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 and understands the job of each position on the field. We want each player to be capable of using the discipline and structure of the team fundamentals, while also having the freedom to use their own instincts. We strive to always be prepared for our opponent and communicate effectively so, as a team, we are always on the same page.

1. Defensive Techniques

- Ready Position § Body § Hands § Feet

- Receiving the Ball § Body § Glove § Hands § Elbow

- Catch, Step, Throw § Individual Movement § One Movement § Speed Provides Power

2. Defensive Understandings

- Reading Ball Angle / Speed Off the Bat § Angle to Ball vs. Angle to Target § Will Determine Where Play Should Be Made § Short Hops

- Determining Which Footwork & Throw to Use § Pivot to Target § Rock and Fire § Spin § Off Foot Throw

- Tosses for Double Plays and Short Throws 8 3. Defensive Drills (Teach Slow and Progress to Game Like Speed)

- 3 Cone Moving Though the Ball Drill § 1 Line: No Ball § 1 Line: With Ball § 2 Lines: Race with Balls

- Bucket Drill § No Ball (Focusing on Footwork) § With Ball and Footwork § Timed 12 Second Drill

- Run Downs § 1 Line: Walk Through § 1 Line: With Ball and Runner § 2 Lines: Run the Drill Between 1B & 2B and Between 3B & Home

- Quick Hand Transfers § No Glove § With Glove (still focusing on catching with our hand) § Timed Throws § 4 Man Hand / Eye Drill

4. Defensive Strategies

- Short Game Defense § Scouting § Regular vs. Slap § Verbal vs. Eyes § Defensive Rotation § Situation Determines Primary Out

- 1st and 3rd Situations § Scouting § Regular vs. Slap § Verbal vs. Eyes § Defensive Rotation

- Cut-offs and Relays § Primary on Ball § Pre-pitch Communication § Scouting: Recognizing Speed of Runner § Ball in Play Communication § Defensive Rotation § Throws

9 10 11 “DRILLS, DRILLS, DRILLS - PITCHING” Presented by Pitching Coach Kim Dunlap Borders, Campbellsville University

Introduction

I. Fastball: Speed & Power LEGS, EXPLOSIVENESS, STRENGTH

II. Drop Ball: SPIN, POSTURE, RELEASE POINT

Kim Dunlap Borders [email protected] One University Drive, UPO 793 Campbellsville, KY 42718 Phone: 615.207.1768 P 12 “DRILLS, DRILLS, DRILLS - PITCHING” Presented by Pitching Coach Kim Dunlap Borders, Campbellsville University

III. Rise Ball: SPIN, POSTURE, RELEASE POINT

IV. Screw Ball:

V. Change-Up: FAST AND FLAT THROUGH THE ZONE

Kim Dunlap Borders [email protected] One University Drive, UPO 793 Campbellsville, KY 42718 Phone: 615.207.1768 P 13 “DRILLS, DRILLS, DRILLS - PITCHING” Presented by Pitching Coach Kim Dunlap Borders, Campbellsville University

VI. Getting Into Pitching Shape:

VII. Mental Drills:

VIII. Fastball Mechanics

Kim Dunlap Borders [email protected] One University Drive, UPO 793 Campbellsville, KY 42718 Phone: 615.207.1768 P 14 NFCA Convention 2016 New Orleans, LA Drills - Offense and Catching

Presenter: Stacey Nuveman Deniz, Associate Head Coach, San Diego State University

Offense

1. Short game stations -3 stations: sacrifice bunt, drag/sneaky bunt, slap (slap 1 and slap 2) -slap 1= “pepper slap”, goal is to advance runner -slap 2= shortened swing/2 strike swing/fast pitching/slow pitching

2. Bunt around -split field in half width-wise, creating 2 separate “infields” -2 pitchers standing back-to-back throwing to a catcher -infielders play out the bunt, bunters run out the bunt -baserunners placed at each 1st base, lead and read then either return if bunt is popped up or take 3 hard steps towards 2nd base

