2019 Event Information & Session Outlines
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January 2019
Dear Coach,
Welcome to the 16th annual Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches’ Convention held in the Mohegan Sun's newest venue, the Expo Center! We are excited to have you here. Our mission is to provide you with the very best in coaching education; and again this year, we have secured the best clinicians and designed a curriculum that addresses all levels of play and a range of coaching areas.
Here are a couple of convention notes for 2019:
- New this year, with our move to the more spacious Expo Center, we've created a new learning area, our new Demo Infield located in the back of the Exhibitor Zone near the On Deck Sports Batting Cage. Make sure you take in one of our interactive demos in this space during the convention.
- Again this year, we will offer you post-event access to video of our Thursday, Friday, and select Saturday (new this year) convention sessions (more than 30 sessions!), so that you can refresh your memory or watch sessions you may have missed. See the page in this handout for the special promo code, which will enable you to purchase all sessions at a greatly discounted rate.
- To provide you with the latest event information, we offer an event app that features the convention schedule, a list of exhibitors, a digital version of the event handout and much more. Search Baseball Coaches Convention in the app stores. If you'd like to receive real-time event updates and news, please allow us to push event notifications to your device of choice.
- We will offer a Talking Baseball Panel Discussion on Friday evening from 5:45PM - 7PM in Break-Out 1. Our panelists will discuss the game today, provide insights into what and who motivated them, and finish by taking questions from the audience. It should be a terrific final session of the day.
Our convention is more than just three days of coaching instruction; it is a chance to bounce ideas off your fellow coaches and learn from each other. Our staff, exhibitors and guest speakers will be available to you throughout the convention. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself, ask a question or provide your own perspective on the game.
We thank all of our excellent presenters, who have found the time to share their knowledge of and passion for America's game. A special thanks to our title sponsor, Mohegan Sun; and to all of our sponsors and exhibitors, whose support helps make this event possible.
Enjoy the convention and if you have any thoughts on how to improve next year’s Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches’ Convention, please let us know. We wish you all the best with your upcoming season!
Yours in baseball and coaching,
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WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 10, 2019:
Session Times Room 2019 Presenter 2019 Topic GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION 4:30pm - 9:00pm Convention Center Pre-Function Area
6:15pm - 7:00pm Break-Out #1 Mike Bell The Total Pitching Program: Routines, Programs & Habits
Break-Out #2 Mike Mordecai Defensive Fundamentals for the Elite Team
Break-Out #3 Paddy Steinfort Clutch Coaching: How to Be Your Best When It Matters the Most
On Deck Sports Dan Kennedy HITTING DRILLS: Prepare to Hit Live PROPERLY Batting Cage Infield PRODUCT DEMO Demo Area
7:15pm - 8:00pm Break-Out #1 Kevin Schnall Team Offense: Playing Offense to Win
Break-Out #2 Brendan Eygabroat Do More with Less: Maximizing Your Indoor Practice Time
Break-Out #3 Mike Leonard Fostering Healthy Team Dynamics & Cultivating Team Leaders
On Deck Sports Mizuno Bat Presentation & Demo Mizuno Staff Batting Cage (A lucky session attendee(s) will win a Mizuno giveaway) Infield Around the World Baserunning: Covering All Your Bases – Steve Trimper Demo Area A Step-by-Step Interactive Demo Training Toughness: How Coaches Can Help Build a Player's 8:15pm - 9:00pm Break-Out #1 Paddy Steinfort Mental Toughness, Resilience and Focus in the Face of Adversity, Anxiety and Distractions
Break-Out #2 Mike Bell In-Game & In-Season Goals to Becoming a Successful Pitcher
Justin Blood, Dave Miller & the Break-Out #3 University of Hartford Coaching Utilizing Analytics in Today's Game: A Roundtable Discussion
Staff On Deck Sports Rawlings Bat Presentation & Demo Rawlings Staff Batting Cage (A lucky session attendee(s) will win a Rawlings giveaway) Infield Greg Sullivan Bad Outfield Play? Space Isn't Your Problem - Field Demo Demo Area Matt Roventini (Poly Prep - NY), Luke Goyette (South Burlington HS - VT), Roberto Mercado High School Baseball Roundtable: 9:15pm - 10:00pm Break-Out #1 (New Britain HS - CT) & Kevin Coaching Insights & Keys to Success Graber (Philips Andover - MA) and moderated by Mike Leonard Man Behind the Mask: A Drill Series to Improve Your Catcher's Break-Out #2 Kevin Schnall Agility, Receiving, Blocking & Throwing On Deck Sports Bobby Pease/HitTrax The Age of the Launch Angle and Exit Velo: Drills for Hitters Batting Cage Infield Greg DiCenzo PFP Demo & Discussion on the Field Demo Area
Program, topics and presenters are subject to change. Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event. No videotaping of event sessions is allowed.
COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE FOR ATTENDEES & EXHBITORS: On Friday & Saturday mornings, complimentary coffee will be served beginning at 9:00AM on Friday and 7:45AM on Saturday at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Booth in the Exhibitor Zone while supplies last.
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WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, January 11, 2019:
Session Times Room 2019 Presenter 2019 Topic GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION 7:45am - 12:00pm Convention Center Pre-Function Area Justin Blood & the University of 8:15am - 9:00am Break-Out #1 Practice Routines for the Modern Coach Hartford Coaching Staff Break-Out #2 Jimmy Gonzalez Catching Fundamentals: How to Teach It
Break-Out #3 Greg Sullivan Outfield Play: Outstanding in the Field
9:00am EXHIBITOR ZONE OPENS
9:15am - 10:00am Break-Out #1 Steve Trimper Infield Drills: Developing Infielders with Technique and Quality Drills
Break-Out #2 Mike Gambino Team Culture: Learning From Experience
Break-Out #3 Wayne Mazzoni Uncovering and Solving Your Pitcher's Biggest Issue(s)
On Deck Sports Rich Gedman Hitting Drills That Will Get Your Players Game Ready - Physically and Mentally! Batting Cage Infield Greg DiCenzo & PFP Demo & Discussion on the Field (Repeat Session) Demo Area George Capen
10:15am - 11:00am Break-Out #1 Scott Stricklin Maximizing Your Batting Practice
Strength Training for HS Baseball Pitchers: Break-Out #2 Austin Wasserman Assessment Training Performance
Break-Out #3 Mike Mordecai Rally Killing Bunt Defense
On Deck Sports Easton Bat Presentation & Demo Easton Staff Batting Cage (A lucky session attendee(s) will win a Rawlings giveaway) Infield Frank Hager Drills to Improve First Base Play - Demo Demo Area Training Methods to Improve Game 11:15am - 12:05pm Break-Out #1 Dave Turgeon Performance and Production - Part 1
Break-Out #2 Dan Pepicelli Ultimate Year Long Workload and Throwing Program for Pitchers
Backyard Baseball: Break-Out #3 Kevin Graber Score Runs and Torture Opponents with Aggressive Baserunning On Deck Sports Rich Gedman Common Hitting Breakdowns and Drills That Address Them Batting Cage Infield PRODUCT DEMO Demo Area Strawberry/Maple 11:15am - 1:15pm NEIBA Annual Meeting Sugar Rooms
12:05pm - 1:10pm EXHIBITOR TIME/LUNCH BREAK
