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January 2017

Dear Coach,

We are excited to welcome you as we celebrate our 14th year of the Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches’

Convention. Beginning with our first clinic in 2004, our mission has been to provide you with the very best in

coaching education. We have spent considerable time securing the best clinicians and designing a curriculum that

addresses all levels of play and a range of coaching areas.

Each year, we seek to improve your clinic experience. Building on last year's success, we are offering you post-

event access to video of even more clinic sessions (close to 30 sessions!), so that you can refresh your memory or

watch sessions you may have missed. Check the clinic website for more information on how to purchase these

videos - we are confident you'll find them highly valuable. Also, in an effort to provide you with information in

the most convenient way possible, we will again offer an event app this year (an improved 2017 version), which

will provide you with the clinic schedule, presenter biographies, a list of exhibitors, a digital version of the event

handout and much more. Search Baseball Coaches Convention in the app stores. Finally, in an effort to

continually improve the coach experience, we are offering a Baseball Meet & Greet on Friday evening from 5:30

- 7PM, where you'll be able to meet, interact with, and ask questions of many of our presenters (we have Q & A

sessions on hitting, pitching and general coaching topics planned - see the event schedule for details), spend more

quality time with our sponsors and exhibitors, and enjoy a moment with your coaching colleagues.

We believe 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 convention staff, exhibitors and guest speakers will be

available to you throughout the clinic. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself, ask a question or provide your

own perspective on the game.

We thank all of our clinic presenters, who have found the time to share their knowledge of and passion for

America's game. A special thanks also goes to Mohegan Sun - our title sponsor - who has welcomed us and

allowed us to use their outstanding facilities. Lastly, we recognize our sponsors, whose support helps make this

clinic possible. We encourage you to visit our exhibitors and patronize them throughout the year.

Enjoy the clinic and please take the time during and after this weekend to let us know your thoughts on improving

next year’s Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches’ Convention. We wish you all the best with your upcoming

season and look forward to seeing you in January 2018!

Yours in baseball and coaching,

P.S. Become a World Baseball Facebook fan and get clinic updates throughout the year.


WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE

Thursday, January 19, 2017:

Session Times Room 2017 Presenter 2017 Topic

4:30pm - 9:00pm GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION Convention Center Pre-Function Area

6:15pm - 7:00pm Break-Out #1 Steve Trimper Team Offensive Drills for Your Practices (VIDEO)

Break-Out #2 Darren Fenster Isolating the Infielder: Break Them Down to Build Them Up

Break-Out #3 Greg Sullivan Developing Strong Outfield Play

Extra Innings Batting Cage

Dave Swanson with Matt Capps Preparing Your Pitcher for His Next Start - Demo

7:15pm - 8:00pm Break-Out #1 Gary Gilmore Aggressive Base Running and Short Game Offense

Break-Out #2 Peter Caliendo Training for Real Game Situations

Break-Out #3 Alex Trezza The Hierarchy of Catching: Receiving/Blocking/Throwing


Bat Demo Session Bat Wars

Presented by Extra Innings

8:15pm - 9:00pm Break-Out #1 Butch Thompson Tools for Developing Pitchers

Break-Out #2 Raphael Cerrato Infield Drills and Ideas for Practice

Break-Out #3 Edwin Thompson Team Practice Drills for the Microwave Generation


Alex Trezza Catching Drills for Success Demo

9:15pm - 10:00pm Break-Out #1 Steve Trimper Team Defensive Drills for Your Practices (VIDEO)

Break-Out #2

Edwin Thompson, Raphael Cerrato & Mike Leonard

moderated by Greg Sullivan Recruiting Roundtable: What Do Coaches Look For?

Break-Out #3 C.J. Beatty

C.O.A.C.H Responsibilities; Communicate, Observe, Ask Questions, Challenge, Help


Dave Swanson with Matt Capps Preparing Your Pitcher for His Next Start – Demo

(Repeat Session)

Outlines for certain sessions may not be included in this package. 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.

SAVE 15% AT GENO’S FASTBREAK RESTAURANT: Hungry? Geno’s Fast Break is offering 15% off all food & beverage purchases for baseball convention attendees wearing their credentials. Geno’s is located just outside the Convention Center on the 1st floor.

COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE FOR ATTENDEES & EXHBITORS: On Friday morning, complimentary coffee will be served beginning at 7:45AM in the Mohegan Sun Convention Center’s Pre-Function Area while supplies last.



Friday, January 20, 2017:

Session Times Room 2017 Presenter 2017 Topic

7:45am - 12:00pm GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION Convention Center Pre-Function Area

8:15am - 9:00am Break-Out #1 Peter Caliendo Coaching Baseball Outside the Box: Stretching The Coach's Mind

Break-Out #2 Edwin Thompson Outfield Play: The Last Line of Defense and Last to Get Taught

Break-Out #3 Austin Wasserman

Components of High Level Throwing such as Arm Pathway, Shape & the Hip to Trunk Relationship in Baseball Players


Bob Stanley The Perfect Delivery - Pitching Demo

9:15am - 10:00am Break-Out #1 Gary Gilmore Team Building: “Living the Dream”

Break-Out #2 Raphael Cerrato Middle Infield Play

Break-Out #3 Chad Epperson Catching: Stances, Receiving & Pitch Presentation


Austin Wasserman Drills & Variational Training to Enhance Arm Pathway, Arm Shape

& Hip to Trunk Relationship. HLT Progressions and Practical Application to Practice and Games DEMO

10:15am - 11:00am Break-Out #1 Butch Thompson Auburn Pitchers Gamesmanship Checklist

Break-Out #2 Steve Trimper Utilizing Today's Technology to Improve Your Coaching Skills

Break-Out #3 Darren Fenster

Embracing Each Individual Athlete’s Individuality: Helping Players Find Their Own Way


Anthony Iapoce Hitting Mechanics - Demo

11:15am - 12:05pm Break-Out #1 John Smoltz & Chris Verna The Path to a Healthy Shoulder and Elbow for Throwers

Break-Out #2 Jayson King Breaking It Down - Infield Play

Break-Out #3 Matt Hyde

Peeling the Layers off the Onion: The Importance of Understanding Player Make-up




11:15am - 1:15pm Nehantic/Pequot/Paugusset Rooms NEIBA Annual Meeting

12:05pm - 12:35pm Break-Out #1 John Smoltz Q & A with John Smoltz

12:00 pm - 1:15 pm EXHIBITOR TIME/LUNCH BREAK




1:15pm - 2:05pm Break-Out #1 Matt Lisle Hitting: The Swing Movement Spectrum

Break-Out #2 Pete Maki Taking Ownership in Your Bullpens

Break-Out #3 Joe Espinosa

Don't Take Your Infielder's Technique for Granted - Drills to Help Build Proper Infield Technique


Chad Epperson Improving Your Fundamentals to Become a Better Catcher -

DRILLS DEMO



Friday, January 20, 2017 (Continued):

Session Times Room 2017 Speaker 2017 Topic

2:20pm - 3:10pm Break-Out #1 Glenn Cecchini Championship Baseball Absolutes: Everyday Practice Drills

Break-Out #2 Rich Hill with Matt Hyde

The Curve Ball: Spin Rate and Arm Angles - A Question & Answer Session with One of MLB's Top Pitchers

Break-Out #3 Tim Leiper

Coaching 1st and 3rd Base: They Only Notice You When You Stink




3:25pm - 4:15pm Break-Out #1 Anthony Iapoce Win Every Pitch. Grind Your Way to Success.

Break-Out #2 Pete Maki

To Call or Not to Call: Discussion on Pitch Calling and Game Planning

Break-Out #3 Bryan Adamski Making Young Players Comfortable in the Weight Room




4:30pm - 5:20pm Break-Out #1 Kevin Pillar & Tim Leiper Outfield Play

Break-Out #2 Butch Thompson Pitching Development That Relates to the Game

Break-Out #3 Glenn Cecchini Building a Championship High School Baseball Program


Matt Lisle Hitting Drills for Unlocking A Hitter's Power - DEMO

5:30pm - 7:00pm Exhibitor Zone BASEBALL COACHES MEET & GREET Presented by Motus Baseball

Meet College and Pro Coaches, Meet Current and Past MLB Players Aaron Sanchez, Kevin Pillar, Bob Stanley and Rich Hill, Network with Fellow Coaches & Visit with Exhibitors

5:45pm - 6:45pm Break-Out #1 TALKING PITCHING An Interactive Discussion with Butch Thompson, Pete Maki &

Pete Walker. Get Your Pitching Questions Answered!

Break-Out #2 TALKING HITTING

An Interactive Discussion with Anthony Iapoce, Matt Lisle & Roger LaFrancois. Get Your Hitting Questions Answered!

Break-Out #3 TALKING COACHING

An Interactive Discussion with Tim Leiper, Glenn Cecchini & Peter Caliendo. Get Your Coaching Questions Answered!






Carry the World Baseball Coaches' Convention with you at all times! Our

app has everything you need to enhance your convention experience, including a full schedule, floor plan, presenter bios, and more!

Search “Baseball Coaches Convention” in the App

Store and Google Play Store!



Saturday, January 21, 2017:

Meeting Location Note: All Saturday morning baseball sessions will take place in the

Upper Level Meeting Rooms of the Convention Center.

