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2016 NFCA National Convention New Orleans: Speaker Outlines Table of Contents 2016 NFCA National Convention New Orleans: Speaker Outlines Table of Contents “CHAMPIONSHIP COACHING: THE ‘POWER’ IN EMPOWERMENT” ………………………………….………1 Patty Gasso, head coach, University of Oklahoma “THE NEXT 60 FEET (BASERUNNING)” ………………………………………………………………………….……….2 Shonda Stanton, head coach, Marshall University “COACHING COLLEGE HITTERS” ……………………………………………………………………………….……………3 Kathy Riley, head coach, Longwood University “OPERATE LIKE A PRO” DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS SEMINAR……………………..……………...……….4 Katie Brown, Quinlan Duhon & Kate Harris “SUPPORTING STUDENT-ATHLETES IN SUSTAINING QUALITY MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH” …………………………………………………………………………………………………………6 Dave Mikula, Center for Family Development “DEFENSE: AN EVOLUTION” …………………………………………………………………………………………………..8 Mickey Dean, head coach, James Madison University “INNER WORKINGS OF A SUCCESSFUL STAFF” ………………………………………………………..……………10 Bo Hanson & Notre Dame staff “GRASSROOTS SUMMIT” (HS/TB/YOUTH SPECIAL PROGRAMMING) …………………………………..11 Steve Babinski, Marie Curran, Melissa Frost, Bo Hanson, Donna Papa, Maria Winn-Ratliff, Beverly Smith & NCSA staff “DRILLS, DRILLS, DRILLS”……………………………………………………………………………………………..……12 Kim Borders Dunlap (pitching), Megan Smith (infield), Stacey Nuveman Deniz (hitting & catching) “PARENT ORIENTATION” …………………………………………………………………………………………………….18 Margo Jonker, head coach, Central Michigan Univ. “HOW STATISTICS & METRICS CAN HELP YOU WIN GAMES” ……………………………………………….19 Matt Meuchel, assistant coach, University of Arkansas “CREATING CULTURE: AUTONOMY IN ACTION” ………………………………………………………...………...24 Bree Nasti, head coach, Adelphi University “RISING IN THE COACHING RANKS” ………………………………………………………………………..…………...25 Joanna Hardin, head coach, University of Virginia “TRANSITION FROM PITCHER TO PITCHING COACH” ………………………………………….………………26 Stephanie VanBrakle, assistant coach, University of Alabama “THE HIDDEN INFLUENCE OF CATCHING: RELATIONSHIPS & THE GAMES WITHIN THE GAME” ………………………………………………………………………………..……….29 Tiffany Ozbun, head coach, Denison University The “POWER” of Empowerment Paty Gasso - University of Oklahoma TEAM Identty Knowledge Independence Strength in Numbers Humility Failure Platorm Dress for Success COACH Preparaton Trust Creatvity Teach Faith In the Moment Impressions Calmness Fight FREEDOM TO……. Make Mistakes Hold Accountable Be You Dig Deeper Share toes, knees hips, shoulders heel toe set up 1B position, 1-1.5 opposite arm, opposite knee power leg 2b - angle/straight/SS 2.5-3.5 comfort & compact; power false step 3B-aggressive/ walk / left foot remove secondary lead Lean slightly forward visual obstruction out quick, back quick keep head down when to take lead stay low and be explosive pushing a car drills for stance & start Mindset Top 10 signs of a good baserunner 3 Things to Know when Stealing Bases forward & backwards film their path not across or side to side set up right or left side of front part of bag 5 Common Mistakes in Swiping Bags pump arms as fast as possible break it down to 3 segments & drill each phase Teaching, Training, & Trusting Head First Slide Slide Around No Stat for PRESSURE - finish aggressive - when ball beats you Need to be Successful rate - arms extended, slightly bent - stay slow Low Risk = High Reward - knees should not touch - slide on seat, then roll - chest and head up - reach on roll Lower Risk by Teaching Skillset Culture / Philosophy / Strategy Straight In Slide Pop Up Slide - always only 1 exception - bunt situation - don't jump into slide - when beat throw - go in hard, don't slow up - use shin to get up - hands up, ease into ground 1. Not missing any signs - use momentum 2. Getting aggressive leads & running hard at all times 3. Knowing how and when to break up plays 4. Able to read change up or balls in the dirt & advance 5. Knowing your speed & when to take the next 60 feet 6. Going 1st to 3rd on a hit to the outfield 7. Knowing the D (checking/understanding positioning) Baserunning is an attitude SS & 2B strengths/weaknesses Coaches only job to stop 8. Reading ball to the OF on 2nd base & being able to Want the next 60 feet Breaking through the zone? Freedom on bases score on a single. Freeze on a line Pitcher's arm / which way turn? Checking outfielders 9. Not getting doubled up on a line drive Hesitate stay put Catcher goes to knees Leads 10. Aggressive 2 outs 2 bases Down or round Aggressive throwing catcher 1B Coach /3B coach commands 2 outs 2 bases Take bases after D shows common language Shallow stay off emotion Dugout intent Never retreat Look for open bags always Communicate prior, reinforce Get on the line Catcher not in action stance after Bad jump wait a pitch .05 = 2 feet Get down the line at 3B Turn your back get down Tag time Late signs no indicator Always track the ball Swhings have players coach in practice Big rounds Pitcher's Time + Catchers' Time Ability to score from 3B ^ > runner's time fundamentals­controlled­live RUN! Fundamentals Steal Package Dry, controlled, and game-like sets - leads - straight steals all bases - be creative any situation will encounter - times; agilities - 1st & 3rds 1. lead 1b, dive back in down at 2b - around the bases - good delays 2. pop up slide advance to 3b - circle drill - bad delays 3. round 2b, dive back in down at 3b - partner drill - after a walk 4. 