The Monday Morning Staff Meeting is a weekly newsletter where I share actionable ideas and help you build a quality baseball program through proven actions for player, program, and staff development.

I want to help you be better tomorrow than you are today.

Build a Championship Program: Players, Staff, and Legacy

Coaching is about more than baseball—it's about developing players, empowering your staff, and building a program that lasts. Discover actionable steps to take your team to the next level. Let’s grow together!

Today's Meeting at a Glance:

Player Development:

Build players with intentional practice and consistent habits.

Staff Development:

Clear roles, trust, and growth

Program Development:

Leave a LEGACY of culture, standards, and community

Player Development

The best players aren’t born—they’re built through intentional practice and consistent habits.

Key Idea: Developing players starts with teaching fundamentals, building confidence, and creating opportunities for growth in game-like situations.

Action Steps:

1. Dedicate practice time every day to individual skill work—hitting, fielding, pitching, or base running.

2. Incorporate competitive drills that mimic game intensity and encourage problem-solving under pressure.

3. Track individual progress through metrics like exit velocity, throwing speed, or on-base percentage to show improvement and motivate effort.

Staff Development

Great coaching staffs don’t just happen—they’re crafted through clear roles, trust, and ongoing growth.

Key Idea: A cohesive staff amplifies your impact by aligning on values, strategies, and communication.

Action Steps:

1. Define clear roles and expectations for each assistant coach to eliminate confusion.

2. Schedule weekly staff meetings to review practice plans, discuss player progress, and refine strategies.

3. Invest in their development by sharing resources, attending clinics together, or assigning them leadership in specific areas like base running or outfield play.

Program Development

A strong program is bigger than one season—it’s a legacy of culture, standards, and community.

Key Idea: Building a sustainable program requires a shared vision, consistent standards, and active engagement with players, parents, and the community.

Action Steps:

1. Develop a mission statement that defines your program’s values and use it as a guiding principle for all decisions.

2. Create traditions that foster pride, such as a preseason team retreat or a post game ritual celebrating effort and improvement.

3. Host community events like youth clinics or alumni games to build connections and expand your program’s support network.

Closing Statement

Coaching high school baseball isn’t just about wins and losses—it’s about shaping young men, building relationships, and leaving a lasting legacy. By investing in your players, staff, and program, you’re not just creating a better team—you’re creating an environment where everyone thrives. Keep showing up, keep building, and remember: the impact you make today will echo for years to come. Let’s keep growing the game together!"

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