Session Times Room 2017 Speaker 2017 Topic

7:15 am – 9:30 am GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION Convention Center Pre-Function Area

8:30am - 9:15am Nehantic/Pequot/

Paugusset Rooms

Dave Swanson with Matt Capps Pre-Season Pitching Activities: Mechanical Adjustments to Get

Your Delivery Right

Abenaki Room Matt Hyde Evaluating Players Using Your Eyes AND the Numbers

Shinnecock/

Nipmuc Rooms C.J. Beatty

Why Not You? Winning is Not Everything, but Creating a Winning Attitude Is


Paugusset Rooms

Anthony Iapoce Create a Run Scoring Culture

Abenaki Room Peter Caliendo Japanese Baseball and Why We Can Learn From It

Shinnecock/

Nipmuc Rooms Jayson King Infield Play: Corner Guys Matter, Too.


Paugusset Rooms

Glenn Cecchini Building Champions in LIFE through Baseball

Abenaki Room Mike Leonard Great Catchers Make Good Pitchers Great

Shinnecock/

Nipmuc Rooms Joe Espinosa Infield Position Specific Techniques

11:30am - 12:15pm Nehantic/Pequot/

Paugusset Rooms

Jayson King Hitting - Making the Most of What They Have

Abenaki Room Bryan Adamski 365 Approach for Pitchers

Shinnecock/

Nipmuc Rooms C.J. Beatty Mental Toughness



The event would like to recognize Jaypro Sports for providing the bleachers for the Extra Innings Batting Cage sessions. Visit Jaypro’s booth to learn more

about all their baseball and softball product offerings.

SAVE 15% AT GENO’S FASTBREAK RESTAURANT: Hungry? Geno’s Fast Break is offering 15% off all food & beverage purchases for baseball clinic attendees wearing their credentials. Geno’s is located just outside the Convention Center on the 1st floor.


2017 Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches' Convention

Exhibitor Booth Locations

Company/Exhibitor Name Exhibitor

Booth # Company/Exhibitor Name

Exhibitor

Booth #

Adrenaline Fundraising 305 Lee County Sports Development 903

Air Structures American Technologies 606 Mizuno 609 & 708

Backyard Batter Pro 94A Motus Global 907

Baden Sports 304 New Balance 613

Baseball Heaven Inc. 902 New Britain Bees T5

BATCO 603 New England Collegiate Baseball League 98

Batting Cages USA 502 NFP Sports 81

BOWNET Sports 910 OC Sports 303

Boys of Summer Travel Baseball 203 On Deck Sports 101

BSN Sports 914 & 915 On Field Inspiration, LLC 406

Champro Sports 605 Peavy Baseball 408

CoachUp 302 Perfect Pitch and Throw 309

Connecticut Sportsplex 99 Performance Pitch 205

Cooperstown Bat Company 604 PledgeIt 505

Dartfish 602 Pocket Radar, Inc. 94 & 95

Diamond 9 Events 103 Profile Products 407

Diamond Sports 500 ProX Formulas 88

Disney Baseball & Softball 401 Pukka Headwear 507

Double Blue Sports Analytics 306 Rawlings 900 & 901

Dream Bat Company 501 & 600 Richmond County Baseball Tournaments 506

Dynamic Team Sports 504 RightView Pro 702

E.L. Lumber Bat Co. 917 Rob Monte Art 918

Eastbay 404 Sal's Studio and Son 402

Easton Sports 905 & 906 Schutt Sports 201 & 300

Enovative Technologies 307 ShoulderSphere 82 & 83

Extra Innings Extra Innings/ Pre-Function

SKLZ 916

FlightScope 703 Spalding - Russell 601 & 700

Frank Herzog Photography 97 & 97A Sports Tutor 509 & 608

Franklin Sports 911 & 913 SportsBoard 712

Frank's Sport Shop 611 SportsEdge 96

GameChanger 904 sportsYou 86, 87, 90 & 91

GloveWhisperer 207 TeamSportswear 89

Gold Athletics 403 The Graphic Edge 409 & 508

Hartford Yard Goats T7 Traveling Teams 107 & 108

Historic Dodgertown 701 Tucci Lumber Co. LLC 92 & 93

Holloway Sportswear 607 TYRUS Baseball Products 100

HomeField Sports 84 Umpires Media 85

Jaypro Sports LLC 801 & 802 Warstic 405

Jugs Sports 206 & 208 Wilson Sporting Goods 301 & 400

Kreezee Sports 803 X-Grain Sportswear 209 & 308

LeagueApps 106 Zephyr Hats 503

We thank you in advance for supporting our convention exhibitors and encourage you to patronize them throughout the year. You can find a 2017 exhibitor listing in the Baseball Coaches Convention app and on our website at www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com (on the Registered Exhibitor Page) or in the convention app

which both include their website addresses.

http://www.baseballcoachesclinic.com/


SESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 6:15PM – 7:00PM: Breakout #1

TOPIC: Team Offensive Drills for Your Practices (VIDEO)

PRESENTER: Steve Trimper, Head Coach, Stetson University


OFFENSIVE MINDED DRILLS TO PRODUCE MORE RUNS Have a philosophy

Good approach: swing at good pitches

Gap to gap

2 strike hitting: put pressure on defense: if you can get a hit, you can get a hit with 2 k’s

Keeping the ball out of the air

Play with the weather conditions

No “stay back, load”. Get to front side with lower body. Use “stay balanced”

Mental: Need to do “DAMAGE” to mistakes. Need to stay aggressive to be an offensive club CAGE DRILLS:

Pad/Tire stride to balance and contact point: Looking for elbow to stay tucked in, bat on plane

Cage tee swings for visual flight. look for 2 taps when loading swing

Soft toss to work on location, freeze pump fake to stay balanced

Front toss

Pitch recognition drill: 4 FB, 6 CB: jump on FB and come unglued on those 4 pitches

Top hand drill

2 hand finish drill

Fungo drill

Load/lower body drill (walk out swings)

BUNTING: Three Reasons why you would bunt:

1. To move a runner into scoring position. (Sacrifice) 2. To get on base. (Drag, Push) 3. To score a run. (Squeeze)

Grip… Bottom hand middle of tape, top hand at label Don’t drop the barrel…use knees to get low pitch Timing is only thing different for sac, base hit or squeeze

Sac: Pitcher movement Base hit: Separation of hands Squeeze: Point of no return

Keep ball away from pitcher Left-handed batter- left foot on ground stepping forward on contact

SLASH: Automatic on crash defenses Early Square around Pitcher point of no return to load Weight on front foot Grip to middle of the tape

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

OTHER DRILLS: Tee hit games Hatter BP Hits games Fake bunt and run with squeeze Situational scrimmages BP base running

BATTING PRACTICE: Have a plan Game day BP vs. Practice BP


TOPIC: Isolating the Infielder: Break Them Down to Build Them Up

PRESENTER: Darren Fenster, Manager, Red Sox Class A Affiliate Greenville Drive


I. INFIELD BASICS A. Pre-pitch B. First step C. Approach D. Feet to field E. Field F. Feet to throw G. Throw H. Follow

II. HAND ROLL ROUTINE A. Knees B. Wide Base C. Feet to 1st/2nd D. Forehand/Backhand E. Firm Roll

III. PYRAMID A. Center/Right/Left: Dry B. Center/Right/Left: Roll C. Center/Right/Left: Range

IV. CIRCLE DRILL A. Get In B. Get Out

V. TURBO PEPPER

VI. SHORT FUNGO

VII. CRAWL BEFORE YOU WALK. WALK BEFORE YOU JOG. JOG BEFORE YOU SPRINT. A. Slow Rollers B. Double Play Pivots

VIII. FOUR CORNERS: THE MOTHER OF ALL INFIELD DRILLS A. 30’ B. 45’ C. 60’


TOPIC: Developing Strong Outfield Play

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 3

rd 1 out is way better then 2

nd and 3

rd 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 minutes 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: 120ft (Back edge of the infield ring)

i. 2 minutes at 60’

ii. 3 minutes at 90’ **Every days**

iii. 3 minutes at 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


TOPIC: Aggressive Base Running and Short Game Offense

PRESENTER: Gary Gilmore, Head Coach, Coastal Carolina University


I. Bunting Techniques A. SAC

1. Preset Angles B. Practice SAC in FB and CB Mode-Use pitching machine to teach CB bunting skills helps

learn tracking skills of CB when hitting. C. Push/Drag-Perfect or Foul-NOT Part of our push/drag philosophy-Bunters try to be too fine-too perfect

1. RHH 2. LHH 3. Advantageous counts for push/drag

a) 0-0 b) 1-0 c) 2-0

4. We practice push/drag in only a FB mode. We take all off speed in push/drag for base hit mode. Push/drag must have the same mental preparation as does hitting. We look for FB in areas of the plate that are advantageous for us to have success in our push/drag attempt.

