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2017 Event Information
Event Partners
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
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.
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 19, 2017:
Session Times Room 2017 Presenter 2017 Topic
GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION
4:30pm - 9:00pm
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
Dave Swanson with Matt Capps Preparing Your Pitcher for His Next Start - Demo
Batting Cage
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
Extra Innings Bat Wars
Bat Demo Session
Batting Cage 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
Extra Innings
Alex Trezza Catching Drills for Success Demo
Batting Cage
9:15pm - 10:00pm Break-Out #1 Steve Trimper Team Defensive Drills for Your Practices (VIDEO)
Edwin Thompson, Raphael
Break-Out #2 Cerrato & Mike Leonard Recruiting Roundtable: What Do Coaches Look For?
moderated by Greg Sullivan
C.O.A.C.H Responsibilities; Communicate, Observe, Ask
Break-Out #3 C.J. Beatty
Questions, Challenge, Help
Extra Innings Preparing Your Pitcher for His Next Start – Demo
Dave Swanson with Matt Capps
Batting Cage (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.
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, January 20, 2017:
Session Times Room 2017 Presenter 2017 Topic
GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION
7:45am - 12:00pm
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
Components of High Level Throwing such as Arm Pathway,
Break-Out #3 Austin Wasserman
Shape & the Hip to Trunk Relationship in Baseball Players
Extra Innings
Bob Stanley The Perfect Delivery - Pitching Demo
Batting Cage
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
Drills & Variational Training to Enhance Arm Pathway, Arm Shape
Extra Innings
Austin Wasserman & Hip to Trunk Relationship. HLT Progressions and Practical
Batting Cage
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
Embracing Each Individual Athlete’s Individuality: Helping Players
Break-Out #3 Darren Fenster
Find Their Own Way
Extra Innings
Anthony Iapoce Hitting Mechanics - Demo
Batting Cage
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
Peeling the Layers off the Onion: The Importance of
Break-Out #3 Matt Hyde
Understanding Player Make-up
Extra Innings Bat Wars
Bat Demo Session
Batting Cage Presented by Extra Innings
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
Extra Innings Bat Wars
Bat Demo Session
Batting Cage Presented by Extra Innings
1:15pm - 2:05pm Break-Out #1 Matt Lisle Hitting: The Swing Movement Spectrum
Break-Out #2 Pete Maki Taking Ownership in Your Bullpens
Don't Take Your Infielder's Technique for Granted - Drills to Help
Break-Out #3 Joe Espinosa
Build Proper Infield Technique
Extra Innings Improving Your Fundamentals to Become a Better Catcher -
Chad Epperson
Batting Cage DRILLS DEMO
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
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
The Curve Ball: Spin Rate and Arm Angles - A Question &
Break-Out #2 Rich Hill with Matt Hyde
Answer Session with One of MLB's Top Pitchers
Coaching 1st and 3rd Base: They Only Notice You When You
Break-Out #3 Tim Leiper
Stink
Extra Innings Bat Wars
Bat Demo Session
Batting Cage Presented by Extra Innings
3:25pm - 4:15pm Break-Out #1 Anthony Iapoce Win Every Pitch. Grind Your Way to Success.
To Call or Not to Call: Discussion on Pitch Calling and Game
Break-Out #2 Pete Maki
Planning
Break-Out #3 Bryan Adamski Making Young Players Comfortable in the Weight Room
Extra Innings Bat Wars
Bat Demo Session
Batting Cage Presented by Extra Innings
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
Extra Innings
Matt Lisle Hitting Drills for Unlocking A Hitter's Power - DEMO
Batting Cage
BASEBALL COACHES MEET & GREET Presented by Motus Baseball
5:30pm - 7:00pm Exhibitor Zone 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
An Interactive Discussion with Butch Thompson, Pete Maki &
5:45pm - 6:45pm Break-Out #1 TALKING PITCHING
Pete Walker. Get Your Pitching Questions Answered!
An Interactive Discussion with Anthony Iapoce, Matt Lisle &
Break-Out #2 TALKING HITTING
Roger LaFrancois. Get Your Hitting Questions Answered!