2b steal 3b, read & 1. Set up - divide evenly - after base hit -Front toss groups execution 2. First steps - crawl and go - after busted play -Controlled reads coach fungo - ODH (offense, defense, hitting) 3. Passive arm action - cone diving drill - backside runner - circle slides 4. Not running in straight line 2 5. The slide COACHING HITTERS AN APPROACH THAT WORKS FOR TODAYS PLAYERS Kathy Riley Head Softball Coach Longwood University I. INTRODUCTION A. Background II. HOW ARE TODAYS HITTERS DIFFERENT THAN 10 YEARS AGO A. False sense of entitlement B. Lack of competitive environment C. Mental toughness- not used to experiencing failure III. OVERCOMING CHALLENGES WITH TODAYS ATHLETES A. Develop Relationships-Convince that you care outside the game B. Create structure C. Create Healthy Competition D. The Wheel Keeps on Turning E. Repetition, Repetition, Repetition IV. FAVORITE HITTING DRILLS 1. Tee Work 2. Target hitting 3. Shortee bat 4. Slant Boards 5. Full motion front toss 3 Director of Operations Program Outline Role Expectations - Know Your role - Don’t expect the Spotlight - Allow Coaches to Coach Staff - Knowing Your Staff o How do they best communicate o How can you be an asset for them - Staff Scheduling - Decision Making Recruiting - Official/Unofficial Visits In Season - Itineraries o How do your coaches absorb information o What information is relevant - Travel o Expectations of Staff/Student-Athletes/Parents on the Road - Hosting Tournaments - Scheduling Technology - Google Sheets o Meals o Sizing o Information Requests - Social Media o Recruiting Based o Team Information o Who We Are - Video Wear Many Hats - Student-Athletes o Pulse of your Team/Program - Fans - Booster Clubs - Alumni 4 Director of Operations Program Role/Expectations Staff In Season Recruiting Technology Wear Many Hats Official/Unofficial Know Your Staff Itineraries Google Sheets Student-Atheltes Visits Scheduling Travel Social Media Alumni Hosting Decision Making Video Booster Clubs Tournaments Scheduling 5 Supporting Student Athletes in Sustaining Quality Mental Health David J. Mikula, LCSW, CADC III, NCAC II University of Oregon contracted psychotherapist [email protected] 541-359-7965 Opening • Balanced internally, Balanced externally • The Mind is the architect • What is Quality Mental Health • The Oregon experience/Behavioral Health Work Group’s 2016 report summary The Magnitude of the Issue/The state of the response • Data regarding behavioral health issues most common for student athletes • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Substance Use Disorders, Stress Management, Suicide Intervention, Eating Disorders, Co-Occurring Disorders • Transition/Adjustment Challenges Academics Athletics Social/relational • Balancing, Adapting, Managing Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Concerns & How Revealed to Staff • Emotional • Cognitive • Behavioral • Physical Approaches to Manage & Mitigate Behavioral Health Concerns/Services Delivery • Creating a culture of awareness and of compassionate concern • The Value of Prevention & Importance of catching issues early • Consistent educational processes through a variety of methods/mediums • How best to talk with student athletes about mental health concerns/ Quality Communication : intra-program and inter-departmental • Multi-disciplinary team approach 6 Reducing Stigma • Oregon student athlete Derrick Malone’s story: His journey through depression • Coach’s role in normalizing support Additional Key Considerations • Lessons from Systems Theory • Negative Bias • Perspective Keeping & Positive Reinforcement • Shame and the paradox of vulnerabilities • Fairness in relationship • Creating an empathic envelope • Research on relationship as central to outcome • Behavioral Health Screening Issues • Privacy and Confidentiality • Policies and Procedures for Behavioral Health Select Reading/Viewing Suggestions • Mindfulness and Athletics-Michael Gervais • The Mindful Athlete by George Mumford • Motivational Interviewing by Miller and Rollnick • 2016 NCAA Report on Mental Health • NCAA Mental Health Best Practices • Coaches Handbook for Managing the Female Athlete Triad 7 Defense: An Evolution Mickey Dean Head Coach, James Madison University Philosophy: Train and develop a team which is knowledgeable about the game
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