II. Man @ 1B-No Outs

A. SAC-Hurry Zone- 15 feet x 30 feet box at 1B or 3B B. Fake Bunt/Steal C. Run and Bunt D. Slash

1. Show Early 2. Options:

a) SAC b) Strikes only, runners sees ball in play c) H & R

E. H & R or Run & Hit option based on count (0-0,1-0,2-0,2-1, etc.) (Great time to change from bunt to run and hit or H&R is following a 1

st pitch ball in a bunting situation)

III. Man @ 1B-2B, NO Outs

A. SAC_Hurry Zone B. Fake Bunt/Steal C. Run and Bunt

1. Great vs. LHP (1.7 + to plate) Bunt to 1B side-2B covers D. Slash (Show early)

1. SAC 2. Strikes Only 3. H&R *4. Hitters Option-Must read SS

IV. 1

st -3

rd (Less than 2 Outs)

A. Safety Squeeze to 1B 1. How do you defend it? 2. With no outs-push/drag (70% for hit/30% safety) 3. With 1 out-100% safety in hurry zone

B. Fake Squeeze/Steal C. Double Steal (Cheat a little on release from catcher) D. Double steal STOP

1. In rundown between 1B-2B, try to get 1B to chase, just before tag, drop and roll E. Picked at 1B (LHP)- Is 1B LH or RH? Can he throw? F. Picked at 1B/Steal HP-2outs

1. LHP-pickoff move 1.6 or more 2. 20’ lead at 3B (2 outs,3B plays back) 3. Runner at 3B, reads back shoulder of LHP


TOPIC: Training for Real Game Situations

PRESENTER: Peter Caliendo, Former USA Baseball National Team Coach & International

Baseball Educator


Prior Preparation Prevents Poor Performance Practice vs. playing time Japanese game situations Things that could waste time practicing because they occur very few times When to train for real game situations? 1) Prior to game 2) Prior to practices 3) During games 4) During practices Practice under real pressure Results if you do not train under real game situations Fear stops us all from doing it different Prioritize the most games situations to be implemented within your practice plan. Examples: 1) Pitcher/Catcher/Hitter 2) Pitcher/Catcher/1b hold runner and throw out stealing 3) Run downs 4) Cut offs/relays 5) 1st and 3rds defense 6) Ground balls throw to first base, sounds easy 7) Double plays 8) Fly ball/Line drive/communication Practice game situations prior to a game and practices Practice game situations during game and practices


TOPIC: The Hierarchy of Catching: Receiving/Blocking/Throwing

PRESENTER: Alex Trezza, Associate Head Coach, Boston College


1. Receiving – Most important part of being a good catcher 2. Blocking – An extension of receiving and a MUST for being a good catcher 3. Throwing – A needed weapon but 3rd on this list….for a reason

*It is imperative to understand the importance of each discipline – IN THIS ORDER:

1. Receiving

It’s what you do most often

99:1 Receiving to throwing ratio

We call it receiving and NOT framing

You get better by working on it

Let the ball close the glove

Set it & forget it

Pre catch movement- No post catch movement (or as little as possible)

Drills/Drills/Drills

Bullpens/Bullpens/Bullpens

2. Blocking

It is an extension of receiving

Technique is important

Wanting to block makes you a better blocker and is a MUST

Anticipate strike…But ready to Block

You become a better blocker by blocking

Eyes underneath the ball

Beat the ball to spot

Wider is better

Easy inside knee when going left & right

Drills/Drills/Drills

Bullpens/Bullpens/Bullpens *Pitchers want to throw to catchers that can Receive and Block……

3. Throwing

The transfer & your feet are 99% of the throw

Receive the pitch/then attack the throw

Get the ball into your throwing hand early

Good feet = Good throw

Throw what you throw… all the time (consistent)

Major League average for catcher’s "pop" time = 1.9/2.0


TOPIC: Tools for Developing Pitchers

PRESENTER: Butch Thompson, Head Coach, Auburn University


Prescription - In the Fall - Consistent

1. Trackman

2. King of the Hill

3. Velocity Core Belts

4. Front Leg

5. Stop Watch

6. Digital Display

7. Hurdles

8. String

9. 2 Hitters

10. Video

11. Multiple Catchers

12. Breaking Ball Trainer

13. Momentum

14. Words

15. 2 Balls


TOPIC: Infield Drills and Ideas for Practice

PRESENTER: Raphael Cerrato, Head Coach, University of Rhode Island


Infielders Throwing Lead-Ups 1. Power Position

a. Receiver working on exchange

2. Square Up b. Receiver working on exchange

2. Mini Crow Hop

a. Receiver is simulating a 2nd baseman double play pivot

b. Receiver is simulating a SS Double play pivot

3. Fielding Position to Throw a. Receiver is simulating a relay

4. Long Toss With Outfielder Crow Hop (Long Hop Partner)

a. Receiver is working on tag plays

5. Quick Hands (15-20 ft. apart)

6. Rhythm Throwing (25-30 ft. apart)

Fielding Mechanics 1. Pre Pitch Prep

2. Proper Fielding Position

3. Fielder Mechanics (Routine ground ball)

Infield Drills & Ideas for Practice

1. Short Hop Drills

2. Star Drill (using 1, 2, & 3 balls)

3. Box Drills (throwing & fielding)

4. Wall Ball (w/ competition)

5. Reaction Ball drills

6. Slow Rollers (one hand or two?)

7. Fungos a. Counting hops

7. Fungos a. Throwing Combinations

b. “On the clock”

c. Use tennis balls when indoors.

8. Live GB’s a. BP pitcher / Front toss / side toss

9. Relay Mechanics, Drills & Competition

10. Position Specific Drills

11. Other Notes a. Competitions / Chart GBs / Make every ground

ball important / keep track

1st Basemen: Receiving throw, work

on footwork around bag w/ a base

On throw: Simulate pick from LH & throw to 2

nd base

Also simulate DP feeds


TOPIC: Team Practice Drills for the Microwave Generation

PRESENTER: Edwin Thompson, Head Coach, Eastern Kentucky University


Microwave Generation

1987 vs 2004 and 2005 vs 2017

Handwritten note vs text

Hot Pocket vs Thanksgiving Meal

Adapted and Advance or get left behind

Don’t complain about the kids get them to buy into your system

Competition

Get your players to compete in everything they do

Music

Play music; pre-practice, warm-ups, during drill work

Pre-Practice Drills

Give everyone a plan

Burger King Days

4 minute drill

Communication

Teamwork

Focus

Action Period

Keep players moving

Competitive

Everyone involved

Batting Practice

Live Defense

1 rep round = real life

Competitive batting practice

Win the Game Period

Learn how to win and look the part as well

Do the little things

Work on limitations

#G.I.D Period- Get It Done

End of game situations for baseball

Plays that happen every game

Be Creative

Make sure that you keep it fun it’s not the dentist

Take pride in the details

National Anthem

How you take the field

In-between innings talks

Dugout cleanup


TOPIC: Team Defensive Drills for Your Practices (VIDEO)



Team Defensive Drills For Your Practices

o Great practices revolve around Energy, Organization, and Content

o Practice the way you want to play UTILIZE YOUR ASSETS:

o Facilities: Be creative…Your players will appreciate your effort and energy

o Assistant coaches: develop them o Video/visual learning

TWO TYPES OF PRACTICES:

o Skills and drills o Game speed and simulation

TEAM DRILLS: To involve entire team

o 2 FUNGO INFIELD DRILL Involves infielders and catchers

o SEQUENCES

DOUBLE PLAY SEQUENCE 1. 5-4-3 DP 4. 3-6-1 DP (PITCHER #2) 2. 1-6-3 DP (PITCHER #1) 5. 4-6-3 DP 3. 6-4-3 DP 6. 1-2-3 DP (PITCHER #3)

Finish with RF throw to 3b/plate BUNT SEQUENCE

1. Bunt to 3B side with runners on 1st and 2

nd, double

down LF line 2. Bunt to 1B side with runner on 1

st, double down RF

line 3. Bunt in front of plate for catcher, throw to plate from

CF 4. Squeeze to plate and tag plays around the horn

o OUTFIELD SQUARE DRILL

o RUNDOWNS o No fakes o Establish a lane o Speed pressure o Receiver runs the play…”BALL” call

Rundown drill from 1B to 2B, and missed squeeze

TEAM DRILLS (Continued) “LIVE LOOK DRILL”

o Incorporates infielders, pitchers, and catchers

Work on the goal time of 3.3 seconds combined

o Allows base runners to work on SB’s

OUTFIELD DRILLS: o Blind Drill o Over shoulder tracking o Fence Drill o Relay double cut Drill

CATCHER DRILLS: o Tag Plays at plate(fungo)

o Deeks o Sweep tags o Sure tags

o Wild pitch communication with pitcher o Throwing to bases/picks

INFIELD DRILLS:

o Ladder Drills- for middle infielders for DP’s and Tag plays

o Ladder Drills- for 1st basemen tag plays and

picks o 4 corner box drill: four different ways to practice

throwing o Square Drills for infielders and outfielders o 1

st basemen throws for lefty first moves

o Fungo picks at 1B o Mini DP’s: GET THE FIRST OUT! o Plays at the plate

PITCHERS DRILLS: MAKE IT GAME SPEED o Pitchers PFP 3 prong drill o Pitchers Diamond Defense drill o Game speed bunt drill


TOPIC: Recruiting Roundtable: What Do Coaches Look For?

PRESENTER: Edwin Thompson, Raphael Cerrato & Mike Leonard moderated by Greg Sullivan


1. Understanding the Game – Basic Rules: a. Phone Calls, Emails, Texts, Social Media, Hand Written Notes b. Contacts and Evaluations c. Unofficial vs. Official visit d. D1 Scholarship and Roster Limits D1, D2 & D3 e. Recruiting Calendar: Dead period, Quiet Period and Contact period

2. The Roles of the “Players” In The Game a. Player b. Parents c. High School Coaches d. Summer/Fall Coaches

3. “Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ‘Em” a. Overall Recruiting Philosophy b. Intangibles c. Red Flags

4. Marketing: a. Emails b. Video c. Rankings d. Recruiting Services e. Showcases vs. Camps & Clinics vs. Summer Game/Teams

5. Time Table a. When does the recruiting process start? b. When is it the right time to “commit”?

i. Academics, Athletics, Social Environment, Location, Finances

Additional Notes


TOPIC: C.O.A.C.H. Responsibilities; Communicate, Observe, Ask Questions, Challenge, Help

PRESENTER: C.J. Beatty, The Baseball Motivator: Speaker, Life Coach & MiLB Coach/Pro Scout


1. (C) COMMUNICATE

“You have to connect before you correct” –John C. Maxwell A. Speak Their Language

i. Learn their sayings, dance moves and be aware of their fashion etc. B. The Extra Mile

i. Get to know your players ii. Team outings, team dinners etc.

2. (O) OBSERVE “You have 2 ears and 1 mouth for a reason” –Unknown A. Shut Up & Listen

i. Don’t always isolate yourself from your players; sit down, listen and observe B. Put Them In Situations To Fail

i. Force them to use their minds and adjust

3. (A) ASK QUESTIONS “Great leaders ask great questions” –John C. Maxwell A. What Can I Do To Get Better?

i. You must fight each day to answer questions that can better you and your staff B. Humble Yourself

i. Humility is imperative to have during this process

4. (C) CHALLENGE “Each day/week you should challenge you and your players to reach higher levels” –Coach K A. Each Week Set New Physical Challenges

i. Goals to carry them towards next meeting or practice B. Mental Challenges Helps The Physical

i. You can pour all the physical into your players but if they don’t have the mental then its in one ear and out the other

5. (H) HELP “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them fell” –Maya Angelou A. Guess What…. You’re A Father

i. Most players either come from broken homes or a situation where you are all they have for a positive male figure

B. Life Talks Help i. High school talks, college talks, girls, life after sports etc

SESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 8:15AM – 9:00AM: Breakout #1

TOPIC: Coaching Baseball Outside the Box: Stretching the Coach’s Mind


Baseball Educator


Past/How We Have Been Teaching for Years

Most Dangerous Phrase in the English Language

Ask Yourself Why?

Some Things Have Changed in the Game

Have an Open Mind

Present/How to Look at Coaches Development/Thinking outside the Box, Challenge the Status Quo

Points That You May Like to Add into Your Coaching Educational Box

Drills Created and Learned from Around the World


TOPIC: Outfield Play: The Last Line of Defense and Last to Get Taught

PRESENTER: Edwin Thompson, Head Coach, Eastern Kentucky University


Why is outfield play the last to get taught?

Three Rules Of Outfield Play Get to the ball as fast as you can

Pick it up or catch it on your first try

Hit the first guy in the chest

Communication Can’t text, tweet, snap

“I got it, be loud, say it 3 times”

Injury Prevention

Pre-Practice Drills Chance to work with your guys

Create a culture for your defense

Work on the little things you may not have time for during practice

Daily Drills Sets your standards

Work on the little things

Routine and Comfort

Throwing Program

Fly Balls If the ball hits your glove, you better catch it

Ground Balls Keep the ball in front

Field like an infielder

Base hits

Ball in the gap

Do or Die – (Police car analogy)

Batting Practice Most important time for outfield defense

Get live reads

Move to different spots during BP

Positioning General Rules

Keep it simple

Game Day Know the hitter and your pitcher

What is the situation?

Signs Drills before the game


TOPIC: Components of High Level Throwing such as Arm Pathway, Shape & the Hip to

Trunk Relationship in Baseball Players

PRESENTER: Austin Wasserman, Strength, Conditioning, and Throwing Expert &

WassermanStrength.com Founder


1. The Components of High Level Throwing Patterns to Maximize Performance

2. Arm Efficiency a. Arm Pathway

b. Arm Shape

3. What is the Hip to Trunk Relationship a. How to Enhance the Movement Between these Two Structures

4. Sequence & Timing a. Lead Arm & Throwing Arm

b. Throwing Arm & Stride

5. Lead Leg Patterning

6. Drills Banned From the Earth

7. MB Variations

8. Practical Progressions & Format

www.highlevelthrowing.com


TOPIC: Team Building: “Living the Dream”

PRESENTER: Gary Gilmore, Head Coach, Coastal Carolina University


1. Logically-

a. What people “Don’t Believe”, they “Don’t” BUY INTO.

1st 2. Gain Credibility

1. Communicate a realistic understanding of the situation as it is TODAY.

2. Extremely “thorough” when sharing your dream.

a. Share POSITIVES but also “Challenges” to success.

2nd

3. Sound strategy they can believe in.

1. Large Dream, ie: Omaha a. Break into pieces and assign “Talented “people to execute each part of the dream.

i. Creates sense of personal ownership.

2. Give enough information to satisfy most people but not so much you lose them.

3rd

4. Share your dream Emotionally

1. Show them the rewards of achieving the dream. a. Pushing and prodding doesn’t work.

2. Show them how they will benefit “Personally”. 3. People do things for their own reasons, not yours, and their reasons are almost always tied to their

emotions. 4. People buy into the “Dreamer” before they buy into the Dream. Takes only a few minutes to

communicate your dream but takes a lot longer to convince people where your HEART is ,ie: Grinder 5. Patience and Enthusiasm a. Adapt your fast paced stride to the slower pace of others. If you run too far ahead, you lose your power

to influence them. 6. People generally have to hear an idea at least 7 times before they embrace it. 7. 10% of people are pioneers, 70% are settlers, 20% are antagonists. Make it your goal to win over the

pioneers, show patience with the settlers and leave the antagonists behind.

4th 5. Share your dream Visually

1. People must “see it” to want to be part of it.

a. People want to be part of something bigger than themselves. b. Most of us are looking for a calling, not a job. c. Most of us have jobs too small for our spirit.

2. A dream is truly great if it benefits everyone. a. Your job is to help people see what those benefits are. b. Provide them with EVERY reason to join.

3. Lots of people say they want the dream but what they really want is the RESULT of the DREAM, not the price required to achieve it.

a. TV commercials – Diet plans i. Before and after pictures

4. Live your dream, have integrity, some degree of success, people will see what the Dream has done for you and this will make them want it too!

5. How will you know when you have successfully shared your dream with others. a. They will take ownership of it, add to it and want to make it even bigger and better. b. When this happens “The DREAM” becomes bigger than you or your team.


TOPIC: Middle Infield Play

PRESENTER: Raphael Cerrato, Head Coach, University of Rhode Island


Throwing Lead-ups o 7 steps

Star Drill (1, 2, & 3 baseballs) o Over hand o Underhand o Side toss

Box Drill o Regular & reverse it

Partner Flips

General Info o Positioning o Relaying signs o Communication w/ pitcher o Be a leader

Double Plays o Positioning & Communication o Shortstop DP feeds & 2

nd Baseman Feeds

o Shortstop pivots & 2nd

baseman pivots o “On the clock” fungos, feeds, & pivots o GET YOUR REPS IN!

Holding runners at 2nd

base: o Looks & Picks for pitcher

Cuts & Relays o Mechanics o Tandem relays o Distance o Communicate o Relays race o Communication / what is our verbiage

Covering 2nd

base on steal o Communication o Set up / Tags o Short hop / long hop tags

PFPs w/ pitchers o 1-6-3 DPs o Grading pitchers throws o Communicating w/ pitchers


TOPIC: Catching: Stances, Receiving & Pitch Presentation

PRESENTER: Chad Epperson, Minor League Catching Coordinator, Boston Red Sox


Stances A. Signal Stance B. Non-Action Stance C. Action Stance

Attention to detail

Athleticism

Quiet feet

Knowing where you are at all times

Non-Action Stance

Athletic Square set up Glove is the focal point of the square (is not the target) Keep strikes strikes Ability to dress up border line pitches No drama inside frame

Action Stance

Athletic Presentation Blocking Throwing

One Piece

First pitch of the game/advantage hitters leverage count This can be performed in action or non-action stances This move is made with both left foot and right foot depending on hitter Being compact and on time is key

Two Piece

More so for a pitchers advantage account Used in both action and non-action Quiet movements East and West

Hop

Most used by catchers in action stance Can be used in both action and non-action stances Know where you’re at at all times

Pre-Pitch

Most important thing a catcher will do Will enhance receiving, blocking, footwork/exchange Timing of pre-pitch Air on the side of early not late


TOPIC: Auburn Pitchers Gamesmanship Checklist



I. Identity (who are you, role, enhance strengths, teach what you know)

II. Here to work on your game - not your mechanics (autograph your name, AUTOPILOT)

III. Pound it (cold tub challenge - compete for 70% more than 90 mph)

IV. Goal of the at bat - see opportunity (what creates best outcome)

V. Use glove to hide the ball (backwards)

VI. Only one release point (no flat ground)

VII. In game adjust (lower your eyes)

VIII. Back hip lifts the front knee (connect to center)

IX. Manipulate a ground ball (less spin = more ground ball

X. Get your front foot out of the way (freedom in arm path)

XI. Consistent attack of a daily warm-up and routine (English teacher)

XII. Relievers - (job is to get first guy out)

XIII. Starters - (trust your stuff, efficient, “take the sting out of the swing”)


TOPIC: Utilizing Today’s Technology to Improve Your Coaching Skills




TOPIC: Embracing Each Individual Athlete’s Individuality: Helping Players Find Their

