2015 Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches` Convention Event

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2015 Event Information
Event Partners
www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com
January 2015
Dear Coach,
We are excited to welcome you as we celebrate our twelfth year of the Mohegan Sun World Baseball
Coaches’ Convention. Beginning with the first clinic in 2004, we have sought to provide you with the
very best in coaching education.
We want this clinic to be something special and 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 and this year we've made two major
improvements: we've redesigned the event layout to improve traffic flow and we are introducing an
event App for your smartphone or tablet to put critical clinic information at your fingertips.
We believe our clinic is more than just three days of coaching instruction; it is a chance to exchange
ideas 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.
A special thanks goes to the staff and management of the Mohegan Sun - our title sponsor - who have
welcomed us and allowed us to use their outstanding facilities and amenities. We also thank our other
sponsors for their important support, including: Extra Innings, Rawlings, On Deck Sports, Hitting Guru
3D, Baseball Heaven, Louisville Slugger, Baseball America, Club Diamond Nation, Lux Bond & Green,
Jaypro Sports, The Coaches Insider and Geno’s Fastbreak Restaurant. We have a terrific group of
exhibitors this year and we encourage you to visit them in the Mohegan Sun Convention Center during
the event.
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 2016!
Yours in baseball and coaching,
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WORLD BASEBALL EVENT SCHEDULE
Thursday, January 15, 2015:
Session Times
Room
2015 Speaker
GENERAL EVENT REGISTRATION
Convention Center Pre-Function Area
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
6:15 pm - 7:00 pm
7:15 pm - 8:00 pm
8:15 pm - 9:00 pm
9:15 pm - 10:00 pm
2015 Topic
Break-Out #1
Steve Trimper
Batting Practices that Deliver Game Results
Break-Out #2
Phil Orbe
Building a Successful Program -- High School, AAU, Legion &
Summer League
Break-Out #3
Nick Derba
Defending the Backstop:
A How-To on Catching
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Kyle Shiplett
MIZUNO PRODUCT DEMO
Break-Out #1
Nick Ahmed and Chris Podeswa
Techniques and Drills to Make Every Infield Play Look Routine
Break-Out #2
Justin Blood
Pitcher U! It's a Mentality!
Break-Out #3
Dr. Howard Fero
Develop Major League Leadership:
Strategies to Lead Your Team from Joe Maddon, Davey Johnson,
John Farrell and Other Baseball Greats
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Paul Sances
RAWLINGS PRODUCT DEMO
Break-Out #1
Kevin Seitzer
Fundamentally Sound Hitting Mechanics
Break-Out #2
Phil Orbe
The Art of Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (Drills
that provide stressful game-like situations)
Break-Out #3
Shaun McNamara
Scouting Evaluation Techniques To Determine Roles For Your
Players
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Nick Ahmed and Chris Podeswa
DEMO: Everyday Infield Drills -- Making It REAL!
Break-Out #1
Justin Blood
Break-Out #2
Tracy Woodson & Jim Penders
Pitching Mechanics Video Session:
Town-Hall Style - Get Your Questions Answered
Preparing Your Player for the Next Level by Winning at This
Level: An Interactive Discussion on the College Recruiting
Process
Break-Out #3
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Nick Derba
DEMO: Fielding the Circle:
Throwing and Bunt Play from Behind the Dish
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 Fastbreak
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.
COMPLIMENTARY COFFEE FOR ATTENDEES & EXHBITORS: On Friday morning,
complimentary coffee will be served from 7:00 AM – 9:30 AM in the Mohegan Sun Convention Center’s
Pre-Function Area while supplies last.
Friday, January 16, 2015:
Session Times
Room
2015 Speaker
7:45 am – 12:00 pm
8:15 am - 9:00 am
9:15 am - 10:00 am
10:15 am - 11:00 am
11:15 am - 12:00 pm
11:15 am - 1:15 pm
2015 Topic
Break-Out #1
Scott Stricklin
Creating A Championship Culture
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Justin Blood
DEMO: Pitching Drills to Incorporate the Lower Half
Break-Out #1
Jim Penders
Make the Defense Stop You! Run the Bases like Every Hit is an
Inside-the-Park Home Run
Break-Out #2
Jack Morris
The Pro's and Con's of Pitch Counts
Break-Out #3
Dr. Howard Fero
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Greg DiCenzo
Break-Out #1
Eric Cressey
Identifying and Addressing the Most Common Physical
Limitations in Throwers
Break-Out #2
Bruce Hurst
Pitching and Hitting the Target vs. Consequences of the Target
Break-Out #3
Jim Penders
The Metrics of Quality At Bats:
Scoring Runs in the Dead Ball Era
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Steve Trimper and Nick Derba
Hitting Cage Drills that Lead into Batting Practice
Break-Out #1
Kevin Seitzer
Mental Side of Hitting -- Situational & Adjustments
Break-Out #2
Jamie Evans
Get Your Pitcher to Throw Harder & Healthier
Break-Out #3
Tracy Woodson
The Four Fundamentals of Spider Defense (Cut-offs & Relays,
Bunt Def., Rundowns & PFP)
Eric Cressey
DEMO: A Proper Warm-Up
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Nehantic/Pequot/
Paugusset
Rooms
Develop Major League Leadership: Strategies to Lead Your Team
from Joe Maddon, Davey Johnson, John Farrell and Other
Baseball Greats (Repeat Session)
DEMO: Get An Edge on the Basepaths -- Leads, Tag-ups,
Stealing, Delayed Steals & Hit and Run Movement
NEIBA Annual Meeting
EXHIBITOR TIME/LUNCH BREAK
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Brian Meehan
DEMARINI PRODUCT DEMO
12:30 pm - 1:15 pm
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Dan Rigol
LOUISVILLE SLUGGER PRODUCT DEMO
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
Break-Out #1
Bob Tewksbury
The Mental Game
Break-Out #2
John Szefc
Coaching the "Little Things" in Your Daily Practice
Tracy Woodson
DEMO: Hitting with Less Movement is More
Break-Out #3
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Friday, January 16, 2015 (Continued):
Session Times
Room
2015 Speaker
2015 Topic
2:15 pm - 3:00 pm
Break-Out #1
Torey Lovullo
Game Management Keys for All Levels
Break-Out #2
Scott Stricklin
Catching 101
Break-Out #3
Bob Tewksbury
The Mental Game:
An Interactive Question & Answer Session
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Jamie Evans
DEMO: Activities to Get Your Pitchers' Throwing Harder &
Healthier
Break-Out #1
Eric Campbell and Dominic
Leone with John Iovino
Setting Your High School Players Up For Success ON and OFF
The Field After Graduation
Break-Out #2
Torey Lovullo
Home To Home: Coaching The Bases -- Drills and Strategies
That Will Produce More Runs
Break-Out #3
Steve Trimper
Team Defensive Drills to Maximize Practice Time
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Steve Sutton
EASTON PRODUCT DEMO
Break-Out #1
Bruce Hurst
How to Throw the Curve Ball, Master the Change-up & Make
Your Fastball Your Best Pitch
Break-Out #2
John Szefc
Developing a Professional Hitting Approach with Drills
Break-Out #3
Mike Leonard
Your Team Captains: Team Leadership Matters
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
Eric Cressey
DEMO: Identifying and Addressing the Most Common Physical
Limitations in Throwers
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
EXHIBITOR TIME
5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
5:45 pm - 7:00 pm
Extra Innings
Batting Cage
ShopExtraInnings
ZEPP PRODUCT DEMO
Break-Out #1
TALKING BASEBALL
TALKING BASEBALL featuring Jack Morris, Bruce Hurst, Kevin
Seitzer, Torey Lovullo, Eric Campbell, Dominic Leone and
moderated by Ed Randall
Program, topics and presenters are subject to change. Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event.
Carry the World Baseball Coaches' Convention with
you at all times! Our new app has everything you'll
need to enhance your convention experience including
a full schedule, floor plan, presenter bios and more!
Saturday, January 17, 2015:
Session Times
Room
2015 Speaker
7:45 am – 9:30 am
8:30 am - 9:15 am
9:30 am - 10:15 am
2015 Topic
Nehantic/Pequot/
Paugusset Rooms
John Szefc
Developing the Modern Infielder with Drills
Abenaki Room
Steve Trimper
Black Bear Offensive Drills to Increase Run Production
Shinnecock/Nipmuc
Mike Church (YCC Session)
Building a Youth Pitcher:
Mechanics and Drills that Produce Results!
Nehantic/Pequot/
Paugusset Rooms
Jamie Evans
Increasing Your Pitcher's Velocity
Abenaki Room
Nick Derba
Advanced Catching:
Being the Quarterback on the Field
Shinnecock/Nipmuc
Greg DiCenzo (YCC
Session)
Developing Aggressive Baserunners to Increase Offensive
Pressure
Nehantic/Pequot/
Paugusset Rooms
Scott Stricklin (YCC Session
Option)
Hitting Activities for Players at All Levels
Abenaki Room
Mike Leonard
Preparation is the Key to a Successful Practice
Shinnecock/Nipmuc
Steve Trimper (YCC Session
Option)
Outfield Play: Techniques & Drills to Develop Your Last Line of
Defense
Nehantic/Pequot/
Paugusset Rooms
Bruce Hurst
How to Develop the Proper Pitcher's Mindset
Abenaki Room
Phil Orbe
The Art of Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (Drills
that provide stressful game-like situations)
Shinnecock/Nipmuc
Mike Church (YCC Session))
Catching Fundamentals:
Drills/Techniques/Preparation
Schaghticoke Room
10:30 am - 11:15 am
Schaghticoke Room
11:30 am - 12:15 pm
Program, topics and presenters are subject to change.
Attendees must wear their event credentials at all times to access the event.
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 Fastbreak
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.
2015 Mohegan Sun World Baseball Coaches' Convention
Exhibitor Booth Locations
Company/Exhibitor Name
3D Hitting Guru
Air Structures American Technologies
AllBallPro by Sportworx
Anaconda Sports/LIDS Team Sports
Exhibitor Booth #
309 & 408
Company/Exhibitor Name (cont.)
Exhibitor Booth #
Jaypro Sports
91
506
Keith's II Sports
307
919
Lee County Sports Development
209 & 308
Louisville Slugger
904
301 & 400
Anthem Sports
910
Marucci Sports
Ball-Bandit
404
Mercury Sports
Bangerz Sportz Eye Protection
402
Mizuno
Baseball America
207
New Balance Baseball
Baseball Heaven Sports Complex
108
New Britain Rock Cats
T5
Batting Cages USA
915
New England Collegiate Baseball League
205
Beam Clay/Partac Peat Corporation
503
OC Sports
507
Beaver Bat Company
302
On Deck Sports
101
BIG Vision Sports Complex
504
Planet Fastpitch
203 - 207
Bownet Sports
911 & 913
Play In School
92
702
609 & 708
100
208
Brent's Uniform Factory
90
PLDGIT.com
BSN Sports
914
Rawlings
502
Connecticut American Legion Baseball
902
Rawlings Stars and Stripes
Connecticut Sportsplex
405
Ripken Baseball
Connecticut Tigers
T7
Rob Monte Art
712
Cooperstown Bat Company
605
Schutt Sports
201 & 300
DC Sports
916
Showcase Trading Cards
900 & 901
87
702A
406
Diamond Nation
702B
SkillScore
98
Diamond Sports
401
Spalding
601 & 700
Disney Baseball & Softball
907
Sports at the Beach
Dream Bat Company
403
Sports Team Hotels
E.L.umber Co.
505
Sports Tutor
Easton Sports
905 & 906
Stadium System
602
Extra Innings
Pre-Function
Strike Out Strippz
501 & 600
Fastpitch Nation/CT USSSA Fastpitch
Fastpitch on Line Showcase
96
Frank Herzog Photography
97 & 97A
94 & 95
305
509 & 608
Swingaway
89
Swivel Vision
603
The Leadership Doc
606
Frank's Sport Shop
611
Tucci Lumber
86
GameChanger
903
Turface Athletics
GamePlan by Everysport.net
99
TYRUS Baseball Products
GloveWhisperer
304
USA Elite Training
94 & 95
Goose Grease Creams
407
VarsityGirl.Net
86 & 91
HeavySwing
613
Wilson/DeMarini/ATEC
Historic Dodgertown
306
Worth Stars and Stripes
88
Holloway Sportswear
500
X-Grain Sportswear
607
Hot Dot
604
Zephyr Hats
303
HUMANeX Ventures
107
409 & 508
93
206
We thank you in advance for supporting our clinic exhibitors and encourage you to patronize them throughout
the year. You can find a 2015 exhibitor listing on our website at www.BaseballCoachesClinic.com (on the
Exhibitor Page) which includes their website address.
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Friday, January 16, 2015, 9:15AM – 10:00AM: Breakout #1
Batting Practices that Deliver Game Results
Steve Trimper, Head Coach, University of Maine
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HITTING POINTS OF EMPHASIS
 Balance stance
 Grip
 Bat, head and hand position
 Utilize the top hand
 Swing Plane
 Weight transfer
 Finish
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HAVE A PHILOSPHY
 Gap to gap
 2 strike hitting: put pressure on defense
 Keeping the ball out of the air
 Play with the weather conditions
 Use scouting info, charts, pitcher/catcher tendencies
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CAGE DRILLS
 Top hand drill
o Works extension
o Swing plane
o Balance
o Overall strength drill
o “Finish and hold” the drill
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Wide Base, 2 hand drill
o Same as top hand, but using both hands
o Works contact point, yet same finish needs to be accomplished
High tee/BP drill
o Helps with top hand extension
o Reinforces staying in base
o Works hands above the baseball
ON FIELD BATTING PRACTICE
 Around the World drill: ROUNDS
o 2 strike approach: oppo middle hole
o Oppo gap with the right pitch
o Pull side gap
o Let it Eat!
Note*: Ball should be getting higher as you work to pull side
 Hits Round Batting Practice
o Competition days
o Outstanding for your defense
o Teaches bat control for hitter to look for defensive “holes”
o Forces hitters to focus quickly
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BLACK BEAR BP
o Works game like situations for both offense and defense
o Huge base running drill
o Covers run downs and relays/cuts
1. 2 runners at 3rd, 2 runners at 1st , 1 out situation
2. Hitter: score the run! Get to 2nd!
3. 3rd base runner: react to ball and defense
4. 1st base runner: always going to 3rd, pick up coach
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 6:15PM – 7:00PM: Breakout #2
Building a Successful Program -- High School, AAU, Legion & Summer League
Phil Orbe, Head Coach, NECBL Mystic Schooners & Montville High School
I. Absolutes
a. Surround yourself with good people
b. Outwork everyone else
c. Commit to your players and their development – FFAB
II. Calendar of Events (high school season)
a. June – December: Pick up the pieces, lay the foundation and set the tone
1. Exit meetings
6. Off Season Conditioning
2. Inventory
7. Orders
3. Go watch your guys
8. Staff
4. College visits
9. Player Preseason Meeting
5. Academic schedules
10. Get Better
b. January - Mid March:
1. Off Season conditioning
6. Conditioning Competition
2. Preseason Sit Downs
7. Field Clean Up
3. Coaching Clinics
8. Youth Clinics
4. Early Roster Decisions
9. Pitchers and Catchers Week
5. Coaches Meeting
10. Preseason Parent Meeting
c. End of March: Preseason Practice
1. Organized Schedule
4. Video
2. Conditioning Goals
5. Scrimmages
3. Program’s Philosophies
6. Checklist
d. April and May – The Season
1. Games – MANAGE and coach
2. Practices – COACH and manage
e. Late May and June Postseasons
1. Conference Tournament vs. State Tournament
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Defending the Backstop: A How-To on Catching
Nick Derba, Assistant Coach, University of Maine
5 ESSENTIALS TO BEING A CATCHER
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Receiving
Blocking
Controlling the staff and flow of game
Throwing
Offensive
THE FUNDAMENTALS
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Blocking
o Body position
 Leg placement,
shoulder move, chin
o Be a pillow
 Three schools of thought
 Gain ground, straight down, lose
ground
o Drills
 Roll drill
 Fungo drill
 Rapid fires
 Oh no’s
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Throwing
o Incorporating receiving into the throw
o Dealing with the hitter and throwing
o Transfer keys
 Pocket to shoulder
o Footwork to second
o Footwork to first
o Footwork to third
o Drills
 Quick toss
 Pick and throw
 Roll drill
 Fungo drill
 Double batter drill
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Fielding the bunt
o Working to gain vision through the bunt and
making the right call
o Bunt to third base, throwing to first, second and
third
o Bunt to pitcher, throwing to first, second and third
o Bunt to first, throwing to first, second and third
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Fielding the blocked/dropped third strike
THE STANCE
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Different types of stances (Posada/Molina)
Flexibility
Target Presentation
o Thumb to 1 o’clock and glove relaxation
o Where to set up
Sign giving
o Glove placement
o Knee direction
o Upper body posture
o Awareness of surroundings (hitter,
baserunners, fielders)
No one on base
o Athletic base
o Comfort
o Mind set
o Shoulder, foot placement
Runners on
o Athletic base/foot placement
o Shoulders and head placement
o Mind set
Super blocking stance
o Foot placement
o Mind set
o Pros/Cons
Super throw stance
o The rock
o Pros/Cons
THE FUNDAMENTALS
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Receiving
o Glove, hand, eye
o Drills
 Bare hand
 Rapid fire
 Tri-fecta drill
 Receiving off of machines
Techniques and Drills To Make Every Infield Play Look Routine
Nick Ahmed, Current MLB Shortstop, Arizona Diamondbacks
Chris Podeszwa, Assistant Coach, University of Connecticut
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
I.
Ready Position
A.
B.
II.
Fielding Game Plan (Move Feet – Play Thru The Ball – Attack)
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
III.
Mental – (focus / be in tune!)
1. Understand the situation
2. Expect it / Want it!
Physical
1. Pre-pitch movement
2. Feet (on your toes)
3. Knees (slightly bent / too low = too slow)
4. Chest up / Head up
5. Eyes (focus on hitting area = catchers mitt)
Quick Feet (Around and Through the ball)
Glove & Glove side foot to the ball (Why?)
Solid Base (Stay low through the ball)
Momentum towards target (More accurate throws / More on it!)
Under control (Make the routines / Rhythm)
Drills
A.
B.
SHORT HOP DRILL (Middle players together, Corner players together)
1. Soft hands
2. Step to the ball (Turn in between hops into short hops)
3. Backhands & Crossover Step
WALL DRILL
1. Crossover (explode & attack)
2. Around & Through (Smother w/ glove side shoulder)
3. Figure eight (Quickness & Endurance)
C. FIGURE EIGHT (Double Plays)
1. Receiving
2.
IV.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Feeds
a.
b.
c.
d.
Get to the bag (Athletic position)
Hands @ 9 & 3 (Square up to feeder)
Always anticipate a bad feed
Load, balance, direction
Get out of baseline
Short stride. (Get feet down, get rid of it)
Low to high
Clear glove
Glove side shoulder high
Communication
Things to think about
A.
B.
C.
D.
Pre-pitch movement/ 1st step Jab or crossover/ Double Play Flips - Underhand or backhand?./ Covering the base on
steal attempt – verbals /
Pick off signs / Run downs – Rotation / 1st & 3rd defense/ Bunt coverage/
Relays & cuts / Double cut & Trailer / communication / slow rollers – ground ball priority 3B or pitcher / depth /
play the line/ know the pitch / location /
Speed of runners / Wind / sun / etc.
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Pitcher U! It's a Mentality!
Justin Blood, Head Coach, University of Hartford
What is Pitcher U?
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An identity
What we do and how we do it
o Energy and effort with direction / Taking in information
o Live it, breathe it, believe it
Toughness vs. Confidence
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Subtle differences
Confidence level giveth and taketh away
Expose fears
o Little voice and warm gut
Player examples
Build in to Routines
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Player Control
o Throwing programs – Demand focus!
o Strength and Conditioning
o PFP’s
o Arm Care
o Baseball IQ
In Game
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Body Language
Controlling Tempo
Attacking Strike Zone
o Use your last pitch
Controlling running game
o Game before the game
“Blue collar” vs. Good Arm
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Develop Major League Leadership: Strategies to Lead Your Team from Joe
Maddon, Davey Johnson, John Farrell and Other Baseball Greats
Dr. Howard Fero, Leadership Expert, Author, Professor, and Consultant
1. Find Your Passion - Be passionate about your cause and let
others see your excitement.
2. Lead by Example - Set the tone for your organization and
work with your team to throw the right pitch.
3. Earn Respect - For yourself, for those around you, and for
the organization you are a part of. If you want others to
follow your lead then you need to show them you can be
trusted.
4. Know Your People - Learn the different ways each of your teammates is inspired and under what conditions they
work best. Once you know this you can help them to succeed.
5. Cultivate Relationships - Get to know those around you on a deeper level so that they will want to work their
hardest for you and your organization.
6. Support Your People - Let those around you know that you are loyal to them and will go to bat for them whenever
necessary.
7. Communicate Effectively - Be clear with your message and listen closely when spoken to.
8. Know Your Game - Know your business, whatever it is. Become an expert in your domain.
9. Foster Teamwork - Teams which work together are stronger than individuals working alone. Create an
environment where people will follow your lead and all exhibit the bases we have identified...when you do that
the team will work together.
10. Create a Winning Culture - Keep a focus on the short term, day to day goals, but always be mindful of the end
goal, winning the season, the big contract, and being a leader in your industry.
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Fundamentally Sound Hitting Mechanics
Kevin Seitzer, Current MLB Hitting Coach, Atlanta Braves
SETUP
1.
Bat size-whip action but not too heavy; Plate coverage-able to reach outside corner in set up
position.
2. Stance- feet parallel/even with home plate and at shoulder width (base stealing/defensive position)
3. Weight on balls of feet; Knees slightly bent.
4. Back knee position, stays slightly bent, never straightens or bends all the way through swing.
5. Head/eyes- head is upright, eyes follow ball to bat, don’t turn head at contact.
6. Shoulders stay parallel to ground all the way through swing; Bat wrap/angle, not passed head toward the pitcher.
7. Grip- loose, knuckles may line up but not necessary if still able to whip bat and swing down and through the ball.
8. Back elbow up or down doesn’t matter unless elbow is too far up and causes a dip or lack of whipping action.
9. Hand position is back or near launch position outside armpit at shoulder height.
10. Tension free from waist up, tight stomach/loose hands all the way through swing, this keeps bat head in the zone longer and
increases power, should attack at 90 % effort, this helps keep tension from entering into swing.
11. Weight distribution- perfect balance at start and finish of every swing – STRONG LEGS.
12. Load, weight shift/stride, head on same plane, bug squish, don’t talk about hips unless it’s “be aggressive with the back hip” as
you swing; Heel position on bug squish is always up at finish, not down---crucial.
SWING
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Begin swing by loading: slightly gliding back with your hips by picking the front foot up and putting it down as hands go back
slightly or gliding back with your back hip sliding slightly toward the catcher. MUST KEEP SHOULDERS LEVEL...not too
big, not too small...not twisting at the waist.
Make sure the “hands going back” starts load by “the hands pull the body back” (hands should not move after load).
Hand load is short, not big, so the hands need to be back outside the armpit.
Front shoulder closed-staying on pitcher; Body starts to “weight shift” back to balanced position w/ hands starting the swing.
Swing and bug squish/ back hip come at exactly the same time on every swing.
Swing takes front shoulder out- hands coming forward must start the swing, not the front shoulder.
Swing path, down and through the ball...”NOT LEVEL” (a level swing is an upper cut), inside the ball, hands/knob of the bat
travel between the body and line of the ball with hands loose past the back armpit to stay short (this will feel like a “push” to
start). Drive the knob inside and let the bat head come through...DON’T EMPHASIZE “Get the head out, throw the hands, throw
the head, etc”...this causes “jam shots” and dribblers off the end of the bat.
Stay inside the ball...RH hitters’ approach should be to aim for area between the pitcher and second baseman...LH hitters aim for
area between the pitcher and shortstop...”MAKE THE BALL GO THERE” is your thinking. Point of contact will dictate where
the ball goes. (Sometimes they will be early. Sometimes they will be late)
Contact deeper in zone- the reason we do the above is to teach hitters to make contact deeper in the zone which is the only way
to be a good breaking ball and off speed hitter.
The whole key to hitting off speed pitches is “staying closed” with the front shoulder, letting the ball break and get deeper in the
strike zone, then trying to make the ball go through the middle or opposite field.
Extension, can happen after contact or on contact, both arms may be bent at contact. ( talk about staying through the ball).
Shoulders stay parallel to the ground at all times, don’t let back shoulder dip under the ball, stay above the ball at all times with
back shoulder- don’t let it collapse. “If you’re late, let yourself be late” and hit the ball foul...don’t panic to catch up!
Don’t bend at the waist reaching for a pitch away, stand tall, sometimes have to break this rule on tough pitches down and away
in order “to stay on it, stay through it, and don’t leave it” all the way through the swing.
Finish with a good bug squish- heel up high with weight on balls of feet not the toe and back lined up with the pitcher.
EMPHASIZE HOLDING ON WITH 2 HANDS on the finish to stay short to the ball BUT they need to finish with both elbows
bent/hands behind the neck to stay loose through the swing...(hitters may release on pitches away and pitches they are fooled on)
FINISH
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Don’t jump; don’t rush...DON’T BE LATE ON YOUR FASTBALL to make it go through the middle.
Better to start too soon and wait than start late and have to muscle to catch up. (Don’t talk about “get the front foot down
sooner”...start load sooner/start weight shift sooner/start the swing sooner/just don’t be late!
Let it all happen- don’t force the swing; Don’t panic, let the ball go foul if you start late, no “911” emergency swings.
Know the strike zone, but never ever yell at a kid for swinging at a bad pitch, encourage him to swing at a better pitch next
time. If you yell, you will take his aggressiveness away.
Remember- perfect balance every swing on the finish...STRONG BASE.
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
The Art of Being Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable (Drills that provide
stressful game-like situations)
Phil Orbe, Head Coach, NECBL Mystic Schooners & Montville High School
I. Philosophy
a. Practices > Game
i.
Structure your practices to simulate game situations/drills
ii.
Coaching vs. managing
iii.
“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a ball” - Patches O’Houlihan
b. Intensity breeds Confidence
i.
It is not fair to treat everyone the same – expectations must differ
ii.
Young people are resilient – challenge them
iii.
Confidence comes from outworking people
II. Drills
a. Offensive Focus Drills
i.
Base Running Drill
ii.
Hit Run / Bunt Drill
b. Defensive Focus Drills
i.
Circle - infielders
ii.
Out and In
iii.
Swirl – PUP
iv.
Lay Out – I/O
v.
Repetition, Repetition, Repetition
c. Pitching – Bullpens
i.
Power pens
ii.
Zone Busters
d. Team Drills
i.
Batting Practice – not pregame
ii.
Small Ball (infielders only)
iii.
Hit Game
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Scouting Evaluation Techniques To Determine Roles For Your Players
Shaun McNamara, Current MLB Scout, New York Mets
The Importance of Knowing Your Own Players
1. POSITION PLAYERS