On Deck Sports PRODUCT DEMO Batting Cage Daily and Weekly Pitching Schedules Incorporated 1:10pm - 2:10pm Break-Out #1 Dan Pepicelli into Team Practice Schedules Create More Scoring Opportunities with a "Well-Oiled Offensive" Team: Bunting, Break-Out #2 Steve Trimper Baserunning, 2-Strike Hitting and Hitting Techniques Speed Development and Base Stealing: Break-Out #3 Austin Wasserman Creating Shin Angle & Direction
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WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, January 11, 2019 (Continued):
Session Times Room 2019 Speaker 2019 Topic On Deck Sports Louisville Slugger/ Louisville Slugger & DeMarini Bat Presentation & Demo 1:10pm - 2:10pm Batting Cage DeMarini Staff (A lucky session attendee(s) will win a Wilson giveaway) Infield Brian Hamm The Keys to Fielding Slow Rollers Demo Area
2:25pm - 3:25pm Break-Out #1 Pete Fatse Developing Your Swing Principles
Break-Out #2 Mike Mordecai Old School and New School Defensive Positioning
C-O-A-C-H-I-N-G Lessons: My Life Experiences Break-Out #3 Barry Weinberg from Bobby Knight to Tony La Russa On Deck Sports Rawlings Bat Presentation & Demo Rawlings Staff Batting Cage (A lucky session attendee(s) will win a Rawlings giveaway) Infield Jimmy Gonzalez Drills to Teach Catching Fundamentals Demo Demo Area
3:40pm - 4:30pm Break-Out #1 Kevin Cash Creative Managing Q & A Session moderated by Sweeny Murti
Linking Your Outfield to Your Infield: Break-Out #2 Brian Hamm Teaching Your Cut-Off and Relay System
Break-Out #3 Chris Fay Coaching For Peak Performance
On Deck Sports Brendan Eygabroat Sequencing Your Front Toss Hitting Drills for Success Batting Cage Infield At the Mound with J.A. Happ: J.A. Happ Demo Area Meet J.A. & Get Your Pitching Questions Answered
4:45pm - 5:35pm Break-Out #1 Scott Stricklin Practice Organization the Georgia Way
Countdown to Opening Day: High School Coaches Checklist Break-Out #2 Roberto Mercado (From First Practice to First Game) Brady Kirkpatrick (Harvard), Ed Kahovec (Holy Cross), Frank Recruiting Roundtable Break-Out #3 Hager (Cornell), Chris Morris Presented by NCSA / Next College Student Athlete
(Brandeis) & moderated by (Session open to Coaches & Parents; closed to Student-Athletes) NCSA's Nelson Gord On Deck Sports Mark DeRosa Talk Hitting with Mark DeRosa and HitTrax Batting Cage Infield Wayne Mazzoni On-Field Drills to Teach Pitching Demo Demo Area 6:00pm EXHIBITOR ZONE CLOSES Featuring Kevin Cash, Mark DeRosa and J.A. Happ 5:45pm - 7:00pm Break-Out #1 TALKING BASEBALL: moderated by Sweeny Murti presented by Rawlings and On Deck Sports
Program, topics and presenters are subject to change. Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event. No videotaping of event sessions is allowed.
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WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 12, 2019:
Meeting Location Note: All Saturday morning baseball sessions will take place in the Expo Center Meeting Rooms immediately to the left as you enter the Expo Center.
Session Times Room 2019 Speaker 2019 Topic
GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION 7:15am - 9:30am Convention Center Pre-Function Area Thunder/Harvest/ 8:30am - 9:15am Dan Pepicelli Get the Most Out of Your Bullpens and Side Sessions Hot Suns Rooms
Strawberry/Maple Fostering Healthy Team Dynamics & Cultivating Team Leaders Mike Leonard Sugar Rooms (Repeat Session)
Peeping Frog Backyard Baseball: Score Runs and Torture Opponents with Kevin Graber Room Aggressive Baserunning (Repeat Session)
Thunder/Harvest/ 9:30am - 10:15am Scott Stricklin The Big 3 of Catching: Receiving, Throwing & Blocking Hot Suns Rooms
Strawberry/Maple Training Methods to Improve Game Dave Turgeon Sugar Rooms Performance and Production - Part 2
Peeping Frog How to Run a Tryout and Putting Matt Hyde Room Together a Team - How to Paint the Painting
C-O-A-C-H-I-N-G Lessons: My Life Experiences from Bobby Hunting Room Barry Weinberg Knight to Tony La Russa (Repeat Session)
Thunder/Harvest/ 10:30am - 11:15am Steve Trimper Keys to Building and Sustaining a Championship Culture Hot Suns Rooms
Strawberry/Maple Pete Fatse Assessing and Training the High Level Swing Sugar Rooms
Peeping Frog Frank Hager The Art of First Base Play Room
Uncovering and Solving Your Pitcher's Biggest Issue(s) Hunting Room Wayne Mazzoni (Repeat Session)
Thunder/Harvest/ 11:30am - 12:15pm Brain Hamm Outfield Play to Prevent Baserunners From Advancing Hot Suns Rooms
Strawberry/Maple Cracking the Ice: How do Scouts Find Out about Makeup and Matt Hyde Sugar Rooms What Do They Want to Know about Players
Peeping Frog Chris Fay Using Baseball As a Means to Develop Character Room
Program, topics and presenters are subject to change. Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event. No videotaping of event sessions is allowed.
The event would like to recognize Jaypro Sports for providing the bleachers for the On Deck Sports Batting Cage & Infield Demo sessions. Visit Jaypro’s booth to learn more about all their baseball and softball product offerings.
COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE FOR ATTENDEES & EXHBITORS: On Friday & Saturday mornings, complimentary coffee will be served beginning at 9:00AM on Friday and 7:45AM on Saturday at the Dick’s Sporting Goods Booth in the Exhibitor Zone while supplies last. www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
2019 Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches' Convention Exhibitor Booth Locations Company Name Booth Company Name Booth 99Pledges 421 LI Hot Stove Baseball 419 Adrenaline Fundraising 112 Metro Team Outfitters 429 AdvoCare 108 Mizuno 105 & 204 All Star Baseball Academy 518 NCSA - Next College Student Athlete 107 & 109 Ampac Enterprises Inc. 216 & 217 New Balance 128 Baseball Heaven Sports Complex 315 New England Collegiate Baseball League 211 Batting Cages USA 118 On Deck Sports On Deck Sports Beacon Athletics 425 & 524 Partac / Beam Clay 221 & 320 Bownet Sports 121 Performance Pitch 213 BSN Sports 231 & 330 Player Fee Warranty 519 Champions Events 218 Premier Baseball Events 529 Coastal Florida Sports Park/Sports Thread 513 Positive Coaching Alliance 521 Connecticut Sportsplex 127 Power-Tek Performance Gear 125 & 224 Connecticut Tigers 527 ProActive Travel 520 Cooperstown Bat Company 129 ProBatter Sports 131 Diamond Sports 124 PUKKA Headwear 230 Dick's Sporting Goods 325 & 424 Radar Pitching Trainer 533 Dirty South Bats 531 Rawlings Rawlings Dove Tail Bat 116 RealPlay Sports 515 Easton Sports 317 & 319 Rob Monte Art 517 Enovative Technologies 110 Sarec Group 220 ESP Specialty 426 Schutt Sports 310 & 312 Extra Innings 326 & 328 SCORE Sports 111 Fatse Baseball 514 Snap!Raise 126 FlightScope 431 Sports Tutor 321 & 420 Frank Herzog Photography 523 & 525 StanceCheck 219 Franklin Sports Inc. 113 StringKing 226 Frank's Sports Shop 217 & 316 Strong Sports Performance 414 FundCrazr 516 Super East Baseball 206 Futures Collegiate Baseball League 528 Team Connecticut Baseball/Boys of Summer Baseball 208 GameChanger 327 The Graphic Edge 405 Gold Athletics 416 The Red Ball PMT 227 Ground Force Sports 418 Traveling Teams 401 & 403 Hartford Yard Goats Table TURFACE Athletics 228 HitTrax 130 USA Baseball - NTIS 210 iSlide USA 116 Valle Shield/Training Gloves 313 & 412 JANT girl 415 & 417 Wilson Sporting Goods 225 & 324 329, 331, Jaypro Sports Woodhaven Sports 416 428 & 430 K-Motion Interactive 229 X-Grain Sportswear 104 & 106 Latent Performance 530 Young Bat Company 427 Lee County Sports Development 318 Zephyr Headwear 119 LeagueApps 526
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 6:15PM – 7:00PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: The Total Pitching Program: Routines, Programs & Habits PRESENTER: Mike Bell, Head Baseball Coach, University of Pittsburgh
I. Throwing Programs a. Daily Throwing & Long Toss
b. Flat Grounds
c. Shadow Work / Muscle Memory
II. Bull–Pen Routines a. Scripts
b. Schedules
III. Arm – Maintenance Programs a. Pre Practice Routines
b. Bands or Weighted Balls?
c. Shoulder Shop
IV. PFP Routines a. PFP’s
b. Picks, Holds, Controlling The Running Game
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 6:15PM – 7:00PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Defensive Fundamentals for the Elite Team PRESENTER: Mike Mordecai, Major League Quality Control Coach, Toronto Blue Jays
A. Technical and Tactical 1. Individual
2. Team
B. It starts with warm-ups 1. Stretch
2. Throwing program
C. Handling the baseball 1. We give targets
2. We throw to targets
D. Cuts and Relays 1. Infielders
2. Outfielders
E. Bunt Defense 1. Pitcher
2. Infielders (1st and 3rd )
F. First and Third 1. Catchers
2. Infielders
G. Rundowns 1. Speed
2. Spacing
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 6:15PM – 7:00PM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Clutch Coaching: How to Be Your Best When It Matters the Most PRESENTER: Paddy Steinfort, Philadelphia 76ers Performance & Leadership Director & Past Toronto Blue Jay Mental Performance Coach
As coaches, we are often expected to have all the answers – both technically, tactically and sometimes even socially - especially when they are needed the most. But how do we make sure we are able to connect, reflect and redirect players and other staff when the stakes are the highest?
Based on decades of working with elite teams, from College to Olympic levels, I have identified the three biggest barriers to coaches being present for their players – the AAA team that we all play our own Inner Game against – as well as proven ways to overcome these inner obstacles time after time.
Using stories from working with coaches in the NFL, NBA and all levels of an MLB development system, I will unpack what it means for YOU to be your best, during the times of the season, week and even day that it matters most.
During this session: What the key emotional barriers are to great coaching
Who the most effective coaches have modeled themselves on
When the best time to give feedback is (and also the worst time)
How to give negative feedback with positive results, even when confidence is low
Why some players don’t respond the way you want them to – and how to change that
Where most coaches go wrong when dealing with “problem” players
By the end of this session you will hopefully have the blueprint of your own coaching formula for success, and a clear path towards creating your own Trademark style that players will love to follow.
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 7:15PM – 8:00PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Team Offense: Playing Offense to Win PRESENTER: Kevin Schnall, Associate Head Baseball Coach, Coastal Carolina University
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
BP PROCESS o Hitter, On Deck, Strike Zone Quality Control, Vision/Focus Station, Off
KEYS TO OFFENSIVE EXELLENCE o Routines
o Adjustments
o Approach
USING #’S TO HELP YOU WIN o Scoring “7”
o Winning Big Inning War
o QAB
RELENTLESS BASERUNNER o Dirtball Read, 1st to 3rd, Extra Base, Great Slide, Hustle 2B, Beat the Force
SHORT GAME EXECUTION o Sacrifice Bunt
o Bunt for a Hit
o Safety Squeeze
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 7:15PM – 8:00PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Do More with Less: Maximizing Your Indoor Practice Time PRESENTER: Brendan Eygabroat, Head Baseball Coach, UMass Boston
S.W.O.T – STRENGTHS WEAKENSSES OPPORTUNITES & THREATS Assess your space o Find the exact measurements of square footage to help with planning o How many cages or spaces to hit (racquet ball court/dance studio/weight room) o Type of flooring / lighting / danger zones
STRENGTHS vs. WEAKNESSES o Can’t do everything indoors – focus on what you can do / team ethos o Number of coaches – can dictate the plan o Value of chalk talk when distances are off (bunt d/double cuts/ pick plays/1st & 3rd) o Transitions are key to maximize time/reps, pre-set drills before practice o Excuses vs. Opportunities - creativity (no field…no problem) o Maximize repetitions – fundamentals w. variability, 150-200 swings per day o “Scoring cures all ill’s” – scoring early in season can cover up developing areas o Work in progress - process focused / 5 of 18 weeks
OPPORTUNITIES Do you have to share space? o Is gym split up? Limited time? Any way to get around that – change time(early vs. late) Do you have time restrictions? o How long do you have? Two hours most efficient, keep them moving Off campus options o Better baseball space –bigger not always better/ more autonomy/ no sharing/ price tag/ no looking over the shoulder
THREATS Anti-baseball AD’s o Anti-baseball rhetoric – baseballs on gym floors, dimple balls, bleachers cracks, hidden ball trick, pin needle pock marks / “Easier to ask forgiveness than it is to ask permission” Cabin Fever o Keep it fresh / “LIVEITIS” / empower players w planning process o Fun Factor – wiffle ball, target practice, cage matches, theme days o “Speed of the coach is the speed of the team” - high energy w positive mindset o Uncontrollable’ s – Nor’easter guaranteed post FL
BEACONS INDOOR PLAN o Communication – post it(multiple spots), make sure players read it, debrief o A’s – pitchers vs. position players o Alternate throwing days for position players o Defensive indys – rotate days, competition o Hit a ton – when in doubt swing the bat it’s a great separator from opponents o Weight room focus – sacrifice practice time for maintaining strength & mobility o Indoor drills
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 7:15PM – 8:00PM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Fostering Healthy Team Dynamics & Cultivating Team Leaders PRESENTER: Mike Leonard, Head Baseball Coach, Middlebury College
1) Using the Gallup StrengthsFinder as Foundation for Building a Stronger Team What is the Gallup StrengthsFinder Assessment?
How it’s used with individuals and teams
2) The Team Characteristics of Successful Teams
Defining Team Values/Mantra
Understanding Your Team
3) The Coach Know Your Strengths
Have a Philosophy
Communicate Your Expectations/Philosophy - Are you presenting to your athletes the way you intend?
4) The Team Captains 7 Traits of Successful Team Captains – The Captain Class – by Sam Walker
Selecting Team Captains
Role of Team Captains
5) Activities/Tools to Build a Stronger Team StrengthsFinder Exercises
Love, Hate, Envy
Balconies and Basements
Postcard Activity
Team Strengths Grid
Best of Me Activity
Community Service
Restorative Practice
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 8:15PM – 9:00PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Training Toughness: How Coaches Can Help Build a Player's Mental Toughness, Resilience and Focus in the Face of Adversity, Anxiety and Distractions PRESENTER: Paddy Steinfort, Philadelphia 76ers Performance & Leadership Director & Past Toronto Blue Jay Mental Performance Coach
While most of us have spent time as players, at varying levels of competition, one thing remains the same now – we can’t get out there and do it for players, and we can’t protect them from failure. So how do we arm them with the mental and emotional strength to handle whatever the game (and life) throws at them?