An Interactive Discussion with Tim Leiper, Glenn Cecchini & Peter
Break-Out #3 TALKING COACHING
Caliendo. Get Your Coaching Questions Answered!
Extra Innings Bat Wars
Bat Demo Session
Batting Cage Presented by Extra Innings
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.
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!
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
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
GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION
7:15 am – 9:30 am
Convention Center Pre-Function Area
Nehantic/Pequot/
Pre-Season Pitching Activities: Mechanical Adjustments to Get
8:30am - 9:15am Paugusset Dave Swanson with Matt Capps
Your Delivery Right
Rooms
Abenaki Room Matt Hyde Evaluating Players Using Your Eyes AND the Numbers
Shinnecock/ Why Not You? Winning is Not Everything, but Creating a Winning
C.J. Beatty
Nipmuc Rooms Attitude Is
Nehantic/Pequot/
9:30am - 10:15am Paugusset Anthony Iapoce Create a Run Scoring Culture
Rooms
Abenaki Room Peter Caliendo Japanese Baseball and Why We Can Learn From It
Shinnecock/
Jayson King Infield Play: Corner Guys Matter, Too.
Nipmuc Rooms
Nehantic/Pequot/
10:30am - 11:15am Paugusset Glenn Cecchini Building Champions in LIFE through Baseball
Rooms
Abenaki Room Mike Leonard Great Catchers Make Good Pitchers Great
Shinnecock/
Joe Espinosa Infield Position Specific Techniques
Nipmuc Rooms
Nehantic/Pequot/
11:30am - 12:15pm Paugusset Jayson King Hitting - Making the Most of What They Have
Rooms
Abenaki Room Bryan Adamski 365 Approach for Pitchers
Shinnecock/
C.J. Beatty Mental Toughness
Nipmuc Rooms
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.
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.
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com2017 Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches' Convention
Exhibitor Booth Locations
Exhibitor Exhibitor
Company/Exhibitor Name Company/Exhibitor Name
Booth # 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 SKLZ 916
Pre-Function
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.
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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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 6:15PM – 7:00PM: Breakout #2
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’
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 6:15PM – 7:00PM: Breakout #3
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!!!!!
rd
i. Don’t give extra bases -Very few players throw out players at 3 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
st rd nd rd
Example: 1 and 3 1 out is way better then 2 and 3 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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 7:15PM – 8:00PM: Breakout #1
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.)
st
(Great time to change from bunt to run and hit or H&R is following a 1 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
st rd
IV. 1 -3 (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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 7:15PM – 8:00PM: Breakout #2
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 7:15PM – 8:00PM: Breakout #3
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 8:15PM – 9:00PM: Breakout #1
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 8:15PM – 9:00PM: Breakout #2
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
1 Basemen: Receiving throw, work
st
b. Receiver working on exchange
on footwork around bag w/ a base
2. Mini Crow Hop On throw: Simulate pick from LH &
a. Receiver is simulating a 2nd baseman double play pivot nd
throw to 2 base
b. Receiver is simulating a SS Double play pivot Also simulate DP feeds
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 7. Fungos
a. Throwing Combinations
2. Star Drill (using 1, 2, & 3 balls) b. “On the clock”
c. Use tennis balls when indoors.