Own Way

PRESENTER: Darren Fenster, Manager, Red Sox Class A Affiliate Greenville Drive


I. WHERE ARE YOU GOING, AND HOW DO YOU PLAN TO GET THERE? A. Destination B. Route C. F*%!&ng S@#t I’m lost!

II. DIFFERENT STROKES FOR DIFFERENT FOLKS.

A. Kris Bryant B. Mike Trout C. Josh Donaldson

III. THE PITCHING COACH WHO TAUGHT ME HOW TO HIT… AND COACH.

IV. WHY DO YOU COACH?

V. COACH AS IF YOU SPEAK A DIFFERENT LANGUAGE.

VI. A TEAM… A. Of nations. B. Of ages. C. Of educations. D. Of money.

VII. THE MOST VALUABLE COMMODITY IN THE WORLD.

VIII. LEARN YOUR PLAYERS. A. How do they learn? B. How do they respond? C. How do they handle pressure?

IX. CLONING IS FOR STAR WARS.

A. One size does not fit all. B. Every car is a car, but not every car is a Mercedes Benz.

X. WHAT IS THEIR SOUNDTRACK?

XI. MEET THE PLAYER AT THEIR LEVEL.

XII. BE WHO YOU ARE, DO WHAT YOU DO, AND BE WHERE YOUR FEET ARE.

SESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Breakout #1

TOPIC: The Path to a Healthy Shoulder and Elbow for Throwers

PRESENTER: John Smoltz, Pitcher, MLB Hall of Fame

Chris Verna, Founder, Chris Verna Training


1. Understanding HIP/Shoulder/Elbow relationship

a) Personal Study – almost 4x more likely to have shoulder problem with low back issue

b) Personal Study – 50% increase in forward shoulder rotation with unlocking hips

c) Shoulder evaluation using Sleeper Stretch

d) Hip Evaluation – Sit Test

2. Pitching Mechanics Indicators – to change mechanics you must first change the body.

a) Foot Position on rubber

b) Ball out of Glove

c) Pulling vs. Pushing best felt using ‘The Rope’.

3. Forgotten muscles for throwers

a) Triceps are both Accelerators and Decelerators

b) Hip joint - Internal and External rotators exercises

Chris Verna Training www.ChrisVernaTraining.com

[email protected]

http://www.chrisvernatraining.com/


TOPIC: Breaking It Down – Infield Play

PRESENTER: Jayson King, Associate Head Coach, Army West Point


Necessities 1. Strong base 2. Contact the baseball out front consistently 3. Footwork and angles 4. Throwing accuracy 5. Athleticism

Separators 1. Transfer 2. Pre-Pitch 3. Anticipation 4. R/L Or L/R 5. Controlling your hands with your feet

The Little Things 1. Relays 2. Double plays 3. Slow rollers

Infield Development 1. Throwing progression 2. Quick toss 3. Step and throw 4. Rollers 5. Reactions 6. Pick progression 7. Short hops knees

Infielders Video 1. What do we see and how do we make improvements 2. How do you give information that players need and don’t need w.i.n. 3. Compete time or developmental time 4. Are they ready to play the way you want from the very start – pre-pitch 5. Chirp at them – don’t let things pass you by immediate feedback 6. Are they good at the necessities or not 7. Who plays where maximize what you have for talent 8. Are they prepared mentally and physically need both 9. Every play that you want infielder to make needs reps including great plays


TOPIC: Peeling the Layers Off the Onion: The Importance of Understanding Player Make-Up

PRESENTER: Matt Hyde, Northeast Area Scout, New York Yankees


I. Evaluating Players with Our Eyes – What Do We See? 1. Tools

2. Performance History

3. Effort Level

4. Energy

5. Response to Failure

6. Interaction with Family, Teammates, Coaches

II. The Unseen Intangibles 1. Desire

2. Competitiveness

3. Work Ethic

4. Coachability

5. Ability to Self-Assess

6. Consistency Day in Day Out

7. Focus

8. Role Models/ Support System

9. Confidence/ Conviction – Belief in Self

III. Keys to Unlock Make-Up 1. Knowing how to find out what we are looking for – Peeling back the Layers

2. Asking the right questions to the right people

3. Finding the outlets that can reveal character – social media, transcript, questionnaire, off-

field interests

4. Different Takes from Leaders in the Game on Make-Up

SESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 1:15PM – 2:05PM: Breakout #1

TOPIC: Hitting: The Swing Movement Spectrum

PRESENTER: Matt Lisle, Hitting Coach & TheHittingVault.com Founder


I. Stance

a. K Posture

b. 50/50 Weight

c. Elbow Up vs. Elbow Down

d. Open vs. Closed

II. Load/Gather

a. Rock The Baby

b. Internal Rotation

c. See Saw

III. Stride/Launch Position

a. Controlled Fall

b. Shoulders Stay Square

c. 50% Of Height

d. 45-65 Degrees

e. Bent Front Knee

IV. The Swing

a. Hip/Shoulder Separation

b. Barrel Getting Depth

c. Body: Engine. Arms: Steering Wheel

d. Finish Your Turn


TOPIC: Taking Ownership in Your Bullpens

PRESENTER: Pete Maki, Pitching Coach, Duke University


GELLERS KEY COMPONENTS FOR SELF MOTIVATED INDIVIDUALS: Competence, Consequences, CHOICE, Community.

Empowered, Self Motivated Pitcher success seeker (get to), not failure avoider (have to) The nature of the position desire for some autonomy Player choice requires feedback loop from coach

MECHANICAL VS. RESULT ORIENTED? (Throwing Coach vs. Pitching Coach) – Must keep separate OUTSIDE OF RESULTS, AREAS OF FOCUS LEADING UP TO PEN COMP OR HITTERS: 16 PITCH STANDARD

10 out of 10 EYES / Hold times( D-U-K-E) / Pace / Wind Up and Stretch TTP/ Big Breathing / Sign set runner 2b / Swiping / Consistent Grip patterns / Body Language / Mechanics!!! If mechanical issue, how are we measuring that one specific thing in order to give feedback?

RESULT ORIENTED BULLPENS: “What gets measured gets managed” What are the common themes in day-after-game meetings w/ my pitching staff? Free Throw (FB Overall K%) IN to Win (2k FBI execution) Put Away Pen (Advantage Count Execution) 3-2 OS (OS in hitter counts) 1

st P K PEN

OR

3 Hitters (game sequences, catcher signing, dummies in the box)

RADAR GUN in the bullpen - Occasionally, but to what end? SELL SLOT & WINDOW - What we're doing in the bullpen with video OS SELL TEST – Watch speed of body & hand on the side without seeing pitch - Have them try to stump PRE GAME PEN IDEAS AND DECISION FATIGUE WEEKLY SCHEDULE: FREQUENCY / INTENSITY / DURATION (Time of year plays big role)


TOPIC: Don’t Take Your Infielder’s Technique for Granted – Drills to Help Build Proper

Infield Technique

PRESENTER: Joe Espinosa, Amherst College Infield Coach & Espinosa Baseball Founder


I. Consistency is Our #1 Priority

Infield Play is NOT about showing off or looking cool!

We are Facilitators, not the Stars of the Show!

We turn batted balls into outs. Period.

The Pitcher throws a ground ball. He DESERVES an out!

II. What is Considered “Consistent?”

A look at some numbers: NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB IF Percentages

Conclusion: We must flirt with perfection to be considered any good!

III. The 6 F Fielding System (Perry Hill)

Feet-timing, balance

Field-wide base

Funnel-to the chest aka “Perfect Throwing Position”

Footwork-Replace

Fire-proper execution of first four F’s allow you to do this!

Follow-2-3 steps on the line of your throw to ensure carry

IV. Drill Progression for all Infielders

Double Knees rolled and short fungo

Wide Base with hand break

Wide Base with footwork

Ball Pickup with short throw

Pre-Game Early Work

BP Fungos

Wall drill with 2 feeders

V. Specific Plays and Progressions Demo

Balls hit directly “At”

Glove side

Routine backhand

Average to below average runner

Above average runner

Extended glove side

Extended backhand

Slow rollers, gloved and barehanded


TOPIC: Championship Baseball Absolutes: Everyday Practice Drills

PRESENTER: Glenn Cecchini, 2016 All-USA High School Coach of the Year & 2-Time Gold

Medal USA U18 Manager


1. Expectations A. Players

a. Communication c. Peer Evaluations b. Individual Meetings d. Team Goals

B. Team Mind Set a. Win 1 Pitch/1 Play c. So What e. Breathing g. Live In The Moment b. Lose 1 Pitch/1 Play d. Visual Signs f. Self Talk

2. Organization A. Practice Uniforms

a. Clean c. Pants b. Color d. Hat

B. Typed Lesson Plan a. All to see d. V and JV g. Varsity Reps b. Locker room/Dugout e. Build c. Print it f. Reload

C. Time Schedule a. Time every thing b. Stay on time c. Minimize Transition times

3. Dominate Every Phase of the Game A. Pitching Absolutes

a. Pitch to contact d. Strings g. Video b. Strike 1 e. PFPs c. Rule of 79 f. Hold Runners

