can’t get to that inside fastball, but man does it look good! Hitting - Knowing your strengths and taking advantage of them in the game, and working on your weaknesses in practice. You can’t hit a fastball on the outside corner, so you make it a point of emphasis in practice, on your tee work, and yes, that BP round may not look quite so great if you’re working on your weakness. Players spend a lot of time on their swing, and it is usually the first place they turn when they are struggling, but the best swing with the most bat speed in the world won’t do you much good if you’re swinging at 2-0 breaking balls in the dirt and letting 1-2 fastballs down the middle go by. Hitting can be improved in practice, but not with traditional, unfocused tee work and batting practice.
Check out how Cornerstone Elite can improve your hitters
47 chaos hitting drills - Batting practice shouldn't be easy, the game isn't. Week long hitting plans for pitch recognition - Just print the plan and go to practice! 12 week bat speed improvement plan - Use overweight and underweight training to increase bat speed, something every hitter on the planet could use. New take on tee work - How to properly use tee work in your program to benefit your hitters
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy we discuss the challenges of being a head coach:
Why being a head coach is a totally different animal. The variety of skills/tactics you have to be familiar with and be able to teach as a head coach. How to manage your assistant coaches to free you up to coach more. How to program build to keep athletes in your program and keep parents on your side.
Resources of the show
Operations manual - This is a comprehensive list of the tasks head baseball coaches need to do each month to run a successful program. It's a must-have for new head coaches and a great reinforcing document for veteran coaches.
Cornerstone Elite - Our membership area is the BEST resource available to high school coaches. There is no other place to get information on generating offense, coaching philosophy, pitching, infield, outfield drills, and much more, all under one roof. A must have resource for new and veteran coaches alike!
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, you will learn:
How I structure my summer ball to get the most out of limited time. How you can force players to work outside their comfort zone. Focus your tactics, what is important to you. How you can use the summer to develop your small ball philosophy.
Resources of the show
Tactical Success Checklist - This checklist will give your team a laser like focus for team and individual development focusing on offense, baserunning, team defense, and pitching.
Small Ball for Big Innings - This course, available to Elite members only, will totally revolutionize your small ball game, and give you tools to teach bunting, hit and run, straight steals, and tactical games to make your practices translate into games.
Free access to our top 5 hitting drills that translate practice time to game performance.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
What I learned form our season What victories really mattered during our season How I learned from our pitching staff this year. How you should change your philosophies to meet the skills and talents of your players How we challenged our pitchers to keep their arms healthy How we gave pitchers the freedom to choose drills within our "Daily Dozen" pitching drills that create more athletic pitchers.
Resources of the show
7 points of emphasis for pitchers in 2016 - This document and video show exactly what we are focusing on in 2016 to make pitchers with average velocity and average stuff extremely competitive.
Our Daily Dozen pitching drills gives you 12 drills to do with your pitchers to create more athletic, harder throwing pitchers who can more easily repeat their delivery.
Two way players podcast - How to properly handle two way players so their arms stay healthy and strong.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you will learn:
My overall philosophy shift with using my pitching staff The main two reasons to pull a pitcher from a game Why your pitchers being on a pitch count can actually make them pitch deeper into games Three things to look for as signs of your pitcher fatiguing. How knowing your individual pitchers can help keep them healthy, and can help your team win more games.
Resources of the show
Check out our pitcher usage worksheet here. This worksheet is great for programs and organizations to teach all of their coaches how to manage pitchers to minimize health risks.
Cornerstone has published a variety of pieces on helping maintain pitcher health...
The coach's role in helping prevent Tommy John surgery.
Part two of this blog post/podcast, post pitching recovery.
Pre-Game Pitcher Routine - This routine will prepare your pitcher's body body for the game and help minimize their recovery time after the game.
Two way players podcast - How to properly handle two way players so their arms stay healthy and strong.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast we will take a look at what we have been doing in practice this past week:
How we have worked on our two strike approach. The change we are tying make with our middle infielders, specifically on double play feeds Our 7 points of emphasis for pitchers in 2016 Why we were struggling bunting and what we did to fix it.
Resources of the show:
7 points of emphasis for pitchers in 2016 - This document and video show exactly what we are focusing on in 2016 to make pitchers with average velocity and average stuff extremely competitive.
Double play series - Covers all feeds and turns for middle in fielders, along with practice organization to maximize practice time with middle infielders
Small Ball for Big Innings course- Bunt, steal, hit and run, squeeze, and much more to put pressure on your opponents and use small ball to generate big innings.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
How I construct a line-up to maximize run production. Why the "traditional" leadoff hitter and #2 hitter might be costing you runs Where to put those "traditional" top two hitters How to get your best hitters more at bats How to hid hitters with weaknesses in your line-up
Resources of the show
Weighted quality at bat spreadsheet - To measure players true offensive output so you can construct your order more efficiently.
In game dugout chart - This easy to use template helps you communicate your line-up to your players, as well as substitutes and bullpen responsibilities, and helps efficiently tract in game substitutions.