3. Grab Bag Scrimmage -create and print out various offensive situations Examples: R1 and R3, 1 out: must score R1, 1 out: must advance runner Nobody on, 0 outs: must score Bases loaded 1 out: must score -create and print out various consequences/rewards Examples: Winner knocks off 2 sprints at end of practice Loser has 15 burpees Loser has 1 foul pole sprint -Game is essentially offense vs defense -Offensive player up to bat chooses one situation and one consequence/reward -Place baserunners according to situation and play it out -Some situations are geared more toward putting pressure on offense (R1, 1 out, must score) and some situations geared more toward putting pressure on defense (bases loaded, 1 out, must score) -When outcome of situation decided, consequence is competed and then on to next situation

Catching

1. Anticipating steals -catcher is behind plate making throws. Infield is silent, catcher must yell out “going” as soon as she recognizes the runner is stealing. Runners mix up steals and normal lead-offs

2. Pitcher/catcher communication -have each catcher and pitcher fill out (catcher fills one out for each pitcher on staff) -even if coach calls pitches, this is helpful exercise to make sure pitcher and catcher on same page.

15 Pitcher/Catcher Communication Questionnaire Presenter: Stacey Nuveman Deniz

Catcher Name______

Pitcher Name______

1. What is her best pitch (outpitch)?______

2. What is her next best pitch?______

3. What is combo she is confident throwing? ______4. What is her weakest pitch?______

5. What does she like to throw: Lead off Power Hitter Slapper Bottom of the order

6. Does she like targets given for each pitch?______If so, where?______Set up early?______

7. Does she like the catcher to come out to the mound?______

8. Does she like verbal reinforcement?______If so, positive or analytical?______

9. Do you know how to give signals with a runner on second base?______

10. What is the pickoff sign?______FUNDAMENTAL DRILLS: - FUNNELS - FOOTBALL FOOTWORK DRILL - LADDER ROLLER WARM-UP - LADDER FUNGO - FOOTWORK SQUARES - TRIANGLE DRILL - 5 STAR - LITE FLITE PEPPER - BUNT RXN PEPPER

FUNGO DRILLS: - FIELDING PROGRESSION - ONE WOMAN SHOW - FREEZE @ FIELDING/FOOTWORK TO THROW - MAYHEM - L DRILL - BACK & FORTH DRILL - SPORTSCENTER - JAYHAWK SPECIAL

17 Parent Orientation Margo Jonker, Head Coach, Central Michigan University

I. Developing a Parent Philosophy - How involved do you want parents to be? - What will you and what won't you discuss with parents? - How do you communicate with parents?

II. Your view vs. Your Administrations View - Does the administration of your institution share your philosophy? - What actions occur when a parent calls your boss?

III. Many Stages Recruiting * Involving the parents in the recruiting process * What are you telling them – Honesty * Want it to be consistent from the recruiting process throughout their career

Arriving on Campus (main focus of presentation) * Parent Meeting o Agenda o CMU level of information o Dear Parent Letter o Key Player o Options over the years § Don’t widen the plate § Dirt roads § Cake concept § Need rain to see a rainbow § Butterfly story On the Field *The parent who was the coach * Parents at Practice * Pre-game and Post Game contact * Parents interactions during team travel

Off the Field *Discipline *Health Issues *Academics

Parents / Donors * Equal treatment * Conflict of interest or perceived one?

18 How Statistics and Metrics Can Help You Win Games

1. Quick Introduction to Metrics 2. Batting Lineup Metrics a. Metrics Associated with Each Spot in the Batting Order b. Example Batting Order Stats File 3. Introduction into Run Expectancy Chart a. Division 1 Chart b. Division 2 Chart c. Division 1 & 2 Scoring Expectancy Chart d. How to Use a Run Expectancy Chart 4. Stats that have the Largest Correlation to Run Scoring 5. Other Topics if Time Allows a. International Tie Breaker (ITB) Metrics b. Average Run Value by Event