B. Hitting Absolutes a. hit, hit, HIT c. Line drives b. Pitch selection d. Video

C. Fielding Absolutes a. Routine Play c. Ready Position b. Chart errors d. Video

D. Baserunning

a. Dirt balls b. Reading leg c. Peak In

E. Specialty Activities-2 days in a row a. Pop Up Priority c. 21 outs b. Cuts and Relays d. Rundowns

F. Team Bunting a. Starters b. 9 in a row-Drags, Pushes, Safety

G. Coach Pitch Intrasquad a. 2 teams- rotate every 9 outs b. Works on all phases of the game c. Game Speed


TOPIC: The Curve Ball: Spin Rate and Arm Angles – A Question & Answer Session

with One of MLB’s Top Pitchers

PRESENTER: Rich Hill, Starting Pitcher, Los Angeles Dodgers

Matt Hyde, Northeast Area Scout, New York Yankees


I. Discussion of Spin and Young Pitchers

1. When started throwing it? Was feel always there?

2. Why do you throw the CB?

3. Who should throw a CB?

II. Different Uses of the Curveball

1. When to throw it?

2. How to read hitters?

3. Can you shape it?

III. How to get feel and how to change spin

1. Drills

2. Approach learned on how often to use it and the creativity of shaping it

3. Video Clips

IV. Arm Care

1. Does it matter if a player starts throwing curveball at young age?

2. Does it matter if a player throws curveball a lot?

3. Ideas on how to maintain a durable arm

V. Questions and Answers: ENCOURAGED TO ASK QUESTIONS!!!


TOPIC: Coaching 1st and 3

rd Base: They Only Notice You When You Stink

PRESENTER: Tim Leiper, First Base & Outfield Coach, Toronto Blue Jays


Coaching 1st Base “The Celebrity Position”

- Be proactive

- Get runner engaged

- Pick up signs

- Make runner aware of situations

- Positioning of fielders

- Gather information and relay to players

- Communicate with runner on ball down LF line

- With runner on 2B, seeing 3B coach

Coaching 3rd Base

- Giving Signs o Simple

o Still

o Consistent

o Cadence

- Positioning

o Runner on 1B

o Runner on 2B

- Movement

Extra Stuff

- Home Runs

- This is the only time you are seen…Make it look good!


TOPIC: Win Every Pitch. Grind Your Way to Success

PRESENTER: Anthony Iapoce, Hitting Coach, Texas Rangers


Hitters Thoughts The Art of Timing

Anticipation and Visualization

This pitch, this moment

Trust. Make Good decisions

The Swing

The move before the move

Against the backside

Land in a strong hitting position

Hands and legs working together

Skill Practice

Thoughts during Practice

Everything Matters

Extreme and Intense focus

Master and dominate your practice


TOPIC: To Call or Not to Call: Discussion on Pitch Calling and Game Planning

PRESENTER: Pete Maki, Pitching Coach, Duke University


THE CASE for letting P and C run wild: Punnett square of Pitch Selection vs. Pitch Location Good Location + Good Selection ? Good Location + Bad Selection ? Bad Location + Good Selection ? Bad Location + Bad Selection ?

THE CASE for having coaches call: Need to win now, no MilLB apprenticeship where W’s and L’s aren’t the priority Non pro P’s/C’s can’t invest time in advance reports We don’t trust amateur pitchers’ stuff and/or execution

BEFORE THE GAME Opposing team BP

Lineup Management - 1 hour before the game meet with Starting P and C

General Count Based Philosophy – Always towards what end? To get swings Early Even and Behind Advantage Count

P Strength vs. Hitter holes? Swings are rigid, Pitchers Strengths should be multiple & malleable

IN GAME

What happened on the last pitch? No over thinking and keep pace of the game No swing – What did we learn?

Foot down late / Hip pop/ Hands ready / Lower half fire/ Diving out over/Shin Guard*/ Size & Length of Arms/ Where in Box?

Got a swing - What did we learn?

Is hitter on time w/ FB’s / If so, there’s still a FB location he can’t handle / CH>Spin or Spin>CH / Same handed CH no doubt / OS after OS miss / FB after FB hit / Inside it too much Swing/ Attack bad swing & check swing

Pitching IN – Sometimes you need to sit down for dinner. Good hitters require FBI for more than a snack! Make them cheat for it P/C Communication during offensive half: Keep it short/ Positive/ Do not overfill w/ info “Where was that pitch?”/What are pitching coaches writing on their clipboards all game?

POST GAME FEEDBACK AND IDEAS TO MAKE SURE THEY’RE LOVING AND LEARNING THIS PART OF THE GAME


TOPIC: Making Young Players Comfortable in the Weight Room

PRESENTER: Bryan Adamski, Head Coach, Trinity College


“Every human being on earth, no matter their goal or skill set, should be able to squat, hip hinge, lunge, push,

press, and move their body through space in a pain-free manner.”

Dr. John Rusin

Start With Realistic Goal Setting

- Finding a starting point for each student-athlete - Strength and conditioning is a selfish activity. You have your own strengths and weaknesses. - Get your players to understand this is a journey. Success in the weight room is earned. - When young athletes gain muscle, convince them not to use them on the field.

Functional Movements Are Your Foundation. Assess Athlete’s Ability To: - Hip hinge - Push - Lunge - Squat - Press - Rotate

Importance of Posture and Flexion - Becoming harder to find in young athletes - Cannot become an elite athlete without ownership of your movements

4 Tool Training Approach - Hit (large muscles and core), arm strength (small muscle work with bands/stretching/safe overhead

lifts, speed (stay athletic and explosive), glove tool (balance and coordination) - Programming should be put together to address these 4 areas

Hit tool: bat speed and ability to turn fast on your axis. Objective: build core strength, lat strength, grip strength. Learn foundational lifts Exercises: Deadlift variations, chest press, squat, clean, DB or kettle bell snatch, Med ball throws, kettle bell swings, cable woodchops, etc.

Arm strength/arm care: shoulder mobility and strength. Objective: throw pain free and harder Exercises: learn to execute overhead lifts with moderate weight, neutral grip, proper posture and alignment. Small muscle work with bands, stretching, scap work. Can be boring and laborious but essential to staying healthy as a thrower.

Foot speed: Objective: long athletic strides, quick first step. Stay athletic! Exercises: Agility ladders, sled push, box jumps, single leg exercises, cone drill, etc.

Glove tool: Balance, coordination, feel. Objective: Be comfortable in any (body) position on the field Exercises: two part movements, core work, create unstable environments, conditioning

Have a year-round plan and make time to follow up with players and/or strength coaches. Don’t forget that your players know far less about the weight room than they do about baseball


TOPIC: Outfield Play

PRESENTER: Kevin Pillar, Center Fielder, Toronto Blue Jays

Tim Leiper, First Base & Outfield Coach, Toronto Blue Jays


Becoming an Outfielder

Early Playing Career

Setup & Routes

Outfield Drills

Building a Good Outfielder

Notes:


TOPIC: Pitching Development That Relates to the Game



Constraints - Train faster than the game - create more Focus

1. Longer (glove flash)

2. Quicker (display, competitions)

3. Lower (string)

The Foundation Drill…

4. Adjustments (eyes, exaggerate)

5. Warm Up Pitches (throw down from windup, plan, base stealing, hitter square to bunt)

6. “Pound it” “End the at bat on every pitch” 70 over 90

7. Pitcher Set the Defense

8. 3 Innings - Coach, Catcher, Pitcher (calling the game)

9. 4 Innings - No One On, Runner at 1B, Runner at 2B, Runner at 3B


TOPIC: Building a Championship High School Baseball Program

PRESENTER: Glenn Cecchini, 2016 All-USA High School Coach of the Year & 2-Time Gold

Medal USA U18 Manager


1. Contracts 1. Player 2. Coach 3. Discipline

2. Off Season Strength Training Program 1. Iron Sharpens Iron Challenge

3. Off Season 4 on 1’s 4. Season Goals 5. Team and Day Goals 6. Pitching Mindset

1. Outwork Everyone 8. Pitch Smart 2. Throw a 1

st Pitch Strike 9. Positive Visualization

3. 2 of 3 pitches Strike 10. Confidence 4. Physically fit 11. Zone 5. Perfect Practice 12. Pitch Inside 6. Stop Running Game 13. No Blame 7. Field your Position 14. Adjustments

7. Defensive Mindset 1. Hit to Me-OUT 6 One is a Must, Two a Plus 2. Routine Play 7. Long Hop 3. Athletic Position 8. See Ball in Glove 4. Tell yourself 9. Communicate 5. Know what to do 10. Keep Glove Still

8. Quality At Bats 1. Hit, single, double, triple, HR 5. Less than 2 out Move the runner 2. Walk 6. Successful Sac, Push, Drag, Squeeze 3. HBP 7. Any RBI 4. Out hit Hard 8. 7 Pitch at Bat

9. Offensive Mindset 1. Hit, Hit HIT 4. Attack 7. Positive Talk 2. Pitches You Can Hit 5. Hunt 8. Compete 3. Win the Pitch 6. 2 strike Off Speed 9. Get on Base