If you've enjoyed the show, please leave us a review on iTunes In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The good and bad of Sabrmetrics at the professional level Why using numbers in baseball is different than other sports The major reason high school and travel coaches CAN'T use many of the numbers the pros do The major offensive numbers we measure The offensive numbers we avoid Why errors and fielding percentage aren't the best way to measure defensive players How we measure team defense Why fantasy football can hurt your decision making process
Resources of the show:
Weighted quality at bat spreadsheet - Takes the very popular Quality at Bat % one step further so a sac bunt and 3-run homer aren't measured the same.
Rocket index - A great tool for measure team defense. Teaches your players to respect 90 feet and see the value of defending 90 feet.
Team defense email video course - get an email every other day for 20 days with simple, actionable steps you can take to stop bleeding runs, and start playing great team defense.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
How video analysis can help you throughout the season What you should focus on mentally throughout the season The focus of your batting practice How to utilize hitting drills during the season What should your in season hitting practices look like How many swings should you take per day?
Don't take 1,000 mindless swings each day with no purpose, take 30 focused swings with a specific purpose.
Resources for the show
5 hitting drills that translate practice skill to game performance
Check out our blog post on the difference between getting better at swinging and getting better at hitting.
Cornerstone Elite Membership contains the complete offensive program that produced 100 extra base hits in 35 in 2015.
Don't work harder than everyone else, work smarter than everyone else.
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In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The 5 biggest mistakes coaches make planning and executing practices How to maximize the first 15 minutes of your practice Why it's not just the segments you do, it's when you do them in practice How to avoid something that makes players want to avoid practice Why it is difficult to make practices look like a game
Resources of the show
Never write another practice plan from scratch with our 10 practice plan series.
Check out 3 quick and easy changes you can make in things you do every day in practice to make them more game-like.
Maximize the first 15 minutes of your practice with this dynamic catch routine.
3 Ball, QB Drill, and Rundown Warm -up - Utilize these in your warm-up routine to make them more "game-like" and to prepare your players mentally for competition
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
The MOST IMPORTANT aspect of a baseball program Why you have to be routine, but flexible with planning practices The difference between blocked and random practice, and when to use each Why we don't condition in practice any more The specific order most of our practices happen in, and why we think that order is very important.
Resources of the show
Never write another practice plan from scratch with our 10 practice plan series.
Get more in depth info on our practice planning with our FREE "Practices That Engage and Energize Players and Win Games" WebClinic
If you've enjoyed our show, please leave us some feedback and leave a rating or review on iTunes.
Blocked vs. Random Practice - To me, this is the frontier in baseball coaching. So much of what we do in baseball looks nothing like the game itself. Determining when to use blocked practice and when to use random practice is HUGE in player development.
Maximize your throwing program and get the most out of the first 15 minutes of your practice.
In this episode of the CCA podcast, we empty our mailbag and answer:
Do your pitchers do cardio? How do you work pitchers in to practice? What is your biggest point of emphasis for 2016? How do you prioritize player selection during tryouts? What do you look at on the pitcher when trying to steal third base?
Resources of the show
Our podcast on the seven points of emphasis for our pitchers in 2016
Take advantage of our FREE and most popular "5 hitting drills to translate practice skills to game performance"
I will be putting up our entire tryout plan with charts, sheets, and detailed voice over videos into our Cornerstone Elite Membership. Get started for just $1.
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In this episode of theCornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast, you will learn:
How to give up fewer runs in 2016 How to make your pitchers better without changing their mechanics Why what you don't notice on every play may cost you runs. Giving up one run is ok... but... Why I screwed up all my fielders for years, especially my infielders Simple things to make your fielders better during games
Resources of the show
Check out our last podcast on "Scoring More Runs in 2015"
If you've enjoyed our show, please leave us some feedback and leave a rating or review on iTunes.
Practice under game like conditions with "Tactical Games"
Get over 50 tactical games with our "Creating Game Ready Players" eBook
Get access to our pitching charts, 90 foot war chart and much more with our Elite Membership.
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In this episode of the cornerstone coaching academy podcast, you will learn:
Why scoring runs is more than just hitting How to change your hitter's mind set so they deal with failure better How to use small ball to create big innings Why you should be teaching more than just skills in practice The most important thing you can work on with your hitters to score more runs in 2016
Resources of the show
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Why you should work backward from opening day How often per week our pitchers throw bullpens The difference between starters and relievers in their preseason preparation Why 80 pitches in the bullpen is different than 80 pitches on the first game How quickly you should build your pitch counts
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In this Q & A episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy Podcast you can expect to learn:
Where we came from in our offseason program Why players weren't showing up to our program The day that changed my philosophy on offseason conditioning Why educating yourself is the first step How we deal with players who don't show up Why realizing you aren't the only show in town will INCREASE your attendance How your program's overall culture is the real reason you have good attendance or not
Resources for the show
Web Clinic on principles of baseball conditioning - This web clinic goes step by step over how to develop a kick butt off season conditioning.
Our complete offseason conditioning program - We just added an 8 week HS plan that leads right up to the season to maximize your results in the next 8 weeks.
Pre and Post Testing for Offseason Conditioning - We use these pre and post testing for our players to show them how much stronger, more explosive, and faster they are getting.