19 Batting Order Metrics and NCAA DI & II Run Expectancy Charts

R/G R/G R/G 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 Adjusted OnBaseplusSlugging 0.175 5.0% 1.00 Correlation ofSpecificStatisticstoRunScoring Strike OutsLookingperPlate On BaseplusSlugging(OPS) Ground OuttoFlyRatio Weighted OnBase Average R² =0.7974 y =33.69x-4.8522 R² =0.2484 R² =0.4874 Stolen BasePercentage Sacrifice HitsperGame Hit byPitchesperPlate Stolen BasesperGame Home RunsperGame Strike OutsperPlate Slugging Percentage On BasePercentage 0.195 7.0% Doubles perGame 1.50 Walks per Game per Walks Batting Average Isolated Power Appearance Appearance Appearance (wOBA) Statistic (aOPS) 0.215 9.0% 2.00 11.0% 0.235 2.50 Relation ofBB/GtoR/G Relation ofK/PA toR/G Relation of Avg toR/G 13.0% 0.255 3.00 Offensive Charts(2013-2016NCAA Division1Data) 15.0% 0.275 K/PA BB/G Avg 3.50 Determination Coefficient of 0.295 17.0% -0.0389 4.00 0.0498 0.0670 0.1007 0.1102 0.1152 0.2484 0.3855 0.4874 0.5454 0.6386 0.7974 0.8464 0.8789 0.9019 0.9069 0.9184 (R^2) 0.315 19.0% 4.50 21.0% 0.335 Correlation 5.00 0.1972 0.2232 0.2588 0.3173 0.3320 0.3394 0.4984 0.6209 0.6981 0.7385 0.7991 0.8930 0.9200 0.9375 0.9497 0.9523 0.9583 23.0% 0.355 5.50 25.0% 0.375 6.00

R/G R/G R/G R/G R/G 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 0.00% 0.250 1.0% 0.50 0.00 R² =0.067 R² =0.8789 R² =0.1102 R² =0.3855 R² =0.0498 0.275 2.0% 0.75 0.50 1.00% 0.300 3.0% 1.00 1.00 Relation ofHBP/PA toR/G Relation ofKL/PA toR/G 2.00% Relation ofSB/GtoR/G 0.325 Relation ofOB%toR/G Relation of2B/GtoR/G 4.0% 1.50 1.25 0.350 HBP/PA 3.00% KL/PA SB/G OB% 5.0% 2B/G 0.375 2.00 1.50 6.0% 4.00% 0.400 2.50 1.75 7.0% 0.425 5.00% 3.00 2.00 8.0% 0.450 6.00% 0.475 9.0% 3.50 2.25

R/G R/G R/G R/G R/G 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 40.0% 0.200 0.250 0.00 0.00 R² =0.0389 R² =0.1152 R² =0.9019 R² =0.8464 R² =0.5454 0.225 0.275 0.25 50.0% 0.250 0.30 0.300 0.50 0.275 Relation ofwOBA toR/G Relation ofSH/GtoR/G 60.0% Relation ofSlg%toR/G Relation ofHR/GtoR/G Relation ofSB%toR/G 0.300 0.325 0.60 0.75 0.325 0.350 1.00 wOBA SH/G SB% 70.0% 0.350 Slg% HR/G 0.90 0.375 1.25 0.375 80.0% 0.400 0.400 1.20 1.50 0.425 0.425 1.75 90.0% 0.450 1.50 0.450 2.00 0.475 21 100.0% 0.500 0.475 2.25 1.80 R/G R/G 11.11 13.33 15.56 17.78 20.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.00 2.22 4.44 6.67 8.89 0.025 0.50 R R ² ² 0.050 =0.1007 =0.4581 0.75 0.075 0.100 1.00 Relation ofGO/FOtoR/G 0.125 Relation ofISOtoR/G 0.150 Offensive Charts(2013-2016NCAA Division1Data) 1.25 GO/FO 0.175 Avg ISO 1.50 0.200 0.225 1.75 0.250 0.275 2.00 0.300 0.325 2.25

R/G 2016 2015 2014 2013 8.00 9.00 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 0.500 R y =10.988x-3.9405 .281 .286 .275 .270 Avg ² 0.550 =0.9069 OB% .360 .368 .355 .349 0.600 0.650 .413 .433 .408 .398 Slg 0.700 Relation ofOPStoR/G .773 .801 .762 .747 OPS 0.750 1.027 1.046 1.096 1.062 aOPS 0.800 OPS OB% 0.850 wOBA .352 .363 .325 .319 0.900 .132 .146 .133 .128 ISO 0.950 1.000 4.53 4.81 4.40 4.29 R/G 1.050 Offensive Trends (2013-2016) 7.35 7.52 7.17 7.08 H/G 1.100 2B/G 1.21 1.23 1.16 1.13 1.150 HR/G 0.65 0.76 0.67 0.64 R/G 0.00 1.00 2.00 3.00 4.00 5.00 6.00 7.00 8.00 9.00 0.500 SB/G 0.99 0.94 0.92 0.95 R y =12.34x-4.9599 ² =0.9184 0.550 80.9% 80.5% 79.4% 79.2% SB% 0.600 1.93% 1.94% 1.90% 1.90% HP/PA 0.650 BB/G Relation ofaOPStoR/G 2.78 2.94 2.76 2.73 0.700 0.750 BB/PA 9.2% 9.6% 9.1% 9.0% wOBA aOPS 0.800 4.26 4.35 4.54 4.72 K/G 0.850 14.0% 14.2% 15.5% 15% K/PA 0.900 KL/PA 0.950 3.8% 3.8% 4.1% 4.2% 1.000 SH/G 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.65 1.050 GO/FO 22 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.13 1.100