3. Box Drills (throwing & fielding)
8. Live GB’s
a. BP pitcher / Front toss / side toss
4. Wall Ball (w/ competition)
9. Relay Mechanics, Drills & Competition
5. Reaction Ball drills
10. Position Specific Drills
6. Slow Rollers (one hand or two?)
11. Other Notes
7. Fungos
a. Competitions / Chart GBs / Make every ground
a. Counting hops
ball important / keep track
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 8:15PM – 9:00PM: Breakout #3
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 9:15PM – 10:00PM: Breakout #1
TOPIC: Team Defensive Drills for Your Practices (VIDEO)
PRESENTER: Steve Trimper, Head Coach, Stetson University
Team Defensive Drills For Your Practices TEAM DRILLS (Continued)
“LIVE LOOK DRILL”
o Great practices revolve around Energy, o Incorporates infielders,
Organization, and Content pitchers, and catchers
o Practice the way you want to play Work on the goal time of 3.3 seconds
combined
o Allows base runners to work on SB’s
UTILIZE YOUR ASSETS:
o Facilities: Be creative…Your players will
appreciate your effort and energy
o Assistant coaches: develop them
o Video/visual learning OUTFIELD DRILLS:
o Blind Drill
o Over shoulder tracking
TWO TYPES OF PRACTICES: o Fence Drill
o Skills and drills o Relay double cut Drill
o Game speed and simulation
TEAM DRILLS: To involve entire team CATCHER DRILLS:
o Tag Plays at plate(fungo)
o 2 FUNGO INFIELD DRILL o Deeks
Involves infielders and catchers o Sweep tags
o Sure tags
o SEQUENCES o Wild pitch communication with pitcher
o Throwing to bases/picks
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 INFIELD DRILLS:
o Ladder Drills- for middle infielders for DP’s and
Tag plays
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BUNT SEQUENCE o Ladder Drills- for 1 basemen tag plays and
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1. Bunt to 3B side with runners on 1 and 2 , double picks
down LF line o 4 corner box drill: four different ways to practice
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2. Bunt to 1B side with runner on 1 , double down RF throwing
line o Square Drills for infielders and outfielders
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3. Bunt in front of plate for catcher, throw to plate from o 1 basemen throws for lefty first moves
CF o Fungo picks at 1B
4. Squeeze to plate and tag plays around the horn o Mini DP’s: GET THE FIRST OUT!
o Plays at the plate
o OUTFIELD SQUARE DRILL
o RUNDOWNS PITCHERS DRILLS: MAKE IT GAME SPEED
o No fakes o Pitchers PFP 3 prong drill
o Establish a lane o Pitchers Diamond Defense drill
o Speed pressure o Game speed bunt drill
o Receiver runs the play…”BALL” call
Rundown drill from 1B to 2B,
and missed squeeze
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 9:15PM – 10:00PM: Breakout #2
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Thursday, January 19, 2017, 9:15PM – 10:00PM: Breakout #3
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 8:15AM – 9:00AM: Breakout #1
TOPIC: Coaching Baseball Outside the Box: Stretching the Coach’s Mind
PRESENTER: Peter Caliendo, Former USA Baseball National Team Coach & International
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 8:15AM – 9:00AM: Breakout #2
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 8:15AM – 9:00AM: Breakout #3
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 9:15AM – 10:00AM: Breakout #1
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.
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1 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.
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2 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.
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3 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.
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4 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.
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 9:15AM – 10:00AM: Breakout #2
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
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o Shortstop DP feeds & 2 Baseman Feeds
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o Shortstop pivots & 2 baseman pivots
o “On the clock” fungos, feeds, & pivots
o GET YOUR REPS IN!
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Holding runners at 2 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
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Covering 2 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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 9:15AM – 10:00AM: Breakout #3
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 10:15AM – 11:00AM: Breakout #1
TOPIC: Auburn Pitchers Gamesmanship Checklist
PRESENTER: Butch Thompson, Head Coach, Auburn University
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”)
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 10:15AM – 11:00AM: Breakout #2
TOPIC: Utilizing Today’s Technology to Improve Your Coaching Skills
PRESENTER: Steve Trimper, Head Coach, Stetson University
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 10:15AM – 11:00AM: Breakout #3
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.
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: 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
cverna@chrisvernatraining.com
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Breakout #2
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 11:15AM – 12:05PM: Breakout #3
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: 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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 1:15PM – 2:05PM: Breakout #2
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)
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1 P K PEN
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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)
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 1:15PM – 2:05PM: Breakout #3
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 2:20PM – 3:10PM: Breakout #1
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 2:20PM – 3:10PM: Breakout #2
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!!!
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 2:20PM – 3:10PM: Breakout #3
TOPIC: Coaching 1st and 3rd 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!
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 3:25PM – 4:15PM: Breakout #1
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 3:25PM – 4:15PM: Breakout #2
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
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.comSESSION: Friday, January 20, 2017, 3:25PM – 4:15PM: Breakout #3
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
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