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In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, we answer Bill's question about transferring bullpen sessions to in game performance. You can expect to learn:
How to make your pitching practices more game like How to add competition to your pitching practice Why many pitchers fail when pitching from the stretch A technique that will help your catchers along with your pitchers in bullpen sessions
Resources of the show Quality Strike Chart - This chart allows you to measure the quality of the pitches your players are throwing in their bullpens and is necessary in playing the S-T-R-I-K-E-S game (we call it R-O-C-K-E-T-S) .
S-T-R-I-K-E-S - This tactical game will help your pitchers compete during their bullpens while working on all of their pitches and
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In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy, you will learn:
What ADs are looking for in a head coach.
How to position yourself for a head coaching job. Doing your homework Making sure you get your points across What to bring with you to the interview The hardest question I have ever been asked in an interview The basic questions you should be prepared for
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eBook - 9 tips to getting your coaching career off the ground - In this ebook, you get 9 tips to prepare yourself professionally for working in the coaching field
Nailing your assistant coach interview - In this podcast episode we explore how to dominate your interview for an assistant coach position
Common interview questions for head coaches - Get 20 interview questions that will help you focus your prepping for interviews.
Transition plan - This transition plan gives you a great response to the most difficult questions I've ever been asked in an interview.
In this episode of the Cornerstone Coaching Academy podcast you will learn
What your philosophy should be heading into the interview How make sure you get your point across in an interview How to be sure the job you are applying for is a fit for you What you should have prepared walking into an interview The biggest mistake people make in assistant coach interviews
Resources mentioned in this show
Developing Dynamic Outfielder eBook - This complimentary eBook gives you insight into one of the more under-coached areas of the game.
Assistant Coach Interview Questions - This free PDF contains common interview questions along with a voice over video showing you how to dominate each of them.
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How to know if you really have a problem giving up runs in the first inning. How I organize my line up to maximize run scoring, specifically in the first inning. How to run your warm-up so that you get several more "mini practices" before each game.
Resources Pre-Game Pitcher Routine - This routine will prepare your pitcher's body body for the game and help minimize their recovery time after the game. 3 Ball, QB Drill, and Rundown Warm -up - Utilize these in your warm-up routine to make them more "game-like" and to prepare your players mentally for competition. Cornerstone Elite Membership - Contains over 60 tactical games to help your players learn to play the game and to compete, not just how to hit, field, and throw.
In this episode you will find the 5 reasons baseball drills fail The towel drill is a controversial drill that doesn't very well simulate what happens in the game.
If you search for "Baseball Drills" on the YouTube, you will find 242,000 drills, some of them involve movements that closely simulate what happens on the baseball field and you will find some that involve chairs, coffee can lids, towels, broom sticks, bands, and many more implements that will not be with you on the baseball field.
It is my opinion that baseball drills should look a lot like what happens on the field, and should not have a lot of implements that guide your movements. Be sure to check out the resources below to be sure your drills translate from practice to the games:
Resources of the show
Cornerstone Elite Membership - Contains over 60 tactical games to help your players learn to play the game and to compete, not just how to hit, field, and throw.
Tactical Games Examples - Includes Tactical Games for Infields, Outfields, Hitting, Pitching, and Catching + 2 BONUS Tactical Games
5 Hitting Drills - These five drills are great examples of useful drills that will translate your player's work in the cage and in BP to in-game performance.
Blocked vs. Random Practice - To me, this is the frontier in baseball coaching. So much of what we do in baseball looks nothing like the game itself. Determining when to use blocked practice and when to use random practice is HUGE in player development.
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It's that time of year again! Fall ball is done and players are getting ready for a little rest before either hitting the hardwood, or the weight room.
As a travel or high school coach, you are starting to get ready for your offseason conditioning program to get your athletes bigger, stronger, and faster. But you also have to be sure that what they're doing will maximize their time in the weight room and give them the greatest benefit on the playing field.
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5 components that MUST be in your offseason conditioning program 1.) Periodization - Changing sets, reps, intensity, and exercises to maximize gains and convert strength into power as the season approaches
http://www.acefitness.org/acefit/fitness-fact-article/2624/periodized-training-and-why-it-is/
2.) Core - We aren't talking about the kind of core where you lay on your back and do 300 crunches. We are talking about generating as much power from the ground as possible... just like they'll do on the baseball field.
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3.) Explosive lower body movements - Again, baseball (and most sports for that matter) is all about generating as much power as possible from the ground. Explosive lower body plyometric exercises such as box jumps, lateral bounds, lateral hurdle jumps, and depth jumps will help teach your athletes to be explosive.
4.) Variety - Many of the initial changes and improvements untrained athletes see in the weight room are simply them learning the movements. Changing up workouts, exercises and movements over the course of a training cycle will help avoid this familiarity and will increase your results.
5.) Rotator cuff and shoulder decelerators - We use the Crossover Symmetry system to train our throwing decelerator muscles, but there are several other great products out there that can train these muscles, including using basic surgical tubing and bands (very, very inexpensive).
6.) Inseason conditioning program - Maintaining strength and explosiveness though a long grinding schedule is a must since the most important part of your season often comes up to 3 months after athletes leave the weight room.
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We've all been there... You're trying to get your offseason training program going, and your numbers aren't very good, the kids don't seem that into it, and you just don't see the results you think you should.
This podcast will give you 7 practical tips for getting buy in to your 2015-2016 offseason conditioning program.
Resources for the show Complete Offseason Conditioning Program for 2015-2016 - Baseball specific offseason program for high school teams or individual high school players.