Using numerous studies with the best minds in the world of resilience, along with experience helping thousands of athletes and performers, I have established a Focus Framework that can help keep any performer on track – so that we can effectively bend when we need, but NEVER break until we achieve.
Using stories from working with players in the NFL, NBA and all levels of an MLB development system, I will explore with you the psychology of failure, fragility and focus, and from there help you build a better skill set that arms players with the mindsets they need to thrive in today’s environment.
During this session: What single thought is the biggest predictor of resilience today?
Who taught the Resilience Training program for the US Army, and how?
Two exercises that help a player “practice” protecting themselves from bad thoughts
How to build the focus muscle for performers in any field
The simple shortcut to plan for adversity that makes them more likely to cope
Ways to build supportive groups so that it isn’t all left up to you
By the end of this session you will have seen tools that can work immediately in your own teams, and you’ll walk away with a framework that any player can use to help on the mental side of their game.
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 8:15PM – 9:00PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: In-Game & In-Season Goals to Becoming a Successful Pitcher PRESENTER: Mike Bell, Head Baseball Coach, University of Pittsburgh
I. Game Day Goals: a. Strike %
b. BB’s
c. Put Aways
d. PFP’s
e. 1st Hitter Each Inning
f. Big Counts (1-1, 2-0, & 2-1)
g. 1st Pitch or 1st Two Pitches
h. 2 – Out Focus
i. Freebees
j. Pitch Count Efficiency
II. Season Goals: a. Pitch to Contact
b. 3 Pitches Or Less
c. Strike w/ in 1st Two Pitches
d. Most Important Count
e. When Ahead
f. How to Handle the (2-2)
g. No Comfortable AB’s
h. 3 Pitches for Strikes!!! (AAA34K)
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 8:15PM – 9:00PM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Utilizing Analytics in Today's Game: A Roundtable Discussion PRESENTER: Justin Blood, Head Baseball Coach, University of Hartford & The University of Hartford Baseball Coaching Staff
Definitions o Analytics
o Sabermetrics
o Hartford Baseball layman’s term
Collecting Data o Paper Charts
o Score Keeping Apps
o Buy in from players and parents . Changes the way you communicate
Offensive Examples o Hard Hit %
o Early Weak Contact
o Extra Base Hit %
o Takes and Chases
Pitching Examples o Controlling the Strike Zone
o Pitch Selection
o Pitcher Usage/Changes
o FIP
Game Management Examples o Bunting
o Stolen Bases
o Lineup Configuration
o Shifts
Q&A
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 9:15PM – 10:00PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: High School Baseball Roundtable: Coaching Insights & Keys to Success PRESENTER: Matt Roventini (Poly Prep - NY), Luke Goyette (South Burlington HS - VT), Roberto Mercado (New Britain HS - CT) & Kevin Graber (Philips Andover - MA) and moderated by Mike Leonard
1) What's one area in which you feel like your program excels and how have you gone about implementing or developing that area of your program?
2) What do you value in a relationship with a college coach?
3) What do you think makes a successful relationship between a HS coach and college program?
4) What changes have you seen in the HS game that have made it better? Made it worse?
5) How is your relationship with travel coaches? Do you prefer your players to play travel baseball or Legion baseball?
6) How have you evolved as a coach?
7) Are there things you are finding you have to coach more now than you had to coach in the past?
NOTES
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SESSION: Thursday, January 10, 2019, 9:15PM – 10:00PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Man Behind the Mask: A Drill Series to Improve Your Catcher's Agility, Receiving, Blocking & Throwing PRESENTER: Kevin Schnall, Associate Head Baseball Coach, Coastal Carolina University
THE FOUNDATION o Flexibility o QUAB o Strength / Endurance
HURDLE ROUTINE
STRENGTH, AGILITY & ENDURANCE
STANCE(S) o Sign Giving o Post Sign Giving o Catching (Chance to Succeed)
THE “3” MAJOR SKILLS 1. RECEIVING o Eyes o Subtle movements o Action= Roll thumb from bottom to top / Extension to Flexion Drills: Bare hand, Reacts, Innings
2. BLOCKING o Position o Getting from your feet to your knees o Left & Right Drills: Block & Stop, Block & Pop, Block & Recover
3. THROWING o Handling the Ball / Exchange o Arm Action / Release o Accuracy / Velocity Drills: Exchanges/Two Knee, Glide Throws, Rolls/Short Hops
“What we want, we can’t expect, if it doesn’t happen day after day.” www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 8:15AM – 9:00AM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Practice Routines for the Modern Coach PRESENTER: Justin Blood, Head Baseball Coach, University of Hartford & The University of Hartford Baseball Coaching Staff
Modern Players o Developing individual skill sets more than ever o Don’t play as intelligently/instincts o Do not see the game - Take in information o Product of their environment o Gen Z . Pros and Cons (Tim Elmore – Growing Leaders)
How to Combat this?? o Change the way we structure practice . Efficiency/Multi-Task . Feedback/Freedom . Technology Rapsodo, video, radar guns, etc. . Walk-throughs Bunt D Cuts and Relays 1st and 3rd situations . Direction Communicate goals, provide clarity
Practice Routines o Communicate game situations . BP . Baserunning . Bullpens . 27 Outs Scripted Offense or Defense o Create specific situations . Mass Fungo . Rotations . Consider “Program” practices
Use the information gained o Don’t expect them to perform in game if they don’t perform in practice
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 8:15AM – 9:00AM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Catching Fundamentals: How to Teach It PRESENTER: Jimmy Gonzalez, Minor League Manager, Chicago Cubs
Catching Stances Sign Giving
Primary
Secondary
Receiving Primary
Secondary
Drills
Blocking Mechanics
Positions
Mentality
Reacting
Drills
Throwing Setup
Transfers
Footwork
Drills
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 8:15AM – 9:00AM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Outfield Play: Outstanding in the Field PRESENTER: Greg Sullivan, Assistant Coach, Boston College
I. Misconceptions 1. EXCUSE! – Get better anywhere- Gym/Stage/Hallway-wherever! 2. Anyone can play the outfield 3. Need to get live reads
II. How to become a good outfielder 1. Take Pride in it. Every day’s- 10 minutes- It doesn’t take that long. 2. Answer the why. Teach them the game- 3. Work at it. Zoo vs. Jungle
III. Principles – very important 1. Catch the ball 2. Keep double play in order!!!!! i. Don’t give extra bases -Very few players throw out players at 3rd base from RF. Control batter/runner. “Split the runners” or control that back runner/batter runner ii. WAY TO MANY PLAYERS TRY TO THROW RUNNERS OUT AT THE PLATE Example: 1st and 3rd 1 out is way better then 2nd and 3rd 1 out. 3. Throws infielders can handle- “Firm not hard” Quick “cut-able” throws. 4. Always some place to go. Old Little League saying.
IV. Pre-Pitch 1. Positioning by hitter/pitcher/count- Stay athletic i. Know situation – score, inning, outs, batter, runners on base, etc- Flesh Signs from Middles. ii. Ready Position/Fielding Position iii. With 2 K’s “Two steps in and two steps over”
V. THE MOST important Drill in Baseball 1. Toss and Catch: i. Habits are formed during your games of toss and catch. Check off all your fundamentals in first 13 mins of practice. 1. Every day drills into throwing program. ii. Long toss- Not up in the air- “Quick ‘cut-able’ throws. Stay closed protect arm. 2. Throwing Program: 13 minutes: 120 feet(Back edge of the infield ring) i. 2 minutes @ 60’ ii. 3 minutes @ 90’ **Every days** iii. 3 minutes @ 120’ iv. Max Throw- 3 minutes at max throw- Not every day- 2-3 days a week. v. 2 minutes- working back into 65-75’ 30 seconds of quick hands.