10. Fundraising 1. $257,000

11. Auction 1. Live 2. Silent 3. Tickets

12. Stadium Signs 1. 2x3 4. 7’8”x13 2. 4x8 5. Digital Marquee 3. 7x20 6. Foul Poles

13. Chair Back Seats 14. Player Dues 15. Tournaments 16. Money Can Buy

SESSION: Saturday, January 21, 2017, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Nehantic/Pequot/Paugusset Rooms

TOPIC: Pre-Season Pitching Activities: Mechanical Adjustments to Get Your Delivery Right

PRESENTER: Dave Swanson, Professional Pitching Instructor, Swanson Baseball

Matt Capps, Former MLB All-Star Relief Pitcher


Rhythm Drills

Rhythm Walk

Rhythm Run

Slow Motion

Flip Drill Two main purposes:

Continuous Momentum toward target

Development of a continuous arm path

Delivery Drills Performed against target at between 15-30ft away

Square

Pre-stride

Balance Pad

Balance Beam Drill

Drag Line Drill

Towel Drill

Long Pen

Up the Back of the Mound Drill

Backhand Infield Drill

“Power T” Drill

Bent Knee / Breaking Ball Rotation Drill

Long Toss Routine Mechanics Stages • Lead Arm • Loosening Up Stage • Glove-Arm • Max Distance Stage • Eyes • Pulling Down Stage • Direction and Momentum • Flat Ground

Bullpen Sessions Example: 25-Pitch Pen 1st Set - Stretch (14 Pitches) 2nd Set - Windup (11 Pitches), 4 FB opposite arm side, 2 FB middle, 2 FB arm side, 1 FB opposite side, 2 CH for a strike, 1 FB opposite arm side, 1 FB arm side, 2 BB for a strike, 2 FB opposite arm side, 2 CH for a strike, 1 FB opposite arm side, 1 FB arm side, 2 CH for a strike, 2 FB opposite arm side Example: 35-Pitch Pen 1st Set - Windup (16 Pitches) 2nd Set - Stretch (14 Pitches + 2 PO), 2 FB middle, 2 Pitch Outs (PO), 3 FB opposite arm side, 2 FB middle, 3 FB arm side, 2 FB opposite arm side, 3 CH on the plate at the knees, 2 FB arm side, 1 FB opposite arm side, 3 CH on the plate and down, 3 CB/SL for strikes, 1 FB opposite arm side, 1 FB arm side, 3 CB/SL for strikes, 1 FB arm side 3rd Set - Pitcher’s Choice (Situational; 3-4 pitches with at least one Fastball “Up”) Example: 45-Pitch Pen 1st Set -Stretch (28 Pitches) 2nd Set - Windup (17 Pitches), 5 FB’s for strikes, 4 FB’s for strikes, 4 FB opposite arm side, 2 BB’s for strikes, 2 FB arm side, 1 FB for strikes, 2 BB for a strike, 2 BB’s for strikes, 1 FB for a strike, 1 FB for strikes, 2 BB for a strike, 2 CH for a strike, 1 FB for a strike, 1 FB opposite arm side, 1 BB for a strike, 1 CH for a strike, 2 FB for a strike, 1 FB arm side, 2 CH for a strike, 2 FB for a strike, 1 FB opposite arm side, 2 CH for a strike, 1 FB arm side, 2 CH for a strike

SESSION: Saturday, January 21, 2017, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Abenaki Room

TOPIC: Evaluating Players Using Your Eyes AND the Numbers

PRESENTER: Matt Hyde, Northeast Area Scout, New York Yankees


I. Evaluating Players – What Do We See When We Come to the Ballpark?

1. Grading System – Comparing Apples to Apples

2. Evaluating Tools – What can the player do?

3. Profiles by Position – What are the priorities at the different positions?

II. Role of Numbers – Unlocking Clues Using Statistics

1. History of the Game – Playground to the Big Leagues, role of the stat sheet

2. What have people historically looked at in determining if a player is any good?

III. Looking Closer at the Numbers – What Can We Learn From More Detailed Analytics?

1. Changing the way people look at the stat sheet

2. Changing the value put on different numbers

3. Re-evaluating what is most important

IV. Putting Together the Visual and the Performance

1. How analytics can help paint a clearer picture

2. Numbers match what we see

3. The new metrics that continue to change the way we see the game

SESSION: Saturday, January 21, 2017, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Shinnecock/Nipmuc Rooms

TOPIC: Why Not You? Winning is Not Everything, but Creating a Winning Attitude Is

PRESENTER: C.J. Beatty, The Baseball Motivator; Speaker, Life Coach & MiLB Coach/Pro Scout


1. DEAD ENDS ARE OBSTACLES

“Other people may see it as a dead end but successful people see it as an obstacle to get around” –Les Brown

A. There Is Another Way In The House i. You must figure out a way to change the climate of your team.

B. Change In Your Program Starts With You i. “You must be the change you want to see in the world” -Gandhi

2. 64

“Beliefs have to power to create and the power to destroy” –Tony Robbins

A. The Power Of Belief i. 64 teams…1 goal….16 to 20 upsets……BELIEF IS REAL

ii. It’s what you put inside the hearts and minds of your players that counts

3. WINNING ISNT EVERYTHING BUT…

“Team sports help build character because they teach people discipline, how to work in a group, and how to have good sportsmanship” –Teenink.com

A. 31 to 1 (NCA&T vs UNCC) i. Learned to lose, win and how to be men

B. X’s & O’s Are Great But Mix In Some Character C. Our job is to prepare the kids ON and OFF the field

4. CLOSING


TOPIC: Create a Run Scoring Culture

PRESENTER: Anthony Iapoce, Hitting Coach, Texas Rangers


Coaching Standards Discover what motivates, inspires, and inhibits every player.

Create an unbelievable flow of positive energy each day. Bring it.

Detailed practice. Intent to get better in everything we do.

Embrace responsibility, accountability, adversity.

Team Standards There are no small things.

Find their game within the team’s game. Create a team ego.

Throw in.

Be a great teammate. Winning talk in the dugout.

Have great awareness. Emotional resilience.

Hitting Standards Grind- Win Every Pitch Mentality

Sustain Success.

Get a good pitch to drive.

Visualize and anticipate.

In Game Standards Commit to the Situation. Execute. Quality Contact.

Be ready to hit before you get on deck.

Battle with 2k. Get to the next pitch. Speed/accuracy trade off.

Trust, Relax, And Respond.


TOPIC: Japanese Baseball and Why We Can Learn From It


Baseball Educator


1) Respect and honor towards the game, SELFLESS! Will bunt with two strikes or early with runners 1st and 2nd

The game to them is more like a religion. Losing is not an option and tying saves face.

The field is a sacred place and they maintain it clean all the time.

Equipment is respected because it is your tool of the trade.

Opposing players and umpires are respected.

Do not mistake kindness for weakness

2) Discipline - Routines-Work Ethics-Attention to Detail and Training Is Second to None Attention to detail.

Soft toss. All Ages.

Hitting: stop at the contact point in drills so they can see if they missed or fouled the ball off, what was the problem.

Umpires’ training happens in bullpens, real game situations and more.

3) Mentally Strong Start teaching young kids that failure happens in the game and that it is temporary. How you deal with it is more

important.

Train to deal with failure o More important to finish the play than worry about the error.

Rain does not stop their training. Tryouts in Japan it was raining the whole time.

Baseball is a war and players are warriors.

Players will umpire games.

4) Standard of Excellence When It Comes to Training Training continues in BP. Working on leads.

Between innings.

Hitting prior to the game focused on swing and pitcher in the bull pen.

Young kids take 3 cage BP, one machine, one live 10 year old pitcher and third bunting off machine at high speeds.

Bunting

Mental Mistakes o Train at a young age for situations until it becomes habit.

Hitting: They train hands as they did in the old days front the art of kendo, swordsmanship

Catchers


TOPIC: Infield Play: Corner Guys Matter, Too.



First Base Play 1. Picks 2. Double plays – 3-6-3, tag play 3. Receiving throws – use of base and angles, footwork, stretches 4. Bunt defense plays 5. Relays 6. Pickoffs – C and P 7. Holding runners 8. Playing back 9. Fielding – staying athletic

10. Flips and taking on own 11. Pop ups

Third Base Play 1. Infield in 2. Bunt defense 3. Slow rollers 4. Playing back 5. Double plays 6. Relays 7. Pop ups 8. Covering 3B – all throws, pickoffs

1B Drills 1. Pick progression 2. Reactions 3. NFL drill 4. Lacrosse drill 5. Relay drill 6. Short hop knees

3B Drills 1. Reactions 2. NFL drill 3. Short fungo reactions 4. Low toss 5. Block and scramble 6. Dive drill


TOPIC: Building Champions in LIFE through Baseball

PRESENTER: Glenn Cecchini, 2016 All-USA High School Coach of the Year & 2-Time Gold Medal

USA U18 Manager


1. “I Can Do All Things Through Jesus Christ Who Strengthens Me” Philippians 4:13

A. Not Some All H. Positive

B. As A Man Thinks I. Winning/Losing

C. Thoughts Become Our Words J. Write Goals

D. USA Ring K. Negatives To Positives

E. 2014 National Championship/Garin & Gavin L. Unconditional Love

F. President Of USA M. Building Relationships

G. Saban/Barbe N. Bonds

1A. The World Will Tell You That You Cannot Do All Things Through Jesus Christ Who Strengthens Me