Pre and Post Testing for Offseason Conditioning - Use this to show your players their improvement from the beginning to the end of your offseason program. It also works as evidence for future years to get buy ins to your offseason program. If you have question you'd like to submit to the Cornerstone Podcast to be featured on one of our shows, you can submit it to www.cornerstonecoachingacademy.com/qa.
I will begin this post by acknowledging that ANY physical activity that isn’t physically harmful is good and will likely increase an athlete’s performance, and will benefit one’s overall health.
Many weight rooms contain tons of machines. This might be great for the "weeknight warrior," but is it what your baseball players should be doing?
There are a lot of traditional training methods that can in fact increase performance simply by increasing overall strength, and by the athlete being in better overall shape, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that those methods are the best training methods for baseball players. Players aren’t necessarily getting the best bang for their training buck (time and effort).
Let's go through the "traditional" method of working out that you see at a lot of local gyms and workout facilities:
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The Warm-Up (Movement prep) Weeknight and Saturday morning warriors at the gym show up and do a few static stretches, usually starting with hamstrings, then some quads, then some shoulder and arm stretches before they hit the weights. The reality is, static stretching, although it may feel good, and feel right, isn’t the best thing an athlete can do to warm up for maximum performance. Check out the chart below summarizing a number of studies on static stretching’s effect on athletic and explosive (which is HUGE in baseball performance) training.
Table courtesy of http://www.brianmac.co.uk/articles/article027.htm
Instead, try a combination of dynamic movements, agility drills, core movements, and semi-explosive movements. Even better, try drills that improve skill but can be done at less than 100% as a warm-up.
TRAIN HOW YOU WILL COMPETE. Split routines A large percentage of the local gym-goers will be doing "split routines." Basically, this means that the individual will do only upper body exercises on one day, then only lower body exercises on another day, or they will only do pushing exercises one day, then pulling exercises the next, then lower body the next day.
Again, generally any type of conditioning will benefit the athlete, so a split routine is better than nothing. But, when you compete in baseball (or any sport for that matter), you don't just use your upper body one day, then lower body the next day.
Baseball players utilize their entire body every single day. For that reason, training should be done the same way with full body routines. The more multi-joint movements that can be included in a routine, the more closely it will mimic what they will be required to do on the field.
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Attend our FREE Web Clinic on creating strong, explosive, powerful, dynamic baseball players Sets and reps The standard workout for weekend warrior is 3 sets of 10 reps, and very rarely does that change. Additionally, they keep the same velocity and pace for many of their reps and very rarely switch the exercises for each muscle group.
This type of training leads to plateaus in training, boredom, and sub-maximal results.
In fact, baseball players ultimate goal in the weight room should be to increase their ability to generate a large amount of force in a short amount of time (power). Three sets of ten reps on the same exercises isn't likely to improve power greatly.
Instead, players need to be on a periodized workout plan with different phases that address different goals (usually size and stability, strength, power/speed) to maximize the effectiveness in the weight room. Remember, the goal is not to work out longer, it's to work out smarter and maximize your results.
Lots of machines Traditional weight lifting and training often consists of using resistance machines to isolate and...
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In this episode, we answer two questions by loyal Cornerstone Podcast listeners. Question #1 - Jonathan from Tulsa asks "What does an outline of your typical BP/hitting practices look like and consist of? How much time do you devote to hitting daily?" Question #2 - After watching the Little League World Series, Chuck from Elgin, IL asks "What are your thoughts on pitchers throwing curveballs at a young age, and what age do you think a pitcher should learn to throw a curve ball?" Resources for the show
Check out our podcast on maximizing your batting practice session.
Check out our tutorial on throwing a devastating change up. Here's the NY Times article on curve balls and arm injuries (the link to the Journal of American Sports Medicine can be found in there)
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In this episode, we answer two questions by loyal Cornerstone Podcast listeners.
Question #1 - Tom from Washington asks - How much of a rest from baseball should we give my 13U player?
Question #2 - Matt from Arizona asks - My son can't hit slower pitching, how can I help him?
Resources mentioned in the show
Check out our podcast on preventing pitching injuries
The article on Jordan Spieth playing multiple sports as a youth (ok... so he's kind of still a youth)
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I know that I promised that the next podcast would be a Q & A podcast, and it will be... after we address this.
I wanted to post a timely response to James Harrison making his kids give back their participation trophy while it was still in the news and still relevant. In case you missed it, you can check out the article on it:
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After James Harrison posted his opinion on participation trophies on Istagram, there was a lot of response, mostly in support of Harrison and his position. I agree with a certain amount of this sentiment, and do believe we have a entitlement problem with players and parents in our sports system.
I disagree with him that the "participation trophy" is the reason why.
1.) Kids know the difference. He's not giving the kids the enough credit. They know the difference between a participation trophy (or medal, or certificate) and the trophy for winning the "championship." We act as though they are somehow tricked into thinking they "won" by giving them a trophy at the end of the season.
2.) Winning at age 6 and 8 is for adults, not kids. Did your team with the championship in the 8 year old coach pitch league? Don't remember do you? Neither do I.
But I do remember getting to the field early with my dad and taking groundballs, flyballs, and playing catch. I remember learning the rules, and learning how to hit a pitched ball. I remember learning that striking out or making an error wasn't the end of the world. I couldn't tell you if we won every single game, or lost every single game. And it doesn't matter.
The research is very clear, kids under 12 don't participate in sports for wins and losses. Wins and losses at the youth level are for the parents. The kids want to have fun, learn about the game, compete (win or lose), and spend time with their friends.
If they accomplish these goals, the winning and losing will take care of itself as they mature.
Check out our "End of season, success checklist," to ensure your players get the most out of every season.
3.) Winning gives talented youth athletes (and parents) a false sense of accomplishment Imagine you have a very talented young athlete (maybe you do!) and the only way they are validated is by winning. If they won, they were good enough, if they lost, they weren't. The reality is, they will probably have little trouble winning, because they are more talented than almost all other players.
In fact, they can probably not play very well and still win. Maybe they can even not try very hard and still win. They may be able to go several years, and don't get much better, but still win.
As long as "winning" is what validates them and their parents, their lack of effort and lack of improvement can go unnoticed because they are still bringing home the 1st place trophy.
THIS is a great source of entitlement in youth sports. They begin to believe they deserve to win because they always have. Then when the less talented players, or the players who matured later, begin to catch them, they have trouble dealing with it because they have never had to work hard to win, or compete for playing time.
In fact, I would argue that an overemphasis on winning makes players fearful of competition. If the only validation you get from competition is winning, why would you put yourself in a a challenging situation where you might not win?
4.) It's about the message, not the trophy. Let your kids keep their participation trophies, medals, or certificates, but have a conversation with them about it. Ask them if they know why they got it. You may be shocked at their response. My guess is they feel very lukewarm about the trophy because they know everyone got one.
In this episode we will discuss how to help players adjust to college baseball their freshmen year:
Making sure you're at the right school to begin with Unusual demands on your time The blessing and curse of great freedom Conquering the freshmen dorms Oh no! My velocity is dipping! Everyone was all conference/area/state Staying on top of your academics during the most demanding schedule in college athletics
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Every program has (or should have) their points of emphasis for each position. We have had a significant paradigm shift over the past few seasons which has lead to our 7 points of emphasis for pitchers for 2015 and beyond.
In this episode, you will learn:
What we are doing to increase our pitcher's velocity Why we are shifting our emphasis away from JUST throwing strikes on 0-0 and 1-1 counts How we take the advantage back in hitter's counts Our plan for 0-2 counts Why our pitcher's are responsible for being strong and healthy at the end of the season How pitchers can help themselves after the ball is thrown Why that 3 mile run pitchers want to do is a waste of time.
Resources for the show
Throwing a change up tutorial - How to throw three different types of change ups, when to throw change ups, and how to make it a devastating pitch. 10 Things Pitchers Must Do To Be Successful - This FREE eBook adds some additional points of emphasis you may want to consider for your pitchers, and goes into more depth on several of the points discussed in this podcast.
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We've seen it in every aspect of the game, your players dominate practice!
They are great mechanically. They can field forehands, backhands, make routine plays, make double plays, field slow rollers, and their arm looks great.
Then game time comes. Their "mechanics" still look good, but they make errors. Lots of errors. They seem unsure and hesitant. They don't know where the ball needs to go. They seem surprised the ball is hit to them.
Then they look like they don't want the ball hit to them.
What's going on?
Let's look at the top 4 reasons infielders don't translate practice performance into games. 1.) A lack of understanding of what a "good fielder" at your level is - Here's the bottom line, we aren't dealing with professional infielders. I went back and looked at how our shortstops have fielded since 2011.
In that group, we had a Division 3 player, two Division 1 players (including one playing for a top 10 team), one professional player, and an NCAA Gold Glove winner for the best shortstop in the country his senior year in college. Their fielding percentages at the high school level were ALL between .890 and .931.
Again, these are not professionals. We play on some questionable fields, that give them some questionable hops. That means good high school shortstop will probably make 1-2 errors every 20 chances or so. Making errors is not unusual, and should not be treated as the plague.
It is reasonable to believe that fielding percentages will be even lower at the younger levels, so don't think your infielders are the only ones making errors. They aren't.
We just need to know how to minimize them.
Check out our Developing Athletic, Consistent, Extraordinary (A.C.E.) Infielders online course and start developing game-ready infielders.
2.) An overemphasis on mechanics - When infielders make errors, many of them, and their coaches, want to immediately turn to mechanics. If they aren't having success there must be something mechanically wrong.
The reality is, the mechanics of fielding a ground ball are not too difficult. Once a player's mechanics are reasonably good, they probably aren't making errors because of mechanics.
Our baseball society is turing into a "fix me coach" society. When a player doesn't have success, they turn to a coach to tell them what they are doing wrong. I challenge you to not always look for a mechanical fix to every problem.
3.) They are picking the wrong hops - Bad infielders "get" hops. Good infielders "pick" their hops. Imagine how easy fielding would be if your infielders always got that long hop or "Sunday hop."
Pretty easy right? That .920 fielding % would look at more like .950 wouldn't it?
Good infielders get more of those long hops and fewer of the dreaded "up hops" by moving their feet in good tempo and rhythm and learning the path of the ball on the ground.
It is easy for a coach to tell an infielder to charge the ball to get better hops. This is what the player wants to hear, a quick easy fix that will make everything better. What they don't want to hear is that THEY need to learn when to charge the ball to get the correct hop.
If you're looking for a great fielding game to help develop this skill check out our "Picking your hop" game.
3.) They don't see game-like reps in practice - This one is on us! How often do your infielders take ground balls in practice with a runner sprinting down the line?
This occurred to me as our future D1 short stop was fielding about .880 half way through his senior year. Everything was good during practice, then nothing was good during the game.
It was my fault.
In this episode you will learn:
How completely not caring about the score of the game helped us win more games
The MAJOR part of the game that I think is missing on so many teams
How I created competition within our team to reach our goals
The outstanding results we got from our new focus
Resources of the show
Team tactical checklist for games or scrimmages
10 Tips for Playing Great Team Defense video course <~~~FREE!!!
Cornerstone Elite Membership - Contains over 60 tactical games to help your players learn to play the game and to compete, not just how to hit, field, and throw.
Get the at the field workout mentioned in this podcast here.
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In this episode you will learn how to maximize bullpen sessions by:
Giving you eight great tips for bullpen How to warm-up appropriately for their bullpen session Simulating the work load of a game Working on your ENTIRE game in pitching Making sure they are comfortable throwing the most crucial pitches they will need to throw in a game Creating competition in bullpen session
Resources Tactical Games Examples - Includes the R-O-C-K-E-T-S game for creating competition in bullpen sessions
Complete Throwing Program for Amateur Pitchers - Sign up for more details on our new throwing program
Baserunning Chart - We keep this chart for our pitchers in their bullpen session so that they can work on varying their timing in the stretch.
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Cornerstone Elite - Get started with our Cornerstone Elite Membership for just $1. The 60 tactical games and challenges is just the tip of the ice berg with the content in this membership that includes several online courses and weekly video/audio tips available to members only.
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THIS IS PART TWO OF OUR TWO PART SERIES ON KEEPING PITCHER HEALTHY. AS YOU KNOW, THERE IS NO "MAGIC BULLET" OF PITCHER HEALTH, BUT THERE ARE SEVERAL THINGS A PITCHER AND COACH CAN DO TO HELP KEEP PITCHERS HEALTHY.
In this episode you will learn:
What pitchers can do BEFORE they pitch to help the recovery process If pitchers should ice or not after pitching. How to tell if a pitcher is sore or injured. Post pitching routines for pitchers What pitchers should do, and should not do the next day
Resources for the show:
Complete Throwing Program for Amateur Pitchers - Sign up for more details on our new throwing program
Pre-Game Pitcher Routine - This routine will prepare your pitcher's body body for the game and help minimize their recovery time after the game.
Podcast on coach's role in keeping pitchers safe - Common sense actions coaches can take to minimize pitching injuries
Crossover Symmetry System - This is the shoulder strengthening system we use to train our decelerator muscles. We have seen great results with them and the players love them.
Baseball Yoga - This program helps players develop core stability, strength, and flexibility that many of them don't even know they need!
Two way players podcast - How to properly handle two way players so their arms stay healthy and strong.
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In this episode, you will learn:
Why pitcher health is so important
The risk factors for major throwing related injuries
Why showcases can be causing a lot of arm injuries
Why 100 pitches may really be 160 or MORE!!!
If your players/son should pitch and catch
How to manage a pitching staff to minimize late inning offensive surges
Common sense actions coaches can take to minimize pitching injuries
Resources mentioned in this show:
Complete Throwing Program for Amateur Pitchers - Sign up for more details on our new throwing program Blog post on pitcher safety - This blog post gives you many of the risk factors and common sense actions coaches can take to prevent pitching injuries. Throwing a change up tutorial - How to throw three different types of change ups, when to throw change ups, and how to make it a devastating pitch. Pitcher Availability Worksheet - This worksheet gives two common summer ball models, the league play and weekend tournament model, and the weekend tournament model. How hard is it to follow ASMI pitch guidelines AND cover all your games? How many pitchers do you really need? Two way players podcast - How to properly handle two way players so their arms stay healthy and strong.
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This week's question comes from John, a travel coach in suburban Baltimore. He is concerned that he has had a large amount of turnover in the past several years and his teams seem to be a collection of individuals. He is looking for help in developing a team philosophy, or "more we, less me." In this episode, you will learn:
The challenges of developing a sense of team in school and travel baseball in 2015 How to keep your players focused on the team first and the individual second How your practices can create a team first environment How individual accomplishments can be framed as a team accomplishment How you can be a team first coach
Resources Cornerstone Elite Membership - The Elite Membership includes all of the charts mentioned in this podcast to measure your player's performance AND keep players involved in the game, and over 60 tactical games to develop teamwork during your practices.
Our 10 Practice Plan Series contains pre-planned, ready to use practices that will save you TONS of time and develop a team concept. Get teamwork quotes for your team board, line-up cards, dugout charts, social media accounts wherever you'd like to place them for your team.
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In this episode, you will learn:
My take on defensive shifting and why I think you're crazy if you don't use them
How to utilize defensive shifting intelligently in high school baseball and below.
How to not overreact to one swing and shift when you shouldn't.
When we shift and why.
Where right handed hitters generally hit groundballs/flyballs and where left handed hitters generally hit groundball/flyballs.
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In this episode, you will learn
Why so many players today are looking for a "quick fix." How to handle the question "what do I need to do better?" so that your players actually improve. Why mechanical changes usually aren't the answer to hitting slumps, and how to address them. Why hitting a baseball is the hardest thing to do in sports. A much better way to measure hitting performance than batting average.
Resources Cornerstone Elite Membership - The Weighted Quality at Bat Spreadsheet is just the tip of the iceberg. Opposite Field Drill Progression - These 8 drills will help players learn to DRIVE the ball to the opposite field Maximizing Your Team's BP Session - Use these practical tips to get the most out of your team batting practice sessions Handling Slumps - blog post adds to the topic of this podcast by identifying the "causes" of slumps, and helping players get out of them. Preventing arm injuries - blog post that gives common sense solutions to decrease the number of arm injuries.
In this episode you will learn:
The simple equation we use to determine how successful our baserunners will be stealing stealing second. The system we have used to teach our players how to read pitchers and how to get great jumps. The chart we keep to use to help our players get to know each pitchers and when they should and shouldn't run. A simple tip you can use to increase the pitchers time to the plate, AND the catcher's POP (glove to glove) time on a stolen base.
Resources/Show Notes:
Cornerstone's Elite Membership - $1 Trial membership, over 60 tactical games, 5 online course, weekly video/audio tips includes Weighted QAB Spreadsheet.
Cheat sheet for stealing bases - Covers inside tips on stealing bases not covered in this podcast!
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Baserunning Chart - Helps your players learn when to run, and teaches them how to read pitchers in games. Can also be used to help your pitchers vary timing and shut down the running game.
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Oooooppppsss! If you are looking for the shownotes for Episode 20, please click here. For some reason, I said the show notes from Episode 20 were here... they are not.
In this episode, you will learn:
How to put decision making in your player's hands
When is it important to make sure of an out, and when is it important to keep the run from scoring
How to defend the early leave or "walk-off"
Why we don't have predetermined 1st and 3rd plays
Resources: iTunes - Leave us a review on iTunes and have it be read on the air. If you enjoyed this podcast, you will LOVE our 10 Tips to Playing Great Team Defense email course.
Cornerstone's Elite Membership - $1 Trial membership, over 60 tactical games, 5 online course, weekly video/audio tips
In this episode you will learn: 1.) How to eliminate the need to have catcher's shag balls during practice.
2.) How get catchers a full work load when you are understaffed and you don't have a coach to work just with catchers.
3.) The most valuable, often overlooked time your catchers can get game like practice.
4.) A great drill for catchers to get all of their throws in in a short period of time.
Resources: Catching-drill-menu - This is a great resource for coaches to maximize practice time with their catchers. Two Catcher Throwing Drill - This drill will let your catchers work on throwing to each base in a short period of time
iTunes - Leave us a review on iTunes and have it be read on the air. Practice Plan Series - For great info on running an entire practice series, check out our 10 practice plan series. Cornerstone's Free Bronze Membership - Totally free membership area includes all podcast and blog premium documents, ebooks, drill videos, and much, much more. Cornerstone's Elite Membership - $1 Trial membership, over 60 tactical games, 5 online course, weekly video/audio tips
In this episode you will learn:
Who is responsible for the running game?
How to make your pitcher's difficult difficult to steal on.
How to use your bullpen sessions in practice to shut down the running game.
A great pickoff move that not many people use.
Why we no longer utilize the slide step.
Should you sacrifice pitching mechanics to hold runners and shut down the running game?
Resources for this show: 1.) If you enjoyed this podcast, you will LOVE our 10 Tips to Playing Great Team Defense email course. 2.) Get our checklist for your pitchers on holding runners HERE. 3.) 60 tactical games and drills for pitchers is just the start of our Cornerstone Elite Membership. 4.) Never write another practice plan from scratch with our 10 practice plan series.
In this episode you will learn:
How to develop a fair tryout process
How to maximize your indoor space
How to manage your roster
What to look for at each position
How to measure during tryouts in case you are questioned by parents.
Resources: Tryout Evaluation Form - A great resource for and rating tool to evaluate your players
Quality Strike Chart - The chart we use to evaluate pitchers during tryouts
R-O-C-K-E-T-S - We use this game in tryouts to help determine a pitcher's competitiveness.
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Tips for Making Cuts - Three different options for making cuts
Practice Plan Series - When you're done with tryouts, start implementing our 10 practice plan series
In this episode, I will discuss my thoughts on the recent scandal involving Jackie Robinson West Little League being stripped of their National Title.
By popular demand after our two part "Running Efficient Practices" podcast, we have released a podcast on "Player Development Through Tactical Games." In this episode, you will learn:
What are tactical games? How often you should use tactical games in practice? How to make your practices more game-like. How to Examples of tactical games for Infielders, Outfielders, Catchers, Pitchers, and Hitters.
Resources: Creating Game Ready Players - This eBook contains over 50 tactical games for all ages and includes games for pitching, hitting, baserunning, outfielders, infielders, and your whole team. It also includes two BONUS scrimmages to take your teams focus off the scoreboard and put it on the things you and your coaching staff see as important.
10 Practice Plan Series - I am creating 10 practice plans that will cover every aspect of the game you need to cover. These practice plans will ensure you don't miss skills and tactics as the season progresses, and will save you 5-10 hours of practice planning time per week! Tactical Games Examples - Includes Tactical Games for Infields, Outfields, Hitting, Pitching, and Catching + 2 BONUS Tactical Games Quality Strike Chart - This chart allows you to measure the quality of the pitches your players are throwing in their bullpens and is necessary in playing the R-O-C-K-E-T-S Cornerstone Elite - Get started with our Cornerstone Elite Membership for just $1. The 60 tactical games and challenges is just the tip of the ice berg with the content in this membership that includes several online courses and weekly video/audio tips available to members only.
In this impromptu podcast episode, I discuss the 161-2 girls basketball game in California and how I handle blow out wins and losses. You can check out the article on the game that inspired this podcast HERE . “People shouldn’t feel sorry for my team. They should feel sorry for his (Anderson’s) team, which isn’t learning the game the right way.”
I would love to hear your feedback on how you handle games on both ends of a blowout loss.
What you can expect to learn in this episode:
How you should be training your pitchers and hitters Keeping two way players healthy How to work proper rest into a schedule for two way players How two way players may need to adjust the ASMI pitch count chart How to prepare your travel team for the pitching demands of tournaments How a high school coach can keep their pitchers healthy through the season to be healthy at post season time How to manipulate your line up to save your two way players arms. Why that kid who you think can't pitch should be given a chance.
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Resources: MLB Pitch Smart - A website put out by MLB as a resource for parents, coaches, and players to learn how to manage their pitch counts and rest. Our article on reducing the rate of Tommy John - Our research based article on how to safely manage pitchers. This article includes the ASMI pitch charts for rest and pitch maximums. Our article on post pitcher recovery - This article includes whether a pitcher should ice or not, and different modalities for pitchers to reduce soreness, speed up recovery, and reduce injuries. Cornerstone's Elite Membership - $1 Trial membership, over 60 tactical games, 5 online course, weekly video/audio tips. Cornerstone's Free Bronze Membership - Totally free membership area includes all podcast and blog premium documents, ebooks, drill videos, and much, much more.
Players should be active at least 1/2 of the time during a baseball practice.
In this episode you will learn:
How to keep players from tuning you out in practice. How to get players to utilize your practice time efficiently so they are active at least 1/2 of the time. Instructional strategies to help your player's retention rate. How to help players transition what they learn in practice to games. How to increase your coaching staff without increasing your coaching staff. If you must have lines in your practice, how you make them productive lines. What tool you need the most of to maximize your practice time.
Resources Cornerstone 10 Practice Plan Series - Our 10 practice plan rotation will make sure you don't miss any skills or tactics and will save you TONS of time!
Whistle and a Clipboard- The Coaching Community's resource - Great podcast with host Jason Oates, tons of great guests. Catching-drill-menu - This is a great resource for coaches to maximize practice time with their catchers.
Cornerstone's Bronze (FREE) Membership - Tons of free resources updated regularly Cornerstone's Elite Membership - $1 Trial membership, over 60 tactical games, 5 online course, weekly video/audio tips Fast Paced PFP - My players hated PFPs and never took them seriously, until I implemented this fast paced, up tempo, drill to get all PFPs done in just 5-7 minutes. [wp_ad_camp_3]
3 Ball and QB Drill Warm -up - Avoid laps with this great warm-up, and work on skills at the same time Rundown Warm-up - Work on your rundowns every other day in warm-ups Drills for Catchers - Miami University Catching DVD - Many of the drills in the drill menu are explained here
Maximizing the efficiency of baseball practices is one of, if not my favorite topic to discuss with coaches. The game of baseball is fighting a losing battle against other, more fast paced games in the age of instant gratification. Coaches have to start designing their practices with that specifically in mind. If you went to a two and a half hour practice and took 10 ground balls, swung the bat 10 times, and ran a few laps around the field, wouldn't you feel like you just wasted your time?
Don't ever let your practices get dull. Kids don't join a sport to stand around and do nothing, they join to have fun, they join to learn, and they join to be active.
This two part podcast is designed to help amateur coaches of all levels avoid the three evil Ls of baseball practice... oh yeah, and there's some cooking tips in there too!!!!
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In this episode, you will learn:
How to make the best Thanksgiving Turkey you've ever had (seriously!)
The three evil L's of youth practices and how to avoid them (two are covered in part 2)
How to impove your team DURING warm-ups.
Why and how we don't run laps in practice any more
How to avoid the dreaded end of practice "get on the line" or "line up at home plate"
When you should condition in practice so players give their all the entire practice
If you liked the content in this podcast, and are looking for more ways to maximize the efficiency of your practice while saving your planning time, check out our Elite Membership. Get started for just $1 today!
1 person working, 7 people standing around. Look like fun to you? Try to get 7 people working and 1 resting! Resources Mentioned in this Show Cornerstone 10 Practice Plan Series
3 Ball and QB Drill Warm -up
Rundown Warm-up
Drills for Catchers - Miami University Catching DVD Cornerstone's Elite Membership If you are already a member of Cornerstone's free membership, go to the link that was sent to you via email to get your free resources
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