VI. Ground Ball Drills
VII. Fly Ball Drills
VIII. Batting Practice
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 9:15AM – 10:00AM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Infield Drills: Developing Infielders with Technique and Quality Drills PRESENTER: Steve Trimper, Head Baseball Coach, Stetson University
Glove position, set up and technique
Glove Drills: forehand, backhand, hard hit, slow roller
Box Drill: works the different feeds and exchanges
Ladder drills: gets the feet moving and teaches to use lower body for position/throws
Band drills
Tag plays and technique
1st base play: - Positioning - Footwork around the bag - Picks and tag plays - Double play and pick throws
3rd base play: - Positioning - Bunt plays
Middle Infield play: - Positioning - Double plays - Holding runners at 2nd base
Defensive sequences: Incorporates many aspects of handling the ball - Bunt sequence - Double play sequence
Pre game infield work (2 Ball fungo drill)
3 Ball fungo workout
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 9:15AM – 10:00AM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Team Culture: Learning From Experience PRESENTER: Mike Gambino, Head Baseball Coach, Boston College
What is culture?
Why is it important?
Specifically for us – why it is crucial What we talk about as far as our culture How our Jesuit values help shape our culture Worry about who you want to be before you worry about what you want to accomplish
Building of a culture
Takes time Needs constant attention (quote of the day) Coaches and support staff Coach York – “you don’t just build culture, you recruit culture” Pete and how he affected our culture
Where the culture had gotten – brotherhood
2015 example – Chris Shaw (video) 2016 example – Nick Sciortino Captain’s practice Culture study from Humanex 2016 example – Justin Dunn (video) 2017 example –bad start, injuries, “we suck at leaving”
What happened in 2018 – mistakes I made that made culture worse and us stink
Took it for granted – thought culture was embedded Training next generation of leaders Didn’t do a great job continuing to explain the “why” in all things Took my foot off the pedal a bit- let small things slide Made some decisions based on winning games instead of culture
Fall of 2019 – plan going forward
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 9:15AM – 10:00AM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Uncovering and Solving Your Pitcher's Biggest Issue(s) PRESENTER: Wayne Mazzoni, Pitching Coach/Recruiting Coordinator, Sacred Heart University
Pitchers are a combination of 3 things…their BODY (height, weight, muscle, flexibility, health, explosiveness, strength, etc), their SKILL (delivery, velocity, movement, command, secondary pitches, etc) and their MIND (self-talk, aggressiveness, awareness, competitiveness, etc).
You must find what your pitcher needs the most and then give him a plan to improve it.
1. BODY Warm Up
On Field Strength Training
Fun Conditioning
Flexibility
Massage
Food
Sleep
2. SKILL Athletic Delivery
Video/Coaches Eye
How to Make Change That Lasts
Easy Velo Program
Command Plans
Specific Bullpens
Other (Run Game/Fielding)
3. MIND Off Field Habits
Daily Breathing
Have Them Define Pitching
Compete in Everything
Stress Bullpens
Apps/You
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 10:15AM – 11:00AM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Maximizing Your Batting Practice PRESENTER: Scott Stricklin, Head Baseball Coach, University of Georgia
Have a Detailed Plan for Batting Practice
Bunt Off the Machine for Velocity
3-2 Count Makes Them Compete
Hit and Run Execution
Move the Runner
Infield Back
Infield In
Cage Group - Get Your Work In!
Defense Group - Game Like
Base Running - Must Get Real Reads
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 10:15AM – 11:00AM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Strength Training for HS Baseball Pitchers: Assessment Training Performance PRESENTER: Austin Wasserman, Performance Coach and Throwing Expert, Wasserman Strength & High Level Throwing
1. The Assessment Process
a. Identify
b. Movement
c. Baselines
2. Strength & Conditioning Programs
a. Warm-Ups
b. Mobility/Med Ball/Movement
c. Programming & Methodology
3. Performance
a. Key Performance Indicators
b. Transfer of Skill
c. Monitoring
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 10:15AM – 11:00AM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Rally Killing Bunt Defense PRESENTER: Mike Mordecai, Major League Quality Control Coach, Toronto Blue Jays
A. Aggressive mindset
B. Knock down the lead runner
C. Pitcher is King
D. First and Third baseman are cleaners
E. Runner on 1st
F. Runners on 1st and 2nd
1. Picks
2. Drive back plays…no pick
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Training Methods to Improve Game Performance and Production - Part 1 PRESENTER: Dave Turgeon, Coordinator of Instruction, Pittsburgh Pirates
I. Are You Guarding a Cement Slab?
II. How to Create Transfer A. Relationships
B. Educate.
C. What is motor learning?
D. What is transfer?
III. What does learning look like?
IV. Low Hanging Fruit A. Autonomy. Rent vs. Own.
B. Repetition without Repetition
C. RESPECT THE REP
D. Train to the truth
E. Train beyond the truth
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Ultimate Year Long Workload and Throwing Program for Pitchers PRESENTER: Dan Pepicelli, Head Baseball Coach, Cornell University
What we are going to cover… 1. Build the Calendar first, then fill in the details 2. Learn a system for building your own calendar, rather than deciphering ours 3. Defining phases that make sense 4. Review each phase – philosophy and specifics
First Step; Build a rough draft calendar Consider the following… 1. Vacations 2. Start of and end of season 3. Mandatory no practice times 4. Count Down – number of weeks until opening day
Define Phases with Themes and Goals 1. Answer the question; What’s important now? 2. Refine your focus… tough to say you are training for physicality, horsepower / velo, command, skill, mentality,…all at the same time! 3. Our Phases; 1. Intro / Eval Phase 2. Monster Phase 3. Character Phase 4. Iron Phase 5. In Season Competition Phase
Intro / Eval Phase (8/23-9/29) 1. Learn the flow of practice, how to read a practice plan, expectations 2. Learn Basics of weight room – Who are you now and where do you need to improve? 3. Evaluate them in competition and practice – prioritize
Monster Phase (9/30-12/15) 1. 5 Weeks No Throw – Try to avoid the term “Shut Down”…Still a training phase! 2. Focus is on getting “big and physical” – frequency and intensity in the weight room 3. After 5 weeks, begin 6 week velo ramp up – FOCUS IS ON HORSEPOWER!! 4. Performance Psychology including goal setting happens here 5. Taper for one week during Thanksgiving – Play catch to feel
Character Phase (12/16 – 1/19) 1. Independent Work – Home for Winter Break…Who are you when no one is watching?
Iron Phase (1/20 – 2/22) 2. Preseason period emphasizing competition in all things 3. Pick the “105 guys”, the rest are relievers 4. Review it, Rep it, Compete at it
In Season Competition Phase (2/22 – ?) 1. Maintain your weight and strength - Intensity stays high but volume may be reduced 2. Reconfigure Pitching Cycle to fit the individual (Pen day?) 3. Have them prepared to work as independently as possible that way there are no excuses…the work gets done! 4. Post a plan on game days… Assume nothing - Who’s hot that day? 5. Long Toss prior to game, Flat ground work 6. Drill work during BP www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Backyard Baseball: Score Runs and Torture Opponents with Aggressive Baserunning PRESENTER: Kevin Graber, Region 1 New England Coach of the Year, Phillips Academy Andover
1. Video introduction.
2. The death of backyard baseball, and why we need to resuscitate it (an argument for putting the game in the hands of the players).
3. A coach’s baserunning journey.
4. Being an affective base-stealer means being comfortable off the bag: Technique for right-foot shuffle-shuffle 12-foot steal leads at 1B. Drill-work to teach perfect technique for dive-backs at 1B. 7-8 step walking steal leads at 2B Drill-work to teach perfect technique for dive-backs at 1B.
5. Cobra-strike jump-lead steals of third base: Thumbing our nose at conventional wisdom. When’s the best situation to steal third? Attacking looks. Defining timing, distance, and anticipation. Don’t forget your decoys. Drill-work to perfect jump-lead steal breaks. An insurance policy against inside moves and timing picks.
6. Primary and secondary leads at 3B.
7. Stealing home: How do we know we have it? Technique for stealing home.
8. Drill-work for attacking left-handed pitchers: One-way leads and secondaries. Stealing vs. first-movement. When stealing vs. first-movement isn’t a great idea. Hit-and-run, run-and-hit technique + find the ball. Delay vs. LHP.
9. First-to-second without bunting: Blind dirtball reads (vs. conventional). Delay steal. Run-and-hit situations. The rare situation in which we sacrifice. When to slash-and-run.
10. Some inspiration for your year.
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 1:10PM – 2:10PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Daily and Weekly Pitching Schedules Incorporated into Team Practice Schedules PRESENTER: Dan Pepicelli, Head Baseball Coach, Cornell University
Pitching Cycle; Work / Recovery Balance
Weekly Pitch Plan Example
Defining a Few Key Terms 1. Pre-Throw Routine – Shoulder Tube, Jaeger Bands, Driveline Wrist Weights and Plyocare throws 2. Lead-up Individualized drills for throwing from start to 90ft – What works for that pitcher? 3. Long Toss – Two Phases 4. Out to distance with arch - Extension 5. Back in with intensity – Zip / Pull down / Compression throws 6. Recovery Work– Plyocare rebounder, band, Waiter Walks, Upward Toss, Side Toss (Driveline Recovery) 7. Metabolic Conditioning (MetCon) – Running, Med ball, Battle Ropes… Measured intensity and rest 8. Visualization – 5 minutes, narrate a situation and have them execute
LIVE Day – Focus is on competition 1. Pre-Throw Routine – Shoulder Tube, Jaeger Bands, Wrist Weights and Plyocare throws 2. Full Lead Up – Develop a timeline that starts here – “Ball in the air 25 minutes prior to start” 3. Long Toss with a flat ground , on the mound for warm-up pen 10 min. prior, In the dugout 3 min prior 4. Relievers will meet for visualization 20 minutes prior 5. Recovery Work– Plyocare rebounder, band, Waiter Walks, Upward Toss, Side Toss
Recovery Day 1. Pre-Throw Routine – Shoulder Tube, Jaeger Bands, Wrist Weights and Plyocare throws 2. 5 Minute Rhythm Catch – Flat ground or mound without spikes. 5 minutes continuous throws emphasizing rhythm to a catcher’s mitt 3. Met Con– 25 min. roughly 70% max heart rate (Distance run, Seal Deal, Pass Routes…) Be Creative! 4. Recovery Work – Plyocare rebounder, band, Waiter Walks, Upward Toss, Side Toss 5. Strength Train – Lower Body Intensive
Long Toss Day - Focus on Overload 1. Pre-Throw Routine – Shoulder Tube, Jaeger Bands, Wrist Weights and Plyocare throws 2. Long Toss with Lead up– Working out to max distance for 20-25 throws. In with Zip toss. 90’ tempo pen? 75’ Changeup work? 60’ Flat ground? 15 pitch off mound? 3. Met Con– 1:2 Work to Rest. 100yd Shuttles (25yd course <19 seconds), Start on minute. 12-15 reps 4. Recovery Work – Plyocare rebounder, band, Waiter Walks, Upward Toss, Side Toss 5. Strength Train – Upper Body Intensive with some lower engagement
No Throw Day
Side Pen Day 1. Pre-Throw Routine 2. Lead up and long toss with flat ground 3. Side pen – At least half thrown from stretch a. Warm-up- Pyramid = 12 Fastballs. 3 Spin, FB, 3 CHG, FB = 20 pitch warmup total b. Simulated batters, alternate RHH/LHH, and attack in 5 pitch blocks x 4-5 Blocks 4. Met Con – 1:3 Work to Rest and Recovery Work 5. Strength Train – Total Body
Drill Day – Focus on mechanics and PFP 1. Pre-Throw Routine 2. Lead up into Drill Work - Some Drills; Knee Over Knee’, 10 O'clock (2 Knee / standing) Finishing Drill 3. Met Con – Full Speed, Full Rest Sprint work of choice (10 x 40yds?) and Recovery Work
Prep Day – Choice of Throwing
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 1:10PM – 2:10PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Create More Scoring Opportunities with a "Well-Oiled Offensive" Team: Bunting, Baserunning, 2-Strike Hitting and Hitting Techniques PRESENTER: Steve Trimper, Head Baseball Coach, Stetson University
DEVELOPING OUR SWING: The set up Simplifying the load: Home plate technique Separation and launch Finish
PRACTICE HOW YOU WANT TO PLAY: Velo Spin
2 STRIKE APPROACH: “Win” the battle Don’t get beat away Bat control and plate coverage
BUNTING: Three Reasons why you would bunt: To move a runner into scoring position. (Sacrifice) To get on base. (Drag, Push) To score a run. (Squeeze) Timing of each bunt RHH vs. LHH technique Slash bunt Placement of bunts
1ST AND 3RD OFFENSIVE OPPORTUNITIES Delay steal Leave early: get a balk or rookie pitcher Cut steal Fake bunt and run: less than 2 outs
HIT AND RUN: An aggressive sacrifice (PLAYING FOR A BIG INNING) Coaches…..hitter’s counts…need a strike….NOT WITH 2 OUTS!!!! One way lead….do not get picked off In, out, over Do not get fooled on INF deek play Pop-up slide
BASE RUNNING: Primary and secondary leads at all bases Sliding Stealing 2nd and 3rd: What to look for Singles and Doubles base running circuits
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 1:10PM – 2:10PM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Speed Development and Base Stealing: Creating Shin Angle & Direction PRESENTER: Austin Wasserman, Performance Coach and Throwing Expert, Wasserman Strength & High Level Throwing
1. Base Stealing Footwork
a. Jab Step
b. Cross Over Step
c. Drop Step
2. Creating Shin Angle & Direction
a. Drill Work
b. Applied Footwork
3. Speed Development & Practical Application
a. Single Leg Development (Weight Room & Field)
b. Rate of Force Production Development (VBT)
c. Heavy Sled Pushes: A New Theory
d. On-Field Training Programs
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 2:25PM – 3:25PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Developing Your Swing Principles PRESENTER: Peter Fatse, Founder & Director of Player Development, Advanced Performance Academy
A) Why are swing Principles Important
B) What is your “Why”?
C) Defining the Mechanical Advantage
D) Swinging v. Hitting
E) The Swing Assessment (Introduction)
F) CORE-5 Swing Protocols a. Gather
b. Transition
c. Slot
d. Forward Acceleration
e. Swing Release
G) Using Batted Ball Data as Feedback
H) Training to “See the Ball”
I) Building Your TEAM
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 2:25PM – 3:25PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Old School and New School Defensive Positioning PRESENTER: Mike Mordecai, Major League Quality Control Coach, Toronto Blue Jays
A. Technology 1. Video
2. Analytics
3. Trackman/Flight scope a. Breaks down players strengths and weaknesses
B. Offense 1. Hitting mechanics
2. Mind set
C. Old school positioning 1. Scouts
2. Manager
3. Player
4. Field Dimensions
5. Ability of defender
D. New school positioning 1. Analytics
2. Manager
3. Player
E. Shifts 1. Infield
2. Outfield
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 2:25PM – 3:25PM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: C-O-A-C-H-I-N-G Lessons: My Life Experiences from Bobby Knight to Tony La Russa PRESENTER: Barry Weinberg, Senior Medical Advisor, St. Louis Cardinals
C = Consistency Highs and lows, stay level, don’t let your emotions soar or dive.