Can he hit?! If player can hit he will find a position
 Balance, swing path, bat speed, set up
 Feel for hitting
 Power
 Speed
 Strength and development
 Basic set-up adjustments
 Pitch recognition

Finding a Position
Infield:
 Body type, hands agility/range, body control, transfer/arm strength, instincts/game clock
Outfield:
 Routes, jumps, speed to cover, arm strength, baseball intelligence
Catcher:
 Hands/receiving, agility, feet, quickness, transfer, arm strength, leadership qualities


Discuss importance of repetitions at positions, instincts
Value of Versatility
 What positions are interchangeable/where else on field can you develop a player
2. PITCHERS


Pitching evaluation absolutes
 Arm action: Clean, smooth, loose, good extension; wrist wrap, stab, cuts off, full of effort

Delivery: Repeatable over time, in line, use of lower half, loose, easy; full of effort, off-line, thrower/slinger

Repertoire: Out-pitch, fastball (arm strength); Secondary arsenal – how many does a SP/RP own?

Command/control - and how they differentiate

Pitchability: Feel for pitching, knows who he is, game manager
Importance of establishing roles – in-game and in-practice preparation
 Staying healthy; preparing the correct way

Moderate delivery tweaks, pitches/grips
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Pitching Mechanics Video Session: Town-Hall Style - Get Your Questions
Answered
Justin Blood, Head Coach, University of Hartford
Video Pros/Cons

Simplify

What sense is more important?

What to do with the information
Focal Points

What to look for?
o
Load
o
Hand Separation
o
Maintaining Load
o
Release
Open Analysis

Kyle Gauthier

Jake Mellin

Tyler Mitchell

Jake Regula
Problem Identified – Now Fix It


Drills
o
Rhythm and Load
o
Rhythm/Load/Stride
Playing Catch
Video Apps

Tools you can use
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:

Preparing Your Player for the Next Level by Winning at This Level: An
Interactive Discussion on the College Recruiting Process
Tracy Woodson, Head Coach, University of Richmond
Jim Penders, Head Coach, University of Connecticut
This Level vs. Next Level
o This Level
o Next Level

Definition of Winning
o
WIN – What’s Important Now
o Why Does Winning Matter to Decision Makers at the Next Level?
o Let the Decision Makers Make the Decision

There is a Level for You at the Next Level in Baseball

Why is the “Orphan” a Good Recruit?

Be Invested

On Campus Camps and Clinics

All-Star Games vs. Showcases/Pro Tryouts

How Do I Choose a School/Program?
o Questions for the Coach
o Questions Asked to High School Players
o Weeding Through the Nonsense
o The Full Ride (aka The Unicorn)
 So Much Misinformation About Baseball Scholarships


Financial Aid (Academic/Need-Based)

Recruited Non-Scholarship Player

Walk-On
College or Pro Ball?
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Creating A Championship Culture
Scott Stricklin, Head Coach, University of Georgia
It Starts at the Top!
“They won’t care until they know you do.”
Have a Plan!
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.”
Attention to Detail!
“Tiny details imperceptible to us decide everything.”
Do Your Job!
“My job depends on you doing your job… and vice versa.”
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Thursday, January 15, 2015, 9:15AM – 10:00AM: Breakout #1
Make the Defense Stop You! Run the Bases Like Every Hit is an Inside-the-Park
Home Run
 Practice Makes Perfect
 Philosophy
 Home to First Base
 First Base Coach
 Third Base Coach & Runner at First
 First to Second
 First Base Coach With Runner at Second Base
 Third Base Coach With Runner at Second Base
 Second to Third
 Third Base Coach With Runner at Third
 Third to Home
 3 Lefts + A Couple of Coaches That Aren’t Flashing Yellows = 1 Run
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Identifying and Addressing the Most Common Physical Limitations in Throwers
Eric Cressey, Baseball Strength & Conditioning Expert, Cressey Performance
Founder

Baseball Training Culture

Opportunity #1: Appreciating Joint Hypermobility

Why does one feel “tight?”

Laxity Considerations

Programming Considerations: Strength Training

Opportunity #2: Gain active control of external rotation.

“Fake” Lay-Back

Opportunity #3: Individualize the management of scapular control.

One thing we do know…
o
Takeaways:

Opportunity #4: Establish core control during arm care.

Action Items

Assess, don’t assume!
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Pitching and Hitting the Target vs. Consequences of the Target
Bruce Hurst, Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame Pitcher & Pitching Coach for China's
World Baseball Classic Team
• What is the Target?
• What are the Consequences?
• What we See when we Pitch?
• Developing a Good Pre-Pitch Routine
• Hitting Target Not Missing Bats
• A Little About Confidence
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
I.
1973 – 2014 Division I College Baseball Statistical Trends
a.
b.
II.
Personnel
Pay to Play Influence
Showcase Phenomenon
Average Fastball Climb
Defense
Coaches game calling
Pitching Depth
Fear factor
Blending Philosophy With Personnel
a.
b.
c.
d.
VI.
2010
2014
The Definition of Insanity
What is Different
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
V.
1973 (last year of wood)
2014 – similar numbers
UConn Huskies Trends
a.
b.
III.
IV.
The Metrics of Quality At Bats: Scoring Runs in the Dead Bat Era
Hard contact
QAB
Free 90’s
Charting systems
Pay to Play
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Individualistic practice and play
Less mental training, cross-sport training, team “buy in”, meaningful games
Marketing>Winning
Praise what we preach as coaches
Empowering your offensive player
VII. Showcase Phenomenon
a.
b.
Altering the important measurements
WIN
VIII. Average Fastball Climb
a.
b.
IX.
Pitching Depth
a.
b.
X.
Pitch ID, patterns, and anticipation are at premium
Video, charting, advantage counts, zone awareness practice, drilling, communication
UF-UConn illustration
The art of adjustments in the box – one pitch at a time
Coaches Game Calling
a.
b.
c.
XI.
Thinking in box (is it an advantage or disadvantage)
Reports, charts, video are more pitcher-centric than hitter-centric
What is “Smart Aggressive”
Fear Factor
a. Confidence begets more confidence and vice versa
b. More strikes, decrease of exit velocity
XII. Conclusion
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Friday, January 16, 2015, 11:15AM – 12:00PM: Breakout #1
Mental Side of Hitting -- Situational & Adjustments
Kevin Seitzer, Current MLB Hitting Coach, Atlanta Braves
1. Look for fastball middle in to away till you have a strike (0-0, 1-0, 2-0, 3-1 counts) to
hit through the middle or right center. Don’t be LATE!
2. After one strike, look to hit the same fastball and any off speed pitch for a strike
through the middle (0-1, 1-1, 2-1).
3. After two strikes, stay with the same plan and battle covering the whole plate thinking more opposite field.
4. Stay aggressive, but under control, stay within yourself...think base hit, not TOO MUCH
5. Know the strike zone, learn the strike zone, discipline yourself to swing at good pitches to drive but don’t be late
on your fastball- aggressive. ALL GOOD HITTERS GET JAMMED & SWING AT BAD PITCHES
SOMETIMES.
6. Don’t swing at the pitcher’s pitch til 2 strikes- STAY AGGRESSIVE
7. Don’t panic, DON’T WORRY, DON’T DOUBT, and HAVE FUN! The game is FUN! ALWAYS...win or
lose...there is ALWAYS TOMORROW! It’s NOT WORTH IT to be miserable.
8. Don’t be afraid to hit with 2 strikes or with men in scoring position...EVER!
9. Be confident- the pitcher is scared, you’re the man! It’s easy to be confident when you’re hot...always know you
can hit...today you might get 5 hits!
10. Don’t be afraid to fail...don’t be afraid to be embarrassed.
ALWAYS REMEMBER...THE GAME IS HARD
11. Have fun competing.
12. If you’re not having fun...find another sport.
More Hitting Thoughts:
Situational Hitting:
Bunting:
Hitting Drills:
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Get Your Pitcher to Throw Harder & Healthier
Jamie Evans, Velocity Specialist & Toronto Blue Jays Consultant
The entire body works together #VeloCity focuses on 1 piece:
The Throwing Arm
A. Overload/Underload
a. Heavy strength
b. Lite speed
B. Accelerator/Decelerator
a. Front side is gas pedal
b. Backside Brakes
C. Accommodation and Adaptation
D. Long Toss vs. #VeloCity
a. Definition of Insanity
b. Intent
c. Ground Force Production
E. Big Whip and Little Whip
F. Drills
a. Knee
b. Weight Transfer
c. Get-After-It
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
The Four Fundamentals of Spider Defense (Cut-offs & Relays, Bunt Defense,
Rundowns & PFP)
Tracy Woodson, Head Coach, University of Richmond
1. Cut-Offs & Relays
a. “SURE Doubles”
a. What is a sure double?
b. Read the Outfielders
i. In
ii. Crossover
iii. Drop step
b. Infielders Location
a. Where do they go?
c. Receiving throw
a. Hit me Relay Drill
d. Where to Relay
a. COMMUNICATION is Key
2. Bunt Defense
a. 3 Bunt Defense Plays
b. Most Important Part of Bunt Defenses…Pitcher Throw a strike
c. Get an Out
a. 1 of 27 they are giving you
d. Play Catch and Don’t Rush!
a. COMMUNICATE
3. Rundowns
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Must Get Out
Player with Ball Initiates Throwing Lane…Stay in that Lane!!
Keep Ball in Hand and Sprint to Runner (Need Runner to Commit)
Communicate
Want Runner going to Previous Base if Possible. No Close Plays at Home Plate.
4. PFP - Pitcher’s Fielding Practice
a. Pitchers Get Over…No Hesitation
b. Communication Between Pitcher and 1st Baseman
c. Drills
a. Repetition and Full Speed
d. Get an Out
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:




Friday, January 16, 2015, 1:15PM – 2:00PM: Breakout #1
The Mental Game
Bob Tewksbury, Mental Skills Coach, Boston Red Sox
Self-Talk
o The voice in our heads- “Don’t” , “Can’t”, “Gotta”, “Should”
o
Creating awareness
o
Trigger words- reframing
o
Activity: Journaling
Imagery
o Body doesn’t know difference
o
We learn by seeing
o
Activity: Write script, practice
Concentration
o Broad external (flashlight) to narrow internal (laser beam)
o
Infielders- 4 second game; circle.
o
Outfielders- take off glove, move around
o
Regaining concentration
o
Activity: 100 square grids
Relaxation
o Awareness
o
Proper breathing technique
o
Implementing into practice
o

Hitters- before BP, during BP, hole, on deck, at bat

Pitchers- bullpen, before 1st pitch of inning, 2-0
Activity: use in practice and games
Suggested Reading: Harvey Dorfman, Terry Orlick – In Pursuit of Excellence. Ken Ravizza – Heads Up
Baseball. Tim Gallowey – Inner Game of Tennis.
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Coaching the "Little Things" in Your Daily Practice
John Szefc, Head Coach, University of Maryland
1. Introduction into the ‘importance of the little things’
2. Well documented practice schedule with tasks and timeline
3. Efficiency BP/bunting setup-- three Hack Attack machines, ropes, cones
4. BP plan with rounds (all situations, 2-strike approach, FB/CB machines)
5. Bunting instruction (sacs, safety, squeeze, soft drags/pushes, hard pushes)
6. Base running drills:
a. SB techniques off of 1B (versus RHP/LHP-peak point read)--with and without a catcher
b. SB techniques off of 2B with verbal’s from third base coach—with and without a catcher
7. All base reads drill
8. Reads off of third base drill
9. Five crucial characteristics you need to successfully operate within the program:
a. Good person
b. Tough person
c. How much do you complain?
d. Get rid of your ego
e. PATIENCE
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Game Management Keys for All Levels
Torey Lovullo, Bench Coach, Boston Red Sox
1. Understanding your audience and who you are teaching
a. All concepts change at every age at every level…..Be prepared
b. Keep meetings brief
c. Make learning fun and keep rotations short
i. Practicing with a purpose should require focus and effort
ii. Scouting reports and advance meetings
d. Don’t be afraid to ask for help---It’s ok if you don’t know an answer
i. Relying on coaches
e. Manage the Parents/Agents/Scouts too
2. In game management and strategies
a. Play with the talent you have-Avoid the forcing mentality
i. What are your personal preferences---Speed, defense, power bats, power arms
b. Let the “players play”
c. Stay positive----Using the word limitation
3. Know Your in Game Challenges
a. Learn your opponent by understanding their habit, strengths and weaknesses
b. Scouting reports should be used as a reference and not a crutch - Helps the team deliver “Body
Blows”
c. Embrace the moment and remember to not let the pressure exceed the idea of having fun. This
will enable peak performance
d. Post Game evaluation can be done in a group or individually
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Catching 101
The Set Up
Signal Calling Stance
Throwing
Ball Transfer
Footwork
Primary Stance
One Knee
Secondary Stance
Transfer Drill
Receiving/Framing
Dry Runs
4 Aspects of Framing
In Between Innings
Face Off
Blocking
Ideal Blocking Position
3 Ball
Rapid Fire
Hands Down
Wall Drill
Block and Stop
Block and Recover
Bull Pen
Cheat Drill
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Home To Home: Coaching The Bases -- Drills and Strategies That Will Produce
More Runs
Torey Lovullo, Bench Coach, Boston Red Sox
SUCCESSFUL BASERUNNING KEYS
-
Correct mindset once you reach base safely-Trying to make a difference
-
Putting pressure on the defense by having a High Baserunning IQ.
1. Scouting reports/Pre game meetings
2. Overall field awareness
-
Using “Buzz” words to get immediate focus.
Picking up 3rd base coach for sign and getting correct lead with confidence of at least 9 feet.
Aggressive secondary lead with athletic stance-Anticipation of ball being put into play.
Run with your head up and make sure the ball stops you while always practicing good habits
GAMES AND INCENTIVES
-
Have players buy into making a difference by creating a contest and providing rewards
1. Advancing 2 bases
2. Balls in the dirt
SUCCESSFUL BASE STEALING KEYS
-
Finding a way to get to the next base if you are a basestealer
1. Locate the pitchers hot spot and be aware of it before you get on base by watching video or
paying attention from the dugout during the game
2. Catchers “pop time” and accuracy while throwing to bases
3. Understand good running counts and good situations to make attempt
4. Know your limitations and be aware if you are a green, yellow, red runner
-
“Stealing” signs to your advantage
1. Peeking in at catcher
2. Opposing coaches signs
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Team Defensive Drills to Maximize Practice Time
PRACTICE IDEAS AND DRILLS FOR ALL SEASONS
 Great practices revolve around Energy, Organization,
and a Vision
 Be a leader, find a leader
 Practice like you want the team to play- What is your
coaching vision?
 Deal with Adversity…good teams “peak” because they
learn, adapt and grow
UTILIZE YOUR ASSETS:
 Facilities: Be creative…Your players will appreciate
your effort and energy
 Assistant coaches: develop them
 Video/visual learning
TWO TYPES OF PRACTICES:
 Skills and drills – transition from drill to drill at right
time and avoid the boredom factor
 Game speed and simulation
INFIELD: USE THEIR ATHLETIC ABILITY
 Look to improve 3 skills: FEET, HANDS, ARM
 Good footwork improves hands
 Work on hand/eye coordination
 Throwing: the easiest part of the game to teach
DRILLS:
- Throwing progression
- Ladder Drills- for middle infielders for DP’s and Tag
plays
- Ladder Drills- for 1st basemen tag plays and picks
- 4 corner box drill: four different ways to practice
throwing
- Square Drills for infielders and outfielders
- 1st basemen throws for lefty first moves
- Fungo picks at 1B
- Mini DP’s: GET THE FIRST OUT!
- Plays at the plate
USES OF THE “PITCHING MACHINE”
Saves time with team drills
 Fly ball priority
 Relays and cutoffs
 OF communication/gap drill
 Blind drill
PITCHERS DRILLS: MAKE IT GAME SPEED


Pitchers PFP 3 prong drill
Pitchers Diamond Defense drill
TEAM DRILLS
 “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

SEQUENCES
o Involves entire team
o Involves many aspects of the live game: tags, relays,
cuts, DP’s, GB’s, throws, Communication, etc.
o Game speed….players need to concentrate

1.
2.
3.
DOUBLE PLAY SEQUENCE
5-4-3 DP
4. 3-6-1 DP (PITCHER #2)
1-6-3 DP (PITCHER #1) 5. 4-6-3 DP
6-4-3 DP
6. 1-2-3 DP (PITCHER #3)
Finish with RF throw to 3b/plate

1.
BUNT SEQUENCE
Bunt to 3B side with runners on 1st and 2nd, double
down LF line
Bunt to 1B side with runner on 1st, double down RF line
Bunt in front of plate for catcher, throw to plate from CF
Squeeze to plate and tag plays around the horn
2.
3.
4.