WARM-UP • Defining “Culture”/Cultural Values/Core Principles • Team Building vs. Team Bonding vs. Team Themes vs. Team Culture • Best Principles > Best Practices

PRE-GAME • Identifying cultural values in action/Raising consciousness o Culture is everywhere & in everything we do o I should see it, you should see it, they should see it • Group Challenge/Activity o What do we/they/you celebrate? o What are the core/cultural values?

GAME TIME • How do you get your team to feel culture? o Learning through experience vs. “Telling at” them o Our Story § How/why we did what we did

POST-GAME • Evidence-based/Research-based principles

COOL-DOWN • How do you walk into a locker room? Onto a field? • Takeaways/”Post-it” Notes

[email protected] @AUCoachNasti (516) 850.4962 24 NFCA CONVENTION December 10, 2016

“Rising through the Coaching Ranks”

• KNOW WHO YOU ARE

• DOUBT

• N.C.C. IN ALL THINGS

• YOUR CIRCLE

• “ONCE I GET THERE”

Contact: Joanna Hardin [email protected] C: 714-932-3683

25 The Transition- Pitcher to Pitching Coach

Pitcher to Pitching Coach Teach what you know BEST Use your experiences to teach them and relate Biggest Challenge or Difference- Laying out a game plan for each pitcher individually and taking the time to think through things Don’t let your emotions or competitiveness harness your teaching skills to your pitchers

Favorite Things to Do in Bullpen Pitching Circuits- How can you incorporate circuits into your fall or spring pitching bullpens? What are some specific body areas of emphasis you could design a workout to best improve your pitcher? (I.e. legs, core, balance, overall conditioning?) What are some other competition ideas you could incorporate into circuits to make them challenging not only for an individual pitcher but the staff? Get Creative-with bullpens and tools you use in the bullpen to help each pitcher In my presentation I talked about “my favorite tools” how could you incorporate a few of these into your bullpens? Pitching Journals- After Bullpen Sheet Mini Goals or Pitch Thoughts Use these to help the pitchers “think” and problem solve within themselves. If they can get a better understand it will make them a better pitcher. Pre-Season/SEC Season/Post Season Goals Pre-Game Review Pre-Game Video Sheet Pre-Game Bullpens Post-Game Review Post-Game Sheet

Use your Resources

Trial and Error

Reflection

VIDEO, VIDEO, VIDEO

Mapping out a yearlong focus for each pitcher

MENTAL GAME Confidence POISE SWAG RESILIENT All qualities I want each of our pitchers to possess – we spend a lot of time talking about this.

Pitch Calling/Film Watching Use pitchers strength Don’t second guess yourself Preparation breeds confidence – the more prepared you and the pitchers are the better you will feel about it Chart other games or pitching coaches you like to learn OVER COMMUNICATE- Before, During, and After the Game

Extras Condition, Condition, Condition (explosive running, arc trainer, bike) PREVENTIVE Recovery- Each pitcher is expected to get stretched before and after each bullpen. Recovery is SO important. Keep it light in the bullpen- it’s a safe zone for your pitchers.

Closing Statements Pull From your Experiences Always Present a CONFIDENT presence with them- we all get frustrated with life and sometimes them- try to keep the big picture in mind and remind them of little improvements they make each week Build a Relationship with EACH PITCHER. Never stop learning

Questions?

Stephanie VanBrakle Prothro [email protected]

28 The Hidden Influence of Catching

I. Relationship with the pitching staff:

II. Relationship with the defense:

III. Relationship with coaching staff:

IV. Relationship with the umpires: