Coaches’ Corner
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Coaches’ Corner
Information and advice for coaches of youth baseball teams, primarily targeted at 12-16u teams. This podcast follows the course of the season. So, each episode is relevant to a particular point in the season.
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Episode 18 - Statistics That Matter
This entire episode is focused on the baseball statistics in youth baseball that can be used to teach players how to win and how to play the game righ...
Episode 17 - Pitch Selection From Pitcher’s Perspective
We focus on pitch selection - from a pitcher's perspective. Our guest is Matt Whiteside, former big leaguer with 17 years of professional baseball ex...
Episode 16 - Pitch Selection from Hitter’s Perspective
We focus the entire episode on pitch selection, from the hitter's perspective. Steve Hacker, former college baseball All-American and professional hi...
Episode 15 - Coaching Behavior and Statistics That Matter
We discuss two great topics in this episode of Coaches Corner. First, we discuss coaching behavior during games. To be an effective coach, your beha...
Special - What is Select Baseball??
The listener feedback has caused me to re-think what is meant by “select baseball”.
Episode 14 - Effective Bullpen Sessions
We discuss what coaches and players need to do to have effective bullpen sessions - both practice bullpens and pre-game bullpens.
Matt...
Episode 13 - Effective Batting Practice Sessions
This episode focuses on batting practice. Steve Hacker, former All-American and professional hitter, is our guest. Steve gives us insights into effe...
Episode 12 - Pitcher Fielding and Developing Players for the Next Level
We discuss Pitcher Fielding, which is worth 3 outs per game to your team. The approach to improve pitcher fielding focuses on fundamentals, repititio...
Episode 11 - Infield and Outfield Work and Making Preseason Roster Decisions
Good defense is the hallmark of well coached baseball teams. In this episode, we discuss how to prepare you infielders and outfielders during your pr...
Episode 10 - Positive Coaching
Coaches' Corner episode 10 is another special edition. The entire episode is dedicated to positive coaching. We have an extended interview with Bren...
Episode 9 - Select Baseball and Academics
Episode 9 of the Coaches' Corner is a special edition. We dedicate the entire podcast to one topic - select baseball and academics.
Br...
Episode 8 - Developing Baseball Skills and Setting Individual Goals
In this episode, we discuss how to plan and run practices that are focused on developing fundamental baseball skills. Our guest is Bob Byrd, long tim...
Episode 7 - Preseason Catching Work and Developing Team Goals
We discuss preseason work for catchers with Ben Margalski, one of the leading catching instructors in St. Louis. Great advice for how coaches can hel...
Episode 6 - Planning Indoor Practices and Setting Behavior Expectations
In Episode 6 of the Coaches' Corner, we discuss how to plan and run an indoor practice session. We also discuss how to set behavior expectations on y...
Episode 5 - Offseason Arm Conditioning and What It Means to be a Team
In Episode #5 of the Coaches Corner we discuss an offseason arm strength and conditioning program with Matt Whiteside. We also discuss what it means...
Episode 4 - Offseason Pitching and Tournament Schedule
In Episode #4 of Coaches Corner, we continue our discussion on offseason and preseason activities. We discuss the priorities of an offseason pitching...
Episode 3 - Offseason Hitting and Team Mission Statement
In this episode, we focus on two topics:
1. Priorities for a offseason hitting program. We have a great interview with Steve Hacker, for...
Episode 2 - Speed and Strength Training and First Parent Meeting
We cover three key topics in this episode:
1. Definition of “select” baseball
2. Strength and strength training for select...
Episode 1 - Offseason Training and Communication Plan
We cover three key topics in this episode:
1. Background on the Coaches’ Corner podcast
2. Planning your offseason basebal...