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 play

BASE RUNNING CIRCUIT
o Time efficient and with a purpose
 Singles circuit
- Inf. Single from plate, steal from 1B, steal
from 2B, Tag at 3B
 Doubles circuit
- Double from box, H & R at 1B, single to CF
from 2B, squeeze at 3B
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
How to Throw the Curve Ball, Master the Change-up & Make Your Fastball Your
Best Pitch
• Best Tips on How to Throw a Curve
• Best Tips on How to Throw a Change-Up
• Fast Ball… Best Pitch in the Game
• Absolutes
• Two Book Titles: Science of Hitting. The Art of Pitching
• Feel
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Developing a Professional Hitting Approach with Drills
What is our Approach at the Plate?
 Mechanics vs. Approach
o In college, most hitters have a swing that is mechanically good enough to compete
o Big issue—lack of plan, aggression, competitiveness
o Don’t need to be swing guru
o Must have an approach/plan/2-strike strategy


Pretty swing mechanics + bad approach = .250
Average swing mechanics + great approach = .330

Our approach is built around three concepts
1. Hunt the fastball away
- More pitches are thrown away than in — put the odds in your favor
2. Back up the baseball — see it as long as you can
- Good hitters are not afraid to get jammed
- Pitch recognition will improve as you see the pitch deeper/longer
3. Swing hard to the middle and let the ball go where it wants
- Drive the ball to the middle/oppo gap

Our 2-strike approach—choke up, on the plate, look away--BATTLE

Mature Hitter vs. Immature Hitter
- Mature:
- Looks for the FB away with a middle of the field mindset
- Hunts the inside part of the baseball with an aggressive short swing
- Stays behind the ball and sees it to the zone with deep connected contact
- Immature:
- Tries to create power by looking for the FB in and is pre-set to pull
- Hooks the ball with a long swing—cheats to pull side
- Goes out to get the pitch in front of the plate with arms extended at contact