A. The World J. Grit

B. Dream Busters K. Coach Wooden

C. Failure L. Coach Saban

D. Adversity M. Joe Torre

E. Fear Of Failure N. Coach Graham

F. Mental Barriers O. Perseverance

G. TOB

H. 2 Most Dangerous Things

I. Knocked Down

2. Love Everyone

A. Love Conquers F. Accountability L. Communicate Q. Doc Rivers

B. Love Players G. Let Go Let God M. Promote All Players R. Mixed Messages

C. They Don’t Care H. Do Right N. Former Players S. Attack

D. Love What You Do J. Coaches Are Family O. End Practice On Positive

E. Tough Love K. EGO P. Honest Communication

3. Believe That Every Day Is Truly A Gift And A Blessing

A. Gift/Blessing H. Serve Others N. Win

B. My Energy I. Spirit Of Giving O. Last Day

C. Bigger Than the Game J. 1 Person At A Time P. WIN

D. MLB K. Championships/Wealth Q. Inspire And Empower

E. If I Die L. It’s A Game R. Jackie Robinson

F. Garin ACL M. 3e’s

G. Someone Somewhere

4. Outwork Everyone

A. Be the Best H. Every Play O. Conduct In Class V. Joe Dimaggo

B. Street Sweeper I. Contracts P. Constructive Coaching W. Communicate

C. Plan J. See It, Live It Q. Depth Chart X. You Get

D. Commitment K. Players Contract R. I Will Not Sit Down Y. Standards

E. Skip Bertman L. Coaches Contract S. I Will Study

F. Outwork M. Embrace T. Over Confidence

G. Life Is N. Grade Checks U. Self Evaluation

5. WE BEFORE ME

A. Culture F. Words K. Maintenance P. Bible Studies U. Motivational Y. Willing

B. Never Forget G. Vote L. Big Brother Q. Community Service V. Adversity Z. Pray

C. TEAM H. Motivation M. Mentor R. Former Players W. Post Talk

D. Buy In/Sell Out I. Bigger Than Team N. Dinners S. Speakers X. Visualization

E. Relationships J. Enthusiastic O. Bibles T. Share


TOPIC: Great Catchers Make Good Pitchers Great

PRESENTER: Mike Leonard, Head Coach, Middlebury College


1. Philosophy

a. Pitcher-centered mindset, put defense ahead of offense

b. Receive, call pitches*, handle pitching staff, block, throw

c. Love the position and embrace the challenges

2. Receiving

a. Not framing

b. Three tiers to receiving

i. Catch ball, stop it from moving

ii. Catch and present baseball, clean, beat ball to spot

iii. Steal strikes

1. Glove movement

2. Body movement

3. Body Angle

c. Set up and Target

i. What pitcher sees before throwing

ii. What umpire sees during pitch and after catch

3. Calling Pitches

a. Understand pitcher’s strengths then pitch to hitter’s weakness

b. Always one pitch ahead

c. Think about pitch even if Coach is calling game

4. Handling a Pitching Staff

a. Assistant pitching coach

b. Motivate and build relationships based on trust

5. Blocking

a. Anticipate (two strike count and every time off speed is called)

b. Prevent runners from advancing is only thing that matters

c. Can’t sacrifice receiving or tip pitch to gain advantage to block ball

6. Throwing

a. Accuracy above all else

b. Hands, feet, arm strength

7. Leadership and Game Presence

a. Communication

b. Body Language

c. Tempo and energy

i. Sprint on and off field

ii. Throwing ball back to pitcher


TOPIC: Infield Position Specific Techniques

PRESENTER: Joe Espinosa, Amherst College Infield Coach & Espinosa Baseball Founder


I. General Infield Technique from Setup to Throw: 6 F’s!

II. 1B Play

Positioning, Straight Right and Straight Left

Covering Base

Receiving Throws

Holding Runners, breaking off and returning to bag

3-4 and 3-5, batted and bunted balls to various locations

III. 2B Play

Positioning, SR, SL, DP Depth, Split

Double Play Feeds 1. Ball at or in toward baseline 2. Ball toward bag 3. Ball 2-3 steps to left 4. Ball 4-5 steps to left 5. Ball 6 or more steps to left

Double Play Turns 1. Throw between shoulders 2. Ball outside left shoulder 3. Ball Outside right shoulder 4. Ball sailing “mound-side”

IV. SS Play

Positioning, SR, SL, DP Depth, Split

Double Play Feeds 1) Ball toward bag 2) Ball at or 2-4 steps to right- Why open shoulder??? 3) Backhand

DP Turns 1) Ball between shoulders to outside left shoulder 2) Ball inside right shoulder 3) DP Turn Feed from 1B holding runner on

V. 3B Play

Positioning, SR, SL, DP Depth, Slap Left

5-4 and 5-3 Footwork

Slow or topped ball, glove and barehanded

Proper Angle on Bunted Ball

SESSION: Saturday, January 21, 2017, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Nehantic/Pequot/Paugusset Rooms

TOPIC: Hitting – Making the Most of What They Have



We must be focused on what is going to MAKE HITTERS BETTER. Each hitter has his own set of things and uniqueness that does not allow us to coach every hitter the same. Just like we ask hitters to make adjustments we must make adjustments on what we present and how it is presented to each guy.

Developing Hitters

1. Can you fix the problem – if not? If can how? 2. Is hitter committed to putting in the time and mentally buys in? 3. What stage are you in with hitter – development or compete 4. Paralysis by analysis 5. Too much information at one time 6. How does player learn – more movement/less movement 7. Experimentation mad scientist 8. Feel good 9. Game time

10. What is approach? 11. What is mental game? 12. What are routines? 13. Understanding hitters strengths and weaknesses 14. Repetitions 15. Be really good at fewer drills

Our Hitters Video Breakdown

1. What we tried for each 2. What we like to see and make important 3. Taking a little off and putting some back on 4. Get hitters to commit 5. Takes are important too 6. Top and bottom synergy 7. Back side neglect 8. Get outside comfort zone/cruise control 9. Finish baseballs

10. Stride length 11. On time always 12. Loaded/stretch 13. Flat and in zone 14. Head discipline 15. Loose hands 16. Middle approach 17. Posture

SESSION: Saturday, January 21, 2017, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Abenaki Room

TOPIC: 365 Approach for Pitchers

PRESENTER: Bryan Adamski, Head Coach, Trinity College


“Enjoying success requires the ability to adapt. Only by being open to change will you have

a true opportunity to get the most from your talent.” Nolan Ryan

Educate yourself with available information. Figure out what works for your pitchers

- Icing - workouts: weights, yoga, pool workouts - Weighted balls - Programming between starts - How you recover - Small muscle/shoulder work - Throw everyday - Video analysis

Prioritize: Make the main thing, the main thing

- Throw harder - Rehab/build strength - Stuff - Mechanical adjustments

Challenges to overcome

- Young players aren’t watching baseball or others around them - Arm care and shoulder maintenance is focused work - Everybody has their guy and/or coach. Be prepared to explain what you’re doing - Perform at full speed so rarely

Goals for young pitchers

- Prepared and healthy to throw spring and summer - Trusting vs. training (Derek Johnson- Brewers. Complete Guide to pitching)

- Listen to your body: Understand soreness - Stay athletic! Keep posture and flexion - Stuff doesn’t fall off transitioning from practice to game. Hitter can’t dictate mindset - Develop and arsenal one pitch at a time - Work on picks and holding runners. Foreign to first year players in our program

Winter (Nov.- Jan.) Spring (Jan.-May) Summer (June-Aug) Fall (Sept.-Oct.)

-S&C focus 3-4 lifts/wk. try to avoid back-to backs - alternative workouts -Little-no throwing during dead period -Band work and stretching continues -January/Feb. pre-season program begins

-start the year healthy, diet and body -daily throwing pgrm. -gradually extend reps, distance, and intensity -still lifting 3 times/wk but decrease tonnage -increase cardio -clarity of role

-throw enough to stay regular before summer season. (depends on spring workload) -be aware of how your body is reacting to workload as you enter the dog days of summer. -inning limit

-devise a plan based on your inning total - don’t push pitch counts -progress to heavier weights as you move through the fall. -know your dead period, taper down -great time for long toss

SESSION: Saturday, January 21, 2017, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Shinnecock/Nipmuc Rooms

TOPIC: Mental Toughness

PRESENTER: C.J. Beatty, The Baseball Motivator; Speaker, Life Coach & MiLB Coach/Pro Scout


1. PREPARATION “A ship with no destination is lost” –unknown A. Plan Of Attack

i. Going to war with no plan of attack is pure suicide

ii. Don’t tell them…teach them

2. ADJUSTMENTS “A person that can’t make adjustments will always be average” –Jim Rohn A. The Difference Between Major and Minor Leaguers

i. It’s not always physical

B. Baseball Will Always Pick On The Teams That Are Weak Mentally i. Life and baseball are bullies that prey on the ones that are weak mentally

3. NOTE TAKING A. A Notebook Will Get You To Double A

i. A lot of your players think that their ABILITY will take them the distance

B. Note Taking Forces Them To Think i. Thinking strengthens the mind and allows adjustments to be made faster

4. APPLICATION A. Everyday Should Be A Battle To Apply Their Notes

i. Paint a picture at practice and before games to help them understand how to apply their notes to their game. KNOW WHAT YOU’RE WORKING ON



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