O = Originality Coaching or managing is an art form not a simple science.
A = Attitude Portray yourself as a positive person.
C = Commitment Gain the trust of the people you work for and work with by your competence and commitment.
H = Hearing Don’t just listen to what people say hear what they say.
I = Individual Treat each player as an individual.
N = Never Never stop learning.
G = GOOD Being good at what you do encompasses many things.
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 3:40PM – 4:30PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Creative Managing Q & A Session moderated by Sweeny Murti PRESENTER: Kevin Cash, Current MLB Manager, Tampa Bay Rays Sweeny Murti, Yankees Reporter, WFAN, SNY & MLB Network
Managing Modern Clubhouse
The Opener
Your Eyes vs the Data
Why Resting Players is Important
How and When to Motivate
NOTES
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 3:40PM – 4:30PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Linking Your Outfield to Your Infield: Teaching Your Cut-Off and Relay System PRESENTER: Brian Hamm, Head Baseball Coach, Eastern Connecticut State University
Throwing Practice Progression
Building Arm Strength, Proper Technique, & Mindset
Teaching Cut-off & Relay Technique
Drills & Competition
Cut-off & Relay System
Concepts
Communication
Situations
Advanced Plays
Points of Emphasis
Practice Drills
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 3:40PM – 4:30PM: Break-Out #3 TOPIC: Coaching For Peak Performance PRESENTER: Chris Fay, Trainer & Partnership Manager, Positive Coaching Alliance
I. There are 20% fewer youth baseball players today than in 2003. Why?
II. Creating a culture centered on winning the most important pitch of the game – the next pitch.
III. WAAC Mentality produces anxiety and takes focus off controlling the controllables
IV. A culture of mastery produces confident players
V. ELM Tree of Mastery: Recipe for Success
VI. How do you get players to put forth maximum effort regardless of the scoreboard?
VII. How do you create confident ballplayers who are frustrated by the lack of improvement?
VIII. Differentiating between the types of mistakes and how to use them to improve performance
IX. What % of the game is mental? How often do we teach ti?
X. Effective tools for teaching the mental side of the game
XI. Does your team have a growth or fixed mindset?
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 4:45PM – 5:35PM: Break-Out #1 TOPIC: Practice Organization the Georgia Way PRESENTER: Scott Stricklin, Head Baseball Coach, University of Georgia
Stretch with a Purpose: This is a time to get your mind right for the practice ahead. It shouldn’t be a social gathering.
Base Running: This is the most over-looked and under practiced part of our game. Touch on something new every day before you throw.
Throwing Program: Pitchers and position players are different. Split them up and be specific. Progression throwing for 10 minutes daily. Work on fundamentals and arm strength.
Team Defense: Cover all aspects of team defense. Chalk it/walk it/run it!
Batting Practice: Small groups that stay active the entire BP. Get your work done at each station.
Live BP: “Two Pitch” or “Live Ground Balls” creates game like situations.
Intra-Squad: Create situations and encourage tempo!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
1:45: EARLY WORK 3:55: 1ST AND 3RD DEFENSE
2:30: STRETCH 4:05: STRUCTURED PFP
2:45: BASERUNNING (HOME PLATE) 4:15: POP UP COMMUNICATION
2:55: ARM EXERCISES/THROW 4:25: BATTING PRACTICE
3:10: INDIVIDUAL DEFENSE 5:25: LIVE GROUND BALLS
3:35: BUNT DEFENSE (RUNNERS ON 1ST) 5:45: CLEAN UP
3:45: PICK-OFFS AND RUNDOWNS
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SESSION: Friday, January 11, 2019, 4:45PM – 5:35PM: Break-Out #2 TOPIC: Countdown to Opening Day: High School Coaches Checklist (From First Practice to First Game) PRESENTER: Roberto Mercado, Head Baseball Coach, New Britain High School (CT) 1. Introduction/Who am I
2. September Meeting-Expectations of being in the program
3. October-Coaches inventory checklist
4. November-Workout schedule and grades
5. December-Grades and fundraising
6. January-Individual meetings Returning Sophomores Returning Juniors Returning Seniors
7. March-Coaches meeting
8. Pitchers and Catchers week Bullpen sessions Conditioning
9. Tryouts
10. Team selected. Now what? Expectations Hurricane Way
11. First practice Run, stretch, throw Base running Stations Visualize, Position handouts (Why is this so crucial?)
12. Day 2 Practice Position work. Combine workout. Who did what this offseason
13. Practice plan (Parking Lot)
14. Practice plan (Football Field)
15. Baseball hitting Stages
16. Scrimmage
17. Practice before Opening Day Plan
18. Opening Day at School
19. Coaching Philosophy
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SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Thunder/Harvest/Hot Suns Rooms TOPIC: Get the Most Out of Your Bullpens and Side Sessions PRESENTER: Dan Pepicelli, Head Baseball Coach, Cornell University
Philosophy 1. 100 % investment from pitcher – While throwing effort is 75%, focus and execution will be 100% 2. Chart for command accountability 3. We communicate expectations by our preparation prior to the pen
Before Practice – Partner up and Write your Blocks 1. Warm-up is approx. 20 pitches followed by 4-5 Blocks of 5 pitch at bats
Pre-Practice Setup – Set the Tone 2. Use the No Throw Guys - Tarp Off, Order Posted, Video Tripod Out 3. Staff Environment – If you’re nearby, you are quiet and focused on the pitcher 4. Grey Guy – Batting Dummy 5. Chair behind mound to chart 6. Low Strike String Catcher Expectations On Time – Know the practice plan Execute the signs Blocking and receiving Post pen feedback
Where to watch the pen as a coach 1. Behind the mound = mechanical feedback while the pitcher is throwing 2. Behind the plate = evaluate movement / stuff, while also tracking eye movement of pitcher. Also allows you to engage catcher on setup after sign.
