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This page shares my coaching journey with you by giving you my thoughts, ideas, strategies, resources, and more. The central question that drives my work is, "How can we coach our teams better?"

You'll find interesting articles to read on topics related to player, coach, and program development. I will touch on practice organization, coaching up the coaches, how to better communicate with parents, coaching of players, and share my recommendations on coaching resources. Ready to dive in? You can use the categories below to browse my best blog posts.

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The Best Baseball Warm-Up Routine: How to Prepare Players for Peak Performance

A proven baseball warm-up routine helps players move better, stay healthy, and perform at their best. Here’s a complete 10-minute plan you can use at any level.
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How to Increase Baseball Speed and Agility: Proven Drills, Strength Work, and Training Tips

Want to steal more bases, cover more ground, or react quicker in the field? Improving your baseball speed and agility can give you a major edge. Here’s how to train smarter and move faster using proven drills and focused strength work.
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Ladder Drills: The Complete Guide to Building Speed, Coordination, and Quickness

If you want faster feet, better balance, and game-ready quickness, ladder drills should be part of your training plan. This guide breaks down the top ladder drills for improving athletic performance in baseball and other sports.
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5 Components of Agility Drills for Faster, Smarter Athletes

Learn the 5 components of agility drills every coach should teach: acceleration, deceleration, change of direction, reaction time, and coordination. These movements will help you to create faster, more controlled, and confident athletes.
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5-10-5 Agility Drill: Boost Speed, Control, and Reaction Time

The 5-10-5 Agility Drill is one of the best tests for athletic quickness. Learn setup, execution, coaching tips, and why it improves speed, balance, and reaction in every sport.
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Baseball Agility Drills: The Complete Guide to Building Speed, Footwork, and Game-Ready Quickness

Want faster reactions and smarter plays on the baseball field? Master baseball agility drills like ladder footwork, cone shuffles, 5-10-5 shuttles, and reaction ball exercises to improve speed, lateral quickness, and overall athleticism — perfect for high school players and coaches.
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High School Weight Lifting Program: How to Build Strength the Right Way

Finding the right high school weight lifting program can feel overwhelming for coaches, parents, and athletes. The best programs are safe, structured, and built around proven lifts that improve strength, speed, and injury prevention. In this guide, we’ll break down exactly how to create a program that works for every level of high school athlete.
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Why Baseball Is 90% Mental (And How Players Can Train Their Minds)

Success in baseball isn’t just about talent or technique; it’s about mindset. Baseball is 90% mental: meaning focus, confidence, and decision-making often determine the outcome of every play. Players who train their mental game learn to anticipate situations, recover quickly from mistakes, and stay composed under pressure. This article breaks down practical strategies coaches can use to help athletes develop the mental toughness needed to perform consistently and gain a competitive edge on the field.
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Baserunning IQ: Teaching Aggression Without Mistakes

Baserunning IQ is the art of turning speed into smart play. It’s about teaching athletes when to be aggressive, when to hold back, and how to read the defense in real time. By training baserunning IQ, coaches give players the instincts to create scoring chances while avoiding costly mistakes.
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How to Teach Situational Awareness at Practice

Learn how to teach situational awareness at baseball practice with 3 proven coaching strategies. Build Baseball IQ, reduce mistakes, and help players react with confidence in game-like moments.
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7 Baseball IQ Drills Every Coach Should Be Using

Develop Baseball IQ with 7 proven drills that sharpen decision-making, communication, and teamwork; turning good players into great ones.
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Why Situational Awareness Wins Baseball Games (And How to Teach It)

Situational awareness wins games. Discover 3 coaching strategies to make your players smarter, faster, and more confident on the field.
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