Communication – Lingo (create terms that work for you)
- Most important thing is getting hitter to FEEL what you are saying
- ‘Drive the ball in your oppo gap’
- ‘Work off the inner half of the ball’
- ‘One hopper mode’
- ‘Proper BP rounds’
- ‘Proper pitch recognition—FB efficient, early movement to be on time, hands loaded by release-NOT foot down,
see the pitch up or down out of hand’
How We Enforce our Approach
 Short Bat Flips
 Angle Hack
 Two-Headed Monster
Competitions (use mostly situational rounds)
 Why we compete
 How we compete
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Your Team Captains: Team Leadership Matters
Mike Leonard, Head Coach, Bates College
1. What is your leadership style?
a. Authoritarian
b. Balance of Power, Associate Head Coach or Assistant
c. Democratic Head Coach
i. Beware of the “inmates running the asylum”
2. Knowing who you are as a coach
a. Coaching Philosophy
b. How do you communicate with players?
i. Open door
ii. What are the limitations for your players?
3. Purpose of team captains/leaders
a. Liaison between players and coach
b. Model team values
c. Set the standard on the field
d. Motivator
e. Represent the school in campus and community events
f. Communicate and organize team events
g. Foster team unity
4. Selecting Team Captains
a. Players Vote
b. Coaches Choose
c. Combination
5. How many team captains/leaders?
a. Single team captain
i. Harvard football
b. Dual or Tri Captains
c. Captains Council
i. One representative from each class
6. Knowing your captains strengths
a. Not all leaders are good at everything
b. Four categories of team leaders
i. Motivator
ii. On Field Leader – clutch performer, best player
iii. Off Field Moral Standard Setter – A student, respected by school, and community
iv. Hardest Worker
c. Not every team has all four or needs them
Know yourself as a head coach, know your captains’ strengths, and work together to give the team what it
needs to be successful.
SESSION:
TOPIC:
PRESENTER:
Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Nehantic/Pequot/Paugusset
Developing the Modern Infielder with Drills
1. Develop the Hands, Feet, and Athleticism of the Modern Infielder
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Infield throwing program
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Hands drills
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Double play feeds
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Circle catch
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Fungo tags
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Playing clean catch
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V-cut, backhand, forehand fungos
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Double fungo infield in plays at the plate
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Double fungo infield in plays at first base
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All backhands
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Drop ball
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All dives
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4-hole, 6-hole tweeners
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Slow rollers (two hands together, barehand)
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Single shuffle, double shuffle
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Double plays—every different feed
2. Other Important Infield Points:
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Two feet down on time
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MIF relaying signs to corner infielders and OF
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Late movement by pitch
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Protecting the middle and the 4/6 holes
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Taking bad ABs out on defense
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Running the game
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Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Abenaki
Black Bear Offensive Drills to Increase Run Production
MAJOR PHILOSPHY: Put pressure on defense: Don’t be afraid to fail
BASE RUNNING: One of the most under taught aspects of
the game
- Practice during batting practice for live looks
- Utilize BP screens
1.
Out of the Box Rule
- Fly balls get to 2nd base
- Ground balls get to OF grass
2.
First Base:
- Primary leads: 3 ½ steps……off set feet like a
“sprinter”
- Secondary leads: 2 shuffles before action
3.
Stealing second base: “7.2 runners can steal 20 bases”
- Clear hips with elbow, stay low like an airplane
taking off
- Look for tendencies in pitcher
- Draw out good moves…One way leads
- Run on off speed counts
- Look for lazy catcher with signs
- First move on LHP and RH right handed first
basemen (watch for flip move)
4.
Stealing third base:
- Walking leads
- Utilize 3rd base coach- Verbal cues
- See grip of pitcher for running pitch
5.
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 deke play
- Pop-up slide
6.
Other base running points:
- Delay steal- extra shuffle step in secondary lead
- Run and Hit- 3-1 and 3-2 counts… steal the base
- Fake bunt and Run(Squeeze situation)
- 2-2-2 running count
SLIDING:
- Why we slide
 Avoid tag, Slow down, Avoid injury
- Bent leg slide… ”Figure 4” Pop-up slide… Great
vision and fastest to move on
- On deck hitters help at home plate
- Back door slides
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 at
pitcher 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
COACHING THE BASES:
- 1st base coach helps on pick offs
 When trying to see a “LAZY CATCHER”
 Back door picks from 1st baseman
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3rd base coach:
 Simple, but hidden signs
 Give signs with runners on the bag
 Have runner show number of outs
 Help runners steal 3rd base
 Only help runners with 1st to 3rd and ball to RF
 Scoring with ball in OF
OTHER DRILLS:
- Tee hit games
- Ground ball scrimmage
- Hits games
- Base running circuits:
 Time efficient and with a purpose
 Singles circuit
- Inf. Single from plate, steal from 1B, steal from
2B, Tag at 3B
 Doubles circuit
- Double from box, H & R at 1B, single to CF
from 2B, squeeze at 3B
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Live reads during batting practice
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Saturday, January 17, 2015, 8:30AM – 9:15AM: Shinnecock/Nipmuc
Building a Youth Pitcher: Mechanics and Drills that Produce Results!
Mike Church, Diamond Kings Founder & Youth Baseball Instructor
Keep it simple
Throwing and playing catch from a tiny hill
Go to 20 coaches and you’ll get 20 different philosophies
Manage the process and you’ll get results
Be smart, limit innings and pitches thrown
Make your whole team Pitchers
Step 1 – Rocker Step
 Rocker step only prepares the
back foot to square up against the
rubber or “hole”
 Thumbs together, heart high
 Head still
Step 4 – The Landing/Launch Position
 Thumbs away
 Foot lands slightly closed
 80 percent
 Hips, shoulders, knees, ankles
lined up with plate
 Hips loaded
 Looking over shoulder
 Equal and opposite
 Start to rotate from the ground up
Step 2 – The Pivot
 Square up the back foot
 Against the rubber, hole or
mound
 Head still
Step 5 – Throw and Finish
 Wait for something to happen
 Get strong late
 Between 1 and 2 o’clock
 Elbow leads the hand
 Keep good direction/head still
 Where the head goes the ball
goes
 Wrist action
 Throw into a firm front side
Step 3 – Leg Lift
 Lift with the hip
 Knee toward second base
 Keep heel close to in-line with
the back leg
 Up, Down, Slide – The “L”
 Shoulders slightly closed
 Head still as possible
 Hands stay heart height
 Dynamic balance
 Lead with the heel to step 4
DRILLS/NOTES
 Duct tape, line in dirt
 Mirror Drills
 Socks/Straps
 Metronome App
 Deep Breath
 Visualize
 Hold the Weight
 Eyes closed
 Count to 5
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Rapid fire
Rock and go
Leg lift balance toss and go
Warmup Target Throwing
Wrong foot throwing
Softball Throws Simon Says
Pitches and Grips
Increasing Your Pitcher's Velocity
Jamie Evans, Velocity Specialist & Toronto Blue Jays Consultant
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PRESENTER:
Long-term Pitcher Development program:
Set your players up for future success
A. Is Throwing Unnatural?
B. Injuries
a. Fatigue
b. Recovery
c. Pitch Smart Guidelines
C. Biological vs. Chronological
D. Long-term vs. Short Term
a. Winning vs. Development
i. Little League
ii. High School
iii. College
b. Windows of Training Speed
i. Pre-school
ii. Elementary
iii. High School
iv. Man
E. Genetics vs. 10,000-hour rule
F. Arm speed or Arm Strength
G. Biological vs. Chronological
H. Dominican Republic the Outliers
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Advanced Catching: Being the Quarterback on the Field
Nick Derba, Assistant Coach, University of Maine
What does this mean?
Priority: “Make a pitcher believe he has his A stuff when he has his C- stuff.”
Secondary: “Reminding fielders of situation”
Tertiary: “Relaying from bench.”
Making the pitcher believe
1. It starts in the bullpen
- Positive body language, verbal cues
2. Working between innings with the pitcher
- Understanding the personality, press the right buttons
- Knowing his strengths and weaknesses
Pitching to the situation
1. Setting up
- Early in count
- Late in count
- Giving the target
2. Making the pitch call
- Reading hitters
- Winning the outer half
- Not Making Adjustment for hitters
- H and R counts
- When to work chase
- Late game pitch calling
- Losing oppo gap
- Understanding what the role of each pitcher is, but understanding who they are
Eg. Might be a closer, but doesn’t throw hard
Making field aware of situation
- LHH, pitcher gets over
- No doubles!!
- Top of the lineup
- Action times
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Saturday, January 17, 2015, 9:30AM – 10:15AM: Shinnecock/Nipmuc
Developing Aggressive Baserunners to Increase Offensive Pressure
Greg DiCenzo, Head Coach, College of the Holy Cross
Laying the Foundation Within Your Clubhouse
A. Mindset…allowing educated risks on the base-paths
B. Anticipatory vs. Reactionary
C. Recognizing/Valuing the importance of 90 feet
D. Personnel Attributes vs. Team Standards/Goals
II. Opposition Rolodex…understanding the opponent’s strengths and weaknesses
A. Arm-strength on the field…watch I/O, opponent’s BP
B. Pitcher-Catcher tendencies
C. Team tendencies (pickoff/rundown efficiency, bunt defense, etc.)
D.
Pitcher cues/hot-spots
III. Venue of Game
A. Base-paths…grass vs. dirt vs. turf
B. Cut on bases
C. Perimeter measurements
D. OF/IF content
IV. Running the Bases…BID importance at each base
A. Home to First
B. Leads at 1B
C. Leads at 2B…aggressive at 2B…not worried about making 1 st or 3rd out at 3B
D. Leads at 3B
V. Collaborative Drills for Baserunning Pressure
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Hitting Activities for Players at All Levels
 Setup and Stance
 Tee Work
 One Knee
 Top Hand/Bottom Hand
 Soft Toss
 Behind Toss
 Angle Toss
 Front Toss
 Situational BP
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Preparation is the Key to a Successful Practice
Mike Leonard, Head Coach, Bates College
1. Philosophy
 Who are you as a coach and what are you expectations for your team?
 Standards and Expectations for team (uniform, language, on time, effort level)
 Drills and fundamentals? Game situations or competitions? Teacher of the game?
 Communication Style
 Motivation Style
 Role of Assistants
Write a Coaching Philosophy
2. Curriculum
 Set a general foundation for what needs to be covered over the course of the season
o Hitting philosophy
o Pitching
o Position specific defense
o Team Defense
o Team Offense
o Strength and Conditioning
o Mental Skills
What are your mechanical teaching points for each area? What drills will you use to improve your
players for each area?
The amount of time you have in your season will dictate the depth of each piece.
o Professional level, D1 and D2, D3, high school, youth teams
3. Daily Lesson Plan
 Post daily before practice
 Communicate new drills, changes ahead of time. At start of practice or in team meeting
 Change week to week or day to day
o Opponent you are playing
o Things your team needs to work on
o Pulse of your team (exams, bad weather, long practices, lots of games)
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4. Individual Player Plans
Create plan for long term development not just short term performance
Coach the entire player, skill development, physical development, mental development, and personal
maturation
Know who you are as a coach, define the areas that are important to your team’s success, then develop and
implement the plan to get them to achieve
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Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Nehantic/Pequot/Paugusset
How to Develop the Proper Pitcher's Mindset
• Confidence
• Attitude
• Poise
• Between Innings
• One Pitch Away From Greatness and One Pitch Away From Humility
• Putting Hitters Away
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Saturday, January 17, 2015, 11:30AM – 12:15PM: Shinnecock/Nipmuc
Catching Fundamentals: Drills/Techniques/Preparation
Mike Church, Diamond Kings Founder & Youth Baseball Instructor
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What is a catcher’s job?
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Who is a good candidate for your backstop?
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Properly fitting equipment
THROWING LIKE A CATCHER
 Catch, Feet, Throw
 Progression--Catch, heart, right,
left throw
 Arm action
 High Transfer
 Pull the elbow back
RECEIVING
 Quarter Turn, Drop to receive
 Catch Glove Flat
 Inside Pitch
 Outside Pitch
 Low Pitch
 High Pitch
 Framing?
THROWING TO BASES
 No faking pickoffs
 Catch the ball deep
Footwork
 Pop
 Two step
 Drop step
 Roll the knee!!
Throws to 3rd base and 1st base
 Footwork
BLOCKING
Different pitches call for different styles
1. Fall forward
2. Replace the feet
 Middle
 Inside
 Outside
FIELDING BUNTS
Footwork
 1st base
 2nd Base
 3rd base
POP UPS
 Cleat the umpire
 Back to infield – P, 1st, 3rd
 Hang on to mask
 See ball in front of your face at
11 o’clock
 Receive above head
o Thumbs together
 Find the next play
DRILLS/NOTES
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