Regions of the Mound 1. Diagram – Front and Back 2. Back to Back Miss Rule 3. From the rubber BACK = vent, flush breath, positive affirmation 4. On the rubber = Best focus, next pitch mentality (or step back off)
Pre-Throw Routine 1. Shoulder Tube, Jaeger Bands, Wrist Weights, Plyocare Throws
Lead up Drills 0 – 90 ft out 2. Two Knee / Standing 10 O’clock, Finishing Drill, Knee Over Knee, Glove up Drill 3. Finish with extension long toss and a short flat ground
Pyramid Warm-up 1. Warm-up- Pyramid = 12 Fastballs. 3 Spin, FB, 3 CHG, FB = 20 pitch warm-up total
Throw 4-5 blocks that are pre-scripted or Open Gym 2. Signed in from your partner charting (R2 signs are an option), Circle hits and write in misses 3. Fifth pitch of every block is used to expand
Post Throw 1. Shake catcher’s hand and get feedback- Add coach feedback 2. Sign in pen for partner, then complete Met Con Work (1:3 work to rest) together 3. Review Chart and Discuss Drill day with Coach – Quick note on ring of cards 4. Plyocare rebounder, band, Waiter Walks, Upward Toss, Side Toss (Driveline Recovery Program) www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 9:30AM – 10:15AM: Thunder/Harvest/Hot Suns Rooms TOPIC: The Big 3 of Catching: Receiving, Throwing & Blocking PRESENTER: Scott Stricklin, Head Baseball Coach, University of Georgia
*STANCES Signal Calling Primary Secondary
*RECEIVING/FRAMING *BLOCKING 4 Aspects of Framing Ideal Blocking Position
Face off 3 Ball
Wall Ball Hands Down
Rapid Fire No Hands
Machine Frame Block and Stop
Bare Hand Conditioning Block
Jedi Block and Recover (Resistance)
*THROWING Cheat Drill One Knee
Jedi Block Transfer Drill
Footwork (Training Glove)
Footwork (Resistance)
Footwork (Random Pitches)
Target Practice
In Between Innings
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SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 9:30AM – 10:15AM: Strawberry/Maple Sugar Rooms TOPIC: Training Methods to Improve Game Performance and Production - Part 2 PRESENTER: Dave Turgeon, Coordinator of Instruction, Pittsburgh Pirates I. Get Em in the GAP
II. Stress
III. Expecting to Teach and Teaching
IV. Random Versus Block Training
V. Problem Reconstruction
VI. Jungle Vs. Zoo Training
VII. Observational Learning
VIII. Our Words and Cues
IX. Internal/Mechanical Versus Trusting Mindset
X. Be a Myelin Farmer
XI. Dealer in Confidence
XII. Visualization
XIII. Dance with the Lizard
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SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 9:30AM – 10:15AM: Peeping Frog Room TOPIC: How to Run a Tryout and Putting Together a Team - How to Paint the Painting PRESENTER: Matt Hyde, Northeast Area Scout, New York Yankees
I. What does the painting look like? 1. Profile of Positions 2. Measuring Tools 3. Standards of Comparison 4. Managing Roster Size Numbers 5. Putting Tryout in Place
II. Getting down to Business 1. Start by being organized 2. Efficiency without Rushing 3. Format of Workout 4. “All hands on deck!” 5. Importance of Managing Expectations
III. Measuring Tools 1. Run 2. Throw 3. Hit 4. Power 5. Defense 6. Velocity 7. Pitchability 8. Projection
IV. Profile by Positions 1. Premium Positions vs. Corner Guys 2. Ranking Tools 3. “Stuff and Strikes” 4. Measuring Impact/ Strike Throwing Ability 5. The Intangible: “Make-Up”
V. “The Team, The Team, The Team!” 1. Managing Roster and Playing Time 2. Importance of Versatility 3. Importance of Home Work 4. Standards of Excellence 5. Culture of Earning It
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SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 10:30AM – 11:15AM: Thunder/Harvest/Hot Suns Rooms TOPIC: Keys to Building and Sustaining a Championship Culture PRESENTER: Steve Trimper, Head Baseball Coach, Stetson University
Are you a Doer or Sayer?” The difference will build your championship culture
What is Culture?
Establish Values and how it can impact the group Accountability
Beliefs and goals
Attitude: It is contagious
Real vs. Fake Energy
Positive thinking builds confidence
The “Art” of Focus
Leadership: Overused but important word in CULTURE Dictator
Empowerment
Servant
Image: The first 30 seconds
Adversity and failure… ”What a gift!”
Pressure vs. Preparation
Responsibility: “Shoulda, woulda, coulda….”
Winning and losing mentality
Success….How do we measure in a championship culture?
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SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 10:30AM – 11:15AM: Strawberry/Maple Sugar Rooms TOPIC: Assessing and Training the High Level Swing PRESENTER: Peter Fatse, Founder & Director of Player Development, Advanced Performance Academy
A) The Growth Mindset: “I know nothing.”
B) Who Am I?
C) Why are Swing Principles Important?
D) Your Coaching Philosophy Considerations
E) Building off of your “Why”
F) The Swing Assessment: Understanding Patterns of the Baseball Swing
G) Building Productive Practice and defining “Ranges”
H) Building the Training Environment
I) Building a Productive Training Session
J) The Constraint Led Approach
K) Explicit v. Implicit Learning Models
L) Why is this Methodology Important?
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SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 10:30AM – 11:15AM: Peeping Frog Room TOPIC: The Art of First Base Play PRESENTER: Frank Hager, Assistant Coach, Cornell University
Benefits of Good First Baseman Confidence across IF throwers Save throwing Errors Sets tone between innings: 1) Energy 2) Accountability 3) Focus
Our focus in coaching First Basemen: 1. Positioning Dugout and Teammate communication Right vs Left Hand Bunt Threat
2. Footwork around bag ‘Two-Step’ Get to the corner Bunts
3. Picks Default aggressive Eyes: Behind and Below ball Force the backhand side Long through ‘picking zone’ Tripod
4. Ground Balls Be an athlete Play multiple spots in multi-fungo / BP Emphasize feet
5. Feeding Pitcher Priorities: Take it yourself, underhand flip, side arm toss Show the pitcher the ball! Range around right side of the diamond
6. Relays Every day in Throwing Program Happens rarely, but in big situations
7. Double Plays Outside turn Back Hand Inside turn Preset guideline in your mind www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Thunder/Harvest/Hot Suns Rooms TOPIC: Outfield Play to Prevent Baserunners From Advancing PRESENTER: Brian Hamm, Head Baseball Coach, Eastern Connecticut State University
Throwing Practice Progression: Building Arm Strength, Proper Technique, & Mindset
Pre-Pitch Routine: “Break Set” Positioning Adjustment Refocus
“Ready” Position
First Step into Direct Route
Fielding Technique
Bases Empty
Runners on Base
Crow-hop vs. Shuffle
Throw: Ball Out of Hand
Practice Points of Emphasis: Linking Practice to Game Play
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SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Strawberry/Maple Sugar Rooms TOPIC: Cracking the Ice: How do Scouts Find Out about Makeup and What Do They Want to Know about Players PRESENTER: Matt Hyde, Northeast Area Scout, New York Yankees
I. Player Meetings 1. First Impressions 2. Asking Questions 3. Doing your Homework 4. One on One versus Group Setting 5. Player prepared Questions
II. Art of Asking Questions 1. Work Ethic 2. Passion 3. Self Awareness 4. Knowledge of the Game 5. Conviction
III. How is Make-Up a Difference Maker 1. Adversity 2. Adjustments 3. Competition 4. Injury 5. Distractions
IV. Breaking the Ice – What’s Under the Surface 1. Coaches 2. Teachers 3. Teammates 4. Friends 5. Umpires/ Trainers/ Grounds Crew
V. Stories of High Achievers 1. Trout 2. Hill 3. Jeter 4. Brady 5. Judge
VI. Preparing Your Players 1. Importance of Culture 2. Consistent Themes 3. Signature of Program 4. Standards and Values 5. Comfort in Players from Winning Programs
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SESSION: Saturday, January 12, 2019, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Peeping Frog Room TOPIC: Using Baseball As a Means to Develop Character PRESENTER: Chris Fay, Trainer & Partnership Manager, Positive Coaching Alliance
I. Does baseball develop character? It depends….
II. What is the relationship between performance and moral skills?
III. Person > Player
IV. Having “hard conversations” with players
V. Effective ways of communicating with athletes of all ages
VI. Why positive motivation helps athletes improve their performance and process
VII. Baseball provides an endless procession of life lessons if we recognize them and call attention to these moments.
VIII. Identifying performance skills vs. moral/ behavioral skills. Are they related?
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